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Liberta woman scammed of more than US$4K in questionable online trading
One woman has learned that trading online poses a number of risks and financial reward is not guaranteed. Reports are that a Liberta woman is out of her original deposit of US$600 and the alleged US$4,000 in interest that she supposedly earned. Further reports say the woman was engaged in cyber-trading online for Bitcoin through…
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Cooks Hill man in serious condition after hit-and-run
A Cooks Hill man is in the hospital, in serious condition, after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver early Monday morning, December 5. Reports are that Cecil Alphonse – who is more commonly known as “Steve” – is at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre nursing a range of injuries, including broken ribs, a…
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Constable at risk of termination following altercation with another cop at Vice Nightclub
An officer is facing termination from the Police Force for what a source terms “discreditable conduct.” According to the source, the officer was with a male friend at the Vice Nightclub at Old Runway when he began to create a scene in front of, and with, his fellow officers. Reports say that on Saturday, December…
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Investigators discover remains during search for missing teen
Investigators are reporting the discovery of what appear to be human remains during the search for missing Willikies teen Shamar Harrigan. More to come Make a donation to help support ABN, via PayPal: [email protected]. Follow Antigua Breaking News on Twitter @ABNAntigua and Instgram @AntiguaBreakingNews and on Facebook. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-868-704-9864…
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Oxford Dictionaries names ‘goblin mode’ its word of the year
Asked to sum up 2022 in a word, the public has chosen a phrase. Oxford Dictionaries said Monday that “goblin mode” has been selected by online vote as its word of the year. It defines the term as “a type of behaviour which is unapologetically self-indulgent, lazy, slovenly, or greedy, typically in a way that…
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British national shot and killed in St Lucia
An investigation has been launched following an incident at a bar in which a British national was killed and several others were injured when masked gunmen opened fire at the establishment late Saturday. According to police reports, Donnie McKinnon, who manages the Soufriere Estate on the island, was on the balcony of Steve’s Bar, along with his…
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Searchers find items belonging to missing teen
Shamar’s sister Shauntelle confirms these items found alongside a pair of pants do belong to the autistic teen. Their mom was overcome with emotions and has since left the search team. However, all volunteers including ABSAR, RPFAB and The Blue Dragon Fly Foundation have convened at the pond close to where Shamar’s belongings were found.…
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Antigua and Barbuda raises wellness profile at international wellness tourism conference
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) is continuing to bring international attention to Antigua and Barbuda as an emerging destination in the wellness space. The twin-island’s 365 beaches, lush landscape and environmental initiatives were just some of the highlights that the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s Wellness Pillar Lead and Director of Tourism Canada (Ag)…
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Watts says placement and defacement of Browne billboard were strategic actions by the ALP to evoke public sympathy
The defacing of political billboards has escalated, and Algernon “Serpent ” Watts, the United Progressive Party (UPP) Candidate for St. George, is convinced that the acts are being committed by the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) to evoke sympathy. A large billboard owned by the ALP – and located at the top of Dickenson Bay and…
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Gun-toting bandit orders Golden Grove woman to strip so he can make a getaway after robbing her of $350
A Golden Grove Extension woman was robbed at gunpoint by a masked man, according to a report made to the Grays Farm Police Station. Reports say the woman had just arrived home from work at about 1:30 a.m. on December 2 and, while she was trying to get into her house, an unknown man appeared…