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Asot’s billboard pushed down and covered in stones; Says it’s malicious work of Rawdon Turner
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Strong earthquake hits Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, triggering a tsunami warning that was withdrawn hours later. The quake was centered 23 kilometers (15 miles) from Port Olry and hit at a depth of 27 kilometers (17 miles), the agency said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center…
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LETTER: It CANNOT be Right for 1 Person to CONTINUALLY be allowed to Heap Up LOAN UPON LOAN on the BACKS of TAXPAYERS of This Nation
DEAR EDITOR: I TOTALLY Agree with EVERY Word mentioned in the Article by CORRUPTION FIGHTER!!! To take THIS Discussion Little Further: Can Anyone Elucidate me on the EXISTING Laws or Standards, Regulations, Etc concerning the Role of The Sitting CABINET once Our Parliament is Porogued, Elections are Called, and The Writ is Handed to the…
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Amputations on the rise in St. Maarten
Diabetes and peripheral arterial disease (poor circulation) are responsible for most leg and foot amputations in St. Maarten. The number of leg foot, and toes, amputations is on the rise. This was revealed by Dr. Luc Mercelina at a Health and Wellness event organized by Julian Rollocks Jr along with the Diabetes Foundation, on Sunday,…
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The UWI launches 75th anniversary celebrations
“The 75th anniversary of The University of the West Indies is about to be a magnificent year.” These sentiments came from Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles as well as University Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer, Dr. Maurice D. Smith during a media briefing held on Friday January 6, to launch the University’s 75th anniversary being…
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OPINION: Join me in changing Gaston Browne’s job title to ‘former Prime Minister’
As we approach the election on January 18th, I stand before you to urge you to join me in changing Gaston Browne’s job title to “former Prime Minister.” Mr. Browne needs to be qualified to lead our country. We deserve a prime minister who has demonstrated moral integrity, sound judgment, and inspiring leadership – attributes Mr.…
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UPP Gratified by Government’s Adoption of Lovell’s Policy on Work Permits and Waits to See Implementation
Harold Lovell, Political Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), is gratified to see the Browne Administration adopt another of the Party’s plans – this time the removal of the work-permit requirement for nationals of CARICOM and the Dominican Republic. That decision, which is contained within the UPP’s “One Caribbean” policy, was announced right after…
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Government announces elimination of work permits for nationals of CARICOM and Dominican Republic
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, consistent with its obligations under Articles 45 and 46, clauses 2 (iii) and 3 of the CARICOM Treaty, has decided to eliminate the requirement for work permits for nationals of CARICOM Community countries who are gainfully employed in Antigua and Barbuda, effective January 1st, 2023. The Government has also…