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Couple who brawled with police officers in Woods Mall convicted and fined more than $6K
(REAL News) — An incident that attracted public scrutiny, having been caught on video that then went viral, has resulted in the players being convicted, fined and ordered to pay compensation in the St. John’s Magistrates’ Court. Jamaican national Chantel Sibilist, 24, and her partner, Jahwer Christopher, 35, are the rowdy couple who brawled with…
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Police investigate instances of alleged fraud, including broker’s inability to deliver heavy-duty equipment to Barbuda business
(REAL News) – Alleged fraudulent activities that involve thousands of dollars are currently under police investigation. Reports say that a Barbudan woman, the proprietor of J&M Barbuda Heavy Duty Equipment Services, reported that she had deposited monies to the account of a local brokerage service for the purchase of an item; however, she is yet…
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Challenged by shortage of police manpower, Chief Magistrate Walsh closes St. John’s Magistrate’s Court entirely for Tuesday
(REAL News) — Proceedings at the St. John’s Magistrate’s Court were cancelled for Tuesday, February 21, as all courts, including the Civil Court, closed their doors due to a shortage of police officers to man the premises. A source says that Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh was forced to take this action, since there were only…
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Police seize cannabis valued at $30K at airport
Police and customs have made yet another drug seizure in less than 24 hours. On Tuesday 21 February, both law enforcement agencies conducted an operation at the Intransit Cargo Shed at V.C Bird International Airport and found a cardboard box with five packages containing the controlled drugs Cannabis. The substance amounts to five pounds and…
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Damien Allred handed life sentence for horrific attack on vulnerable senior
(Global News) — A Toronto man with ties to Antigua who was convicted of the second-degree murder of Teresa Santos, a Queen West senior who relied on a walker due to mobility issues, has been sentenced to life in prison and won’t be eligible for parole for 17 years. Damien Allred, 43, twisted his long…
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Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week announced for May 7 – May 21
The twin-island paradise of Antigua and Barbuda has officially announced the first edition of the annual Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week slated for May 7 – May 21, 2023. Positioned as a 14-day gastronomical adventure, poised to titillate your senses, Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority will celebrate the destination’s…
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CIBC FirstCaribbean donates $65K to support cancer organisations
Two local organisations are benefitting from a donation of EC$65,000 from funds raised during CIBC FirstCaribbean Bank’s 11th Annual Walk for the Cure which was held last October. The Bank’s Country Head Ladesa James-Williams noted: “We are so happy and excited to present this record-breaking cheque for $65,000 raised during our Walk for the Cure…
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Antigua will take Trinidad High Court ruling into consideration before final decision on West Africans
THRONE SPEECH: Antigua and Barbuda is a melting pot of cultures, with a significant number of our adult population comprising citizens from other countries. This diversity, made possible by a flexible but responsible immigration policy, has been a key factor in our country’s progress and exceptional economic growth since 1976. A new source of visitors,…
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Letter to Sir Robin Yearwood
Dear Sir Robin, Please first of all be aware that removing you from the Cabinet seems to be the objective of a nefarious move of those who select, and reject, and appoint, and disappoint. Clearly everyone knows that you do not micromanage your Ministries, and you take advice from your technicians, especially in APUA, and…
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Government to commission official autobiography of Sir Robin Yearwood
THRONE SPEECH: My government acknowledges the contributions made by our citizens and residents and no less those who serve in the House of Representatives with an extended tenure as determined by the people who have repeatedly elected them to office. My government therefore joins in extending special congratulations to the Honourable Sir Robin Yearwood for…
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Bahamas government announces further crackdown on illegal migration
(CMC) — Prime Minister Phillip Davis says while Bahamians are “a compassionate people” they cannot afford to “shoulder any more burdens” as he reiterated Nassau’s position regarding illegal migration as well as the ongoing situation in the neighbouring French-country of Haiti. In a nationwide radio and television broadcast on Sunday night in which he addressed…