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Two planets will appear to ‘kiss’ in the sky tonight
Jupiter and Venus will appear very close together in the night sky on Wednesday, with the two planets set to pass each other in what’s known as a conjunction. Jupiter will appear to shift westward, while a bright Venus will seem to move slowly in the other direction, NASA said. Conjunctions between planets happen frequently…
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British High Commission Welcomes A&B’s Latest Chevening Alumni
Antigua and Barbuda’s newest Chevening Alumni were honoured during an official Welcome Home reception hosted by Resident British Commissioner Lindsy Thompson at the British High Commission in St John’s last night. Sharifa George who has been awarded a Masters in Strategic Marketing from the University of Sussex; Malaeka Goodwin who has been awarded a Masters…
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Court says ban on public officers in politics inconsistent with constitutional rights
(Barbados TODAY) — A High Court judge has struck down a regulation that prohibited all public servants from actively participating in politics, ruling it unconstitutional. Justice Westmin James said on Tuesday that General Order 3.18.1 is also “inconsistent” with the rights to freedom of expression and association which are enshrined in the Constitution of Barbados.…
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St. Lucia’s Parliament votes to make CCJ its final appellate court
The St. Lucian Parliament has given approval for the country to have the Caribbean Court of Justice as its final appellate court, replacing the London-based Privy Council. All 13 government legislators who were present when the vote was taken supported the motion. The government needed a three-fourth special majority of the 17 member Parliament to…
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TikTok sets 60-minute daily screen time limit for under-18s
(BBC) — TikTok is setting a 60-minute daily screen time limit for users who are aged under 18. If young people hit the new limit, they will have to enter a passcode to continue to use the service that day. But they will have the ability to opt out of the new measure, which TikTok…
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Absconding employee helps himself to food items, while thief goes through the roof to rob High Street store of footwear
(REAL News) — Investigations have been launched into a number of break-ins and larcenies at several establishments – one appearing to be an inside job. According to reports, an employee of Mega Distributors Limited was being sought by the police up to yesterday, February 28, after camera footage captured him removing food items from the…
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Experience the arts during Antigua and Barbuda Art Week – April 16 – 22
In Antigua and Barbuda, art, music, film and dance and will take over the twin-island paradise for seven days as a new festival, Antigua and Barbuda Art Week (ABAW) gets set to take place from April 16 – April 22, 2023 under the vibrant theme, ‘Culture in Colour’. Live music and spoken word will fill the air, colourful and poignant displays…
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Data shows Caribbean has highest cost of a healthy diet
Today, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has made publicly available country-by-country indicators on healthy diets that show their cost – including by food group – and the amount of people unable to afford them. The data serves as a reminder that even if the world has made progress towards providing…
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‘Older woman’ who took Prince Harry’s virginity selling odd gift he gave her
Sasha Walpole — the now-infamous woman who took Prince Harry’s virginity when he was just a teenager — is now selling one of the gifts he gave her. Walpole, 40, is auctioning off the item in order to raise money for victims of the Turkey and Syria earthquake. The present was a Miss Piggy doll…
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Browne’s Avenue neighbours respond to attack on woman, capturing and beating suspect, in turn; police on the case
(REAL News) — An attack on a Browne’s Avenue woman resulted in the unnamed intruder being caught and beaten by fellow residents. Reportedly, the Bendals man is now in custody, assisting the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) with a probe into the incident. Reports say the woman complained to officers that she had been wounded by…
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The Benefits of Investing in Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship
(Sponsored) — Antigua and Barbuda, a stunning twin-island nation located in the Caribbean, is drawing attention from investors around the world. The country’s citizenship by investment program has garnered significant interest due to its outstanding array of benefits. In addition to its visa-free travel benefits, Antigua and Barbuda offers its citizens tax-free status, making it…