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Trinidadian man charged with sexual penetration of a minor granted $150K bail
(Trinidadian and Tobago Guardian) — A 36-year-old labourer was granted bail in the sum of $150,000 with a surety, when he appeared before Magistrate Alicia Chankar, at the Point Fortin Magistrates’ Court on March 6, after he was charged with three counts of sexual penetration. As part of the bail condition, the accused was ordered…
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Antigua Grammar School Wins 2023 Commonwealth Day Pan Playoff
The Antigua Grammar School (AGS) walked away with the top prize for the 2023 British High Commission’s (BHC) Commonwealth Day Pan Playoff. Government House came alive, today, with the vibrant sound of steel pan music as the entries for the competition serenaded the audience to celebrate Commonwealth Day 2023, as part of a parade and…
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Former journalist sentenced to life in prison in St. Vincent
(Searchlight Newspapers) — A former journalist was on Friday sentenced to life in prison for a murder the judge said was pre-meditated, unprovoked on the day in question, and for which the convict showed little remorse. High Court judge Brian Cottle, while handing down his sentence at the High Court in Kingstown said Junior Jarvis…
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MP Smith says independent contractors who complete acceptable work should not have to wait months to be paid
(REAL News) — Member of Parliament for All Saints West Anthony Smith, Jr. has gone to bat for independent contractors who have done work in the public sector. During his Budget Debate presentation on Friday, March 10, Smith said the Government needs to ensure that these workers are remunerated in a timely manner. Referring to…
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Parent alleged to have attacked school principal is remanded to HMP
(REAL News) — The man who was involved in a violent incident with the principal of the Mary E. Piggott Primary School, has been remanded to His Majesty’s Prison. Michael Samuel, the parent at the centre of the controversy, was denied bail in the St. John’s Magistrates Court today, March 13, with his lawyer, Wendel Robinson,…
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Dominica PM says regional governments need to invest in constructs like LIAT
(CMC) — Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Monday praised his Antigua and Barbuda counterpart, Gaston Browne, for his efforts in keeping the inter-regional airline, LIAT, in the skies, but acknowledged the need for governments to invest in inter-regional travel. “I recognized as Prime Minister of the country the important and unprecedented role that LIAT has…
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Sir Vivian Richards makes special appearance as Antigua Cruise Port ends Homeporting Season
Antigua Cruise Port has brought its homeporting operation with P & O Cruises’ Arvia for the season to an impressive close. On Saturday March 11, passengers and crew members had the unforgettable experience of meeting national hero and cricket legend Sir Vivian Richards who met with adoring fans along the pier and aboard the vessel.…
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BREAKING: InterCaribbean Airways assisting Barbados in becoming a regional aviation hub
Barbados has inched closer to making the Grantley Adams International Airport a regional aviation hub, and helping to make it a reality is interCaribbean Airways, with the introduction of flights from St. Kitts. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, welcomed a fully booked 48-seater interCaribbean Airways inaugural flight out of St. Kitts, on Sunday,…
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St Lucia turns to RSS as violence spikes
(CMC) — Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has called for help from the Regional Security System (RSS) and has implemented 24-hour police patrols, among measures in response to deadly gun violence in the southern town of Vieux Fort. “The Regional Security System and other assets have been contacted and will be on the ground early…
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Family seeks information on Missing Man who once resides in Antigua
The missing person is Alrick Sinclair (Chris). His last known address is Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom. He was last seen on the 13th February 2023. He has left behind pregnant 7 month old wife Carlene. Daughter Arianna, 8years old and 4 year old son Ethan. We are worried about him. Not sure if he is…
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CARICOM nationals in Antigua still awaiting waiver of work permit promise
(Observer by Newsco) — There is still no final word on when the removal of work permits for Caricom and Dominican Republic nationals will take effect. The move was announced by the government on January 6 and was said to be effective from the beginning of the year. However, it was subsequently delayed after apparent…