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In Facebook Live, Allakai says thanks for all the love and support
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U.S. authorities seize more than 70 shipments of unregulated Botox and other injectable fillers
(CNN) — US Customs and Border Protection officers in Cincinnati seized dozens of shipments of unapproved injectable cosmetic treatments — including Juvéderm and Botox — over a two-week period, authorities said. The unregulated fillers from Bulgaria, Spain, China and Korea were being sent to Oregon, South Carolina, Florida, New York and other US locations, according…
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Antigua Barbuda Port Authority clarifies misleading report on Tug Operations and explains leasing decision
The Antigua Barbuda Port Authority (ABPA) would like to address a recent report published in Antigua Real News on May 8th, 2023 entitled “Watts ‘put out by Port Authority’s alleged arrangement to rent tugs and crews from Dominica in possible enrichment scheme” in which a Member of Parliament made slanderous allegations regarding the operations of…
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Convicted Murderer’s Tearful Apology
Kenworth Charles expressed remorse for his actions that led to the death of Fitzroy Robins in 2020. He stated that he wished he had known Robins so that he could have shown him the person he has become, implying that he was not proud of his past actions. Charles, who worked as an IT technician…
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Antigua’s Tourism Ministry responds to cease and desist letter from Angela Bassetts’ lawyers
Actress and producer Angela Bassett has had a long friendship and history with Antigua and Barbuda. Recently, she took the opportunity to visit and share her appreciation and love for the destination with residents and officials alike. Angela Bassett states, “I have a long-standing relationship with Antigua and Barbuda, and I recently had an opportunity…
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AGS 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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Danger in Paradise: Concerned Tourist Calls for Immediate Action on Roadside Hazards and Obstructive Signs
DEAR EDITOR: Please allow me a space in your paper to address this concern I have on visiting your beautiful island several times. I am a native of the USA. Each year my family and I travel to the islands of the Caribbean to enjoy a bit of paradise. We have visited Antigua on 5…
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Antigua to hold referendum in the future on dropping British monarch
(Loop News) — Antigua and Barbuda has not abandoned its plans to remove the British Monarch from the position of head of state. Following Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s return to Antigua and Barbuda on May 6 after attending King Charles III’s coronation in London, the government’s position on becoming a republic was communicated yesterday. On…
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Cassada Gardens mechanic shop hit by thieves, who make off with 10 premium-brand car batteries
(REAL News) — A mechanic shop was the recent target of thieves, with the perpetrators making off with a number of vehicle items. Reports say the proprietor of the Cassada Gardens business reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) that 10 AC Delco batteries and one muffler had been stolen from his premises. This offence…
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Police kept busy with spate of break-ins and burglaries in which laptops, passports and others IDs are stolen
(REAL News) — A motor jeep, electronics and other items reportedly were stolen during three separate burglaries, which the Police are now investigating. A Potters New Extension woman reported to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) that her home had been burglarized by some unknown person and her blue Kia Sportage jeep, registration A7049, had been…
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Mrs. Zena Maude Dooby turns 103 today
My loving, caring and Compassionate grandmother, born Zena Maude Doobay on 13th May 1920 at #68 Corriverton, Berbice, Guyana was the 2nd of 21 children by her father. Her mom whose parents went to Guyana on the Indentured Slave ship from India unfortunately died in childs birth after giving birth to 10 of the 21…