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Opening statement by E.P. Chet Greene outgoing Chair of Council for Foreign and Community Relations
Kingston, Jamaica Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica Her Excellency Donna Forde, Assistant Secretary General, Foreign and Community Relations Distinguished Colleague Minister of the Caribbean Community CARICOM Ambassadors Senior Officials of CARICOM Member States Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat Good morning; I wish to express tremendous…
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Five Islands Campus to host Distinguished Lecture by noted Caribbean scholar and artist
The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus will host its first distinguished lecture on May 26, 2023. The lecture will be delivered by noted Caribbean scholar and artist, Emeritus Professor Clinton Hutton of Jamaica. Professor Hutton, who is the retired Professor of Caribbean Cultural Studies at The University of the West Indies, Mona…
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Woman attacked and raped by armed men in broad daylight
Police are searching for five armed men who attacked and raped a woman in broad daylight on Monday in St John’s. The woman was reportedly walking along a road off Friars Hill Road about 4:30pm, when she was pounced upon by 5 men with guns. She was reportedly dragged into nearby bushes and raped by…
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WHO says No to Artificial Sweeteners for Childhood Obesity
A new guideline issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on May 15 th recommends against the use of non-sugar sweeteners as a means of controlling obesity and risks to noncommunicable diseases. The WHO explains that this recommendation is based on “the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use…
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Official carnival tents get ready to roll out for Antigua Carnival 2023
The Calypso Fever is spreading rapidly as we gear up for Antigua’s Carnival Calypso Tent season. The Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries in collaboration with the Calypso Sub-Committee is pleased to announce the opening of the Calypso Tent season commencing from June 2nd 2023. Creative Industries is officially partnering with two (2) Carnival…
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UK celebrity chef Andi Oliver in Antigua for Restaurant Week 2023
With Antigua and Barbuda’s inaugural 14-day Restaurant Week in full swing, UK celebrity chef Andi Oliver will arrive in Antigua with her daughter Miquita, on 15th May to join in the celebrations. Award winning TV Chef and Broadcaster Andi Oliver enjoys a rich and varied career, with food and music being at the forefront throughout.…
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Lieutenant Aushaun Browne off to Indian on 7 month ITEC Scholarship
Lieutenant Aushaun Browne of the Antigua & Barbuda Defence Forces (ABDF) traveled to India to commence a seven (7) month training with the Indian Navy under a fully funded Government of India scholarship – the Indian Technical and Economical Cooperation (ITEC) Programme. These scholarships for the ABDF have started from 2023 and have been granted…
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UPP to lead delegation, present petition to Sir Rodney, and appeal, again, for Commission of Inquiry
(REAL News) — Leader of the Opposition Jamale Pringle will head a delegation from the United Progressive Party (UPP) at a meeting with Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams on Wednesday morning, May 17, and present petition sheets bearing the signatures of thousands of concerned citizens. Of concern to these citizens and the UPP is the fact…
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Woman raped by armed men while walking off Friars Hill Rd
(REAL News) — A woman reportedly was raped on Monday afternoon, May 15, after allegedly being accosted by a group of five young men carrying guns. This report went into wide circulation last night via social media, but REAL News was unable to obtain confirmation from the Police. According to the report, the woman’s ordeal…