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LIAT to fly fire victims from Guyana to Barbados
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has granted authorization for the utilization of aircraft owned by LIAT (1974) Ltd. to promptly proceed to Guyana. Their mission is to assist in the airlifting of medical personnel and injured students for treatment in Barbados, subsequent to a devastating fire that occurred at a school in Guyana. According…
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Calvin Ayre Foundation funds medical air ambulance flights for burn victim and cancer patient
Two families are extending heartfelt gratitude that their loved ones were able to be medically airlifted, through the financial assistance of the Calvin Ayre Foundation. In separate flights over the weekend, 7-year-old burn victim, T’rique Jeffrey and Cancer patient, Deborah Carr’s paths almost crossed. While Carr was returning home to her family after receiving treatment…
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US OFAC: bidders for Alfa Nero no longer need separate licence
Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Sir Ronald Sanders, announced today that bidders in the Government of Antigua and Barbuda’s auction to sell the Super Yacht, Alfa Nero, no longer require a separate license from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the US Treasury to bid or be the…
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LETTER: STYLE & FASHION is a contributing factor that causes crimes to be on the increase
DEAR EDITOR: Before I proceed, I want to extend my sincere condolences to the family of the deceased. It is very unfortunate & tragic that such an incident has happened and perpetrators of such crimes need to be put to the gallows. With that been said, I think it is incumbent on us to give…
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Antigua’s Syrian Community gathers to pay respects to slain Roudi Shmlay
Tonight, the Syrian community in Antigua and Barbuda will gather at the Orthodox Church to honor Roudi Shmlay. The memorial service will be attended by prominent figures, including Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin, as well as government ministers. All residents and individuals who knew Roudi are warmly invited to join the service, which will take place…
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LEGAL ACTION: Lawyers for Asot Michael say his suspension was unlawful and unconstitutional
22nd May 2023 Sir Gerald Watt KC Speaker of the House of Representatives Parliament House Queen Elizabeth Highway St. John’s Antigua Dear Mr. Speaker: Re: Suspension of Hon. Asot A. Michael from the Lower House on 18th May 2023 We confirm our representation of the Honourable Asot A. Michael, who by reason of ss 36…
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Antigua PM sends letter of condolence to Guyana’s President after 19 children die in fire
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CWI Statement – ICC ACU charges against Devon Thomas
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has been made aware that charges have been laid by the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU), involving West Indies player Devon Thomas. CWI is not directly involved in the process but remains firm in denouncing corruption in cricket, and fully supports the ICC ACU in its efforts to uphold…
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2nd person of interest being questioned as police probe first homicide this year
The police continue to appeal to the public for assistance, as they probe the murder of 25-year-old Roudi Shmaly. Police say two persons of interest are so far in police custody assisting with the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information that can be of further assistance to the police is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations…
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Person detained in Antigua’s 1st homicide for 2023 is an 18-year-old
A young man, 18 years old, has been taken into custody in connection with the country’s first murder of the year. Late on Monday evening, authorities detained the Bethesda resident for further questioning as they pursued leads regarding an armed robbery that resulted in the death of Roudi Shmaly, aged 25. The tragic incident occurred…