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Hospital reintroduces mask wearing due to escalating number of COVID-19 cases in Antigua
Due to the escalating number of COVID-19 cases in our community and in our hospital, we are reintroducing mask wearing for all patients, staff and visitors. This is with effect from TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023. Unless exempt, please wear a mask in all areas of our hospital to help protect you, our vulnerable patients and…
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Testosterone falling in young men. Watching porn may be to blame
(NY Post) — Testosterone is plummeting among young men — and their X-rated digital sexcapades could be the kinky culprit. The hormone helps maintain and develop sex organs, muscle mass, red blood cells, bone density and more, but it may be in short supply in some men. According to the Cleveland Clinic, low testosterone affects…
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Businesswoman points police to trouble-spot outside Golden Grove Primary, saying it is a breeding ground for criminals
(REAL News) — Youth-related crime has reached such an intolerable level that adults are pointing the Police to what have become trouble spots, including the area near the traffic light outside the Golden Grove Primary School. “It’s an obvious breeding ground for these kids, who eventually become hardened criminals,” says a businesswoman who passes through that…
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More than 13 mm of rain recorded in some areas over past 24 hours
Meteorologist – Dale Destin: Radar rainfall estimates for 24 hours ending 8 am this morning. Max range for Antigua is 30-50 mm (1.2-2 in) with most areas getting over 13 mm (0.5 in). Make a donation to help support ABN, via PayPal: [email protected]. Follow Antigua Breaking News on Twitter @ABNAntigua and Instgram @AntiguaBreakingNews and on…
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Threat of COVID-19 remains, Ministry of Health says
On May 5, the world health organization (WHO) declared the end of the public health emergency for the covid-19 virus. However, the threat of covid-19 and its associated risks remains, and is very evident, as the virus has not been eliminated. The ministry of health recognizes that we are now in the festive season leading…
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Company director alleges that his signature was forged to facilitate acquisition of cannabis licence; police investigating
(REAL News) — Police are investigating an alleged forgery involving a United States resident. Reports are that a Wireless Area resident, an officer of Smooth Smoke (ANU) Inc., visited the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and complained that a man who resides in the United States had forged his signature sometime in April this year. It…
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UPDATED: Wadadli Pen 2023 Challenge
As the Wadadli Pen Challenge 2023 submission period winds down (per submission guidelines, deadline is May 31st 2023), our team continues to work behind the scenes. One of the things we’re working on is attracting gifts which we will promptly re-gift to whomever the judges select as the Wadadli Pen 2023 Challenge finalists. We’re reaching…
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REGISTRATION FOR ANTIGUA CARNIVAL 2023: Deadline fast approaching
Registration for Antigua Carnival 2023, “The Caribbean’s Greatest Summer Festival”, the deadline is fast approaching for the following disciplines and competitions: 1. Vendors and Booth Operators 2. Mr. & Miss Teenage Pageant 3. Junior Carnival (Mas) 4. Junior Calypso 5. Junior Party Monarch 6. J’ouvert Troupes 7. Mas Troupes 8. T-Shirt Mas Troupes 9. Individuel…
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Police probe death of 2 men at construction site
police are continuing investigations into the circumstances that resulted in the death of two men at a construction site. It was reported that around 12:30 pm on Friday 26 May, a heavy-duty equipment operator was carrying out work at a construction site at Winward Estate on Pegion Point Beach, when the machine apparently came in…