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Alfa Nero no longer ‘blocked property’ – sanctions lifted because of Antigua and Barbuda ownership
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, has welcomed the news that the Government of the United States has removed Super Yacht, Alfa Nero, from its sanctions list. The news was delivered to the Prime Minister this morning by Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States who has been leading the effort…
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Co-accused in Bruce Greenaway murder faces fresh legal jeopardy
(State Media) — One of the four members of the security forces on trial for the murder of Bruce Greenaway is facing fresh charges, in relation to an incident in Jolly Harbour on May 29. Jason Modeste has been charged with Obstruction of Justice and Battery on Police, following an incident at a nightclub in…
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Another girls’ dormitory in Guyana destroyed by fire – no injuries reported
Another girls’ dormitory in Guyana was destroyed by fire on Thursday. According to police reports, shortly before 3:00am, the blaze destroyed a dormitory in Karasabai, Rupununi, in Region nine, which is to the south of Guyana. So far, there have been no reports of injuries. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. According…
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LETTER: Commending Real News Antigua for Exemplary Investigative Journalism and Crime Reporting
DEAR EDITOR: I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for the outstanding investigative journalism and crime reporting conducted by Real News Antigua. Their dedication to uncovering the truth and shining a light on important issues has greatly contributed to the democratic discourse in our beloved nation. Real News Antigua has truly emerged as a…
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Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association to Host Inaugural Kemba Walker Summer Camp
The Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (A.B.B.A) proudly announces the Kemba Walker Future Stars Summer Camp, set to take place in Antigua for the first time ever. In collaboration with professional basketball star Kemba Walker and his team, the camp will run from July 3rd to July 28th at JSC Sports Complex. The Kemba Walker…
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Is it a Vendetta or the Abuse of Authority?
By Alister Thomas I have never done Latin. In fact, Latin was never taught at any of the schools I attended. Neither Moravian, St. John’s Boys, Villa Primary or Princess Margaret School (PMS) Schools. But somehow the Latin words “coniuratio” (PLOT) and “conjuratio” (PLOT) have been imposed on my mind, as I reflect on what…
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The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season begins
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season has officially begun, ushering in the start of a six-month stretch when forecasters expect storms to churn in the ocean and threaten the East Coast of the United States. One year ago, the season got off to a slow start before a total of 14 named storms formed in the…
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PM Browne holds meaningful dialogue with top UN officials and diplomatic partners during visit to New York
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne held meetings with major diplomatic partners and top officials in the United Nations during his recent trip to New York on a wide range of important matters to include Antigua and Barbuda hosting of a major international gathering of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) next year. Prime Minister…
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Ottos Resident Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison for Shootout with Police; Co-Accused Walks Free
Alvin Spencer, a resident of Ottos, has been sentenced to 14 months in His Majesty’s Prison after being remanded and awaiting sentencing. He was involved in a shootout with police officers, along with another Ottos resident. The sentencing took place on Tuesday, May 30, in the St. John’s Magistrates Court, presided over by Chief Magistrate…
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Only 3 compactor trucks are working. Garbage piles up in communities
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited the new Chairman of the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and the Acting Manager to report on the successes and failures of the statutory body, especially so the failure to collect garbage from several rural communities. It was explained that the number of NSWMA trucks has been reduced to…
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Mother’s Desperate Plea: Help Find Missing 24-Year-Old Noah Hurst of Lightfoot
The search continues for Noah Hurst, a 24-year-old resident of Lightfoot, who has not been seen since Tuesday, May 23rd. Maria Hurst, his mother, earnestly appeals to anyone who may have information regarding his whereabouts to contact her, her husband, or the police. On the evening of Monday, May 22nd, Noah, aged 24, spent time…