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Biden names Jamaica among five Caribbean drug transit or producing nations
United States President Joe Biden has named several Caribbean countries among major drug transit or major illicit drug-producing countries for Fiscal Year 2024. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. In a White House memorandum, Biden on Friday listed The Bahamas, Belize, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica among countries world-wide as…
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Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force bolsters operations with ‘Alpha 2’ aircraft addition
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force is set to enhance its operational capabilities with the introduction of ‘Alpha 2,’ a nine-seater aircraft, bolstering the ABDF’s air wing alongside ‘Alpha 1.’ CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. These aircraft will play vital roles in medevac services, troop transportation, humanitarian disaster response, and…
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‘I have no apology to you,’ Makeda Mikael tells Max Hurst
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Dear Mr. Chief of Staff, Please stop using your position to mis-represent the Cabinet with your person bile. In the first place my post was made after Cabinet met, the meeting closed, hence your reprehensible report is yours alone. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP…
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LETTER: Government’s Ineffectiveness in Ensuring Water Supply Despite High Production Levels
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. By Hella May In a glaring revelation, the Minister for Public Utilities, MELFORD NICHOLAS, has exposed the disturbing inadequacy of the government’s ability to provide a consistent and reliable water supply in ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA,…
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Housing Initiatives Flourish: A Triumph for the Gaston Browne Administration
In a significant development that underscores the commitment of the Gaston Browne Administration to addressing the housing needs of Antigua and Barbuda’s citizens, the Minister of Housing has announced that the Caribbean Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) is poised to hand over several houses to new homeowners in the Bolans development next week. CLICK HERE…
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RCA gives back to the Fiennes Institute during its 2nd annual Volunteer Day Activity
As part of activities to commemorate its 51st anniversary, members of the Rotary Club of Antigua participated in its 2nd annual Volunteer Day at the Fiennes Institute on Thursday 14th September 2023. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The residents were treated to hot meals and were also presented with care…
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NOT A GOOD THING: Response to Cabinet’s wish to send troubled youth to National Cadet Corps
7. The Cabinet is considering giving Magistrates and Judges the authority to assign troubled male youth, younger than 18 years, to the National Cadet Corps. The legislation is being drafted for presentation to the Parliament. The Cabinet noted that there are overwhelmingly more students that abide by the rules and do not engage in fights. Troubled…
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Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh’s Disciplinary Hearing Concludes with New Charges
The disciplinary hearing concerning Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh has concluded with unexpected developments. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The proceedings, which started on September 4, wrapped up in just a few days but saw the addition of five new charges alongside the existing ones. Chief Magistrate Walsh, in her role…
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Mother of missing lightfoot man Noah Hurst believes human remains found are her son’s
The mother of Noah Hurst, a Lightfoot man who has been missing since May 23, strongly believes that human remains discovered at Diamond Estate three months ago belong to her son. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. On June 19, authorities uncovered a partially decomposed body, prompting families of missing individuals…
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Committal hearing delayed again for woman accused in teenage cyclist’s death
The committal hearing for Keithanya Elvin, a young woman accused of fatally endangering a teenage cyclist through dangerous driving, faces yet another delay, marking the twelfth postponement in the case. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Elvin, a Gunthorpes resident, was charged last year with causing the death of 16-year-old Azorae…