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Venezuela rejects deployment of British Navy ship to Guyana
Venezuela on Thursday called for Guyanese authorities to take immediate action for the withdrawal of the HMS Trent, a vessel from the British Navy, and to refrain from continuing to involve military powers in the territorial controversy. Venezuela says it rejects the arrival of the HMS Trent to the coasts of Guyana, which it says…
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Sir Ronald Sanders | Smallness and separateness will not do
As we stand at the threshold of 2024, gazing upon the dawn of a new year with uncertainty, the time has come for a profound reflection on the trajectory of the 15 Caribbean nations constituting the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This juncture prompts the nations of the region to take stock of the strides made, recognize…
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Social Security Contribution Rates To increase on January 1
To ensure our financial commitment to our beneficiaries and the continuous improvement of contributors funds, the Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board (ABSSB) is reminding the public of the Social Security (Collections of Contributions) (Amendment) (Regulations) Statutory Instrument No. 60 of 2016, that effective January 1st, 2024, the contribution rates will increase by ½% or…
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Recall of nearly 5 million portable blenders under way for unsafe blades and dozens of burn injuries
BlendJet is recalling about 4.8 million of its portable blenders over laceration and fire hazards after receiving dozens of reports of injuries, federal regulators said Thursday. BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders can overheat or catch fire, according to a notice from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission, and their blender blades can break off during use.…
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Former Clare Hall Secondary School Head Boy dies; School pays tribute
In a somber atmosphere filled with grief and disbelief, Clare Hall Secondary School (CHSS) came together on Saturday, 23rd December, 2023, to mourn the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Brandon Israel Canoville, a cherished member of the school’s community. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Brandon, an alumnus and former Head Boy, graduated…
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‘We Goin To BALI’ party not authorised on property, woman says
Brit McDonald, daughter of the late Andrew McDonald, has raised serious concerns over an unauthorized event scheduled to take place at the iconic Andrew McDonald Estate in Antigua and Barbuda. The event, organized by Vyce Antigua and registered at the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), is allegedly taking place without the necessary approvals from the Development…
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Young Calypso Prodigy Ge’Eve Phillip Set to Shine as Antigua’s Representative in Queen of Queens Calypso Show in Montserrat
Social Media Post: Embarking on a musical journey! 🎤 Young Calypso sensation Ge’Eve Phillip sets sail from Antigua to Montserrat, geared up to represent her island in the prestigious Queen of Queens Calypso Show this Saturday. The stage is set for a fierce competition, as talented female calypsonians from across the Caribbean aim to dethrone…
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Wife allegedly stabs husband during domestic dispute
A 22-year-old man in Villa reported being stabbed by his 23-year-old wife on Boxing Day. The incident, occurring around 1:25 AM, prompted a police response, finding EMS attending to the victim’s bleeding right-hand wound. The man recounted an altercation, stating his wife stabbed him during the dispute. He received a Police Medical Form and was…
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Canadian couple’s Antigua getaway turns ugly as husband smashes wife’s gadgets in heated argument at hotel
While vacationing in Antigua a couple from Ontario, Canada, faced an unexpected twist. During a heated argument at Jolly Beach Hotel, the woman reported her husband to the police for breaking her iPhone and iPad. The incident occurred on December 21 during what started as a pleasant dinner. Confirming the woman’s account, the police discovered…
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PM Browne defends bias towards tourism investments
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has defended the government’s policy to attract investment in the tourism sector. The Opposition has criticised the lack of diversification of the economic mix of the country. But the Prime Minister has stressed that the country continues to benefit from impressive levels of investment in the tourism sector, which, according to…