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Man shot in Fort Road area
A man has been hospitalized after shooting near Fort Road in St John’s. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP He was driving a rented vehicle when shot on a street off Fort Road, then drove to Percival’s Service Station, where Emergency Medical Services were called. A woman who was with the man at…
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Former Dominica PM charged with incitement released on bail
Former Dominica prime minister Edison James was released on EC$50,000 bail on Friday, spending an estimated 20 minutes in a holding cell in a magistrate’s court after he was committed to stand trial in the High Court on a charge of incitement. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The 80-year-old is charged with…
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Commercial Water rates to increase on March 1, residential rates to increase after that
Water Minister Melford Nicholas has announced that water rates in Antigua and Barbuda will increase to support a loan from the Antigua Commercial Bank. The loan aims to fund crucial water infrastructure improvements to meet the growing demand for water services in the country. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP “During the course…
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Case dismissed as police misplace $21K in cash and cannabis
Police are investigating the disappearance of $21,000 in cash and cannabis that was in a police officer’s custody. The money was seized as evidence from Kimani Donowa six months ago, believed to be from drug sales. When Donowa first appeared in court in August, the money and drugs were missing. The investigating officer allegedly couldn’t…
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Antiguan Wellness Experience Makes National Geographic’s Coveted ‘Best Of The World’ List For 2024
Amenta Wellness Journeys Profiled Among 21 ‘Best Wellness Experiences’ Around the World, Selected by National Geographic’s Global Editorial Teams National Geographic has announced their picks for BEST OF THE WORLD 2024, and an Antiguan Wellness experience has been included as part of the brand’s annual guide of the most exciting, meaningful, and one-of-a-kind travel experiences…
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High surf advisory in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the BVI
A high surf advisory is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Timing: Friday morning until Sunday for Barbuda,…
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UPP says this is not the time and Arthur Thomas is not the man to head ABEC
The United Progressive Party (UPP) again places on record its objection to the appointment of attorney Arthur Thomas as chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC). On January 24, the Party stated its reasons for the objection, foremost among them questions about Thomas’ integrity in the wake of his two recent resignations. CLICK…
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Russia’s opposition activist Alexei Navalny is dead at 47
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is dead, the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence said on Friday. He was 47. In a statement published on its website, the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District said that Navalny “felt unwell” after a walk on Friday and “almost…