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Man sentenced to 17 years in prison for raping his niece on 2 occasions
A man in his late 20’s will be spending 17 years in prison for having sexual intercourse with his niece on two occasions, as well as touching her inappropriately on another. At the age of 12, the victim shared a room with her 24-year-old uncle but with separate beds. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE…
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Officials await opening of new airport in Barbuda for jet aircraft
Antigua and Barbuda’s government is eager for the new airport in Barbuda to open soon, as it will accommodate jet aircraft. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The opening has been delayed due to outstanding regulatory issues. Prime Minister Gaston Browne stated that final approval from the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA)…
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Case of fatal crash involving AUA students faces delays in court proceedings
Karim Edwards, accused of causing a fatal accident involving two American University of Antigua students, has not had his case forwarded to a higher court yet. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The collision on October 23, 2022, resulted in the death of 21-year-old Kenneth Mathew and severe injuries to Priyanjana Das, then…
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Investigation underway into death of British man in Antigua and Barbuda
Police in Antigua and Barbuda are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 47-year-old British man. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The deceased, who is said to have been the chief engineer on board a vessel docked at English Harbour, was carrying out work on the vessel at the time of…
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Teenager shot and injured in Golden Grove
A teenager was the victim of a shooting that allegedly occurred in Golden Grove on Sunday, February 18. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Reports are that a 911 operator telephoned the Grays Farm Police Station and advised that he had received a report of a shooting at about 1:10 p.m. Further reports…
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ECAB workers take industrial action, reportedly over pay
Workers at the Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB) are reportedly at odds with management over salaries. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Reports say that workers walked off the job on Thursday, February 22, 2024, while other sources claim the employees never turned up for work. Instead, they reportedly met with their representatives…
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St Vincent, Grenada police probe suspected murder of US sailors by escaped prisoners
Detectives from St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada were on Friday combing a catamaran for evidence as they investigate the disappearance of two United States sailors. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The sailors, whose names have not been released, are said to have been aboard the yacht ‘Simplicity’ when it was…
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Hispanic Nationals accuse each other of wounding after altercation on American Road
Two Hispanic nationals reportedly made reports, accusing each other of wounding. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Ottos woman and the Barnes Hill man both went to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and admitted that they had been involved in a fight, which resulted in the injuries. This offence reportedly occurred at…
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Man hospitalized after alleged stabbing in Marina Bay
A doctor from the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre telephoned the CID and reported that a Hodges Bay man had arrived at the hospital with multiple stab wounds. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Allegations are that the victim was involved in an altercation with his attacker, whom he knows only as “Kelvin.”…