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Antiguan Cricketer Kofi James Returns to Ignite Sari Sari Sunrisers’ Season
By Linda Roberts Excitement is building as cricket fans eagerly anticipate the return of Antiguan cricketer Kofi James for his second season with the Sari Sari Sunrisers in the upcoming Nature Isle T10. James, a seasoned player with a captivating cricketing journey, brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record, having represented Antigua…
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St. Peter Member of Parliament Asot Michael Returns to Parliament following Suspension
Member of Parliament Asot Michael made a return to the parliamentary chambers yesterday, marking his first appearance since being suspended for three sittings. Michael, a seasoned politician, had been suspended by the Speaker following misconduct allegations during parliamentary proceedings. The suspension was initiated by the Speaker, who called on fellow MPs to move a motion…
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APUA explains Tuesday night’s power outage
Efforts are underway to restore power across Antigua and Barbuda after a widespread outage on Tuesday. A technical issue occurred during a test at the power plant, causing a loss of 46 out of 50 megawatts of generation. Despite the unexpected setback, the restoration process began promptly, with 26 out of 27 feeders back online.…
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Man’s 28-year prison sentence overturned after he spent 11 years behind bars
(Newsco Observer) — A man’s fortune was reversed yesterday as his 28-year prison sentence and conviction were overturned. Tejah Armstrong, previously convicted of shooting with intent to murder and aggravated robbery on December 3, 2015, had been serving concurrent sentences of 28 years and 15 years imprisonment, respectively. In October 2015, he stood before Justice…
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All Saints man accused of stealing 31 stoves
A resident of All Saints is accused of stealing 31 stoves from a Gold Star Store storage facility on October 7. The store owner, who had secured the facility, returned the next day to discover the theft, amounting to over $64,000, including stoves, car rims, and speakers. The police investigation led them to Wayne Tavernier’s…
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Kelvin ‘Shuggy’ Simon returns to Parliament as elected MP for SMS
By Brendon Jones In a resounding victory for the United Progressive Party (UPP), Kelvin Simon has been declared the winner in St. Mary’s South, prompting jubilant supporters to proclaim “Kelvin Simon Day!” The incumbent’s return to the Member of Parliament seat has not only solidified his political standing but has also set the stage for…
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UPP supporters celebrate as Kelvin ‘Shuggy’ Simon returns to Parliament
By Brendon Jones In a resounding victory for the United Progressive Party (UPP), Kelvin Simon has been declared the winner in St. Mary’s South, prompting jubilant supporters to proclaim “Kelvin Simon Day!” The incumbent’s return to the Member of Parliament seat has not only solidified his political standing but has also set the stage for…
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Intruder steals $3K worth of flare gun kits at Paradise Boat Sales
Yesterday evening, an unknown person unlawfully entered Paradise Boat Sales located on Old Parham Road, utilizing CKHS to dismantle and cut the locks. Law enforcement is actively investigating the incident, examining surveillance footage in an effort to identify the perpetrator. The stolen goods include two flare gun kits valued at a total of $3000. It…
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Lt. Aushaun Browne Excels in The Long Navigation Course in Kochi, India
CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Lieutenant Aushaun Browne of the Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) recently completed The Long Navigation Course, held from April 17 to November 17, 2023, at the Navigation and Direction School in Kochi, India. The program brought together 20 officers from 16 different countries and aimed to prepare them…
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Gaston Browne praised for his leadership on LIAT
(Dominica News Online) — The current Caricom chairman, Roosevelt Skerritt, who is also the Prime Minister of Dominica, recently commended the Gaston Browne administration for their efforts in keeping LIAT operational. Prime Minister Skerritt expressed his appreciation while returning from the inaugural Saudi-Caricom Summit in an interview with ABS’s Garfield Burford. “I want to commend…
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Proposed replacement for Queen’s face on XCD is an emblem depicting flags of ECCB member countries
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Monetary Council has approved the replacement of the Queen’s image on the EC Currency The proposed replacement is an emblem which depicts the flags of ECCB member countries. This image provides more holistic reflection of the ECCU. You are invited to share your views on this proposal and offer suggestions…