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On 1st day, UN climate conference sets up fund for countries hit by disasters like flood and drought
(AP) — The world just took a big step toward compensating countries hit by deadly floods, heat and droughts. Nearly all the world’s nations on Thursday finalized the creation of a fund to help compensate countries struggling to cope with loss and damage caused by climate change, seen as a major first-day breakthrough at this…
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Canadian woman, 37, drowns at Devil’s Bridge; daughter, 5, missing
(State Media) — Police, as well as the Emergency Medical Services and Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Coast Guard are at Devil’s Bridge where a 37-year-old Canadian woman drowned, and a frantic search is in progress for her five-year-old daughter. The circumstances which led to them ending up in the water are still being investigated.…
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CABINET NOTES of Wednesday 29 November 2023
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 29 November 2023. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Cabinet began its sitting with a prayer; the meeting was chaired by the Acting Prime Minister who substituted for the Prime Minister. The Head of Government has departed Antigua for Dubai, where the 28h Conference of the…
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Robbers abandon vehicle during police chase in St Johnston’s Village area
CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP (State Media) — Law enforcers have seized a vehicle they were chasing, after its occupants abandoned it and fled Wednesday. Police say they spotted the silver Toyota Mark X which they suspect had just been used during a robbery at a superette in Cedar Valley late Wednesday…
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Antiguan Soldier in China for 8 months training with the People’s Liberation Army
PHOTO: 2Lt Daymie Daly/ ABDF Photo Facebook CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP 2Lt Daymie Daly from the Antigua Barbuda Defence Force takes center stage at the PLA’s International Special Operations Forum in Guangzhou, China. Selected to share expertise, 2Lt Daly embarks on an eight-month training journey at the prestigious Academy, enhancing capabilities…
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Department of Creative Industries announces Christmas Home and Business Lighting Competition 2023
The Department of Creative Industries is pleased to announce the Christmas Home and Business Lighting Competition 2023. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Department of Creative Industries wishes to evoke the spirit of the season through the creative and illuminating displays of our 2023 Christmas Home and Business Lighting competitors, thus, the…
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How an ‘Attitude of Gratitude’ Can Impact Your Financial Health
CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP November is celebrated as the Month of Gratitude and it is a time when many of us reflect on all that we have to be grateful for. An “attitude of gratitude” can help reduce stress and allow you to feel better about life in general — from…
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Charges withdrawn against woman accused of throwing missiles at St Vincent PM
CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP (CMC) — The prosecution on Wednesday withdrew the charge against a 58-year old vendor who had been accused of throwing missiles on August 5, 2021 during a protest against the St Vincent government’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves was struck in the head and…
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Police officer charged in alleged incident at Prime Minister’s Home
CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP (REAL News) — A police officer is facing three internal disciplinary charges following an incident at the residence of Prime Minister Gaston Browne. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The charges include two counts of neglect of…
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Audley Phillip | Real Trouble Is Brewing In Our Backyard – Guyana & Venezuela On The Edge
On December third, the people of Venezuela will take part in a referendum that could very well have a far reaching effect on the stability of Caricom and more importantly on the viability of one of our Caricom member states. The Maduro Government of Venezuela is asking its citizens to vote “YES” if they are…
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Police investigate terrifying gun assault on All Saints Woman
(REAL News) — An alleged assault with intent is under investigation by the police, involving a lone gunman attacking a woman in All Saints. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The victim promptly reported the incident to the 911 emergency hotline, prompting the Criminal Investigations Department’s involvement. The assault occurred around 5:45 a.m.…