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Delta has a new route in the Caribbean: New York-Antigua
Is there a hotter destination in the Caribbean right now? Whether it’s new brands on the way, spectacular eateries or terrific boutique hotels, Antigua and Barbuda is rapidly becoming one of the Caribbean’s in-demand destinations. And now it’s even easier to get there. Delta Air Lines has officially launched its first-ever service from New York…
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Bangladesh opposition demand new vote
Bangladesh’s opposition has condemned what it has called a “farcical” election and demanded a new vote. Early results show Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s party in the lead, and she is likely to win a large majority. But there have been claims of vote-rigging, and a BBC correspondent saw filled ballot boxes at a polling centre…
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Queen Thalia is Queen of Queens Regional Female Calypso Monarch
Queen Thalia has been crowned Queen of Queens Regional Female Calypso Monarch. Queen Thalia was crowned following the competition, held in Montserrat last night. Karene Asche of Trinidad & Tobago was 1st runner up and Crystal Beckles-Holder of Barbados was 2nd runner up.
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Police issue arrest warrant for Shakema Charles
Police have issued an arrest warrant for Shakema Charles. “A warrant in the first instance signed by a Magistrate has been issued for the immediate arrest of Shakema Charles of St. Johnston’s village, who has been on the run from Police for the past week,” police said in a statement. They are asking anyone who has…
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CMO Chief Retires – New Chief Onboard
The CARICOM Secretariat today announced the retirement at the end of November 2018 of Mr Tyrone Sutherland, long-serving Coordinating Director of the Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO). The Caribbean Meteorological Organization, established in 1973 with headquarters in Port of Spain, Trinidad, is one of the oldest Caribbean institutions. A member organization of CARICOM, the CMO coordinates the…
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Several killed as boat sinks in Suriname
The search was continuing Friday for survivors after a boat sank on the Coppename River leaving as many as 11 people dead and several others missing. The bodies of seven people, including four children have already been found amid fears that the death toll could rise with several others, including a mother and two children…
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Trump threatens to shut Mexican border in demand for wall funding
Donald Trump has threatened to shut down the border with Mexico over illegal immigration if Congress fails to fund his proposed wall. “Either we build (finish) the Wall or we close the Border,” the US president tweeted after nearly a week of deadlock in Washington over the federal budget. Confirming the threat to close the…
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Soca star Destra Garcia postpones Antigua wedding
The Ministry of Tourism has confirmed that the planned wedding of Soca Star Destra Garcia which was supposed to be held here has been postponed. “The wedding has been postponed to sometime around Sailing Week,” a communications person from the ministry said. The government announced in July that Destra would marry here in mid-December. The…
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England can lift 2019 World Cup trophy: Sir Vivian Richards
Legendary former West Indies captain, Sir Vivian Richards, has held out little hope of the Caribbean side winning next year’s ICC World Cup in England. He identified the hosts along with five-time winners and reigning champions, Australia, as among his favourites but overlooked the struggling Windies. “England has played well [in the past] but always…
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‘I’m too ill to travel 41 hours’: Choksi tells prosecutors
Fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi has told the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Bombay Court that he can’t travel for 41 hours to reach India from Antigua due to his poor health. Choksi accused the ED of misleading the probe by not revealing his health condition. He also said that he is in constant touch with…
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Steep pressure gradient to cause hazardous weather conditions this weekend
Strong and gusty winds are forecast to move across most of the Caribbean this weekend – Friday through Sunday. Meteorologist/Climatologist Dale Destin says these winds will make for hazardous conditions onshore and especially offshore. Some activities on land will become dangerous and marine conditions will be very hazardous for small craft operators. The high winds…