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Urlings bar patron injured in the face after man throws glass bottle at him
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. (REAL News) — A 62-year-old Cades Bay man was injured in the face with a glass bottle, allegedly by a drunkard, while he was at a bar in Urlings Village. The incident reportedly occurred on June 5 at about 8 a.m. and was reported to…
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2 Old Parham Road eateries take a heavy hit from thieves
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. (REAL News) — An All Saints businesswoman has reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) that her cook shop, located on the Old Parham Road, had been burglarized. It is alleged that the intruders gained entry through an eastern push- up window – using force…
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‘Shugy’ back on the Campaign trail, says he’s enjoying strong support from St. Mary’s South Constituents
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. (REAL News) — The United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for St. Mary’s South, Kelvin “Shugy” Simon, has already begun to campaign, and the response from constituents has been overwhelming, he says. Simon tendered his resignation…
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Congrats to Amiah Henry: Canadian Citizen with Antiguan and Barbudan Heritage Earns Law Degree and MBA
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. (POINTE EXPRESS) – A Canadian citizen, originally from Antigua and Barbuda, has achieved remarkable academic success by completing dual degrees from a university in the United States. Amiah Henry, daughter of Avery and Constance Henry, graduated from Roger Williams University (RWU) in Rhode Island, USA,…
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Donald Trump says he’s been indicted over handling of classified documents
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. (The Associated Press) — Former U.S. president Donald Trump wrote on social media on Thursday that he has been indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice, apparently for mishandling sensitive government documents. The criminal case amounts to another legal setback for Trump as he seeks…
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NYPAAB to host its annual youth parliament debate Friday
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. On Friday, June 9, the National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda (NYPAAB) will host its annual youth parliament debate. The debate, which will commence at 9 a.m. at the Parliament of Antigua and…
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Caribbean’s role as a voice of reason in a fractured OAS
By Sir Ronald Sanders On May 31, the Organization of American States (OAS) faced a prolonged and contentious debate that lasted from 2:30 in the afternoon until well past midnight. This episode, marked by acrimony and political undercurrents, which was webcast publicly and instantly to the world, is likely to be revisited during the upcoming…
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Saudi Delegation Visits Antigua
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Pursuant to the loan agreement entered into by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) for the expansion and development of the University of the West Indies Five-Islands Campus,…
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National cyclist Andre Simon dies
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. National cyclist Andre Simon died at a medical facility in the US State of Texas on Thursday. His family confirmed the news and thanked all who assisted in the valiant efforts made to assist him. His death comes some 13 months after he was critically…
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Justin Simon, KC, responds to Sir Gerald Watt
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Dear KC Sir Gerald Watt, KCN: Notwithstanding your labeling me some years ago over the radio as being “vainglorious”, I always admit my error whenever my opinion is sufficiently shown to be wrong. In the words of the ancient Romans: “erratus est humanum” – to…
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US Vice President Announces more than $100M to Help Caribbean
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced Thursday that the U.S. is investing more than $100 million in the Caribbean region to crack down on weapons trafficking, help alleviate Haiti’s humanitarian crisis and support climate change…