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PM Browne: The sale of the Alfa Nero superyacht is drawing ever closer
(Cabinet Notes) — The Prime Minister reported that the sale of the Alfa Nero superyacht is drawing ever closer. Reports from the Antigua and Barbuda Ambassador in Washington, USA, is that the US Treasury and the US State Department are collaborating to allow a new owner to take possession and be allowed to sail freely…
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Random ‘Stop and Search’ by the Police among measures to curb youth violence
The Minister of Education Sports and the Creative Industries reported on the recent symposium held on youth violence, and the outcomes of that important conference. The most significant item on which the conferees agreed would be the start of the public campaign, aimed at reducing youth violence. The campaign will begin immediately by undertaking…
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3 teen boys relocated from HMP
(Cabinet Notes) — The Attorney General reported that the three young males—ages 14, 15, and 17—have been returned to the former US Bases Air Station at Coolidge, following the reinforcement of the roof through which the trio escaped earlier. They were temporarily housed at HMP while the reinforcement was undertaken. The youth are supervised by…
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Dame Lorna Simon to retire after 50 years in the government service
(Cabinet Notes) — The Cabinet invited the Supervisor of Elections to join its members in order to bid her farewell, as she prepares to demit office. The office of Supervisor of Elections is a creature of the Antigua and Barbuda Constitution; and, the Parliament was required to set the age of mandatory retirement which is…
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Antigua PM reiterates administration’s determination to ditch the monarchy
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet received a report from the Prime Minister on his participation in the London coronation ceremonies of the new King of Antigua and Barbuda. The entire Antigua and Barbuda delegation was very well-received, the Prime Minister reported. Despite their participation, the Head of Government reiterated his administration’s determination to bring about a…
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CABINET NOTES of Wednesday, May 10, 2023
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 10 May 2023 The Cabinet began its meeting at about 10:45 am with prayers conducted by a Catholic priest who prayed for the good governance that is the ambition of the current administration. The meeting ended at 6:00 pm. 1. The Cabinet received a report from the Prime Minister…
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Gender policy row brewing at UWI
(Jamaica Observer) — A major row is developing at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) over a proposed new gender policy which will require everyone connected to the regional institution to be referred to by the gender with which they identify. The new policy focuses on a person’s gender identity — cisgender, transgender,…
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16-year-old charged in relation to three separate robberies
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. A 16-year-old has been charged in connection with the robbery and shooting at St Joseph’s Academy on Sunday of this week. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. He has been charged with Aggravated Robbery and Shooting with Intent to do Grievous…
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19-Year-Old Assaulted with Gun on Amy Byers Street in Yorks Village
Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a 19-year-old on Amy Byers Street in Yorks village with a gun at around 8 p.m. According to reports, the victim reported the incident to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), stating that a man from Villa had attacked him with a firearm. The teenager claimed that…
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Woman wounded with a high-heeled shoe after fracas at Gentleman’s Club
(REAL News) — In the early hours of May 6, a woman was reportedly injured during an altercation at the Gentleman’s Club in Harbour View, Jolly Harbour. The incident was brought to the attention of the Bolans Police Station by a 911 operator. Upon arrival, officers found a 23-year-old woman from All Saints sitting outside…
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Businessman charged with rape granted $20K bail condition by magistrate
(REAL News) — On Tuesday, May 9th, the businessman, who was reportedly granted unlawful station bail last week, appeared in St. John’s Magistrates’ Court on a rape charge. It was not confirmed if he had been granted bail on the indictable offense. Instead, the magistrate imposed a $20,000 bail condition with a cash deposit of…