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Police investigate discovery of foetus at landfill
A scrap metal collector found a small, undeveloped baby at Cooks Landfill last Sunday. The mystery of its origin raises questions about whether it was a hidden miscarriage or involved foul play or neglect. The situation is heartbreaking, considering the baby was treated like trash. Police are investigating the discovery. CLICK HERE TO GET ON…
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CVC applauds Dominica High Court decision striking down Buggery Law
The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities (CVC) applauds the historic victory for human rights with the April 22 nd ruling by the High Court in Dominica, that criminalizing consensual same sex acts is unconstitutional. This landmark decision which comes on the heels of similar decisions in Trinidad, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis and Antigua & Barbuda, marks…
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ABWU Condemns PM Browne’s Union Busting Threats in LIAT Severance Matter
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union takes note of Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s most recent statements regarding the LIAT 1974 severance matter. Browne continues his attempts to undermine the Union’s role and disregard the workers’ rights to representation and collective bargaining. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE…
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SKN Attorney General Identifies Key Focus Areas for Growth and Resilience in Keynote Address at ECCU Meeting
The Sixth Meeting of the ECCU Attorneys General and Chief Parliamentary Counsel convened on April 25, 2024, under the theme “Achieving Growth and Resilience – A New Vision for the Legal System in the ECCU.” CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Chaired by the Governor…
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LIAT 2020 accelerates operations with arrival of jet aircraft
LIAT 2020 recently received two jet aircraft, prompting urgent efforts to staff the airline and establish operational systems quickly. Hafsah Absulsalam, representing Air Peace Caribbean, prioritizes obtaining the Air Operators Certificate from ECCAA. Training and demonstration flights with ART aircraft have begun, led by Absulsalam, an aviation veteran. The airline aims to launch within weeks,…
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Suspended nurse faces trial for selling fake COVID-19 Vaccination Cards
A suspended nurse, Jahmesha Millwood of Bolans, is set to face trial on October 14 for allegedly selling fake Covid-19 vaccination cards. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP In mid-March, she pleaded not guilty to 22 charges related to forging immunization cards to deceive the…
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Sean Wynter slapped with $41K fine for illegal possession of firearms, ammunition, and marijuana
Sean Wynter from East Bus Station was fined $41,000 for possessing firearms, ammunition, and marijuana. He and Carley Stevens were jointly charged with possessing a black Beretta PX4 Storm 9mm Pistol, 13 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and 615 grams of Cannabis for transfer and supply. These items were found at East Bus Station. Wynter admitted…
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Antiguan Appointed Executive Director of the Centre for Excellence for Oceanography and Blue Economy
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Branson D. Belle as the Executive Director of the Centre for Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy at The UWI Five Islands Campus in Antigua and Barbuda. The Centre aims to advance research and training in oceanography and…
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Renewed urgency for upcoming UN conference in Antigua to forge new path for prosperity in Small Island Developing States amidst global crises
World leaders will convene at The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), hosted by Antigua and Barbuda, to deliver a bold new plan of action to build the resilience of 39 small island nations in tackling the world’s most pressing challenges and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN…
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The OECS Joins the UN at INC4 to Develop Comprehensive Treaty on Plastic Pollution
The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) convened at the Shaw Center in Ottawa, Canada to develop a legally binding treaty to control plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including Member States of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), are making their voices heard at these…
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Gaston Browne Will Fail to Silence Barbudans at the SIDS4 Climate Conference
By Clash! Collective: In recent week, we published a cache of documents on the historic Movement for Barbudan Secession and a commentary on CLR James and Bob Marley. At first, these two entries in the Clash! archives may appear disconnected. Both, however, describe the subordination of the Caribbean working people in urban garrisons and smaller…