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Allysha Williams, 22, passes away after childbirth complications
A family is in grief after the sudden demise of 22-year-old Allysha Williams, who passed away at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center’s Intensive Care Unit at 5 am on Tuesday. Following childbirth on December 17, she suffered Cardiac Arrest, prompting immediate ICU admission. Despite efforts, her health worsened, leading to her unfortunate demise. Fortunately,…
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Ajane Bleau to Represent Antigua and Barbuda in the 41st Miss Teen Caribbean Pageant
Ajane Bleau has been selected to represent her homeland in the 41st Miss Teen Caribbean Pageant, set to take place at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort on December 30. Ajane, known for her prowess in both singing and dancing, captured the coveted Miss Teenage title during the 2023 Antigua Carnival festivities. Hailing from the Princess…
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Trinidadian police officer charged with murder
A 34-year-old police officer in Trinidad is due to appear in Court virtually later on Wednesday after he was charged in connection with the December 17 murder of two relatives at the Courts Mega Store car park in San Juan, on the outskirts of the capital. In a statement, the police said that Police Constable…
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No such thing as a ‘private’ beach, Symister says, noting that all residents have the ‘right’ to access, according to 1999 law
As the debate rages on about the lack of public access to the Nation’s beaches, attorney Leon Chaku Symister says that a radical change – demonstrated by people taking a stand – is required to end this worrisome issue. As he recalls recent reports that a chain had been put in place to restrict access…
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Prime Minister Gaston Browne presents gift of $170K Home to Needy Family
In a recent heartwarming ceremony, Prime Minister Gaston Browne presided over the handover of a newly constructed home to a deserving family as part of the government’s Happy Program. The beneficiary, identified as the Audy family from Villa, received not only a home but also furnishings valued at approximately $170,000. CLICK HERE TO GET ON…
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Jaygo goes Reggae? New single has taken households in the region by storm
The last time we heard of Jaygo we saw him in a music video featuring Antigua’s own Tenneil Purcell with almost 70,000 views. Three months later, the Antiguan singer returns and graces the holiday season with his lovers rock banger “I Want You”. With a taste of reggae catering to everyone, Jaygo’s single has taken…
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LETTER: Government Madness
DEAR EDITOR: I wish to address the maddest decision I have heard yet from this government. This was announced last year by former Public Works Minister Weston and then repeated by Minister Maria Browne during the Budget Debate last week. The Government’s intention to construct a government office complex opposite Harney Motors on Factory and…
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The rapper Ye, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, issues an apology in Hebrew
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologised to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday. “I sincerely apologise to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions,” Ye wrote. “It was not my intention to…
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4 Christmas Day babies at SLBMC Maternity Department
It was a busy Christmas Day at the SLBMC Maternity Department. Our doctors and midwives delivered a total of four babies. The first bundle of joy was born at 7:12am to proud mom Ernelle Denard. It took another four hours for our second baby to join us to the delight of her mom, Leanne Joseph.…
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Violence disrupts Annual Boxing Day Street Jam; PM urges swift action
The annual Boxing Day street jam in St. John’s came to an abrupt end due to the intervention of Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who addressed a potentially dangerous situation involving two young boys. The Prime Minister took to Facebook to share the incident, expressing concern over the involvement of violent youths in the festivities. According…
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PMI’s Noreen Mingo Christmas Initiative Spreads Hope and Joy for the Christmas Season
By Peetron Thomas In a heartfelt tribute to the enduring legacy of the late V. Noreen Mingo, Peetron Movement International’s Noreen Mingo Christmas Initiative has become a radiant source of hope, spreading joy and warmth throughout Antigua during this festive season. Communities Express Gratitude for Heartwarming Initiative: As the Noreen Mingo Christmas Initiative unfolded its…