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Antiguan mother says InterCaribbean left her and 20-month-old child stranded in St. Lucia
DEAR EDITOR: On Monday 21st August 2023 we had a flight on InterCaribbean Airways to St Lucia via Barbados. The flight leaving Antigua was delayed and when we got to Barbados our connecting flight had left. We were placed in a hotel overnight and placed on the next flight the next morning (22nd). Now it’s…
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Gov’t optimistic about Alfa Nero superyacht sale as ex-Google CEO Schmidt stays patient
Despite legal challenges over ownership of the Alfa Nero superyacht, the government remains optimistic about its eventual sale, confirms the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt won the auction for the yacht with $67.6 million after the government took control when…
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Opposition Leader queries AG Benjamin’s efforts amid rising crime
(REAL News) – The Leader of the Opposition is calling on the Gaston Browne Administration yet again, asking that it put proper mechanisms in place to tackle crime. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Criminal offences have surged in recent months, with shootings and a stabbing claiming three lives in nine…
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Yearwood Jr. Eyes Father’s Seat in SPN Amidst Dynasty Debate
(REAL News) – Residents are wondering whether another by-election might be on the horizon, since the son of a long-standing Antigua Labour Party (ALP) politician is offering himself up for elective politics. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Robin Yearwood Jr., the son of Sir Robin Yearwood, has penned a three-page…
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FINANCIAL LESSONS FROM DR. KING: Three Kinds of People Every Small Business Must Have
On August 28, 1963, the world witnessed a moment that would go down in history as one of the most pivotal and influential events in the fight for freedom and economic justice. Standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his iconic speech, proclaiming, “I have a dream.” He forever changed…
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Police officer ‘misplaces’ $21,000 seized as evidence
REAL NEWS: The Police have launched an internal investigation into the disappearance of over $21,000 in cash that had been in the custody of a female officer. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Reports say the money was confiscated because the Police believed it to be ill-gotten gains. As a result of the seizure,…
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Constable claims truck loaded with suspected stolen construction items ‘Stolen’ from Langfords Station
(REAL News) – A truck loaded with what were believed to be stolen goods was stolen from the Langfords Police Station on the weekend, and the Police are investigating the matter. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. A senior police officer with a house under construction had reported the theft of…
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Accused in Med Student’s Death Faces Extended Committal Delays
(Observer) — Significant delays continue to plague the committal proceedings of Karim Edwards, accused in a fatal traffic incident involving a medical student. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. For nearly a year, the legal process remains stagnant, with the accused facing charges of causing the death of a student through…
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Antigua and Barbuda sees Government revenue surge
POINTE XPRESS – Antigua and Barbuda’s economy displays continued growth as government revenues surge, as highlighted by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). Deputy Commissioner Jermaine Jarvis reports a nearly $40 million increase in collections between January and June compared to the same period last year. The rise, attributed primarily to increased ABST yields, points to…
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More fans allocated for educational institutions to combat heat
In the midst of a scorching heatwave, government schools in Antigua and Barbuda are gearing up for the upcoming academic year with a strategic move to combat the sweltering conditions. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. As students prepare to return to classrooms plagued by high temperatures and humidity, an initiative…
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Satellite office to open at port by Ministry of Trade
(POINTE XPRESS) – Antigua’s Ministry of Trade and the Antigua Port Authority have united to enhance business efficiency at the main seaport by launching a satellite office within the new Antigua Port Authority Building. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This partnership aims to facilitate smoother and customer-friendly operations. With representatives…