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2 of Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh’s disciplinary charges revealed
The Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) has exposed the disciplinary charges against Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh, who faces allegations of mishandling funds and destroying government records. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The investigation into Walsh’s conduct, initiated by Permanent Secretary Hildred Simpson, began in October 2022, during her tenure…
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Antigua Govement faces another Alfa Nero Law Suit
A legal dispute has recently emerged in Antigua and Barbuda, centered around the high-value auction of the motor vessel ‘Alfa Nero.’ CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The dispute raises critical questions about the transparency and adherence to auction procedures in the Caribbean nation and highlights the financial repercussions for the…
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Antigua and Barbuda tax collections surpass 2022 figures
Antigua and Barbuda’s tax revenue for H1 2023 exceeded expectations, with a remarkable 20 million surplus compared to the same period in 2022, attributed to increased economic activity driven by tourism and construction. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Economists highlight this as a result of heightened spending and investment, contributing…
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Winston Henry criticizes Antigua government’s rejection of limited state of emergency
Political analyst Winston Henry contends that the government’s rejection of a proposed limited state of emergency in the country is justified. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Henry argues that a state of emergency should only be considered when law enforcement is incapable of managing a crisis through regular means. He…
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Rising threat of untraceable ‘ghost guns’ challenges Antigua and Barbuda law enforcement
(CMC) – The proliferation of “ghost guns” in Antigua and Barbuda, created using readily available 3D printing technology, presents a significant challenge for law enforcement. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Deputy Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers recently disclosed the discovery of at least two of these 9mm small arms, which…
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Man, 29, shot in Clarke’s Hill
(state Media) — Police are probing a shooting incident in Clarke’s Hill in which a 29 year old resident was shot and injured by a gunman. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The man has told police he was entering his yard, when he was pounced upon by a gunman. It…
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National Public Library’s Summer Camp Participants Visit Government House for an Educational Experience
This summer, over one hundred enthusiastic participants from the National Public Library’s Annual Summer Camp embarked on a unique and educational journey to Government House. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The visit, organized under the 2023 theme “All Together Now,” aimed to enhance children’s reading and lifelong learning skills through…
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‘A very sad and painful moment’: Police statement on death of Constable Robert Dyer Jr
The Commissioner of Police and members of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda are mourning the tragic death of Police Constable Robert Dyer Jr. Constable Dyer died following a traffic collision on Sir Sydney Walling’s Highway on Monday, 4th September. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. It was reported…
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ACB Caribbean Group Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
ACB Caribbean Group is pleased to announce our 2023 Scholarship Recipients, Ms. Elanya Tanner, the proud recipient of the ACB Mortgage and Trust Secondary School Scholarship, and Ms. Karen-Ann Mari Carter, the distinguished awardee of the ACB Caribbean Louis H. Lockhart Scholarship. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. These young scholars…
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Antigua & Barbuda witnesses a surge in homicides, toll reaches six
(LOOP NEWS) – The escalation of homicides in Antigua and Barbuda has become a cause for concern, marking a significant shift from the peaceful start to the year, which witnessed no murders in the first quarter. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Now, the country has had a total of six…
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GEORGE WEHNER | Mangrove Destruction Threatens Antigua’s Shell Beach During Hurricane Season
Amidst the ongoing hurricane season, a grave concern has emerged along the shores of Shell Beach in Antigua, where developers are encroaching upon the protective mangroves in the North East Marine Management Area. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. In this critical moment, George Wenher steps forward as a vigilant advocate,…