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Spate of burglaries in Jolly Harbour: Boats and business targeted in recent break-ins
Three businesses were broken into and items stolen. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Reports say the security coordinator at the Jolly Harbour Marina went to Johnsons Point Police Station and reported that two boats docked at the Marina Bay had been broken into. This offence reportedly occurred sometime between 3 a.m. and…
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Bold heist at Ministry of Public Works as thieves swipe 8 A/C units valued at $25K
There seems to be no end in sight to the lengths criminal elements are willing to go to, with unknown persons stealing a quantity of air- conditioning units from the Ministry of Public Works and costing taxpayers close to $25,000. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP It is alleged that eight Emerald Chef…
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Investigation launched into mysterious disappearance of loaded pistol and ammunition
Authorities at the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) and Immigration officials are investigating the disappearance of a pistol with 15 rounds of ammunition. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The firearm and ammunition had been issued to an Immigration officer who was assigned to the Rover Unit, which is the Department’s enforcement…
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Antigua Government never received US$1M From Morgan Trust for Barbuda Recovery, PM says
Prime Minister Gaston Browne responded to Barbuda Member of Parliament Trevor Walker’s request for transparency regarding funds allocated for Barbuda’s rehabilitation after Hurricane Irma. Walker, in a recent radio interview, mentioned concerns raised by Steve Morgan of the Steve Morgan Foundation, which donated $1 million to aid Barbuda’s recovery. PM Browne clarified that the government…
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3 face charges for Illegal Firearm and Ammunition Possession
Law enforcement has arrested and charged three individuals in connection with the unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Jahmarie Joseph from Carlisle Estate, Kemmoy Bailey from Gray Hill, and Donnalee Salmon from St. Johnson’s Village have been jointly accused of possessing an illicit .22 pistol. Additionally, Jahmarie Joseph faces an additional charge for the…
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Scholarship funds for students at UWI Five Islands and Mona will be paid directly to UWI rather than to students
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited the Head of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Committee to its meeting in order to determine how best to serve as many Antigua and Barbuda Youth with the limited financial resources available for scholarships. The Gaston Browne administration expended more than EC$23 million on the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Program in one…
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Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Faces Dire Nurse Shortage: Director of Nursing Called to Explain
By Craig Nelson In the wake of an emergent shortage of nurses in crucial areas such as the Surgical Unit and Emergency Department at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC), questions are being raised about the actions taken by the Director of Nursing, Nurse Jacqueline JnoBaptiste, to address and rectify the situation. Two weeks…
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Sandals resort loses case over stolen shrimp and salmon
A former kitchen supervisor at the Sandals Grande Antigua resort has won his case for unfair dismissal after the resort fired him in 2015 alleging that he had stolen cases of shrimp and salmon. The Industrial Court recently handed down its decision ordering the hotel to pay Boycatt Baltimore EC$20,121.51 by February 15. The court…
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MP Kelvin Simon demands immediate answers from PM Browne on risky handling of CIP funds in a depressed bank
Member of Parliament for St. Mary’s South Hon. Kelvin “Shugy” Simon has written to Prime Minister Gaston Browne highlighting the plight of one of his constituents, Mr. Jack Stroll. The letter also draws attention the continued allocation of government citizenship funds from the National Development Fund to the Global Bank of Commerce, despite the unsustainable…
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Cervical cancer cases doubled in Antigua and Barbuda in last 2 years
CABINET NOTES: The Minster of Health reported that the number of women suffering from cervical cancer has doubled in the last two years. The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is solely responsible; it is a sexually transmitted disease that strikes at women, causes cancer if untreated, and can be prevented by administering a vaccine before girls…
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Antigua experiencing crisis in kidney failures
CABINET NOTES: The Minister of Health reported that there is a crisis in kidney failures, judging by the number of adults whose reliance on dialysis has increased. Hypertension and diabetes are the two culprits. He again reiterated the need for a balanced diet, a reduction in the consumption of salty foods and sugary drinks, and…