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Following finding of guilt, Chief Magistrate Walsh agrees to retire, Gov’t agrees to full benefits package
Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh reportedly is back in the good graces of the Browne Administration, which, allegedly, has accepted her retirement from the post and agreed to a benefits package – that is, full gratuity and pension. Walsh recently was found guilty of 15 disciplinary charges by a tribunal appointed by the Judicial and Legal…
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Freedom-fighters Donette Simon and Shenel Williams found guilty of taking part in march
Donette Simon and Shenel Williams, the anit-vax ‘Freedom Fighters’ have been acquitted of organising the protest against COVID-19 restrictions. The trial concluded on Thursday. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP While both were found guilty of participating in the prohibited event, they were acquitted of organizing it. Each woman received a $1500 fine,…
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Captain Willock secures injunction against ABDF, Attorney vows to fight till the end
In a recent court case in Antigua and Barbuda, a judge made some important decisions in a disagreement between Javonson Willock and the military authorities. Here’s a simpler breakdown of what the judge ordered: No Changes for Now: The military (called Respondents) can’t decide on their own to change or limit Javonson Willock’s role until there’s…
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Police Sergeant Karim Warner charged for firing 12 shots in vehicle dispute
Police Sergeant Karim Warner faces charges for firing 12 rounds in a public space during a dispute over a leased vehicle. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Warner attempted to reclaim the vehicle in Willikies but encountered resistance from the lessee and a female companion. Tensions escalated, prompting Warner to shoot at the…
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Sir Ronald Sanders | COP28: Small Developing Nations Left in the Shadows of Fossil Fuel Giants
COP28 in Dubai, presided over by a major oil-producing nation, has ended with a compromise that, depending on one’s perspective, either represents a milestone or underscores the persistent inadequacies in confronting the climate crisis. From the standpoint of small developing countries, grappling with the existing damaging impact and the continuing threats of climate change and…
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Antigua and Barbuda announces triple award win in Caribbean Travel Awards
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has achieved top scores this year, winning Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Travel Award for Caribbean Tourist Board of the Year based on their stellar performance in 2023. The Caribbean Journal’s Caribbean Travel Awards celebrates the people and places contributing to the Caribbean’s astonishing success — and ensuring that it continues, from the region’s best hotels…
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Sir Ronald Sanders invited by President of Guatemala for discussion on transition to new Government
Antigua and Barbuda Ambassador, Sir Ronald Sanders, has been invited to participate in the transition of government in Guatemala by the country’s President, Dr. Alejandro Giammettei. Guatemala held Presidential and general elections in June 2023, with run-off Presidential elections on August 20. The presidential elections were won by Bernardo Arévalo of the Semilla party. However,…
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‘Sin taxes’ on Alcohol, tobacco, gaming as well as airport taxes are to be increased in Antigua
CABINET NOTES: Two experts from the Ministry of Legal Affairs/The Attorney General’s Office presented three draft bills to be Laid on the Table when the Parliament convenes on Friday, 15 December 2023, for the presentation of the Budget Statement by the Finance Minister/Prime Minister. The Bill which proposes to change the ABST from 15% to…
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Antigua government clarifies work permit fees and immigration amnesty amid backlash
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited the Chief Immigration Officer and other members of her Department to its sitting; the Labour Commissioner and her Deputy, the Permanent Secretary in the Passport Office along with her Deputy were invited to its sitting, for the purpose of ensuring that the policy options selected by the Cabinet and the…
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CABINET NOTES of Wednesday 13th December 2023
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET Of Wednesday 13 December 2023 The Cabinet began its sitting with a prayer delivered by a minister of religion who chose to sermonize about the birth of Christ and the coming of God’s Kingdom on earth. Today’s was the last sitting of the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda before Christmas. Next…
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Newly-elected ABLP Caretaker for St John’s Rural West vows vigorous leadership in Senate
The newly appointed Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party caretaker for St Johns Rural West pledges to bring his professional vigor to his Senatorial role, leveraging strong relational skills for broader impact. Prime Minister Gaston Browne commends his natural ability to connect with people. Having won the ABLP Primary, he will face Richard Lewis in the…