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Antigua and Barbuda assumes vice chair of the OAS, Inter-American Drug Control Commission
Antigua and Barbuda, on December 11 assumed the role of Vice Chair of the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission of the Organization of American States (CICAD/OAS), for the period 2023-2024, at CICAD’s 74th Regular Session which is being held in Washington D.C. from December 11-14, 2023. Uruguay, assumed as Chair. Lt. Col Edward Croft, Director…
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Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission Mourns the Passing of Soca Icon Ricardo Drue
The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission, along with the Carnival Community, both locally and on a regional and international scale, is deeply saddened by the shocking and untimely passing of Soca Icon Ricardo Drue. Ricardo Drue launched his illustrious Soca career in Antigua in 2010, making his mark with hit songs “No Boring Gyal” and…
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‘Wake up’: Patrice mourning the death of her fiancé
“I do anything to hear your voice, wake up!” The impassioned plea made by Patrice Roberts who like countless others, is still trying to come to terms with the untimely passing of her fiancé, Ricardo Drue. Scores of people including Patrice and Drue’s musical colleagues, have since taken to social media to express their shock…
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Soca Artiste Ricardo Drue dies at 38
The Soca music community is in mourning following the untimely death of renowned artiste Ricardo Drue. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP He was pronounced dead at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre around noon on Tuesday. He was 38. Drue had been rushed to the hospital after being found unresponsive. News of…
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Egyptian Billionaire acquires 20 acres in Barbuda for Luxury Hotel
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, owner of Silver Sands, has acquired 20 acres for a hotel on Barbuda and requested an additional 50 acres for an expanded property, as confirmed by Finance Minister and Prime Minister Gaston Browne, emphasizing the positive impact on residents. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Browne foresees a prosperous…
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Antiguan Content Creator faces backlash after coercing stranger to spray fart spray in mouth
In the ever-evolving world of social media, content creators are constantly pushing boundaries to capture their audience’s attention. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP However, a recent video posted by a popular social media content creator has sparked outrage and raised questions about the ethical limits of online pranks. The video, which has…
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Housing Minister announces new homes at Bolans starting at $180K
In a bid to address the growing demand for affordable housing, the Ministry of Housing in Antigua and Barbuda has announced the construction of new homes at CHAPA’s Bolans Development. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The new homes, with prices starting at EC$180,000.00, are part of a comprehensive effort to meet the…
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Woman alleges her home was robbed of a safe containing $50K in church funds; but police find no signs of forced entry
A safe containing $50,000 belonging to a church on All Saints Road allegedly was stolen from the home of a woman several days ago. Reports say the alleged victim had left home after securing the money in a black safe located in her bedroom. The safe was said to also contain her Antigua and Barbuda…
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Sir Viv’s Image: Sign of a Confident Future
By Renwick Rose There is no sporting figure who so impacted on my life, and, I dare say the lives of millions like me, as Sir Ivan Vivian Alexander Richards, the legendary batsman and West Indies cricket captain from the island of Antigua. It is not just his exploits with the bat, but the confidence…
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Government officials and members of the business community honour Sir Vere Cornwall Bird Sr.
PHOTO CREDIT: Wayne Mariette Government Officials and members of the business community gathered at the Sir. V. C. Bird Sr. bust on lower Market Street on Monday, to pay homage to the late Father of the Nation, Sir. Vere Cornwall Bird Sr. Sir V. C. Bird day, a public holiday in Antigua and Barbuda was…
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Inquest to determine whether foul play was involved in death of Canadians at Devil’s Bridge
An inquest has commenced into the deaths of the Canadian woman and her five-year-old son who apparently drowned during an outing at historic Devil’s Bridge. Coroner Ngaio Emanuel and a six-member jury panel conducted the first stage of the probe into the deaths of Mahoni Misra, 37, and her son, Shray, at 8:36 a.m. on…