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September sizzled to records and was so much warmer than average scientists call it ‘mind-blowing’
(The Associated Press) — After a summer of record-smashing heat, warming somehow got even worse in September as Earth set a new mark for how far above normal temperatures were, the European climate agency reported Thursday. Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Join our WhatsApp Group Last month’s average temperature was 0.93 degrees…
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Mother makes report to CID, alleging that girl, 8, has been raped over a period of months
(REAL News) — Another minor reportedly has been sexually molested, and the Police are conducting investigations into the claim. Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Join our WhatsApp Group Allegations are that an eight-year-old girl was raped by a man who is known to her. Reports say that, on October 1, the child’s…
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Break-in scares Golden Grove woman, whose screams send intruder running
(REAL News) – The Police are probing a house break-in in which a Golden Grove woman came face-to-face with the intruder. Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Join our WhatsApp Group As a result, the woman telephoned the Grays Farm Police Station at about 3:35 a.m. on September 29 and reported the encounter.…
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Pringle wants to summon APUA officials to Parliament over water crisis
Opposition leader Jamale Pringle has urged parliamentary questioning of APUA’s General Manager Esworth Martin and Water Business Manager Ian Lewis to address water distribution concerns. Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Join our WhatsApp Group Speaking at a UPP press conference following the St Mary’s South by-election date announcement, Pringle requested government cooperation…
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Alfa Nero Superyacht Escapes Disaster as Yacht Club Marina Burns Down in Tropical Storm Philippe’s Aftermath
(Luxurylaunches) — The Alfa Nero superyacht seems to have become a magnet for misfortune. The Yacht Club Marina, where the Alfa Nero was previously docked, was entirely gutted by fire, along with several other neighboring businesses. Thankfully, the 267-foot vessel had been relocated a day earlier and remains unscathed, per Loop. CLICK HERE TO JOIN…
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St Mary’s South sees 94 new voters added – with more transfers pending
(DAILY OBSERVER) — Supervisor of Elections Ian Hughes has revealed that St Mary’s South has seen an increase of nearly 100 more voters since the January 18 general election, as the constituency gears up for the by-election. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Speaking on the Observer AM show, Hughes said…
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Investment Authority wants to make it easier to do business in Antigua
In a bid to improve Antigua and Barbuda’s business environment, the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA) is considering fostering collaboration across key economic sectors. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The nation has slipped in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business ranking, currently standing at 113th out of 190…
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UPP delays leadership convention pending St Mary’s South byelection outcome
The United Progressive Party (UPP) is poised for its biennial convention, contingent upon the St Mary’s South by-election result, according to acting leader Jamale Pringle. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Scheduled for October 24, the by-election prompted a UPP press conference with candidate Kelvin Simon, who resigned earlier in June.…
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Caribbean Airlines’ Expansion Poses New Challenge to LIAT 2020 Revival Efforts
Caribbean Airlines (CAL), based in Trinidad, is set to expand its passenger and cargo operations across the Caribbean region. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The expansion, which will include new aircraft, threatens the efforts of the Antigua and Barbuda government to revive LIAT 2020, a once-premier regional carrier. Trinidad and…
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Dominican Republic authorities open investigation after bodies of 6 newborns found at cemetery entrance
(AP) — Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Wednesday that an investigation is underway after the bodies of six newborns were found discarded at the entrance of a cemetery in the capital, Santo Domingo. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The four girls and two boys still had hospital tags around…
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Man acquitted in stolen TV case as court cites flawed police investigation
A man accused of receiving a stolen smart TV has been acquitted, with the court primarily attributing the verdict to a flawed police investigation. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The case, presided over by Justice Ann-Marie Smith, concluded on Friday, finding the defendant not guilty of receiving a TV reportedly…