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2nd person of interest being questioned as police probe first homicide this year
The police continue to appeal to the public for assistance, as they probe the murder of 25-year-old Roudi Shmaly. Police say two persons of interest are so far in police custody assisting with the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information that can be of further assistance to the police is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations…
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Person detained in Antigua’s 1st homicide for 2023 is an 18-year-old
A young man, 18 years old, has been taken into custody in connection with the country’s first murder of the year. Late on Monday evening, authorities detained the Bethesda resident for further questioning as they pursued leads regarding an armed robbery that resulted in the death of Roudi Shmaly, aged 25. The tragic incident occurred…
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Man in custody in connection with shooting death of Roudi Shamarly
A man has been detained and is now being questioned in connection with the country’s first murder since the start of the year. Investigators are also following other leads as they seek to nab the perpetrator in the brazen armed robbery on Monday afternoon, during which 25-year-old Roudi Shamarly was shot dead. The incident happened…
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Police looking for this suspect as they investigate 1st homicide for 2023
The police are continuing to probe a shooting incident on Desouza Road that resulted in the death of a 25 year-old man. It was reported that around 1:10 pm on Monday 22 May, an armed assailant entered a minimart on Desouza Road and allegedly robbed the cashier of an undisclosed amount of money. It was…
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3 days of national mourning for Guyana fire victims
President Dr Irfaan Ali this afternoon declared three days of national mourning during an address to the nation in the wake of the deadly fire at the Mahdia Secondary School female dormitory last night. The tragic event resulted in the lives of 19 children, including 18 girls. The Head of State said that from 4…
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Police release details on Desouza Road homicide
The police are continuing to probe a shooting incident on Desouza Road that resulted in the death of a 25 year-old man. It was reported that around 1:10 pm on Monday 22 May, an armed assailant entered a minimart on Desouza Road and allegedly robbed the cashier of an undisclosed amount of money. It was…
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Statement from CARICOM Secretary-General on the Mahdia fire in Guyana
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has received with great sorrow the shocking news of the fire at the high school in the Guyanese town of Mahdia, where a number of children died. We mourn with the families, friends and communities who are impacted by this horrifying event. On behalf of CARICOM, I extend sincere condolences to…
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Man, 25, is Antigua and Barbuda’s first homicide victim for 2023
Antigua and Barbuda has recorded its first homicide for 2023. A 25-year-old man was shot dead during an armed robbery about 1pm Monday. It happened at Pick n Mix Mart on DeSouza Road. A lone gunman reportedly went into the Mart and held up the cashier at gunpoint. The victim of the shooting was in…
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BREAKING: Person killed near Robinson’s Gas Station
ABN is receiving reports of an alleged homicide in the vicinity of Robinson’s Gas Station. According to preliminary information received, there was a shooting at a Syrian Shop in the area. We have also received unconfirmed reports that a person of Syrian Decent was shot. More to come. Make a donation to help support ABN,…
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Second disturbance of the year forms
Second Tropical Disturbance for the year with just a 10% chance of formation. It is not a threat to the Caribbean but could cause our #HeatIndex to soar. The hurricane season officically starts June 1 and goes until Nov 30. Are you getting ready? As of 8:00 am EDT Mon May 22 2023 … Southwestern…
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UPP Leadership condemns provocation of MP Michael and calls his suspension a ‘fiction’
The Leadership of the United Progressive Party condemns the recent behaviour of Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Attorney-General Steadroy “Cutie” Benjamin and the clear bias of House Speaker Sir Gerald Watt – which led to the ejection and subsequent “suspension” of St. Peter MP Asot Michael. The breaches of the Standing Orders – unparliamentary language,…