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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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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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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…
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FCRA Appoints Britney McDonald as Project Management Consultant for Conservation Project in Antigua and Barbuda
The Fitches Creek Residents Association (FCRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Britney McDonald as the Project Management Consultant for the project “Building a Community Constituency for Conservation of Fitches Creek Bay and the North East Marine Management Area (NEMMA)”. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This project, generously…
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British High Commission Launches ‘RBC for a Day’ Campaign
The British High Commission St John’s announces the launch of its inaugural Resident British Commissioner (RBC) for a Day campaign, which seeks to expose young citizens and residents of Antigua and Barbuda to the exciting world of diplomatic relations. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The initiative, which is being introduced…
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12 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at General Post Office
A total of 12 pounds of cannabis were seized a drug operation at the General Post Office on Monday, 2nd October. The Police and Customs discovered 12 packages of the controlled controlled substance inside three separate boxes during a search. The items were taken to the headquartes for further investigation. The substance is estimated at…
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General Post Office Headquaters remains closed today as a result of Tropical Storm Plillipe
The General Post Office Headquaters will be closed today Wednesday 3rd October to the General Public as a result of the passage of Tropical Storm Plillipe. Business will resume tomorrow Thursday 4th October 8:15 am. Regular mail service/stamp sale can be rendered at the Woods branch. Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе most visited news site in Antigua…
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Schools are open today, Education Ministry advises
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Late payment of salaries and inadequate funding of Solid Waste lead to hardship for workers and slow clean-up
As government workers braced for the onslaught of Hurricane Philippe, they were dealt a “double blow” – preparing for the storm while also facing late payment of salaries. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. As of October 3, 2023, public-sector salaries remained unpaid. This caused many families severe financial hardship and…