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‘THANK YOU’: Hospital sends letter to nurses
Dear Nurses, Thank you. We see you. We support you. We need you. You are truly the backbone of healthcare. As we celebrate our nurses during National Nurses Week, I encourage you to join me in showing appreciation to all nurses across Antigua & Barbuda. I especially want to thank our nursing team at Sir…
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Bus driver recovering after sustaining serious injuries in collision with truck on Sir Sydney Wallings Highway
The bus driver, Andy Edwards, who was involved in a collision on the Sir Sydney Wallings Highway, is currently in a stable but serious condition at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center. Edwards, a well-liked driver, sustained significant injuries to his legs and other parts of his body. Additionally, another passenger suffered severe injuries, while…
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Lamar Richardson, Son of Antiguan parents nominated for a Tony Award
Lamar Richardson, the son of Antiguan parents, has been nominated for a Tony Award® as a Co-Producer of the new Broadway musical, NEW YORK, NEW YORK. In his recent message to the News Room, Lamar expressed his excitement and shared his hopes to bring recognition to the island. Lamar’s entire family is from Antigua, with…
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Homeowner suffers theft of coconuts same day he installs CCTV cameras, while farmer loses $4,800 in livestock
Two incidents of praedial larceny – in which livestock and produce were stolen – are being investigated. A 62-year-old All Saints man reported to the All Saints Police Station that two bunches of coconuts had been stolen from his home. Reportedly, the fruits went missing on April 6, the same day the man was having…
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Wadadli Pen Launches 2023 Challenge; All Ages, All Genres, But Keep It CARIBBEAN
Wadadli Pen is back with a Challenge for writers in Antigua and Barbuda of all ages. Prizes will be broken down by age group; 12 and younger, 13 – 17, Adult (18+). There will be a main prize winner selected from winners across all age groups. -All types of writing (e.g. story, poem, drama, creative…
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Police thwarted in their investigation since victim refuses to give information on stabbing incident
(REAL News) — The Police are investigating a wounding incident that was reported by personnel at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. Reports say that a doctor telephoned the Criminal Investigations Department and reported that a patient had arrived at the facility with a stab wound to the chest. As a result, officers went on…
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Businessman who alleges Indian kidnap plot wins Antiguan court ruling
(The Guardian) — A fugitive Indian-born businessman has won the first round of a court battle to prove that a UK-based group including a younger woman was part of an Indian intelligence service plot to lure him to a Caribbean villa to be kidnapped and extradited to his home country. The high court of Antigua…
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Antigua explains unwillingness to accept Cameroonians from St Kitts
(Loop News) — Antigua and Barbuda is standing firm on its decision not to accept the 14 Cameroonians, who are detained in St Kitts and Nevis after being rescued from a sinking boat in March, back into the country. The government had previously said it would have accepted the West Africans once they are released…
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Nurse previously accused of fraud is remanded to prison after new charge breaches her bail conditions
(REAL News) — Nurse Jahmesha Millwood, once again, has found herself in trouble with the law; and, this time, it has earned her a stay at His Majesty’s Prison. On Thursday, May 4, Millwood, for at least a third time, found herself in St. John’s Magistrates Court before Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh, facing the criminal…
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Government to scale up potable water production
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet was informed by the Minister of Public Utilities that plans have been put in place to move potable water production from 7 million gallons daily, to 9 million gallons each day, in a few weeks. The object is to ensure that as demand grows in and around Carnival 2023, the APUA…
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Antigua and Barbuda welcomes Angela Bassett to her shores
Award-winning actress and producer, Angela Bassett, was welcomed to Antigua and Barbuda, with her sister D’nette Bassett, and close friend, actress Dawnn Lewis, famous for her role on A Different World, for a relaxing getaway. The Oscar-nominated actress chose Antigua and Barbuda as a slice of paradise to rest and recharge after a busy awards season…