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Victim raises concerns over unfulfilled Box transactions, Calls for Police intervention
A victim of a financial transaction has come forward to warn the public about a young lady advertising box services on Facebook. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The victim, who initiated a box with the young lady earlier in the year, shares a disheartening tale of unmet expectations. Their box was supposed…
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Charles Livingstone receives 12-month jail term for repeat offense shortly after prison release
Three weeks after his release from prison, Charles Livingstone found himself on the wrong side of the law again. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Acting Chief Magistrate Dexter Wason sentenced the 38-year-old Potters man to a year in jail for breaking into a woman’s home in Clare Hall on December 30. Livingstone…
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Alex appeals for employment and a second chance in Antigua
Tianzhao Alex Feng, the Chinese national responsible for the XPZ arson in June 2021, is appealing to the Antiguan public for employment. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Despite past troubles, Feng asserts his right to rebuild his life and cites the employment of individuals with criminal histories. Having arrived in Antigua in…
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Antigua Barbuda sales tax hike sparks concerns as residents navigate price disparities
The recent two per cent rise in Antigua Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) has caused financial strain for residents, with reported price disparities raising concerns about potential increases. The Prices and Consumer Affairs division acknowledges the challenges businesses face and appeals for public patience. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Jo-Ann Peters, Press Officer,…
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Outrage over outdated sanitation practices at His Majesty’s Prison sparks urgent call for modernization
Human rights advocates express deep concern over the continued use of unsanitary slop buckets at His Majesty’s Prison, deeming the practice outdated and incompatible with contemporary standards. Colonel Trevor Pennyfeather, the Prison Superintendent, was appalled upon assuming his role in February, noting the method’s unpleasantness and its serious health and safety hazards for inmates and…
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LETTER: Outrageous incompetence in issuing faulty licence plates at Antigua & Barbuda Transport Board
DEAR EDITOR: I write to express my profound frustration and disbelief at the abysmal state of affairs in the issuance of license plates by our local authorities. It is nothing short of outrageous that citizens are handed plates that are not just substandard, but downright faulty. The recent experience of receiving a license plate that…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Mrs. Enid Beazer of Barbuda is 102 today
The Director and staff of the Community Development & Citizens’ Engagement Division wishes to express Happy birthday to Mrs. Enid Beazer of Barbuda who is celebrating her 102nd birthday today on the sister isle. Mrs. Beazer carries many names but the most treasured of them all is mother. Mrs. Beazer is a firm believer in…
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Antigua Government seeking court ruling as luxury yacht remains unsold
The Antigua and Barbuda government has hinted at the possibility of going before the London-based Privy Council as it seeks to auction off for the section time the now infamous multi-million dollar luxury yacht, the Alfa Nero. The government had last year auctioned the 267ft super yacht that its seized in April 2023 to the…
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Kentish Road collision sends 2 women to hospital
A collision between a Toyota Mark X and a Toyota Hiace bus left two women hospitalized on Friday. Emergency Medical Services responded swiftly, arriving in just four minutes, as the car teeters on its side with extensive damage. Details on the cause of the crash remain unclear. Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе most visited news site in…
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Health Minister Commends Brandon Browne for Achieving International Certification as a Critical Care Paramedic and Flight Paramedic
Minister of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment, Sir Molwyn Joseph extends heartfelt congratulations to Brandon Browne for his remarkable achievement in attaining international certification as a Critical Care Paramedic and Flight Paramedic. This accreditation not only reflects Mr. Browne’s dedication but also underscores his commitment to excellence in promoting health and safety standards…
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LIAT to cease operations on January 24
The court-appointed administrator for the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, Cleveland Seaforth, says the airline will wind up its operations in its current form on January 24 this year. In a letter to staff outlining the latest position regarding the Antigua-based LIAT (1974) Ltd on Thursday, Seaforth wrote “after careful consideration and evaluation of the present…