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More Charges for Customs Brokers, $83,000 Involved in Alleged Fraud

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Customs brokers Rowan Matthew and Foston George, accused of fraudulent activities against the Customs department, have been charged with new offenses. The duo allegedly used...

Committal Hearing Delayed for Man Accused of Brandishing Gun During Villa Home Invasion

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A 26-year-old man, Teshorn Lawrence, accused of storming a Villa home with a firearm, will have his committal hearing postponed until October 17. The incident...

Small craft advisory in effect for Antigua and Barbuda

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268 Weather - Antigua and Barbuda's Met Office has issued a small craft advisory for the Atlantic waters surrounding the islands, effective until Saturday...

Barbuda to be Transformed into Exclusive Luxury Destination, says Prime Minister

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Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne aims to turn the island into a high-end luxury destination, rivaling Jumby Bay. The plan seeks to attract wealthy travelers...

LETTER: Food For Thought- Dwayne George Candidacy

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Dear Citizens of St. Mary’s South, As news broke that Samantha Marshall was withdrawing her candidacy and being replaced by UPP supporter Dwayne George for...

COLUMN: Argumentum ad ignorantiam

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    By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert   Most progress and increased revenues in the future may come from products and services that do not exist today. Not having...

Antigua Carnival 2023 Begins with Colorful Parade and Tribute to Burning Flames Band

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The lively streets of St John's witnessed the opening of Antigua Carnival 2023, featuring a vibrant parade and a touching tribute to the iconic...

Caribbean Leaders Engage in Constructive Dialogue at EU-CELAC Summit in Brussels

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There were tangible efforts made last week by both the European Union (EU) and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) to re-energise...

Thieves Raid Storage Container, Stealing Thousands in Equipment and Materials

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Local contractor Alva Joseph is reeling from significant losses after thieves targeted his construction site in Langfords, breaking into a storage container and stealing...

Jolly Harbour Resident Fined $1,000 for False Theft Report

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A resident of Jolly Harbour has been fined $1,000 for falsely claiming a theft to the police. Sean Fevrier alleged that his MacBook and Samsung...

Tropical Disturbance Shows Potential for Development in the Atlantic

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NHC - The National Hurricane Center in Miami is closely monitoring a tropical wave in the Central Tropical Atlantic. The system, situated between the Cabo...

40% Chance of Tropical System Formation in Eastern Atlantic

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NHC - The National Hurricane Center in Miami is closely monitoring a tropical wave in the Eastern Atlantic, located southwest of the Cabo Verde...

Antigua’s Donkey Sanctuary Rescues Donkey from Deep Manhole with Community Support

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Antigua's Donkey Sanctuary recently orchestrated a remarkable rescue operation when a donkey accidentally fell into a deep manhole. The sanctuary's dedicated team, along with assistance...