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25-year-old man is Antigua’s first homicide victim for 2023
FURTHER UPDATE:
Antigua and Barbuda has recorded its first homicide for 2023.
25-year-old Roudi Shmaly was shot dead during an armed robbery about 1pm Monday.
It happened...
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...
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...
Nearly 300 vehicles stopped and searched on Friday as Police and Defence Force step...
REAL NEWS: Several people were arrested during stop-and-search operations conducted by the Police on Friday, May 19, and are expected to appear before a...
2022 Hyundai Creta Stolen in Vernons, Owner Appeals for Public Assistance
Forest green 2022 Hyundai Creta stolen in Vernons. Owner seeks public help in locating the vehicle with license plate number A82482.
If you have any...
Daylight robber jumps fence and escapes with cash and clothes
Thieves have made off with money, electronics, and food, among other items, from several households – with one victim actually witnessing the perpetrator leaving...
OBSERVATION: Antigua, Migrant Island!
Antigua, Migrant Island!
Migrants have been coming to Antigua from post slavery days when the first migrants from Lebanon via New York were dropped off...
New Satellite Unit to Streamline School Meals Programme
REAL NEWS: Plans are underway to establish a satellite unit of the School Meals Programme at the Urlings Primary School, and Minister of Education...
Community Road Repairs Underway in Antigua and Barbuda
Community Road Repairs Underway in Antigua and Barbuda
The Minister of Works provided an update on the ongoing road works taking place in various communities...
More police and a new fire truck needed for Barbuda’s new airport
In the Cabinet meeting held on the 17th of May 2023, the focus was on the development of a new airport in Barbuda.
As discussions...
Gemma Handy remembers Ken Richards as one of the finest broadcasters the region has...
Observer Editor Gemma Handy has paid tribute to late regional broadcaster Ken Richards. Handy said in a statement:
Devastated to hear the news today that...
Hunt underway in Guyana for escaped convicted murderer
A massive police operation is still underway in Guyana for a convicted mass murderer and death row.
Mark Royden Williams escaped a maximum security prison...
LETTER: Driving in Antigua and Barbuda
Dear Editor,
Please allow me to respond to the comments to my letter about the dangerous practices in your island.
As I did mention, Antigua and...