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Brother’s 911 call played in court as Nigel Christian murder trial continues

By Latrishka Thomas A distressed 911 call made by the brother of slain Customs official Nigel Christian was played in court Tuesday, giving the jury a raw and immediate window into the moments after ...
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Friends of the Care Project announces community forum to support intellectual disabilities

By Deslyn A Joseph In an effort to shape a healthier and more inclusive community, the non-profit charitable organization Friends of the Care Project is launching a dedicated forum aimed at supporting ...
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MP Simon sounds alarm over youth neglect in St Mary’s South

By Kisean Joseph [email protected] The Member of Parliament for St Mary's South, Kelvin Simon, is calling on the government to urgently address what he describes as the systematic ...
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Sanitation crisis prompts temporary closure of Government Printery

By Jeressa Jeremy Operations at the Government’s Printery have been suspended this week following the discovery of a severe pigeon infestation that has rendered the facility a health hazard. The ...
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Nigel Christian Murder Trial: Crime Scene Manager admits key evidence gaps in handling of Forensic Investigation

By Latrishka Thomas The forensic investigation into the murder of senior Customs official Nigel Christian was subjected to sharp and sustained challenge on Thursday, as the crime scene manager ...
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Sir Rodney and Lady Williams hold talks with Royal Drawing School

Their Excellencies Sir Rodney and Lady Williams recently held talks in London with several institutions and organizations, including the Royal Drawing School (RDS). Discussions centered around several ...
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Get Tested Before It’s Too Late — Blind and Low Vision Task Force Ties Early Detection Drive to Annual Awareness March

By Tahna Weston [email protected] The message is clear and urgent — do not wait for symptoms before getting your eyes tested for glaucoma, because by the time symptoms appear, the ...
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ABHTA hosts Kitchen Management Essentials Training to strengthen operational excellence in professional kitchens

The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) recently hosted a two-day professional development course titled “Kitchen Management Essentials: People, Systems &Service,” designed to ...
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We have a commitment: ‘Nyah’ Roberts says meeting with sports minister re ARG use was positive

By Neto Baptiste Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) presidential hopeful, Ickford “Nyah” Roberts, said Minister of Sports Daryll Matthew has committed to working with him and his team ...
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Cabinet advances “Blind Free Zone” initiative with US$90K equipment influx and overseas training

By Jeressa Jeremy The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is intensifying its efforts to eliminate preventable blindness through the "Blind Free Zone" initiative. Director of Communications Maurice ...
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WIOC urges public not to stockpile as company assures adequate LPG supply

West Indies Oil Company (WIOC) Limited is calling on the public to stop panic-buying LPG cylinders, issuing a firm assurance that there is no shortage of gas or cylinders on the island and that there ...
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Nigel Christian murder trial: ABDF uniform at crime scene could not have been bought — it had to come from the Defence Force

By Latrishka Thomas A senior officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) told the court in the ongoing murder ...