Daily Archives: Feb 3, 2017
U.S. to issue new Iran sanctions, opening shot in get-tough strategy: sources
U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to impose new sanctions on multiple Iranian entities, seeking to ratchet up pressure on Tehran while crafting a broader strategy to counter what he sees as its destabilizing behavior, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
French soldier shoots, wounds machete-wielding attacker at Paris Louvre
A French soldier shot and wounded a man armed with a machete and carrying two bags on his back on Friday as he tried to enter the Paris Louvre museum in what the government said appeared to have been a terrorist attack.
FA approves match commissioners
Three of the country’s top football match commissioners have been approved by the Antigua & Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) for a number of upcoming CONCACAF tournaments.
Sir Robin: Gov’t lost more than EC $100 million from Sandals
As Sandals Grande Resort & Spa makes its first payment under a newly reached Antigua & Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) agreement, the government’s lead negotiator claims “over EC $100 million” in potential revenue was forgone under the previous one.
OMG rebukes Sir Robin’s claim of debt write-off
The Observer Media Group (OMG) has challenged the claim by the minister responsible for the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) that the statutory corporation “[wrote] off $500,000” in debts owed to it by the OMG.
Lovell says gov’t ignored warnings about Chinese investor
Leader of the United Progressive Party Harold Lovell is reminding government that as far back as June 2015 he warned that due diligence must be done on Chinese billionaire, Xiao Jianhua.
Of diplomats and passports
It seems that somehow the issue of passports is always in the news. Usually, it is about CIP passports, the selling of the document...
Pleas for gov’t not to lift protection from Yida site
Two noted environmentalists are urging the government against lifting protection from the North East Marine Management Area (NEMMA) in order to allow a marina and other environmentally damaging amenities to be built as part of the much-touted Yida development.
Caribbean Cup, Gold Cup the focus, reminds Whitmore
CHATTANOOGA, United States (CMC) – Reggae Boyz head coach Theodore Whitmore says preparation for Friday’s international friendly against United States was not what he had hoped but says the ultimate goal is the side’s preparation for their important outings in the Caribbean Cup finals and CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Educator questions license and certification for teachers
The Ministry of Education’s decision to introduce new certifications and licenses for teachers has been criticised by an educator as a mechanism that will lead to a brain drain.