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Daily Archives: Feb 16, 2017

Putin says Russian, U.S. intelligence agencies should restore ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday it was in the interests of both Russia and the United States to restore communications between their respective intelligence agencies.

Netanyahu's far-right allies hail U.S. shift on 'two states'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right political allies hailed on Thursday a shift in U.S. support for a Palestinian state and shrugged off a call by President Donald Trump to curb Israeli settlements on occupied land.

Third suspect arrested in Malaysia over murder of North Korean

Malaysian police made a third arrest on Thursday in their hunt for the people involved in the murder of the estranged half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Rodney out of Cricket Association race

Former national cricketer, Leon Rodney, said he would not seek re-election as president of the Antigua & Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) when the body hosts general elections later this year.

Cruise ship crew member found hanging

A young crew member aboard the Costa Magica vessel which was docked at Heritage Quay pier was found hanging in his cabin yesterday afternoon, police confirmed.

Senator announces more technical scholarships for youth

The leader of government Business in the Senate has revealed plans for another state-sponsored scholarship initiative aimed and equipping young unskilled people with technical training in construction related fields.

Drag racing head resigns

One of the country’s top female administrators and President of the Antigua & Barbuda Drag Racing Association (ABDRA), Lisa Abraham, have refused to comment on her reasons for suddenly leaving the organisation.

Five Islands and United get wins in battle for lone promotion spot

Five Islands remained in the hunt for automatic promotion to the Premier Division when, on Tuesday, they rallied to a 1-0 victory over First Division leaders Swetes in the Football Association’s programme in Five Islands.

Benjamin: Isaac is no threat

The Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) representative for St John’s City South, Steadroy “Cutie” Benjamin said D Gisele Isaac poses no threat to his political career and ambition to win the St John’s City South seat a sixth time.

New port gate leads to improved service at the port

As a new gate comes into commission at the Antigua Port Authority, customers have been told to expect a safer, secure experience when they come to conduct business at the facility.
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