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Monthly Archives: March, 2017

Back to basics

It would be fair to say most of us have an aversion to going backwards. We chart our progress in life by the number of steps we make in a forward motion, and any backward move is considered retrogression.

Immigrant associations urged to protest new work permit fees

The second in command at one of the main trade unions on the island has called for local associations representing immigrants to denounce the recently revised work permit fees.

Liverpool's 2022 Commonwealth Games offer after Durban admits uncertainty

Liverpool has offered to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games after hosts Durban admitted it might not be able to afford it.

Appellant devastated as Appeal Court upholds conviction

A man who had challenged his conviction for building-breaking and larceny had his hopes dashed as the Court of Appeal upheld the verdict of the lower court yesterday.

APUA takes back water company

Prime Minister Gaston Browne said the General Manager of Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA), Esworth Martin ought to be fired for side-stepping the tendering process in the management of Sembcorp.

ECCB to name building in honour of Sir Dwight

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, in recognition of the legacy of former Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), the late Sir K...

Derrick: Friendly matches too costly

Antigua & Barbuda would have to play between 10 and 15 international friendly matches per year if they are to be successful against highly ranked teams during international tournaments.

Hoppers to take ‘experiences’ from Club Championships

Despite failing to advance to the finals of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Championships, the 2015/16 national champions, Greenbay Hoppers, are taking the positives from the five-day experience.

Police charge trio of alleged alcohol thieves

Three men have been jointly charged with building breaking and larceny in connection with the weekend theft of alcohol from a storeroom at a Friars Hill Road.

Police outrider released from hospital

The police outrider who was injured in a traffic collision on the Ebenezer main road on Sunday was discharged from the Mount St John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC) on Monday.
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