Daily Archives: Apr 4, 2017
Health scientists to discuss climate change impact on human health
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — A three-day conference examining the impact of climate change and the risks to human health will be held...
US Embassy inspires ASC students with "startup" documentary
An entrepreneur-themed documentary, “Generation Start-up” was screened to students at the Antigua State College (ASC) courtesy of the US Embassy, which has set out...
Alleged shooter denied bail
The Greenbay man accused of opening fire on a fellow villager last Friday was denied bail in the St John’s Magistrates’ Court when he was taken there yesterday on several charges.
Several murder cases up for trial next assizes
There are seven murder trials set for the next criminal assizes scheduled to start in the last week of April, and they were among 65 cases on a provisional list used in yesterday’s arraignment at the High Court.
Caribbean Safe School Ministerial Forum opens in Antigua
High level delegates from at least 12 Caribbean countries are in Antigua & Barbuda to discuss measures that can be implemented to improve the safety and security of education facilities within the region.
Restrictions on Brazilian beef and poultry still in effect
The Minister of Trade and Consumer Affairs, EP Chet Greene has announced that the restrictions on the importation of Brazilian beef and poultry will remain in effect until the local stakeholders deliberate later this week.
Customs Department to take over alleged money laundering incident
The Custom and Excise Division will be taking over the investigation into an alleged case of money laundering involving a male and a female who were intercepted at the VC Bird International Airport last Friday evening.
Ukrainian’s efforts to recover money will likely be futile, says Hurst
The government’s Chief of Staff Lionel “Max” Hurst has said that any legal action by former Ukrainian Prime Minister, Pavlo Lazarenko, to recover frozen assets in Antigua will likely be an exercise in futility.
LIAT mum on call to axe management
The union representing Liat pilots is calling for the immediate removal of the airline’s top managers, amidst the implementation of a salary deferral system that was rejected by staff and the union, among other issues.
The website is just the beginning
The minister responsible for Carnival recently urged everyone to treat the national festival as a serious economic activity. During the launch of a local mas’ band, Minister of Culture and National Festivals, EP ‘Chet’ Greene said that effort should be put into Carnival as a means of sustaining the economy after the cruise ship season has ended.