Daily Archives: Nov 25, 2017
CARIBBEAN-VIOLENCE- UN groups want ‘specific steps’ to respond to violence against women in the Caribbean
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) are urging Latin America and the Caribbean countries to take “specific steps” to...
Hugh Jackman on 'Logan': 'It's time to leave the party'
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - “I know Aussies are not known for leaving the party at the right time but (after) 17 years, it’s time...
Man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Texas trooper
AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - A man accused of shooting and killing a Texas state trooper during a traffic stop on Thanksgiving was charged with...
Trump asserts legal power in fight over consumer bureau
President Donald Trump has the power he needs to put his top budget aide in charge of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), federal...
‘New normal’ superstorms could deter major investments
Chief Environment Officer Diann Black-Layne believes Antigua and Barbuda is in for a rough investment period in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.
‘Ganja,’ Telecoms Bill for last sitting
A Bill to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use is to come before Parliament at its last sitting of this session scheduled for December 12.
St Patrick pre-school closed ‘indefinitely’
After giving almost 20 years to educating the country’s youngest minds, St. Patrick’s Child Development Centre will close indefinitely.
New secondary school officially open
On the centennial anniversary of his birthday, a secondary school was officially opened yesterday in honour of the man who composed this country's national anthem.
Paying attention: Home and school values
Home and school environments play pivotal roles in influencing children’s behaviour.
Sixty-day plan to speed up Barbuda rebuild
The government on Friday disclosed that a 60-day plan has been developed to accelerate the rebuilding of Barbuda and the resettlement of its population.