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Daily Archives: Apr 9, 2018

Government to expand marijuana laws

It’s projected that the government will go to Parliament by the end of the year, to pass laws allowing for the growing, harvesting, processing and sale of medical marijuana.

Leaked UPP 2014 post election report spoke of fear of second defeat

“Our argument should’ve been that we are the lesser of two evils – not that we were a hope that was needed now more than ever.” That quote was taken straight from a 17-page United Progressive Party (UPP) post-election 2014 report, which was recently leaked to OBSERVER media.

Lester Bird hospital: A knighthood is not enough, says Hurst

“Foolishness” is how Lionel “Max” Hurst, chief of staff in the Office of the Prime Minister dismissed the objections of opposition parties to the renaming of the Mount St. John Medical Centre (MSJMC) after Sir Lester Bird.

Antigua to import oranges from Florida

The government has decided that Antigua and Barbuda will resume the importation of oranges from Florida without the benefit of a critical piece of document from the unit that is mandated to prevent the introduction and control the spread of agricultural pest in the country.

One year later Vincia James’ absence still hurts

One year after a New Winthropes woman mysterious vanished without a trace, Jeriann Haywood said the absence of her daughter has left a void in her heart.

Editorial: Make YASCO a priority!

We empathise with national athletics coach, Evans “Jawakie” Jones in his renewed call for the speedy renovation of the the YASCO Sports Complex, the...

Antiguan claims singles and doubles titles at ITF tournament

Junior female tennis player, Sibley Charles claimed her first ever International Tennis Federation (ITF) titles, winning both the singles and doubles championships last week...

Strip Club workers trafficked?

Several of the 30 plus people who were detained following law enforcement raids at two nightclubs late Friday night in early Saturday morning, have been released from custody as the probe continues.

Official Calls For Speedy Yasco Upgrade Following Subpar Carifta Showing

A sports ministry official and a national athletics coach, Evans “Jawakie” Jones, has renewed calls for the speedy renovation of the country’s lone track...

Stingerz rally to trounce Crushers

LJ Northside Stingerz bounced back from their upsetting loss to HomeTech Systems Outlaws to trounce Yorks Crushers,102-64, on Saturday night, at the JSC Sports...
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