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Daily Archives: May 9, 2018

Is six years enough for sex predator?

Having sex with a teen under the age of consent will cost Katamwa Bright his freedom for the next six years. Bright, who was 22...

Antigua signs partnership with China

The Ministry of Agriculture will be working closely with a Chinese-based agricultural firm to develop the local sector through the use of technology.

Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers defends boycott

Although a part of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), members of the Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers(ABUT) boycotted the TUC march/rally on Labour Day. President of ABUT, Ashworth Azille, explained the reason for the absence of the union at the proceedings, in an interview on OBSERVER AM. 

No bail for murder accused

Accused murderer, Earlsfield James, was denied bail and has been remanded to prison following his first court appearance before Chief Magistrate, Joanne Walsh, on Tuesday.

ADC seeing better times

The financial situation at the government-run Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) at Diamonds Estate, has improved significantly, according to Chairman of the Board, Randy Baltimore.

Air Traffic Controllers cry out for relief

The Guild of Antigua and Barbuda Air Traffic Controllers (GABATCO) wants the government to address numerous "vexing" issues that continue to plague its ability to operate efficiently.

No lawsuit yet from top cop

There has been “no response” yet to the Police Service Commission’s letter to suspended Commissioner of Police, Wendel Robinson, who threatened to sue the state if his April 13 written demand for his reinstatement on or before April 20, was not met.

Editorial: What about Labour Day?

Labour Day. The first Monday in May and it’s a long weekend holiday. Yippee!! Unfortunately, that is about all the younger generation knows of Labour Day. In fact, a quick, informal poll of young people indicates that they see labour day as more of a political rally than anything else, and that is sad.

Ambris among 11 for batting camp

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – West Indies’ batting group began their preparation in earnest for the Sri Lanka series, with the start of a five-day camp in Barbados Tuesday

Scrumpum rules the garden; First Lady flatters to deceive

Running out of the God’s Grace Stables, thoroughbred Scrumpum broke its previous record of 1:05 (one minute and five seconds), clocking 1:04 (one minute and four seconds) to capture Sunday’s feature showing in the Pre-Labour Day Race Meet held at the Cassada Gardens Race Track.
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