Daily Archives: Oct 5, 2018
Wanted for killings, armed and dangerous
Calvin "Burga" James is wanted by police for the killing of two people and shooting of a third.
The 53-year-old suspect reportedly fled the scene...
Windies put to the sword by teenager Shaw as India dominate
West Indies suffered at the hands of teenager Prithvi Shaw who struck the third-fastest hundred on debut as India dominated the opening day of the first Test here Thursday.
Tennis Association: Gardner’s Professional Future In The Hands Of The ITF
Vice President of the Antigua and Barbuda Tennis Association (ABTA), Peter Quinn, has debunked reports that the body is seeking to have national and professional tennis player, Kevin Garner, banned from the sport entirely.
New committee to look at strengthening laws after sex case debate
A three-member committee has been put in place to address the issue of whether a minor (person under the age of 18 years) can refuse to testify and how to treat a hostile witness in cases where prosecution is deemed to be in the public interest.
Icon Walsh fancies vacant Windies post
Legendary former West Indies fast bowler, Courtney Walsh, says he would be interested in taking up the post of head coach of the regional side if offered.
Boys Training School repairs to cost $350K
Cabinet has been informed that the anticipated cost of the current repairs to the Boys Training School will amount to more than $350,000.
Former boxer remains hopeful of change
Former boxer and Public Relations Officer for the Uprising Boxing gym, Khalid Shabazz, remains hopeful that the current executive for the dormant Antigua and Barbuda Boxing Association will eventually step down from their posts to aid in the growth of the sport.
Public Safety Minster yet to receive report on Prison hanging
Close to two weeks after an inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison was found hanging in his cell, the Minister of Public Safety, Steadroy ‘Cutie’ Benjamin, is yet to receive a report from the Superintendent of the facility.
Pesticides Control Board re-doubling its efforts
The Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Board will be taking a more aggressive approach towards ensuring that the laws governing the importation and management of harmful chemicals are enforced, as well as the implementation of a comprehensive public awareness campaign to educate residents about the proper use of chemicals.
Antigua’s Tamarind Hills wins international property awards
Colin Skerritt, director of Tourism (Canada) for the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority collected prestigious awards on behalf of Tamarind Hills during the 2018-19 USA & Americas Property Awards a glittering gala presentation, held in Canada at the Marriott Downtown CF Toronto Eaton Centre on September 20.
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