Daily Archives: Nov 8, 2018
CDB explores blue economy strategy to drive energy transformation in the Caribbean
Vice President (Operations) at the Barbados based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Monia La Bennett , says the region could transform its energy sector and...
FBI uncovers visa corruption network – Haitian nationals arrested
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), says it has uncovered a corruption network involving senior Bahamian Immigration officials and Justices of the...
CCJ remains committed to the region – CCJ President
President of the Trinidad and Tobago based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Justice Adrian Saunders, says the court will continue ongoing initiatives with justice...
Opposition saddened by referendum outcome
ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Nov. 8, CMC – A senior member of main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), says that the party is “saddened and...
Opposition dismisses claim of tourism backlash if marijuana is not legalised
CASTRIES,St. Lucia, Nov. 8, CMC – Leader of the Parliamentary Opposition Philip J. Pierre, has been responding negatively to assertions that there could be...
CCJ remains committed to the region
Port of Spain, Trinidad. Both Grenada and Antigua and Barbuda voted against the move to have the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as their highest appellate court in separate referenda held yesterday (Tuesday). President of the CCJ, the Hon. Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders said, “while the news is not what we hoped for, we respect the people of both nations and their decision. The court will naturally continue ongoing initiatives with justice sector bodies in each of these countries, and the wider Caribbean, through the JURIST project and otherwise.”
Young Lions roar in Second Division opener
The Young Lions FC are off to an intimidating start in the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) Second Division on Tuesday, crushing Mahico 7-1 when they clashed in Old Road.
Former PM Rejects Naming Honour, Explains Why
Former prime minister and former parliamentary representative for the St. John's Rural West Constituency, Baldwin Spencer, has for the first time, spoken publicly on his decision to decline having the newly- erected sports and community centre at “Knuckle Block” named in his honour.
Autopsy concludes for second murder-suicide victim
One day after Latoya “Toya” Craig was laid to rest, an autopsy conducted on the man who is believed to have murdered her before reportedly hanging himself concluded he died as a result of strangulation.
All owed will get back pay – Public Service Union
President of the Antigua and Barbuda Public Service Association, Joan Peters said all entitled to receive government retroactive pay are also to receive benefits, even those who are no longer in the service.