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Daily Archives: Nov 22, 2018

Government workers get time off to attend cricket

All government offices and statutory bodies will be closing early today to allow public servants time to attend the 2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 semi-finals at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium.

Roger Federer: Rafael Nadal’s ex-coach says the Swiss won’t win a Grand Slam in 2019

Roger Federer will not win a Grand Slam next year, according to the uncle and former coach of long-time rival Rafael Nadal.

Health Facilities Licensing Bill to be revisted

The persistence of a grieving family, demanding that the authorities institute a disciplinary committee to deal with negligent members of the medical fraternity, has prompted the government to take a second look at proposed legislation,, which was withdrawn the first time it was tabled in Parliament and was reportedly rejected by medical practitioners a few months ago.

Gov’t set target date to finalise back pay

Mid-December is the date by which government is hoping to complete the payment of outstanding back pay to all public servants. Chief of Staff Lionel “Max” Hurst said yesterday that all the resources were in hand and the cheques are being prepared.

Final consultations on marijuana law this Friday

Any group/organisation that wishes to have an input in the Cannabis Bill 2018 which seeks to legalise the use of the herb for medicinal, religious and sacramental purposes will get a chance to do so this Friday.

South African Nic Pothas appointed interim Windies coach

Former South African batsman, Nic Pothas, has been appointed interim head coach of the Windies 

Semi-finals set for Business Basketball league

Four teams will battle it out in the semi-finals for a spot in the finals in the Cool and Smooth-sponsored Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (ABBA) Business League.

Reggae Girlz to benefit from sales of Strike Hard Jewellery Collection

Cedella Marley has designed a collection of jewellery to commemorate Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz historic World Cup qualification with the profits from sales donated to the team’s world cup preparation.

Vehicle bursts into flames outside PM's Office

Pastor Barrymore Baltimore's plan to sell his luxury Lincoln Navigator was shattered yesterday when the black SUV burst into flames outside the Office of the Prime Minister.

Gunmen rob Tyre shop

“Disturbed” is how a tyre sale and repair shop proprietor said he was feeling after masked gunmen held up his Potters Village business place and robbed him.
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