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Daily Archives: Dec 11, 2018

Editorial: Hip, hip hooray!

If a day in politics is a long time, as they say, then a week without popular and fast-paced media is an eternity. And that is exactly how the thousands of loyal listeners, advertisers and well-wishers felt about the barely six-day absence from the airwaves of OBSERVER radio and The Daily Observer. Under new ownership and management, and from a new location, the station roared back to life on Thursday December 6 ending the silence that its many fans had endured and found so excruciating since November 30. Fittingly, our return to the airwaves was marked by an impromptu broadcast of Voice of the People, then the return of our BIG STORIES news packages as of 5:30 on Saturday, December 8.

Browne adamant that locals banks should get first preference in Scotiabank sale

The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda is reiterating the government’s position that the directors of Scotiabank will not be receiving a vesting orderto...

Curbing teen runaways: What is the government doing?

As the government works on establishing new measures to address the issue of children running away from home at what appears to be an...

Cameron warns of “serious decisions” to deal with player commitment

KINGSTON, Jamaica (CMC) – Controversial Cricket West Indies president, Dave Cameron, has questioned the commitment of West Indies players and has warned that “serious decisions” will be taken at Board level to curb the problem.

Ronaldo challenges Messi to join him in Serie A

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has challenged Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona and sign for a club in Italy.

Inconclusive evidence prevents two families from burying their loved ones

Police say inconclusive evidence is preventing the bodies of Jerome Potter and Ozandee Benjamin from being flown back to Antigua and Barbuda from St...

Late collapse hands Hurricanes win over Pride

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – Off-spinner Terrance Warde snatched two wickets to spark a dramatic slide as Leeward Islands Hurricanes stunned Barbados Pride by 34 runs in their day/night opener of the Regional Four-Day Championship in Barbados Sunday night.

Cabinet to consider names for proposed Disciplinary Committee

Before the end of this week, Cabinet ministers will have in their possession, the names of three people who will be asked to serve...

Parham loses again, Blackhawks dent Grenades

Things took an interesting twist in the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) Premier Division over the weekend as former champions, Parham, and former President’s Cup winners, Grenades, both suffered shock defeats.

No More National Representation For “Bakka”

One of Antigua’s most successful track and field athletes, Daniel “Bakka” Bailey, has decided to call it a day and will no longer represent the country at international meets.
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