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Yearly Archives: 2018

Editorial: Where are the wise men?

That must have been the concern of King Herod as he anxiously waited for the three wise men to do his bidding – bring him “news” and betray the people unto whom “a child had been born.” Fortunately, there were a few good men left! The three wise men, after careful consideration, determined that they could not ‘go along to get along.’ They could not act in concert with the disingenuous leader and his diabolical scheme to thwart a salvation plan for the people. They realised that Herod was all about himself and his continued grip on power, and they were not going to collaborate with him in the furtherance of that plan.

Lobster farmers get extension on use of Styrofoam coolers

Lobster farmers in Antigua and Barbuda have received a six-month extension to continue using a product which is integral to their business, but made from Styrofoam.

A ‘misinformed’ information minister, striking staff says

Protesting staff at the state-owned Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services (ABS) are of the view that the Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Telecommunication, Melford Nicholas, has been ‘misinformed’ about the critical matters affecting them, and has therefore failed to address their plight and that of other staff within his ministry.

Lovell, Lewis react to Throne Speech

The Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Harold Lovell, said the Throne Speech delivered by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams on December 20,...

Minister accuses ABS workers of cheating the system, as strike continues

As the protest action taken by workers of the state owned broadcasting station — ABS Radio and Television — continued into the second straight...

Editorial: The speech from the throne

Even that use of the word ‘throne’ strikes us as odd. After all, it is a head-scratcher as to why, some 37 years after...

Acting commissioner calls on gov’t to fix police stations in Christmas message

The Acting Commissioner of Police is warning that the health of officers in the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda (RPFAB), as well...

Police destroy millions of dollars’ worth of drugs

Yesterday, the police set fire to approximately $30 million worth of drugs at the Burma Dump. The destroyed contraband comprised cocaine, cannabis, hashish and ecstasy....

Prison authorities still grappling with smuggling

Over $85,000 worth of cocaine, marijuana, hashish, ecstasy pills, tobacco, cigarettes and other contraband were confiscated from prisoners and their cells in the past...

Thomas, Percival Get Sports Awards Nominations

At least three associations have made public their male and female nominees for next year’s National Sports Awards slated for February 19.
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