Career criminal gets five months for stealing water bottles
(Observer)A man who has an extensive criminal record was sent to prison yesterday for stealing 18 five-gallon water bottles from a restaurant. On July 7, Eustace Lovell of Cashew Hill…
GPHC’s Pathology Department gets cutting-edge equipment, more personnel to boost service
(INEWS)The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has announced a significant advancement in its Pathology Department with the recent acquisition of a state-of-the-art microtome machine and an advanced auto tissue processor.…
Antigua and Nigeria Collaborate on Promising Pharma Initiatives
In a bold move, a Nigerian entrepreneur’s arrival on Air Peace’s inaugural flight to Antigua has sparked discussions about establishing a pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. Focused on crafting medicines for chronic…
“Justin Simon, K.C. Speaks on Amendment to Land Act,”
(RealNews)COMMENT I am of the firm opinion that clause 5 of the Bill, currently beforeParliament, which seeks to amend section 121A of the RegisteredLand Act, Cap. 374, is unconstitutional as…
Antigua and Barbuda Celebrates Historic Mother-Daughter Space Launch Today
Antigua and Barbuda unites in jubilant festivity to honor the unprecedented space odyssey of mother-daughter duo Keisha Schahaff and Anastasia Mayers. At 9:00 am, as the Caribbean’s first astronauts, they’re…
Antigua’s National Labour Code Faces Overdue Revisions for Improved Standards
Antigua’s National Labour Code is poised for long-awaited amendments, with the National Labour Board actively reassessing the code’s provisions. Labour Commissioner Eltonia Rojas emphasized the potential for substantial changes, contingent…
Jamaica Gov’t initiative to get school leavers ‘Monday morning ready’ for work world
(JamaicaObserver)HIGH school leavers aged 17 and over can now apply for the Government's Learning and Investment for Transformation (Lift) Programme, aimed at socially and economically elevating young people. The internship…
Thousands inconvenienced as TSTT network disrupted
(TrinidadGaurdian)Regular life in T&T was disrupted after TSTT’s network went down early yesterday, compromising landline, mobile and internet services on and to the network. From as early as 6.30 am,…
Tropical storm blows strong winds and heavy rains into South Korea, thousand evacuate coast
BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — A strong tropical storm blew ashore in South Korea on Thursday morning, dumping heavy rain and pummelling its southern regions after thousands of people were…
Hawaii fires: At least 36 killed as flames tear through Maui island
BBC News At least 36 people have died as fast-moving wildfires tear through the Hawaiian island of Maui, officials say. The deaths in the resort city of Lahaina, the island's…