Asot Michael Calls for National Unity, Praises Prime Minister’s Leadership in Addressing Crime Crisis
No matter what political differences I may have had with the Prime Minister, this is not a time for political rhetoric to score cheap political points; there must be no…
US sanctions Haiti ex-President Martelly for drug ties
The US Treasury has charged Michel Martelly with abuse of power in facilitating narcotics shipments bound for the US. The move echoes actions previously taken by Canada. The US Treasury…
Region registers declines in CXC mathematics and English pass rates
Fewer students received passing grades in this year's Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) mathematics and English language exams when compared with last year. This is based on data released by the Caribbean…
US asks William Ruto to hold police who abducted, killed anti-govt protesters accountable
The United States is now urging President William Ruto to hold police officers accountable for their involvement in the killing of protesters during recent anti-government demonstrations. Why is US asking…
Antiguan Chef Recaldo Thomas dies in Superyacht disaster
Antiguan chef Ricardo Thomas has been confirmed as the sole death in a European yacht disaster yesterday. Thomas, born in Canada to Antiguan parents, had lived in Clare Hall, Antigua, for…
Accused fraudster gets $150K bail as probe into Work Experience Programme continues
( Antigua Observer) ..Yvonne Josiah Cornwall of Potters, an employee in the Government’s Work Experience Programme charged with stealing over $100,000 from the government, was granted bail when she appeared…
72-year-old among five charged in $12-b drug bust
A 72-year-old man is among the five people who were arrested two weeks ago in relation to the estimated $12-billion cocaine bust in Havendale, St Andrew. On Monday Deputy Commissioner…
Dissatisfied with police leadership, PWA says past top cops ensured security of Antigua and Barbuda
SOURCE: DAILY OBSERVER– The Police Welfare Association (PWA) is expressing its dissatisfaction with the management of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda (RPFAB) as it seeks to have recommendations in…
Statement From Women’s Ministries Department-South Leeward Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists
The Women’s Ministries department of the SDA Church on the island of Antigua condemns the recent escalation of violent acts specifically against women and girls in our country .We pray that those…
COMMENTARY: So much pain: Crime and murder In Antigua- By Lennox Weston
19 august 2024 Murder and crime have been features of Caribbean society and recent events in Antigua and Barbuda have created fear, panic and so much pain among residents. The recent murder…
