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Colombia

Colombia mourns as plane crash kills lawmaker, 14 others

Colombia woke to tragedy after a small passenger plane crashed in the northeast.Colombia confirmed that rescuers found no survivors at the crash site. The aircraft carried 15 people, including two crew members.Among them was Congressman Diógenes Quintero, officials said. The Civil Aeronautics Authority confirmed the deaths on Wednesday.Soon after, the news spread across the country. […]

South

South Korea jails ex-prime minister 23 years over martial law

South Korea delivered a major verdict on Wednesday after months of turmoil.South Korea’s court sentenced former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to 23 years in prison. The court ruled that the martial law decree amounted to rebellion.It said the action threatened the country’s constitutional order. Han became the first Yoon administration official convicted of rebellion.Therefore, the […]

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US$500 reward offered for missing cat near Willoughby Bay

US$500 reward is offered for information leading to recovery of a missing cat.US$500 reward comes from a visiting American, according to Paaws Antigua. According to the animal welfare group, the cat was accidentally released.The release happened near the Crossroads Centre in Willoughby Bay. Paaws Antigua said it received a call Tuesday morning.The call came from […]

Tourism

Tourism industry experts warn traditional marketing is dead

Tourism industry experts warn traditional marketing is no longer effective.They said destination marketing organisations, or DMOs, face an existential crisis. The conclusion came from the latest MazterCast panel discussion.The session was titled “Destinations’ Attention Deficit: Why Most Destination Marketing is Dead.” Industry leaders explained that DMOs struggle to capture modern travellers’ attention.They said old six-month […]

Antigua

Antigua and Barbuda opens applications for solar street-light program

Antigua and Barbuda has opened applications for its Solar Street-Light Program.The initiative is led by the Department of Environment. The program is part of the government’s sustainability efforts.It is implemented with support from the Government of China. The department is inviting proposals from community groups.Faith-based organizations, local farmers, and private schools may also apply. Successful […]

Teen

Teen driver fined $8,000 after unlicensed crash near Valley Church

Teen driver Jayson Jarvis, 18, of Point was fined $8,000 on Monday.He took his father’s unlicensed vehicle without permission and drove it. Police said Jarvis was speeding on Valley Road before the crash.Then, he lost control of the car and hit an oncoming SUV. Afterward, the vehicle crashed into a tree, causing further damage.The female […]

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More Than 930 Patients Treated in ‘A Thousand Smiles’ Project

More than 930 patients have received care in the inaugural ‘A Thousand Smiles’ dental project. Moreover, the initiative runs for six days. The project is a collaboration between the Sandals Foundation, Great Shape Inc., and the Ministry of Health. Furthermore, it is currently staged at the Multi-Purpose Cultural and Exhibition Center. This week marks the […]

Antigua

Antigua Grammar School Alumnus Earns National Sailing Spot

Antigua Grammar School alumnus Shanoy Malone has earned a place on Antigua and Barbuda’s national sailing team. Moreover, he qualified to compete at the Under-21 ILCA 7 World Sailing Championship. The school announced Malone’s selection, highlighting his dedication and perseverance. They described his achievement as a reflection of focus and hard work. In a congratulatory […]

Family

Family Files Wrongful Death Claim Over Prisoner’s Custody Death

Family files a wrongful death claim against the government after Chinlee Robinson died in custody. The 23-year-old passed away on 24 January 2025, hours after being granted bail for allegedly stealing a mobile phone. According to the claim, prison and police officials acted negligently. Moreover, the family’s attorney, Wendel Alexander, called for a full homicide […]

Amazon

Amazon Lays Off 16,000 Employees as AI Competition Heats Up

Amazon is laying off 16,000 employees in its second major reduction in three months. The company says the cuts will speed decision-making. Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of people, explained, “We’ve been working to strengthen our organization by reducing layers, increasing ownership, and removing bureaucracy.” Previously, in late October, Amazon cut 14,000 corporate positions. […]