He Spent 40 Years in Prison Before His Murder Conviction Was Overturned He spent over 40 years in prison before a judge overturned his murder conviction. Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam prepared to leave a Pennsylvania prison last October. However, ICE detained him the day after his charges were dropped. His attorney said a decades-old deportation order […]
Police are issuing an urgent warning about rising electronic fraud. Reports of unauthorized banking transactions have increased. Moreover, several residents have filed complaints. They reported money disappearing from their bank accounts. These incidents have raised serious concern within the Police Administration. As a result, police are taking action. They are seeking dialogue with officials in […]
Finance Ministry officials have recovered funds and closed a probe into a vehicle procurement breach. The investigation focused on government purchases made outside procurement and tax rules. Moreover, the review examined hundreds of vehicles. The total value exceeded EC$15 million. Authorities said the purchases did not follow established procedures. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant […]
PM Browne delivered a keynote address at the American University of Antigua yesterday. He marked the opening of the first plenary session of the Caribbean-European Union Parliamentary Assembly. He spoke to lawmakers and diplomats from both regions. Moreover, he framed the meeting as a clear choice. Leaders must choose cooperation over coercion, he said. He […]
Prime Minister Gaston Brown has urged global leaders to seize new opportunities in a shifting geopolitical landscape. He spoke during the EU-Caribbean Parliamentary Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda. Although the world faces many challenges, Brown said opportunity still exists. He stressed that leaders must act with purpose. According to him, change brings both risk and […]
Antigua and Barbuda is hosting the first Caribbean–European Union Parliamentary Assembly this week. The landmark event runs from February 16–18 at the Convention Centre of the American University of Antigua. Moreover, it brings together lawmakers from the Caribbean and Europe. Delegates represent the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the European Union. They […]
Claudine Benjamin, Managing Director of the Antigua & Barbuda Youth Symphony Orchestra, earned a Master of Laws degree with honours. The Antigua & Barbuda Youth Symphony Orchestra announced the achievement this week and congratulated Benjamin on completing the postgraduate programme with distinction. Her LLM focused on Employment, Work, and Equality Law. This programme examines labour […]
Azizi Joseph of Hatton Road, Union Road won a brand-new Changan Alsvin on Saturday, Feb. 14. His ticket secured the grand prize in Townhouse Megastore’s annual “Shop Till You Drive” promotion. As a result, cheers filled the store shortly after the draw. The live event started at 11:30 a.m. at the Megastore. Moreover, organizers broadcast […]
Browne on Monday called for stronger security ties between the Caribbean and the European Union. Prime Minister Gaston Browne warned that transnational organized crime threatens both regions. Moreover, he said crime networks respect no borders. He addressed the inaugural Caribbean–EU Parliamentary Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda. During his remarks, he stressed the need for deeper […]
Browne says he found no evidence that Ambassador Johann Hesse broke the law. However, Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed that Cabinet fired Hesse. The dismissal followed his failure to disclose a $450,000 commission. The payment went to his business partner during the 2024 sale of the Alfa Nero yacht. Browne spoke for several minutes on […]
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