Man Shawn Richards of Old Road was granted bail after facing three cannabis-related charges on Tuesday. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel, accompanied by his attorney, Damien Benjamin. The court set bail at $250,000. Of this amount, $10,000 must be paid in cash. Additionally, Richards must provide two local sureties. As part of the […]
Government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved initiatives to preserve the pottery tradition at Seaview Farm. The decision follows a proposal by Ms. Sharona Burnett, granddaughter of Ms. Hyacinth Hillhouse, the country’s only living traditional potter. The proposal highlighted the cultural importance of the craft, operational challenges, and the need for national support. Cabinet recognized […]
Two suspects are in police custody following a double homicide in Villa. The victims, 17-year-old Omari Lewis and 18-year-old Brianna Clarke, were found outside their Hans Street residence. Police reported that officers arrived around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, after receiving a shooting report. Units from the Criminal Investigations Department, Serious Crimes Unit, Forensic […]
Governor General Rodney Williams received formal advice from Prime Minister Gaston Browne to dissolve Parliament. Browne explained he acted under Section 60(1) of the Constitution, which allows the Governor General to follow his counsel. “I wrote to His Excellency today, advising him,” Browne said, noting this step starts the next electoral phase. Initially, the government […]
ABLP urges all voters to act now and renew their Voter ID cards before the upcoming General Elections. The Party stressed that valid identification is crucial for participating fully in the democratic process. Therefore, constituents should visit their registration units as soon as possible to avoid last-minute delays. “Ensuring your voter ID is current allows […]
Sir Molwyn Joseph closed his 42-year political career with a reflective and personal address in Parliament. He used his final speech to blend faith, political counsel, and a call for national responsibility. “Even though I retire, the people of St. Mary’s will continue to get my service,” Joseph said. He credited his parents for teaching […]
Government aims to complete retroactive payments to public servants by the end of March. So far, it has paid more than $28 million under a multi-year programme. Director General for Communications Maurice Merchant said Cabinet received an update from the Treasury. He explained how payments have progressed. “As of January, the Treasury paid $28.6 million,” […]
RPFAB has activated its Cold Case Unit to review unsolved cases across Antigua and Barbuda. However, manpower shortages continue to slow progress, according to Deputy Commissioner Albert Wade. Recently, Wade, who leads the unit, shared updates on Observer Radio’s Voice of the People program. He explained that investigators are using a clear strategy. They will […]
Old Road man has been charged after police allegedly discovered 377 cannabis plants in Crabbe Hill. As a result, authorities filed three cannabis-related charges against him. The accused, Shawn Richards, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on Tuesday. During the hearing, attorney Damien Benjamin represented him in court. According to the charges, Richards faces counts […]
Treasury is deploying accounting officers from the government’s department into key ministries. This step aims to improve efficiency, accountability, and payment processing across the public sector. The move comes after repeated complaints about payment delays and administrative bottlenecks. Consequently, the government decided to act. Director General for Communications Maurice Merchant explained that the initiative targets […]
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