“Mommy, do I have a dad?” Not “Where is my dad?” Not “Why doesn’t he visit?” “Do I have a dad?” Nickolas asked me that question some time ago, and I have never forgotten it. He wasn’t simply asking about someone’s whereabouts. He was trying to make sense of his own family. I found myself […]
Uroy Joseph of Liberta has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being found guilty of assisting his cousin following the 2021 killing of Arthur James. High Court Justice Ann Marie Smith handed down the sentence on Monday, October 12. Joseph was convicted of being an accessory to murder after the fact approximately two […]
Construction at the Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Antigua development is progressing, with land clearing and grading completed and the installation of foundation pilings underway. The project, valued at more than US$400 million, is planned to include 82 hotel rooms and 134 branded residences, including seven four-bedroom beachfront villas. Developers say the project is moving […]
Antigua and Barbuda has officially opened a renovated autopsy suite and morgue, replacing the former facility associated with Holberton Hospital following years of concerns about working conditions. Health Minister Michael Joseph opened the facility on October 12 at the junction of Factory Road and Nugent Avenue. The upgraded space is designed to support post-mortem examinations, […]
SpaceX has launched its latest cargo mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft carries 6,300 pounds of supplies, solar arrays and scientific equipment for astronauts aboard the orbiting laboratory. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday, October 13, at 6:35 a.m. EDT. The rocket […]
Cyber attack Hits Hundreds of French Supermarkets A cyber attack targeting refrigeration systems has disrupted around 500 supermarkets across France, causing food spoilage and raising concerns about financial losses that could reach millions of euros. Several major supermarket chains reported disruptions, including Coopérative U, Intermarché and Netto. Carrefour, Monoprix and E.Leclerc also experienced problems linked […]
Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has instructed government officials to remain neutral ahead of the country’s planned December 13 elections. The Haiti government says impartiality is essential to building public trust in the electoral process. Fils-Aimé said public institutions must treat all candidates and political parties equally. Haiti has faced repeated election delays since […]
JCI Antigua has secured the region’s top organisational recognition following a successful showing at the 66th JCI West Indies National Convention in Saint Lucia, held from October 7 to 10. The Antiguan chapter collected several awards for its work in leadership, public relations and skills development. Its Aspire to Inspire initiative was recognised for local […]
Antigua’s historic Recreation Grounds has welcomed the return of Premier League football, bringing the country’s top-flight competition back to one of its most recognised sporting venues. The reopening for league action took place on Sunday, October 11, after the scheduled Saturday fixtures were pushed back by a day. Pigotts Bullets SC were set to face […]
Para-sport development will be highlighted at CHOGM, where Jamaican Paralympian Alphanso “Ambassador” Cunningham will take his advocacy for inclusion, equality, and greater opportunities for athletes with disabilities. The presentation is expected to address ways to strengthen participation in adaptive sports and create more inclusive pathways for athletes to develop their skills and compete. The discussions […]
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