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St Philip’s North by-election – The 120-day clock

By Sharon N Simon sharon.simon@antiguaobserver.com Sir Robin Yearwood served for 50 years. The Constitution gives his ...
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The WhatsApp state: In Antigua, the minister’s phone could be the newest public utility

By Sharon N. Simon sharon.simon@antiguaobserver.com At a recent town hall in Glanvilles, a young woman stood before a row of seated Cabinet ministers to plead for her mother's livelihood. Her mother, ...
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Commonwealth clean oceans – A call for Antigua and Barbuda to rise

By Joshuanette Francis Across the Commonwealth, a powerful movement is building. From small island developing states to major coastal nations, communities are stepping forward under one banner: ...
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DAY 2: Customs Official’s Home Identified in Court Photo by Witness Who Allegedly Drove the Killers There

By Latrishka Thomas The murder trial of three men charged in connection with the death of senior Customs official Nigel ...
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Beekeepers tackle varroa mite threat through GEF-funded initiative

By Kisean Joseph kisean.joseph@antiguaobserver.com The Antigua and Barbuda Beekeepers Cooperative Society is pushing to ...
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Antigua and Barbuda T20 Premier League Slated for June

By Neto Baptiste The second instalment of the Antigua and Barbuda T20 Premier League will be held between June 6-21 this year. This was announced by one member of the league’s organizing committee, ...
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Rowan Benjamin: Schools football coordinator pleased following successful programme despite ‘room for improvement’

By Neto Baptiste Coordinator of Schools Football Rowan Benjamin has given the recently concluded schools football season a 7.5 to 8.0 rating out of a possible 10. Speaking on the Good Morning Jojo ...
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Families advised that early detection of childhood cancer could save lives

By Jeressa Jeremy Medical professionals are urging parents to watch for warning signs of childhood cancer that could save ...
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Traffic officer highlights daily offences, calls for legislative reform

By Jeressa Jeremy Corporal Brendan Sutherland of the Traffic Department of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is identifying cell phone use, failure to wear seatbelts, and improperly ...
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Kiwanis Club to host ‘Bite & Chat’ fundraiser for community projects

By Deslyn A Joseph The Kiwanis Club of Wadadli Young Professionals (KCWYP) is preparing to host its "Bite & Chat" fundraiser this Friday, February 20, as part of its ongoing mission to serve the ...
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Young drivers are behind the wheel of Antigua’s road safety crisis, police say

By Kisean Joseph kisean.joseph@antiguaobserver.com Drivers between the ages of 20 and 30 are the most likely to be involved in road traffic accidents in Antigua and Barbuda, according to data released ...
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Top swimmers to compete in national championships this weekend

The Antigua and Barbuda Swimming Federation (ABSF) will host its 10th National Swimming Championships over the weekend, starting Friday, 20th February through Sunday, 22nd February at the Vipers Pool ...