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Jury finds man guilty of attempted rape and serious indecency

By Latrishka Thomas A jury has found a man guilty of attempted rape and serious indecency following a trial that heard how he drove a woman to a dirt road, locked the doors and climbed on top of her.
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CARICOM COHSOD Chair calls for innovation, equity and financing to sustain Caribbean HIV response

New HIV infections remain unacceptably high in the Caribbean, with approximately 15,000 new cases each year: one in four among young people aged 15–24. This was a key message delivered by Honourable ...
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Cool & Smooth Pledges EC$1K Worth Of Gear Per NACAC Athlete

By Neto Baptiste Corporate citizens Cool & Smooth have once again stepped forward to assist a number of the country’s sportsmen and women, pledging EC$1,000 worth of gear to all track and field ...
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Questions raised over accused’s rights in Nigel Christian murder trial

By Latrishka Thomas Whether or not the rights of an accused were properly respected during police questioning became the central issue in court on Wednesday, as a Criminal Investigation Department ...
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Glanvilles campus reports smooth transition as ABCAS School of Agriculture

By Deslyn A Joseph Since its official transformation into the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS) School of Agriculture in September 2025, the Glanvilles campus has reported a ...
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Faith, farming, and a fight for life: Pastor shares journey of colon cancer survival

By Deslyn A Joseph For 16 years, Pastor Caswell Joseph has been the steady hand guiding the Bendals Zion Church of God. A dedicated civil servant with four decades of service at the Ministry of ...
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Salvation Army shatters fundraising estimates as Board initiatives gain momentum for 2026

By Deslyn A Joseph The Salvation Army of Antigua and Barbuda has officially surpassed its longstanding financial benchmarks, signaling a robust start to the 2026 administrative year. Following earlier ...
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Cycling Federation boss labels worsening roads a major concern as season pedals off

By Neto Baptiste President of the Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation (ABCF), St. Clair Williams, said deteriorating roadways across the island remain a major concern for the body, as the 2026 ...
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Brother’s 911 call played in court as Nigel Christian murder trial continues

By Latrishka Thomas A distressed 911 call made by the brother of slain Customs official Nigel Christian was played in court Tuesday, giving the jury a raw and immediate window into the moments after ...
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We have a commitment: ‘Nyah’ Roberts says meeting with sports minister re ARG use was positive

By Neto Baptiste Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) presidential hopeful, Ickford “Nyah” Roberts, said Minister of Sports Daryll Matthew has committed to working with him and his team ...
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St Peter to get First Community Health Fair

Revised minimum wage likely to take effect on New Year’s Day • ...
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Nigel Christian Murder Trial: Crime Scene Manager admits key evidence gaps in handling of Forensic Investigation

By Latrishka Thomas The forensic investigation into the murder of senior Customs official Nigel Christian was subjected to sharp and sustained challenge on Thursday, as the crime scene manager ...