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Hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards has died
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Hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards has died
February 24 03:18 PM
The local track and field fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the passing of hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards. Edwards died on Monday af...
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St Ann mother toils to build farming legacy
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St Ann mother toils to build farming legacy
February 24 02:01 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When 42-year-old Kayanne Cole decided to go into farming, she did not know how to properly use a machete. She had never cleared la...
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Warner Bros. says ‘reviewing’ new takeover bid from Paramount
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Warner Bros. says ‘reviewing’ new takeover bid from Paramount
February 24 01:22 PM
NEW YORK (AFP), United States—Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it has received a revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, even as the ...
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UK govt says will release files on ex-prince Andrew
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UK govt says will release files on ex-prince Andrew
February 24 12:20 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's government committed Tuesday to releasing documents on ex-prince Andrew's past role as a trade envoy, after the...
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Mexico president offers ‘full guarantees’ for safety of World Cup games
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Mexico president offers ‘full guarantees’ for safety of World Cup games
February 24 12:12 PM
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP)—Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday offered "full guarantees" for the safety of football fans at World Cup games ...
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Holness’ salary increase is tone-deaf, says advocacy group
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Holness’ salary increase is tone-deaf, says advocacy group
February 24 11:01 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Local human rights organisation, Stand Up For Jamaica, is questioning the timing of the decision by Prime Minister Andrew Holness ...
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Jamaica to host Rotary’s annual district conference this April
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Jamaica to host Rotary’s annual district conference this April
February 24 09:55 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Hundreds of Rotarians from 10 countries in the northern Caribbean will convene at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston from April...
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Vybz Kartel among five Jamaican artistes to receive proclamation and keys to Broward County
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Vybz Kartel among five Jamaican artistes to receive proclamation and keys to Broward County
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
February 24 09:44 AM
Dancehall kingpin Vybz Kartel added another accolade to his growing list of achievements Monday night, when he received the key to Broward County in F...
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Antigua defends decision to recruit nurses from Ghana
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Antigua defends decision to recruit nurses from Ghana
January 21, 2026
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Antigua and Barbuda Government has again defended the decision to recruit health workers from Ghana, saying that it is ...
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Antigua to recruit nurses from Ghana, insists it has not ended programme with Cuba
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Antigua to recruit nurses from Ghana, insists it has not ended programme with Cuba
January 16, 2026
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has agreed to contract over 100 nurses from Ghana, but insisted that it has not forma...
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Antiguan gospel-reggae artiste Enoch gets into the Christmas spirit
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Antiguan gospel-reggae artiste Enoch gets into the Christmas spirit
KEVIN JACKSON, Observer writer 
December 23, 2025
Antiguan gospel-reggae artiste Enoch says Christmas is his favourite time of the year. He says the season is special because it reminds him of love, s...
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Antigua hosting regional conference on nuclear material inventory
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Antigua hosting regional conference on nuclear material inventory
December 2, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – Antigua and Barbuda is hosting a week-long regional conference aimed at strengthening nuclear material  inventory reporting...
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LIAT Air to expand its services to Dominican Republic
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LIAT Air to expand its services to Dominican Republic
October 17, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Antigua-based regional airline, LIAT Air, says it will begin servicing the Santo Domingo and Punta Cana route in Decemb...
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Antigua welcomes ceasefire between Israel, Hamas
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Antigua welcomes ceasefire between Israel, Hamas
October 9, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The government of Antigua and Barbuda has welcomed the ceasefire announcement between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group,...
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Select committee appointed to examine new CBI legislation in Antigua
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Select committee appointed to examine new CBI legislation in Antigua
August 28, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Antigua and Barbuda Parliament has appointed a select committee to conduct an in-depth study of the new legislation tha...
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Antigua regulator warns against bogus cryptocurrency bank
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Antigua regulator warns against bogus cryptocurrency bank
August 15, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) of Antigua and Barbuda is warning the public that Digital Cryptocurrenc...
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Antiguan man sentenced to 30 years for murdering Jamaican hairdresser
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Antiguan man sentenced to 30 years for murdering Jamaican hairdresser
July 16, 2025
ST JOHN'S, Antigua (CMC) — A man who was found guilty of murdering a Jamaican hairdresser with whom he had a relationship has been sentenced to 30 yea...
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Antiguan gov’t defends CBI programme amid new US visa bans
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Antiguan gov’t defends CBI programme amid new US visa bans
June 17, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Antigua and Barbuda government has defended its Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI) amid reports that the Donald ...
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Antigua participating in new regional submarine cable system
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Antigua participating in new regional submarine cable system
May 19, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – Representatives from Alcatel Submarine Network ASN) and EGS (Asia) Ltd have arrived in Antigua and Barbuda as the Caribbean...
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Antigua PM accuses Opposition of inciting unrest among immigration workers
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Antigua PM accuses Opposition of inciting unrest among immigration workers
May 11, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has accused members of the main Opposition United Progressive Party (UPP), of attempting to i...
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Gov’t to regain control of Antigua Sailing Week
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Gov’t to regain control of Antigua Sailing Week
May 8, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — The Antiguan government on Wednesday announced that it will not renew the expired private license for managing Antigua Sail...
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Antigua’s supervisor of elections to head Caricom Observer mission to Trinidad polls
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Antigua’s supervisor of elections to head Caricom Observer mission to Trinidad polls
April 16, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) – Antigua and Barbuda’s Supervisor of Elections, Ian S Hughes, will lead a Caribbean Community (Caricom) Observer mission to...
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Antiguan police warn against scam donations in the name of murdered schoolgirl
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Antiguan police warn against scam donations in the name of murdered schoolgirl
April 8, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Antiguan police are warning people to be aware of a scam being carried out by people seeking to obtain money in the name of...
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Antigua PM remains confident about financial documents regarding sale of megayacht
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Antigua PM remains confident about financial documents regarding sale of megayacht
March 18, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the “financial records will speak for themselves” as a federal judge in New York granted ...
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Hispanic national charged with murdering Antiguan child remanded
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Hispanic national charged with murdering Antiguan child remanded
March 17, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – A 20-year-old Hispanic woman appeared in the St John’s Magistrates’ Court in Antigua on Monday as police maintained a heigh...
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Woman charged with murder of 9-y-o Antiguan student
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Woman charged with murder of 9-y-o Antiguan student
March 17, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — A 20-year-old woman is due to appear in Antiguan court on Monday charged with the murder of nine-year-old Chantel Crump, as...
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Antigua believes another generation will be needed to settle WTO dispute with US
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Antigua believes another generation will be needed to settle WTO dispute with US
January 22, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) — Antigua and Barbuda says it believes “another generation” may be required to settle the agreement with the United States (...
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Antigua police appeal for calm and peace during campaign for by-election
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Antigua police appeal for calm and peace during campaign for by-election
January 3, 2025
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) -Antigua and Barbuda Police Commissioner Atlee Rodney on Friday appealed to political parties to ensure there is a peaceful ...
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Independent MP found dead in Antigua, murder suspected
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Independent MP found dead in Antigua, murder suspected
November 5, 2024
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) — Police are at the home of an independent legislator, Asot Michael, who was reportedly found dead in a pool of blood at his...
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Antiguan magistrate wants answers as to how Jamaican was deported
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Antiguan magistrate wants answers as to how Jamaican was deported
September 11, 2024
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Magistrate Dane Hamilton has called for an investigation after Antigua’s Immigration Department deported a Jamaican who has...
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Hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards has died
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Hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards has died
February 24, 2026
The local track and field fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the passing of hurdles coach Rahnsomn Edwards. Edwards died on Monday af...
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St Ann mother toils to build farming legacy
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St Ann mother toils to build farming legacy
February 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When 42-year-old Kayanne Cole decided to go into farming, she did not know how to properly use a machete. She had never cleared la...
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Warner Bros. says ‘reviewing’ new takeover bid from Paramount
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NEW YORK (AFP), United States—Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday it has received a revised acquisition proposal from Paramount Skydance, even as the ...
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UK govt says will release files on ex-prince Andrew
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UK govt says will release files on ex-prince Andrew
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's government committed Tuesday to releasing documents on ex-prince Andrew's past role as a trade envoy, after the...
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Mexico president offers ‘full guarantees’ for safety of World Cup games
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Mexico president offers ‘full guarantees’ for safety of World Cup games
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