Antigua and Barbuda

  • July 25, 2013
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    More data needed to measure level of obesity – PAHO rep

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua- Antigua & Barbuda’s representative to the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has expressed the importance of gathering data to measure the true picture of the obesity situation in Antigua & Barbuda. “There needs to be a national survey to determine the true figure as it relates to obesity in Antigua & Barbuda,” Edward Emanuel said. He noted…

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  • July 23, 2013
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    US reality show filmed in Antigua & Barbuda

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua – With approximately eight million viewers world-wide tuning in, the islands of Antigua and Barbuda will take centre stage as the romantic backdrop for the ABC Television primetime reality series, The Bachelorette. Antigua & Barbuda, ‘The Romance Capital of the Caribbean’ was chosen from among other Caribbean destinations as the perfect location for the upcoming season finale…

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  • July 23, 2013
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    Rushing to judgement

    ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – A striking photograph of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the alleged Boston Bomber, appears on the cover of the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine. Resembling iconic images of a young Jim Morrison or Bob Dylan, the cover vividly conveys a disturbing truth: that the current face of anti-American terror looks eerily like someone who could have been a…

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  • July 22, 2013
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    A&B not unaware of US backlash

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Ahead of its first meeting this week, the WTO Remedies Implementation Committee (RIC), tasked with executing sanctions on United States, is cognisant that the super power may retaliate against Antigua & Barbuda. Committee Chairman and Attorney General Justice Simon QC who was a guest on OBSERVER’s Big Issues programme Sunday said, “We recognise the strength the…

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  • July 19, 2013
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    Beating the obesity rap

    ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Historically speaking, Antigua & Barbuda like many other Caribbean countries is a product of slavery and colonialism. Our education system, religion and culture are rooted in the past and so is our diet. In times past, our forefathers’ diet was made up mostly of complex starchy foods, such as breadfruit, yams, sweet potatoes, etc, and a…

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  • July 18, 2013
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    Culture minister defends size of Carifesta delegation

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua- Culture Minister Eleston “Namba” Adams has defended his decision to select 89 people to represent Antigua & Barbuda at the Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta) 2013 to be held in Suriname. He said not only is sending such a large delegation necessary to emphasise the importance of the cultural industry, but also allows talented young people a…

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  • July 18, 2013
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    STANDING OUR GROUND- A&B sets stage to collect WTO remedy

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua- After 10 years of stalemate negotiations and estimated billions of dollars lost when United States legislation decimated the local gaming industry, government has moved towards collecting on World Trade Organisation (WTO) approved sanctions. Government yesterday announced the establishment of a seven-member WTO Remedies Implementation Committee (RIC), to implement the sanctioning process.

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  • July 16, 2013
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    The message of the hoodie

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Late Saturday evening, many of us heard first hand when the jury declared George Zimmermnan “not guilty” of the death of Trayvon Martin. The emotionally charged trial, which lasted about two weeks, gripped the nation and the major networks ensured that the world saw the inner workings of the American justice system. The “not guilty” verdict…

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  • July 16, 2013
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    LIAT seeks to assure customers of improved services

    ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The regional airline, LIAT, Monday assured the travelling public that it is committed to improving the level of service offered by the airline even as disgruntled pilots warned of “several vexing issues”. The airline did not specifically refer to a statement by the Chairman of the Leeward Islands Airline Pilots Association (LIALPA), Carl Burke, that…

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  • July 16, 2013
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    Eighteen to represent country at Carifesta

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The government will be sending an 18-member contingent to the 2013 Caribbean Festival of Arts (Carifesta) to be held in Suriname next month. Culture Minister Eleston Adams said the contingent would be representative of all aspects of the local culture inclusive of drama, dance, music, culinary arts and literature. He said Carifesta, to be held from…

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