Antigua and Barbuda
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July 16, 20131,042
CPA conference to focus on threats to Caribbean democracy
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – A meeting of parliamentarians from around the region in Antigua & Barbuda later this month will see real examples of threats to Caribbean democracy ventilated. That’s according to Speaker of the House D Gisele Isaac, who said, “I proposed to the broader executive, instead of dealing with theoretical subjects as we tend to do, let’s look…
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July 15, 20131,044
Is the USA on the brink again?
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The decision of the jury in the George Zimmerman case has inflamed race relations in the United States of America once again. Already, the cries have gone out preaching peace, perfect peace, and the world holds its breath to see what the aftermath of a “ Not Guilty ” verdict will be. Our readers will recall…
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July 15, 2013925
PR experts say LIAT missed big opportunity
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Two public relations experts have chided LIAT for its mishandling of a humorous complaint letter, which sparked huge global attention. The letter took the spotlight after Virgin Atlantic owner Sir Richard Branson shared it on social networks. In response, LIAT released two videos, one of which poked fun at Sir Richard and issued him a challenge.
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July 15, 2013982
LIAT pilots call off action
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Major disruption to a number of LIAT flights scheduled to depart Antigua today has been averted. OBSERVER media understands a last-minute attempt by LIAT CEO Ian Brunton to bring pilots back to the negotiating table was successful, after pilots had threatened to keep at least eight LIAT flights – due to depart Antigua this morning –…
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July 12, 20131,064
Propaganda and emotions trump fact
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – A recent run-in with a member of the Stanford Victims Coalition was an eye-opener for us. While we were not surprised by the absolute disdain that was being demonstrated toward Mr Stanford, we were surprised by the disgust pointed towards Antigua & Barbuda. It is clear that time has not healed any wounds in this situation.…
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July 11, 20131,053
Attorney hails moves in US to legalise online gambling
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The lead counsel for Antigua and Barbuda in the ongoing Internet gaming dispute with the United States, says the island could benefit from moves by American legislators to legalise online gambling within the United States borders. “This is of considerable benefit to us …It vindicates what we have said all along,” said Mark Mendel, referring…
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July 11, 2013968
Eighty-nine for CARIFESTA
ST JOHN’S, Antigua- Close to 100 artists, musicians, entertainers and performers are down to perform at the Caribbean Festival of Arts, CARIFESTA. But Culture Minister Elston Adams says it has not been finalized how much the country’s participation will cost. He told Observer Media that the CARIFESTA planning committee is meeting today to advance plans for the August 16 to…
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July 11, 2013998
Taking disaster preparedness seriously
ST. JOHN’S. Antigua – The number of severely destructive natural disasters that have occurred in the world over the last 10 years has increased significantly. The most damaging of these catastrophes have taken place in divers locations such as Indonesia, Iran, China, and even the United States of America. Many scientists and environmentalists have discussed the extent to which climate…
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July 11, 2013989
Officials still assessing damage caused by tornado
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda authorities were on Wednesday assessing the damage caused by a tornado that touched down in the north-east of the island. Director of the National Office of Disaster Services, Philmore Mullin, said it is still too early to determine the cost of the damage caused by the weather system late Tuesday close to…
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July 10, 2013994
Of Mid-East political stability
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The recent events in Egypt have reminded the world that democracy entails more than a capacity to vote. What a relief it had been when the military dictatorship of President Mubarak had been superseded by an election in which the Egyptian people did in fact get the opportunity to cast their votes in a free and…
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