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27/07/2024

Saturday 27th July 2024 Evening Edition News

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Saturday 27th July 2024 Snakepit

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Saturday 27th July 2024 Lunchtime Edition News

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Team Antigua Barbuda at yesterday’s opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics

27/07/2024

Wuilliez bows out of 100 meters breast stroke

Antigua and Barbuda's Jadon Wuilliez bowed out of the 100 meters breast stroke at the Paris Olympics today (July 27) despite a second place finish in Heat 2 of the preliminary round. Wuilliez clocked a time of 1:02.70 to finish behind of Iceland's A. Mckee who won the race in a time of 1:00.62.
Despite the galant effort, Wuilliez's time placed him 26th overall but only the top 16 advance to the semifinals.

27/07/2024

As promised by the 2nd Vice President of the Athletics Association, Shawnor Charles Joseph, the billboards of our 2024 Olympians, Cejhae Greene and Joella Lloyd being erected at the beginning of their respective communities has commenced.
At the entrance for Jennings showcase the hometown girl and some of her accomplishments.
We wish her all the best as she takes the track next week Saturday in the womens 100m at the Olympic Games in Paris, France.

27/07/2024

The Antigua & Barbuda Red Cross Society (ABRCS) is the recipient of a timely donation of disaster relief items from the United States Agency for International Development USAID.

The items include tarpaulins, and an assortment of solar lights which will no doubt improve the ABRCS response capacity during disaster.

The Antigua & Barbuda Red Cross Society (ABRCS) is the recipient of a timely donation of disaster relief items from the United States Agency for International Development USAID. The items include tarpaulins, and an assortment of solar lights which will no doubt improve the ABRCS response capacity du...

27/07/2024

🚨 Update: Sagicor Wire Removal in Progress 🚧

The Development Control Authority (DCA) has ordered Sagicor to remove the controversial barbed wire from their headquarters' fence within 24 hours. Crews began the removal process this morning.

Earlier this week, Sagicor installed the wire to deter Carnival revellers from potentially damaging the fence. This move sparked community debate about safety and the spirit of our festivities.

27/07/2024

👑 BEAUTY UNBROKEN👑

Goodmorning from the beautiful skies of the Caribbean, it is time to introduce another beautiful delegate.

Meet our represenatative from the gorgeous country of Antigua, Miss Desrie Markham.✨

Join us on July 31st at Carnival City to witness eleven delegates compete for the title of Miss Jaycees 2024, themed "Beauty Unbroken".

27/07/2024

We see you team Antigua and Barbuds 🇦🇬 @ opening of Paris Olympics 2024.

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🇦🇬 Jadon Wuilliez makes waves for Antigua and Barbuda in Paris! 🏊‍♂️🌟
Incredible performance in Heat 2 of the Men's 100m Breaststroke! Jadon clinched 2nd place with a time of 1:02.70.

Jadon Wuilliez is making his Olympic debut in Paris. He holds the Antiguan national records in both the 50m and 100m breaststroke events. Wuilliez has competed in two World Championships, in 2023 and 2024. He is currently a student at Texas Christian University in the United States.

Jadon's Olympic journey continues! Stay tuned for more action! 💪

27/07/2024

The 2024 Junior Party Monarch competition was an energetic showcase of young talent that demonstrated that the future of Soca is in good hands.

By Latrishka Thomas [email protected] The 2024 Junior Party Monarch competition was an energetic showcase of young talent that demonstrated that the future of Soca is in good hands. This year's event featured a mix of returning performers and newcomers, all under 18 years old, wit...

27/07/2024

The Senate has approved changes to three pieces of legislation, primarily among them is the 2003 Physical Planning Act which is aiming to strengthen the effectiveness of the Development Control Authority (DCA).

By Elesha George [email protected] The Senate has approved changes to three pieces of legislation, primarily among them is the 2003 Physical Planning Act which is aiming to strengthen the effectiveness of the Development Control Authority (DCA). The DCA is responsible for building pr...

27/07/2024

A 36-year-old man, recently sentenced to 17 years imprisonment for ra**ng his ex-lover, may see his case reopened.

His lawyer, Wendel Alexander, has announced his intention to appeal both the conviction and the sentence.

The case, stemming from an incident on July 22, 2019, initially involved two counts of r**e.

By Latrishka Thomas A 36-year-old man, recently sentenced to 17 years imprisonment for ra**ng his ex-lover, may see his case reopened. His lawyer, Wendel Alexander, has announced his intention to appeal both the conviction and the sentence. The case, stemming from an incident on July 22, 2019, initi...

27/07/2024

The distraught father of a prisoner who died after an alleged altercation with a prison guard is continuing to appeal for justice.

Twenty-six-year-old Ricknaldo Isaac, who was serving a one-year sentence for malicious damage, died in May while being treated in hospital.

He had been left paralysed after a guard allegedly slammed him to the ground causing severe spinal injuries to the inmate.

The distraught father of a prisoner who died after an alleged altercation with a prison guard is continuing to appeal for justice. Twenty-six-year-old Ricknaldo Isaac, who was serving a one-year sentence for malicious damage, died in May while being treated in hospital. He had been left paralysed af...

27/07/2024

The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) said that work has started on a project in Golden Grove New Extension in St John’s Rural West to alleviate excessive flooding whenever there is heavy rainfall.

The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) said that work has started on a project in Golden Grove New Extension in St John’s Rural West to alleviate excessive flooding whenever there is heavy rainfall. Through an initiative of NODS with funding from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Managemen...

27/07/2024

Understanding the significance of August 1, will be one of our topics for discussion this Sunday on the Big Issues. This week I’m sharing a work of fiction to get us thinking about life at that time. It is a small piece from something I started writing many years ago.

Understanding the significance of August 1, will be one of our topics for discussion this Sunday on the Big Issues. This week I’m sharing a work of fiction to get us thinking about life at that time. It is a small piece from something I started writing many years ago.…

27/07/2024

Despite expressing a need for more prep time, head coach of the Antigua and Barbuda Girls Under-15 National Football Team, Nikisha Samuel, believes the chemistry between players will be their biggest asset during next month’s Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship in Trinidad.

Antigua and Barbuda will contest Group C alongside host Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada and Curacao.

By Neto Baptiste Despite expressing a need for more prep time, head coach of the Antigua and Barbuda Girls Under-15 National Football Team, Nikisha Samuel, believes the chemistry between players will be their biggest asset during next month’s Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship in Trinidad. Antigu...

27/07/2024

Seven players from the Soccer Academy and their coaches have arrived in the UK for a one-month stint with the FCV International Football Academy.

The players are Ivan Grant (defender), Kamari Hewlett (defender), Jaiden Wray (midfielder), Michael Peters (striker/midfielder), Teeray Layne (goalkeeper), Terrelle Duberry (defender) and Keyondre Hewlett (striker).

Seven players from the Soccer Academy and their coaches have arrived in the UK for a one-month stint with the FCV International Football Academy. The players are Ivan Grant (defender), Kamari Hewlett (defender), Jaiden Wray (midfielder), Michael Peters (striker/midfielder), Teeray Layne (go...

27/07/2024

Members of the Antigua and Barbuda team to the 2024 Olympic Games have all arrived and ready to compete against their peers in Paris. The team gathered for a photo in front of the Olympic Rings at the Athletes Village. We wish all our athletes the best as they prepare for their respective events.

Members of the Antigua and Barbuda team to the 2024 Olympic Games have all arrived and ready to compete against their peers in Paris. The team gathered for a photo in front of the Olympic Rings at the Athletes Village. We wish all our athletes the best as they prepare…

27/07/2024

Giving The Small Business Owner A Powerful Voice

27/07/2024

Saturday 27th July 2024 Morning Edition News

27/07/2024

Grenades FC off to winning start in CFU Club Shield

The Sandals/Inet Grenades FC got off to a winning start in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Shield this afternoon with a dominant 6-2 triumph over the Guyana Defence Force in Curacao.
The Antigua and Barbuda team came from a goal down after Kelsey Benjamin had put Guyana ahead from the penalty spot in minute 20.
Augustin Sherman drew Grenades level on minute 35 before Renay Malblanche (65), Malcolm Stewart (71), Luis Labrada (74), Rakeem Henry (78) and Daryl Massicot (90+4) each scored once in the second half to put the game beyond doubt. Scott Shemar (82) scored the other goal for Guyana.
The win sends Grenades FC into the second round of the competition where they will meet SV Real Rincon out of Bonair.

26/07/2024

Friday 26th July 2024 Evening Edition News

26/07/2024

The Voice of the People

26/07/2024

The Alfa Nero superyacht may have been sold – and according to government, the proceeds already spent – but that hasn’t deterred lawsuits from people claiming to be its rightful owner fighting on for compensation. Lawyer David Dorsett is representing Yulia Guryeva-Motlokhov, the daughter of sanctioned Russian oligarch Andrey Guryev previously cited as the boat’s owner.

The Alfa Nero superyacht may have been sold – and according to government, the proceeds already spent – but that hasn’t deterred lawsuits from people claiming to be its rightful owner fighting on for compensation. Lawyer David Dorsett is representing Yulia Guryeva-Motlokhov, the daughter of sa...

26/07/2024

The opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics gets underway in less than an hour - 1.30pm Antigua time.
Log on here : https://olympics.com/ to watch all the action and see 100m sprinters Joella Lloyd and Cejhae Greene carry the nation's flag.
All events throughout the Games can also be viewed online at https://olympics.com/
Go Team Antigua and Barbuda!!!