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MP Simon sounds alarm over youth neglect in St Mary’s South

By Kisean Joseph kisean.joseph@antiguaobserver.com The Member of Parliament for St Mary's South, Kelvin Simon, is calling on the government to urgently address what he describes as the systematic ...
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Friends of the Care Project announces community forum to support intellectual disabilities

By Deslyn A Joseph In an effort to shape a healthier and more inclusive community, the non-profit charitable organization Friends of the Care Project is launching a dedicated forum aimed at supporting ...
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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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Men losing sight to glaucoma at higher rates — expert sounds alarm

By Tahna Weston tahna.weston@antiguaobserver A veteran optometrist with nearly four decades of experience is raising the alarm about a pattern that continues to trouble her — men are losing their ...
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Sanitation crisis prompts temporary closure of Government Printery

By Jeressa Jeremy Operations at the Government’s Printery have been suspended this week following the discovery of a severe pigeon infestation that has rendered the facility a health hazard. The ...
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CXC registrar declares first electronic examinations session a landmark success

Antigua’s Ian Hughes Leads CARICOM Team for Saint Lucia Elections • ...
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‘Peter Reds’ scores once as Parham improves promotion chances in First Division

By Neto Bapiste Parham FC improved their chances of automatic promotion to the Antigua Premier League (APL) with a 2-1 win over English Harbour when they met Parham on Thursday. English Harbour jumped ...
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Taylor scores 36 in dominant Ojays win while Ottos beat Slam in D1 basketball

By Neto Baptiste Defending champions, Cuties Ovals Ojays was in a dominant mood during their Division 1 clash with Navigators, claiming the contest 126-48 to win by 78 points at the JSC basketball ...
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Why Not? Barbara Coates Confirms Intentions to Contest FA’s Presidency Race

By Neto Baptiste Former Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) executive member and losing candidate in the body’s 2022 presidential race, Barbara Coates, has confirmed that she will be ...
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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 ...
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Get Tested Before It’s Too Late — Blind and Low Vision Task Force Ties Early Detection Drive to Annual Awareness March

By Tahna Weston tahna.weston@antiguaobserver.com The message is clear and urgent — do not wait for symptoms before getting your eyes tested for glaucoma, because by the time symptoms appear, the ...
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Halcyon’s School of Pan blazes a trail, steelband hailed a powerful tool against youth deviancy

Revised minimum wage likely to take effect on New Year’s Day • ...