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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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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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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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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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Sir Vivian Richards Represents A&B at Commonwealth Day Celebrations in London

Cricket icon and Antiguan and Barbudan national hero Sir Vivian Richards represented Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 Commonwealth Day celebrations in London, participating in a series of high-level ...
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Repairs to fire-damaged police outpost nears completion, officers set to return

By Jeressa Jeremy The police outpost at the West Bus Station Terminal is undergoing final repairs following a recent fire that caused significant damage to the structure, forcing the temporary ...
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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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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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Celebrating Excellence at the Antigua and Barbuda National Music Awards 2025

The Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries, and the organizers of the Antigua and Barbuda National Music Awards 2025 proudly extend heartfelt congratulations to the winners, special ...
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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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Blackhawks awarded points from disputed two-day fixture

By Neto Baptiste The Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) has awarded all points from the disputed two-day cricket match between defending champions Liberta Blackhawks and Rising Sun ...