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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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I’ve Been Working Hard: Tennis Pro Jody Maginley and US Partner Wins M25 Doubles Title in DR

By Neto Baptiste Antigua and Barbuda’s lone professional tennis player, Jody Maginley, has returned to the winners’ circle just a little over two months after he became the first Antiguan to win an ...
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Permanent Secretary levels accusations against Festivals Commission Chair in letter to Prime Minister

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries has written directly to Prime Minister Gaston Browne raising grave concerns about financial misconduct, ...
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Owner of fire-destroyed Kaikoconut floating bar to rebuild

The resolute owner of the Kaikoconut floating bar that was destroyed by fire on Sunday night is to start the rebuilding process imminently. Glen Hector says there is “no question” that his luxurious ...
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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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Police identify man killed during stabbing incident near Newfield

The police have identified the man who died following an alleged stabbing incident at Lion’s Estate near Newfield as 38-year-old Daniel Lewis of Glanvilles. According to police, the incident occurred ...
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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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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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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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‘Built On Two Tea Bags and Swiss Chocolate — Defence Exposes the Thin Thread Linking Key Evidence to Nigel Christian’s Murder

Antigua’s Ian Hughes Leads CARICOM Team for Saint Lucia Elections • ...
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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 ...