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Antigua Swears In Two Ambassadors-At-Large to Deepen Latin American Ties
Antigua and Barbuda has sworn in two new Ambassadors-at-Large, Ms. Samantha Nicole Marshall and Ms. Joanne Maureen Massiah, with officials calling on them to advance the Government's push to deepen ties with the Spanish-speaking world. The ceremony underscored the administration's goal of establishing Spanish as the country's second official language.
SLBMC Secures £25,000 Grant from UK Foundation for Portable Ultrasound Equipment
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has received a £25,000 grant from UK-based Linbury Trust to fund a portable ultrasound machine and other critical medical equipment. The investment is expected to significantly improve bedside diagnostic capabilities and patient outcomes at the hospital.
Census Office Deploys More Enumerators as 2025 Population Count Resumes
The Census Office has deployed a second cohort of enumerators to resume 2025 Population and Housing Census fieldwork across Antigua following a pause during the recent General Elections. Residents in the Greenbay Primary School area are among the first to receive visits this week.
Murder Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing Syrian Businessman Roudi Shmaly
Trial has begun in the High Court for Jahciba Shoy, charged with the murder and aggravated robbery of Syrian businessman Roudi Shmaly, who was fatally shot at a Desouza Road store in May 2023.
Murder Trial Opens for Second Suspect in Killing of Syrian National Roudi Shmaly
The High Court has begun the murder trial of Jahciba Shoy, the second man charged in the May 2023 fatal shooting of Syrian national Roudi Shmaly at a Desouza Road mart. Shoy faces charges of murder and aggravated robbery.
APUA Resumes Disconnections for Accounts 30+ Days Overdue
APUA has resumed its disconnection cycle, with accounts unpaid 30 or more days past their due date now subject to disconnection. Customers facing financial difficulty are encouraged to contact the Credit Control Department at 480-7002 to arrange a payment plan.
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Armed Robbery of Elderly Victims at Mill Reef Club
Marlon Carr has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted on three counts of aggravated robbery following a 2022 attack on elderly victims at the Mill Reef Club. Justice Ann Marie Smith handed down the sentence last week after a judge-alone trial.
Marshall Sworn In as Ambassador-at-Large, Pledges Continued Service to Antigua and Barbuda
Samantha Marshall was sworn in as Ambassador-at-Large on Monday, pledging to bring the same commitment she demonstrated in elected office to her new diplomatic role. Marshall and fellow appointee Joanne Massiah were sworn in before Governor General's Deputy Sir Clare Roberts at Government House.
Massiah Sworn In as Ambassador-at-Large, Vows Excellence and Integrity
Joanne Massiah was sworn in as Ambassador-at-Large at Government House on Monday, pledging to represent Antigua and Barbuda with excellence and integrity. Her first assignment will see her join the country's delegation at OAS and ACS meetings in Panama.
CARICOM Opens Nominations for 2026 Farmer and Young Farmer of the Year Awards
CARICOM has opened nominations for its 2026 Farmer of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year Awards, with submissions required to national Ministries of Agriculture by end of June. The awards will be presented at the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture in Jamaica on 27 September.
Ambassadors Marshall and Massiah Sworn In, Immediately Dispatched on First Foreign Assignments
Newly sworn-in Ambassadors-at-Large Samantha Marshall and Joanne Massiah were immediately assigned to international diplomatic duties following their investiture ceremony at Government House on Monday. Marshall will attend the EU-CARIFORUM summit in the Dominican Republic, while Massiah joins the Antigua and Barbuda delegation at OAS and ACS conferences in Panama.
Man Dubbed 'Vampire Killer' Sentenced to 30 Years for 2018 Murder
Delano Forbes, known as the 'Vampire Killer,' has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2018 murder of Maurison Thomas, with the judge ordering a sentence review after 15 years. Forbes still faces three additional murder charges linked to separate killings between 2017 and 2018.
Norway Crown Prince's Stepson Sentenced to Four Years for Rape and Domestic Violence
A Norwegian court has sentenced Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, to four years in prison for rape, domestic violence, and drug offences following a high-profile seven-week trial. Høiby's lawyer has confirmed he will appeal the verdict.
Marshall, Massiah Sworn In as Ambassadors-at-Large, Immediately Assigned to International Forums
Samantha Marshall and Joanne Massiah have been sworn in as Antigua and Barbuda's newest ambassadors-at-large and have already been assigned to represent the country at separate international forums later this month. Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene said the appointments reflect the government's commitment to merit-based national service that crosses political lines.
Marshall and Messiah Sworn In as Ambassadors-at-Large, Assigned Diplomatic Duties
Former government ministers Samantha Marshall and Joanne Messiah were sworn in as Ambassadors-at-Large on Monday at Government House, with both immediately assigned to represent Antigua and Barbuda at upcoming international meetings.
Father's Search for Missing Knife Uncovers Cannabis in Son's School Bag
A secondary school student's backpack was found to contain cannabis after his father asked school officials to search it in connection with a missing kitchen knife. The 14-year-old was interviewed by police at CID headquarters, with investigations ongoing.
Gov't Spends $700K Demolishing Derelict Properties in Point and Villa; Owners to Be Billed
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the government has spent around $700,000 demolishing 45 derelict properties in Point and Villa, and owners will be billed through charges attached to their land.
PM Browne Escalates Attack on UPP Senator Parker Over Partner's Drug Arrest
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has intensified his criticism of UPP Senator Malaka Parker, questioning her judgment and personal choices in a Facebook post, hours after the opposition party condemned his earlier remarks as an attempt to taint her character following her partner's drug-related arrest.
Cannabis Found in Teen's School Bag After Father Reports Missing Knife
A 14-year-old student's school bag was found to contain suspected cannabis after his father alerted the school to a missing kitchen knife. The teenager was interviewed at CID headquarters and told investigators he was unaware the substance was in his bag.
Industrial Court Awards Woman $61,000 After Sheer Rocks Failed to Reinstate Her Post-Maternity
The Industrial Court has awarded Joshuanette Francis over $61,000 after ruling that Sheer Rocks Restaurant and Bar unlawfully failed to reinstate her following maternity leave. The employer has been ordered to pay the full amount by 30 June 2026.