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PRESS RELEASE As record breaking temperatures continue to afflict the nation, M.P. for St. Mary South, Hon Kelvin Simon is raising concerns about the wellbeing of students in schools throughout Antigua and Barbuda. Almost eight months after the installation of air conditioning units began at Urlings Primary School, those units…
St John’s, Antigua – Opposition legislators on Tuesday boycotted the first day of the debate on the EC$1.3 billion (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) budget Prime Minister Gaston Browne delivered to Parliament last Friday, insisting that there was not enough time to adequately prepare to debate the fiscal package. When Browne had finished delivering the budget after more than three hours, Attorney-General Steadroy “Cutie” Benjamin moved a motion for the debate …
By Elesha George Elesha.george@antiguaobserver.com The wheels spun all the way off the bus as little feet danced and played on Friday morning – a special treat…
Late prison officer remembered as ‘dependable and dedicated to duty’ Memories made and smiles shared on and off the job remind Acting Superintendent of Prisons Jermaine Anthony just how special his colleague and friend Ryves ‘Keewa’ Merchant was. “You couldn’t ask for a more dedicated individual when it comes to duty,” Anthony told Observer yesterday. Merchant, who was attached to the prison’s agriculture department, died on Friday night after falling ill on the job earlier that day. The cause of his death remain unclear. “He was dependable, punctual and very upbeat. He w...
Sunseeker Resort construction remains on hold in Charlotte Harbor Published: April 7, 2021 5:42 PM EDT Updated: April 7, 2021 8:22 PM EDT Recommended Bob Fowler enjoys his quality time with mother nature in Charlotte Harbor. “Birds, people, a lot of dog walkers come by here,” Fowler said. With the halt of the project, only security and maintenance staff remain at the construction site through late 2021. “They were going at it last year. They had the tent up, and all of the workers were there,” Daryl Matthew said. “Now, we see a half dozen from what’s visible.” Allegiant’s pres...