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By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com The country’s justice system is upgrading to prevent young people from being on the wrong side of the law. Yesterday, officials from both government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) met during the first day of consultations intended to overview a draft of policy framework that can be…
By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com Residents have been reminded of the law pertaining to the importation of cannabis-infused treats. This reminder follows drug operations conducted by the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda (RPFAB) in conjunction with the Customs Department last week. The joint operations resulted in the seizure of…
By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com A major entertainment stakeholder has announced that he will not be operating during thisyear’s Carnival celebrations. Golden Eye Calypso Review has been in operation for 21 unbroken years before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. However, Managing Director of Golden Eye Calypso Review, Dave…
By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com The level of violence displayed among young people in Antigua and Barbuda has become concerning for the police administration. In the last few weeks, school fights and a beating in the street which left one teen in the hospital receiving ICU care caused outrage and sparked…
By Makeida Antonio Makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com Staff at Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital continued their industrial action for the third day in a row yesterday. The latest protest took place outside of the government-run facility with workers again agitating for overtime pay and better working conditions. Prime Minister Gaston Browne indicated on Wednesday that…