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By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com The first witness in a rape trial is expected to be called to the stand to give testimony in the High Court today. While no evidence was presented yesterday, the prosecution opened the trial and stated the facts of the case before the matter was adjourned.…
By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com The latest ‘Small Business Pull-Up’ on Saturday was the largest and most vibrant since the United Progressive Party (UPP) launched the initiative four weeks ago. UPP candidate for St John’s Rural South, Gladys Potter, led a large convoy of supporters through Ottos, Golden Grove and Nut…
By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com “Wonderful”, “kind” and “beautiful” are some of the adjectives used to describe the victim of Antigua and Barbuda’s latest road fatality. Family members confirmed to Observer that the body of 85-year-old Greta Barton, affectionately known to many as “Dolly”, was identified at a funeral home yesterday…
By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com Controversy surrounding on-air comments about a government minister has been called an “isolated issue.” That statement was made by United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for St George, Algernon ‘Serpent’ Watts, who defended comments made towards St. Mary’s South MP, Samantha Marshall on August 29. UPP Candidate…
A body thought to be that of a male resident has been found among the rubble of a horrific house fire that broke out on Wednesday night. The deceased is believed to be Cleon “Punkashe” Williams, whose home in Ivy Lane, Gambles, was completely destroyed by flames. According to reports,…