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Expert testifies in sexual offences trial that the alleged victim has the cognitive ability of a ‘4-to-5-yr old’

By Latrishka Thomas An educational assessment expert testified that a woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a family acquaintance has the cognitive abilities of a four to five-year-old child.
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Money made easy: Antigua-born Fintech ClicCash launches to bridge financial inclusion gap

By Jeressa Jeremy A proudly Antiguan fintech company is launching a mobile payment solution this week designed to bring financial inclusion to the island's unbanked and underbanked population who ...
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Families advised that early detection of childhood cancer could save lives

By Jeressa Jeremy Medical professionals are urging parents to watch for warning signs of childhood cancer that could save their children's lives, following International Childhood Cancer Day observed ...
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‘I blame the community’: Barbuda Council’s Fitzroy Warner says community must do more to help revive sport

By Neto Baptiste Chairman of the Sport Committee within the Barbuda Council, Fitzroy Warner, said the push for a return of sporting programmes and even competitions on the sister island must start ...
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Their Excellencies participate in UN observance of Marking Women and Girls in Science Day and special Youth Empowerment Forum

General of Antigua and Barbuda, and Her Excellency Sandra, Lady Williams, participated in two major United Nations ...
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Cabinet approves certificate program, land packages to boost local tourism participation

By Jeressa Jeremy The Cabinet has approved a suite of policy measures designed to expand local participation in Antigua and ...
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Carifta Record Holder Maliek Francis and Middle Distance Runner Geron Henry Hit Carifta Qualifying Marks

By Neto Baptiste Carifta Games record holder in the under-17 boys javelin, Maliek Francis, has joined the list of national athletes who have qualified for this year’s games slated for April 4-6 in ...
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Phoenix soar past Da Project, Daggers Edge Fearless Crew in Division 2 action

By Samuel Peters Another drama-filled evening at the JSC Sports Complex saw Old Road Daggers stage a stunning comeback to edge Fearless Crew in ABBA Division 2 basketball on Wednesday night as Michael ...
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Friends of the CARE Project seek expansion and resources for special needs outreach

By Jeressa Jeremy The Friends of the CARE Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals with ...
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Trial begins for man accused of having sex with woman with developmental challenges

By Latrishka Thomas The trial has commenced for a man accused of having sex with a developmentally challenged woman. The trial began yesterday before Justice Rajiv Persaud and a jury of five women and ...
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Medical association charts new course under new executive

By Kisean Joseph kisean.joseph@antiguaobserver.com The Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda Incorporated (MAAB) is charting a new direction under a recently elected executive, with its vice ...
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‘No other choice’: People’s Union challenges ONDCP re health hazards, representation rights

Revised minimum wage likely to take effect on New Year’s Day • ...