Caribbean Times 97th Issue - Tuesday 14th February 2017

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2 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Tuesday 14th February 2017 New and improved Gate 2 unveiled By Joanna Paris The result of two 40 foot containers uniquely outfitted with wood and metal is the final product of the new security checkpoint at the Antigua Port Authority. Officials at the Antigua Port Authority and Members of the Board of Directors, officially unveiled the new facility commonly called “Gate 2” on Monday in the Editor’s Note Caribbean Times is printed and published at Woods Estate/Friars Hill Road. The Editor is Justin Peters. Contact: Caribbean Times, P.O. Box W2099, Woods Estate/Friars Hill Road, St. John’s, Antigua. Tel: (268) 562-8688, Fax: (268) 562-8685. Visit us online at our website: www. caribbeantimes.ag We ask you to send: Pertinent news items to news@caribbeantimes.ag. Advertisement inquiries to accounts@caribbeantimes.ag. Letters to the editor to editor@caribbeantimes.ag presence a number of employees and other specially invited guests. Chief Port Security Officer, Jason Roberts, said that the project took approximately two months to complete. He added that the new facility improves the entrance to the port as well as the security options available to customers. He noted too that customers will be met by security personnel who will review their documentations and furrier check will be made to determine if their cargo is ready. During this time, customers will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere in an air-conditioned building. While addressing the brief commissioning ceremony, Chairman of the Board of the Antigua Port Authority, Senator Mary Claire Hurst, said that the new building will assist in providing the exceptional service that is now becoming synonymous with the facility. “The aim is to make our customers more relaxed and comfortable. We want our customers to feel satisfied”, she expressed. She added that preparations are already being made to transform the current Gate 1 facilities and well as to install a monitoring system which should be unveiled in the coming weeks. Port Manager, Darwin Telemaque, was full of praise for the carpenters and welders who worked on the building for their ability to use spare materials and produce a “professional building”. He described the project as cost effective and emphasized that the customer experience will be greatly enhanced.
Tuesday 14th February 2017 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 3 Police probe homicide and drowning Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident Sunday night, which led to the death of 38-year old Almack Lambert of Nut Grove. It is reported that Lambert was last seen around 8:10 p.m. walking out of a yard in Nut Grove, before he momentarily collapsed on the gallery of a house in the area. He was transported by the EMS to the Mount St. Johns Medical Center, where a medical doctor pronounced him dead shortly after 9:00 p.m. The police are appealing to anyone with information surrounding this recent incident to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462- 3913\14. Meantime, police are investigating a drowning incident at Fort James Beach on Sunday, which led to the death of 41-year old Leroy Simon of Jennings. Simon was among a group of people, to include two teenage boys, who went for a swim at the Fort James Beach around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Whilst in the water, both boys reportedly had difficulties swimming among the abnormal water-current, which was pulling them further into the deep. It was reported that both Simon and an adult friend saw what was happening and went to their rescue. They held both boys and were assisting them to safety, when Simon suddenly disappeared underneath the water. His body was later found floating face down and was pulled ashore. He was transported to the Mount St. Johns Medical Center by the EMS. Efforts to resuscitate him was unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead shortly after 5:00 p.m. by a medical doctor. Further investigations are currently ongoing into the matter. Finally, Verdon Green of Old Road, who went missing last Wednesday, was found alive. He was found around 8:30 a.m. on Monday in an area commonly referred to as Morris Garden. Two residents of Old Road found him lying in some bushes while tending to their animals, and notified the police. He is reported to be in good health, and was transported to the Mount St. John’s Medical Center by the EMS. SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Are you dynamic, helpful, polite, personable? 18 or over? Possess a clean criminal record? The Antigua Barbuda Festivals Commission NEEDS You! Contact 462-0194/462-4707 TODAY! or visit ABFC Secretariat – 1 st Floor Pigotts Mall Market and Redcliffe Streets SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY ADD VALUE by giving the BEST Antigua Barbuda patron experience ever!
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