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Wednesday 1st March 2017 A n t i g u a a n d B a r b u d a 

Vol.9 No.8 $2.00 

CALLALOO CAY 

BREAKS GROUND 

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Wednesday 1st March 2017 

Role for artistes in policy formation 

By Everton Barnes 

Culture and National 

Festivals Minister, E.P. 

Chet Greene, has challenged 

stakeholders in the entertainment 

industry to come on 

board with the government 

in designing and developing 

a cultural policy for Antigua 

and Barbuda. 

The minister made the 

point while addressing a validation 

workshop involving 

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representatives from the cultural 

industries that was summoned 

to review a situation 

analysis compiled by two 

consultants who are developing 

a broader policy document 

highlighting the country’s 

competitive advantage 

in the services sector. 

Greene said his wish is 

for the information compiled 

from the workshop will go 

towards the formulation of 

a comprehensive cultural 

policy for the country. “I encourage 

all of you not just to 

participate in this workshop, 

but more importantly, it is 

the take-away that makes the 

difference. We have a rich 

cultural history, enormous 

opportunities, but we need 

to synergies the efforts,” he 

urged. 

He also said there’s need 

for legislation to ensure that 

artistes are artistes are protected 

under the law for their 

intellectual properties. 

Minister Greene emphasized 

the need for a ‘culture 

of excellence’ to permeate 

all aspects of the country’s 

cultural offerings. “If we are 

going to be globally competitive 

to the extent that there 

is demand for the cultural 

products locally, regionally 

and internationally; we have 

to strengthen our cultural industries 

with an eye and an 

emphasis on quality,” he declared. 

He explained that currently, 

the government is the 

main driver of culture and 

the cultural industries in Antigua 

and Barbuda noting 

that there’s need for greater 

private sector involvement in 

the sector. 

He disclosed that he is 

constantly being asked to approach 

Cabinet to support artistes 

and cultural groups, but 

he is firmly of the view that 

the cultural industries can, in 

time, be net contributors to 

the economy. 

He added that the country 

has a rich cultural tradition 

that must be preserved especially 

in light of migration 

and people coming to the 

country under the CIP initiative. 

“We have to ensure that 

pour culture is so strong that 

these people won’t have any 

choice but to assimilate,” he 

stated. 

The workshop is being 

held at the Hospitality 

Training Institute at Dutchman’s 

Bay. The scope of the 

work falls under the bilateral 

agreement between the European 

Union and CARIFO- 

RUM, the Economic Partnership 

Agreement. It is looking 

at Antigua and Barbuda’s 

competitive advantage in five 

service areas; entertainment 

services, tourism and wellness. 

Yachting, education 

and ICT’s. The consultants 

are Natasha Ward from Barbados 

and Trinidad and Tobago-based 

Lebrechita Nana 

Hesse-Bayne, who are being 

assisted by Barbara Williams 

and Juray Roberts of the Office 

of the National Authorising 

Officer (ONAO). 

The ONAO/EPA Implementation 

Unit headed by 

Ambassador Dr. Clarence 

Henry is coordinating the 

workshop which continues 

today.

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Callaloo Cay breaks ground 

Antiguan and Barbudan 

Tourism Industry receives 

another major boost as Government 

breaks ground for a 

luxury five star property 

With an ambitious plan 

to further improve the tourism 

sector this year; officials 

are viewing the proposed 

five-star Callaloo Cay Development 

project as a major 

contributor to the national 

economy. 

Speaking at a 

ground-breaking ceremony 

for the project on Tuesday 

morning, Tourism Minister 

the Hon. Asot Michael told 

those gathered to witness 

the event that Callaloo Cay 

will aid in bolstering the 

government’s quest towards 

becoming an economic powerhouse. 

“This administration has 

set the goal of increasing 

the room capacity of Antigua 

and Barbuda to over 

5,000 within the next 18-24 

months. Callaloo Cay is certainly 

helping us meet this 

goal. 

“Their focus on driving 

high-end year-round tourism 

to our country and boosting 

hotel room stock is one 

that fits right into our goals 

as an Administration, so we 

could not have asked for better 

partners in tourism than 

Sheik Tariq Faisal Al Qassemi 

of Dubai and OBMI, 

RBC, HVS and Rider Levett 

Bucknall,” Minister Michael 

noted. 

The investors are said to 

have set themselves apart in 

Tourism Minister, the Hon., 

Asot Michael. 

the hotel industry in Dubai 

through the opulence and 

high quality that have become 

synonymous with their 

properties and the products 

they offer. This, according 

to the tourism minister can 

only be good news for Antigua 

and Barbuda on several 

fronts, one being the high 

end market. 

“Ladies and gentlemen, 

if that is the yardstick, for 

Callaloo Cay then we are 

looking at a resort of unsurpassed 

luxury and quality 

and one that will cater to 

that lucrative luxury sector 

of our market that ensures 

a high return on tourism investments. 

“This means more tax 

revenue, for our country 

and higher paying jobs with 

better opportunities for the 

hundreds of citizens and residents 

that will be employed 

at Callaloo Cay,” the minister 

assured. 

Extensive consultations 

have been held between 

the government, residents 

of Old Road and representatives 

of the investors on 

developmental plans for the 

area, along with the need 

to protect the environment 

at every step. Minister Asot 

Michael has given the assurance 

that the Morris Bay 

property will be constructed 

under strict regulations that 

all parties involved will have 

to adhere to. 

“Sustainability and protection 

of our land and environment 

is also of utmost importance 

to the Government, 

and so we are delighted to 

know that the construction 

will be done through sound 

preservation principles, 

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Three charged with break-in and larceny 

Three men who were arrested 

by the police on the 

weekend in connection with 

the larceny of several cases 

of alcoholic beverages are 

now charged. 

Jose´ Puello Mercedes of 

Villa Area, Winston Diaz of 

St. Georges Street and Wandy 

Jose´ Campos of Upper Fort 

Road were jointly charged on 

Monday with Break-In and 

Larceny. 

The accused broke into 

Xtra-Space Storeroom at 

Friars Hill Road on Saturday, 

and stole 41 cases of 

Presidente Beer, 15 cases of 

Corona Beer and 3 bottles of 

Johnny Walker Black Label 

By Everton Barnes 

Attorney General, Steadroy Benjamin 

has commended the Eastern Caribbean 

Supreme Court (ECSC) for the 

critical role it plays in the development 

of the sub-region. 

Speaking at a lecture Monday night 

that formed part of the activities marking 

the ECSC’s 50th anniversary, Benjamin 

said the justices of the court have shown 

a commitment to the OECS territories 

and to the development of law in the area. 

He noted that the court serves six 

independent countries and three overseas 

territories traveling from country to 

country with an airline service faced with 

challenges. Yet, he added, despite being 

stuck at airports for hours quite often, the 

justices persevere without a murmur. 

“You the justices of the Appeal Court 

work so hard; hearing so many cases 

sometimes way into the night. This commitment 

the court has shown; a love for 

the law by dispensing justice to these nine 

countries and in the process contributing 

Jose Puello Mercedes Wandy Jose Campos Winston Diaz 

Whiskey. 

The items are valued at 

over $5,000. Members of 

the Rapid Response Unit responded 

to a report of Burglary 

on Saturday, and met a 

Blue Hyundai Motor Truck 

C6301, being driven by Diaz 

leaving the scene. 

The vehicle was intercepted 

and the men were arrested 

and taken into custody. 

The vehicle with the items 

was seized and taken to the 

police station. 

AG says ECSC central to development 

to their development,” he remarked. 

He drew attention to the fact that the 

ECSC shares an important milestone 

with Antigua and Barbuda for it was on 

February 27 fifty years ago that the country 

attained independence in associated 

with Britain. He also congratulated the 

ECSC for its fifty years of dedicated and 

exemplary service to the people of the 

OECS. 

Benjamin also used the occasion to renew 

his call for support for the Caribbean 

Court of Justice (CCJ). He said people 

should put politics aside and support the 

move to delink from the London-based 

Judicial Committee of the Privy Council 

(JCPC) and adopt the CCJ as the final 

court of appeal. 

He noted that other former British 

colonies – Australia, Canada, India, New 

Zealand and the African countries – all 

delinked from the JCPC after independence. 

“What’s wrong with us in the Caribbean? 

Are we not proud to be Caribbean 

people,” he queried. 

Attorney General, Steadroy Benjamin 

He stated that the government’s desire 

to accede to the CCJ is not politically 

motivated but instead it is about nationalism, 

pride, and doing what is right for 

the society.


Callaloo Cay embraces “Green” 

Concepts, outlines Tourism Minister 

By Joanna Paris 

Callaloo Cay will be 

located in the southwestern 

quadrant of the island, 

which has been designated 

as the country’s “Green 

Corridor”. 

According to Tourism 

Minister, the Hon. Asot Michael, 

the Green Corridor 

project is a marketing and 

branding campaign geared 

toward the businesses in the 

southern area of Antigua. 

Speaking at the groundbreaking 

ceremony for 

the hotel development on 

Tuesday, Minister Michael 

noted that the project “will 

It’s that time of the year again! The 

long awaited Social Security Board Junior 

Science Quiz is finally here, on the 

same day, but at a different time. 

Beginning this Wednesday, March 

1, 2017, Social Security Board’s Junior 

Science Quiz will be aired on ABS television 

at 6:00 p.m. 

Another new feature is the entry 

of the Irene B. Williams School to the 

competition. The other 9 schools who 

will be vying for the 2017 Championship 

are: St. Mary’s Secondary, St. 

Anthony’s Secondary, Christ the King 

High, Ottos Comprehensive, Clare 

Hall Secondary, Princess Margaret, St. 

Joseph’s Academy, Antigua Grammar 

School and the All Saint’s Secondary 

school. 

These schools will all endeavour to 

prevent the Antigua Girls’ High School 

from retaining the Championship trophy. 

encourage our ever-growing 

sustainability minded 

residents and travellers to 

visit this area for the Green 

hotels, local food and craft 

businesses”. 

He said that the new resort 

with its accompanying 

National Park will compliment 

this initiative along 

with another 17 different 

properties and businesses 

who are part of the Green 

Corridor initiative. 

“Ladies and Gentlemen 

sustainability and protection 

of our land and environment 

is also of utmost importance 

to the Government, and so 

we are delighted to know 

that the construction will be 

done through sound preservation 

principles, green 

building design and engagement 

with the local community”, 

he emphasized. 

He added that the government 

and the investors 

have been transparent with 

the local community by 

hosting public forums to 

keep those in the Morris 

Bay Beach community, Old 

Road and beyond informed 

of all aspects of the project. 

“We are confident that 

opening this new modern 

and luxurious property, offering 

the best in services, 

and introducing it to our 

portfolio will lead to increased 

airlift, from all our 

main visitor source markets. 

“The design and construction 

will highlight 

what separates Antigua and 

Barbuda from the competition: 

providing lush tropical 

gardens and immersing 

guests in a luxurious beach 

and pool environment. 

“Of course, as a true 

escapist property the construction 

adheres to the 

cardinal rule: No buildings 

taller than a coconut tree!”, 

he said confidently. 

ABSSB Junior Science Quiz commences 

Pictured left to right -Mr. Anthony Spencer, Ms. Alicia Knowles, Mr. Geoffrey Joseph, 

AGHS Joshley Moore (2016 ABSSB Jr. Science Quiz student of the series), Ms. Aneta 

Matthew, Mr. Clare Browne and Mr. Ashworth Azille. 

The ABSSB has been a proud sponsor 

of the Junior Science Quiz Series 

since 2004, in collaboration with the 

Ministry of Education and we are encouraging 

everyone to tune in this and 

every Wednesday, to watch these brilliant 

young minds display their talents 

and skills in the field of Science.



Training for Public Health Dental 

Assistants gets underway 

Dentistry in the Public Health 

Sector is about to get a major boost 

as courses for Public Health Dental 

Assistants have started at the Government 

Training Division on Church 

Street. 

The classes, which will run for 

twelve weeks, are being facilitated 

by well known Dental Physician, Dr. 

Gregson Williams, who operates Williams 

and Associates Dental Ltd on 

Dickerson Bay Street. 

Dr. Williams, who is also the Senior 

Dental Consultant for the Ministry 

of Health and the Environment, 

said that the ultimate goal of the sessions 

is to improve the overall output 

of Public Health Dental Services. 

“We actually wanted to improve 

the Public Health System in dentistry 

for many years because we found 

that we lacked trained dental assistants 

and this is extremely important 

because as dentistry has progressed, 

the assistants play a central role in 

delivering patient care,” Dr. Williams 

explained. 

He also noted that the new classes 

are a step in the right direction and 

are a complete change from what 

used to be the old way of training and 

schooling Dental Assistants. 

“We were short staffed and it was 

difficult to find personnel. What used 

to happen before in the system is that 

people used to be trained on the job 

and this is not adequate for today’s 

purposes because we have to be very 

careful when it comes to infection 

control and contamination and the 

many little things that we handle,” he 

explained. 

Williams, who has been in the 

dental profession for well over two 

decades, described the three-month 

long courses as the tip of the iceberg. 

“Dental Assistants also have training 

in many other backgrounds, so 

what we have done is to organize a 

program through the training department 

where we set about to train dencont’d 

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Tourism industry gets major boost as 

gov’t breaks ground on 5-star property 

By Joanna Paris 

On Tuesday, government 

officials, members 

of the diplomatic corps 

and other specially invited 

guests journeyed to Old 

Road where they witnessed 

the landmark ground breaking 

ceremony for the Callaloo 

Cay development. 

The project will be executed 

by Al Caribi Antigua, 

which is a joint venture 

between billionaire Sheik 

Tariq Faisal Al Qassemi of 

Dubai in the United Arab 

Emirates (UAE) and the 

government of Antigua and 

Barbuda. 

As part of the highly-anticipated 

development, 95- 

100 rooms and 40 villas 

will be constructed. 

They will play a crucial 

role in attracting individuals 

to the twin island destination. 

The development will 

also feature a community 

park, which will have 

a number of activities for 

adults and children alike. 

Speaking during the 

ceremony, the Senior Vice 

President of Business Development, 

Dawood Shah, 

said “that it was a great day 

for the developers, since 

the ground breaking signalled 

the first step in the 

multiphase development”. 

He expressed thanks 

to all the key agencies involved 

to include the Environment 

Division and 

the Development Control 

Authority (DCA) for their 

cooperation as the company 

sort to meet all the prerequisites 

necessary for the 

construction phase. 

He added that the development 

will be one that 

will be mutually beneficial 

for both the investors and 

the government as by extension 

the people of Antigua 

and Barbuda. 

He said that the hotel 

management agreement is 

currently being worked out 

and promised that an official 

announcement of the 

manager will be made in a 

matter of weeks. 

Tourism Minister, the 

Honourable Asot Michael 

is equally excited that the 

project is finally about to 

begin. 

“Callaloo Cay will lead 

to increasing the room 

availability, and broadening 

our twin-island nation’s 

portfolio of distinguished 

properties. 

“Increasing the room 

availability – in a sustainable 

manner and representing 

a quality that matches 

the standard of Antigua and 

Barbuda - is of utmost distinction 

and importance”, 

he said. 

He expressed his profound 

gratitude to the developers 

for their zeal in 

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tal assistants and this is just the tip of the 

iceberg. 

“The real truth is that a dental assistant 

training program is really one year 

certificate and two years diploma and 

we are trying to do this course in twelve 

weeks,” Williams noted. 

Dr. Williams said that following graduation, 

some dental assistants will be 

asked to fill the current vacancies that exist 

in the Government sector, while others 

will find employment among private 

practices. 

“There are some vacancies in the Government 

Department and of course the 

trainees will have to do an exam and then 

apply officially for these spots; those that 

are selected to be employed will be employed 

in the health system while the others 

will probably end up in private practices”, 

Dr. Williams explained. 

Currently, there are ten students who 

are attending the classes which are being 

held on Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 

4:30 pm. 

The initiative is a joint venture between 

the Ministry of Health and the Environment, 

the Training Division and the 

Ministry of Labour. 

assisting the government in 

achieving the status of becoming 

an economic powerhouse. 

“We would not be here 

today without the vision 

and investment of Sheik 

Tariq Faisal Al Qassemi, 

as well as the expertise and 

knowledge of our partners, 

and developers. 

“I would like to thank 

and congratulate Sheik 

Traiq and his representative 

Mr. Dawood Shah for 

the confidence that they 

have shown in Antigua 

and Barbuda and the ABLP 

Government led by the Hon 

Gaston Browne and for this 

significant investment in 

our tourism product and the 

future of our country”, he 

added. 

Minister of Foreign 

Affairs, the Honourable 

Charles “Max” Fernandez 

congratulated the developers 

on the milestone and indicated 

that the partnership 

which exists between the 

UAE and the government 

continues to bear fruit. 

Also addressing the 

gathering, was Prime Minister 

the Honourable Gaston 

Browne, who noted that 

from the onset the developers 

of the Callaloo Cay 

project have been easy to 

work with and always adhered 

to the rules in the 

process. 

Construction is expected 

to begin shortly.



Tourism Minister delivers speech at 

Official Cricketers Welcome Cocktail 

Mr. Dave Cameron: 

President of The West Indies 

Cricket Board and 

members 

Mr. Alastair Cook: Captain 

of the England Cricket 

Team & players 

Mr. Jason Holder: Captain 

of the West Indies 

Cricket Team and players 

Distinguished Guests 

Ladies and Gentlemen 

A warm and wonderful 

good evening to you, and 

welcome to our beautiful 

twin-island nation, Antigua 

and Barbuda. 

I am delighted to be here 

this evening to welcome 

both the West Indies Cricket 

team and the England 

Cricket Team to Antigua 

and Barbuda. It is an absolute 

pleasure and honour 

to have both of these prestigious 

teams here, playing 

against each other in one of 

the most beautiful cricketing 

nations on earth. 

This English touring 

team is the first visit of the 

team to Antigua and Barbuda 

since 2014 – to play two 

ODIs. 

A special welcome is 

also extended to the Captain 

and members of our 

own West Indies Cricket 

team who are on home turf 

and can be assured of the 

support of the thousands of 

fans who are looking forward 

to a thrilling weekend 

of cricket. 

For the English team it 

is, of course, part of your 

build-up to the Champions 

Trophy later this year 

Minister of Tourism, the Hon., Asot Michael. 

in England and Wales for 

which we wish you the best 

of luck. 

I cannot truly express 

how excited we are to have 

you here. Not only because 

we have had a long, and 

storied relationship with 

the Brits – we love you, and 

Antigua and Barbuda has 

long been a popular destination 

for your country – 

We are a nation of cricket 

enthusiasts and so we welcome 

the “Barmy Army” 

that normally accompanies 

you and look forward to a 

weekend of cricket lovely 

cricket! 

Cricket has become part 

of our culture and is one of 

the major passions in life 

for most that live here. If 

we were not a religious nation, 

it would surely be our 

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religion. As British poet 

Edmund Blunden who said, 

‘Cricket to us was more 

than play, it was worship in 

the summer sun.’ 

From friendlies on the 

beach or a village field or 

local tournaments, there 

are countless opportunities 

to come across an excellent 

game. 

Being blessed with sunny 

skies and perfect weather 

throughout the year, we 

can happily play cricket 

365 days out of the year. 

And truth be told we can 

happily do so on each of 

our 365 white and pink sandy 

beaches! 

We are lucky that we are 

home to some of the greatest 

cricketing legends ever 

to play the game – from Sir 

Viv Richards, a National 

Hero and one of the world’s 

cricketing greats for whom 

of course we have named 

our national stadium. 

We are also the home of 

Sir Andy Roberts the first 

Antiguan and Barbudan to 

play for the West Indies 

team, as well as legendary 

pace bowler Sir Curtley 

Ambrose and Sir Richie 

Richardson another West 

Indian batsman of class and 

accomplishments. 

So you can see – Antigua 

and Barbuda is inextricably 

intertwined with 

Cricket. As the games is indeed 

part of our DNA and 

our way of life. 

So that is why we are all 

excited. It isn’t just us either. 

There has been plenty 

of activity around the island, 

and a buzz building 

in the cricket community. 

It is my understanding that 

this week all of our hotel 

rooms are filled with several 

thousand cricket fans 

from the UK and the rest 

of the region for this Friday 

and Sunday’s One Day Internationals. 

This is excellent 

news for our country’s 

tourism. 

We are all looking forward 

to two days of fun and 

excitement, and though, 

we look forward to a challenging 

encounter with you 

over the next few days, I 

must confess that we look 

forward to winning as well! 

I wish you only the best 

in your training over the 

coming days at Sir Vivian 

Richards stadium –– and 

we hope that you enjoy 

the stadium and are able to 

appreciate our wonderful 

weather. 

We are proud to partner 

with the West Indies Cricket 

Board to organize these 

two exciting days of ODI’s 

– both for the West Indies 

team, as well as fans of the 

sport. 

Hosting this premiere 

event is a real honor for our 

nation. Expect the stadium 

to be filled with thousands 

upon thousands of fans. 

Win or lose, we are all set to 

be watching teams with the 

best players in the world, 

competing at extraordinary 

levels. 

Once again, please accept 

our warmest welcome 

on behalf of the Government 

and people of Antigua 

and Barbuda. 

We hope that you truly 

enjoy your stay, and that 

you take time out to enjoy 

our beaches, our natural 

attractions, our music, and 

food but most importantly 

that you experience the 

warmth and hospitality of 

the Antiguan and Barbudan 

people. 

We hope you are inspired 

to return for a personal 

holiday so you can 

spend some more time with 

us and truly experience everything 

that our wonderful 

twin-island nation has to 

offer. 

I wish both teams the 

best of luck and look forward 

to seeing you play on 

Friday and Sunday. 

I will finish with a quote 

from Amit Ray, ‘Champions 

never sleep, the eternal 

spirit keeps them awake. 

Everyone has the fire, but 

the champions know when 

to ignite the spark.’ 

So go be the champions 

you are on Friday and Sunday. 

Do enjoy the rest of 

your evening!



Tuesday’s Sudoku Solution 

S U D O K U 

CROSSWORD 

Across 

1. Some lawn equipment 

6. Part of JFK: Abbr. 

10. Hype 

14. Just right 

15. Bite 

16. Beatles girl with a “little 

white book” 

17. Brought on 

18. Over, overseas 

19. On the double 

20. Start of a quip 

23. Hair color 

25. Comic Philips 

26. “Savvy?” 

27. Quip, part 2 

32. Gym apparatus 

33. Wallach of “Lord Jim” 

34. Term opening 

37. One, for one 

40. Set 

43. Driver’s device 

44. Driver’s need 

46. Reef material 

47. Quip, part 3 

52. Bks.-to-be 

53. Hullabaloo 

54. “What else?” 

55. End of the quip 

61. Nobelist Pavlov 

62. Rock trailer? 

63. Some settlement seekers 

66. Patch up 

67. Break in the action 

68. Foil maker 

69. LBJ or JFK 

70. Practices tact, perhaps 

71. Gold rush territory 

Down 

1. Up to, in ads 

2. “To a...” poem 

3. Postponed athletic eligibility 

to work on improving 

skills 

4. It may be bleeped 

5. Gin flavoring 

6. Bad reputation, and then 

some 

7. Disgusting 

8. “That __ longer an option” 

9. Touchiness 

10. Sunday service segment 

11. Reminder to Santa 

12. 2002 Olympics site 

13. Rubberneck 

21. Ever so slight 

22. Sheltered side 

23. In the least 

24. Excelled 

28. Boston-to-Nantucket dir. 

29. Tapped item 

30. 2001 sports biopic 

31. Know-it-all 

35. Corporate raider Carl 

36. Struck out 

38. Yellowish-white 

39. Dodger Stadium shout 

41. Chem. contaminant 

42. ‘60s singer Christie 

45. Shake up 

48. Makes right 

49. Yank’s currency: Abbr. 

50. Detroit duds 

51. Poppycock 

55. Like a wet noodle 

56. Wrapped up 

57. Windmill part 

58. Sewing case 

59. ‘’By Jove!’’ 

60. Humdinger 

64. Kanga’s joey 

65. Japanese honorific


Today’s weather forecast 

Antigua and Barbuda 

Partly cloudy and windy. 

High - 80ºF 

Low - 73ºF 

Wind: East North East 22 mph 

Sunrise 6.26 am; Sunset 6.13 pm 

Tuesday’s Crossword Solution 

HOROSCOPE 

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). 

You’ll be at your absolute best 

in a safe environment where 

you’re not worried about being 

scored or judged. You can 

have that peace even if you 

are being judged, by the way. 

The trick is in not worrying 

about it. 

ARIES (March 21-April 19). 

By definition, work is harder 

than doing nothing at all. At 

least it should be. Then why 

doesn’t it feel as if that is 

true? You’ll find idleness to be 

an irritant and gladly take on 

more than your share to stay 

busy. 

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). 

One of the more difficult character 

challenges of the day 

will be in the practice of nonjudgment. 

To take things at 

face value is difficult for one 

with the in-depth knowledge 

that you have, but you won’t 

be sorry. 

GEMINI (May 21-June 

21). Get going on a project. 

It doesn’t matter where you 

start; it just matters that you 

do. Wrong choices lead to 

right ones; bad plans lead to 

better ones. 

CANCER (June 22-July 22). 

You’re the unofficial coach 

of your group. You won’t let 

anyone perform at a subpar 

level without taking it upon 

yourself to investigate the 

problem, fix it and motivate 

improvement. 

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). This 

is a time to keep as much of 

the project under your control 

and jurisdiction as you can. If 

you delegate too much, you’ll 

just have to do it over yourself. 

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). 

You don’t like to put people 

out, but if they want to make 

a sacrifice on your behalf, let 

them. You are important to 

your people. They want you 

to know this. Let them show 

you. 

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). 

Who should be fulfilling your 

expectation? Whose expectation 

should you be filling? If 

the answers to those questions 

are “nobody” and “nobody’s,” 

then you’ll have an excellent 

day indeed. 

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). 

Things will not stay the way 

they are. They never have, and 

they never will. With this in 

mind, you’ll continue to look 

for the present opportunities, 

which are as unusual as they 

are rare. 

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- 

Dec. 21). In most things, the 

lows and highs will expand at 

the same time. In a related story, 

you’ll be reminded that the 

way to intelligent things is often 

found through silly things. 

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 

19). You’re edgy; the pressure 

is on. Embrace it. Some 

top performance coaches suggest 

that relaxation techniques 

only diminish your ability to 

connect. It’s more compelling 

to stay in the moment and use 

the energy. 

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 

18). Over-planning leads to 

a boring outcome. But how 

do you know when you’ve 

planned too much? If your 

plans are prohibiting you from 

taking advantage of the popup 

opportunities of the moment, 

abandon them.



SNAIL NOTICE 

Have you seen the Giant African Snail in your home or community? 

If so, follow these 3 easy steps: 

1. Put on protective gloves 

2. Collect snails and place them in a secure covered container 

with some salt. 

3. Call the Plant Protection Unit at 462-6776 or 462-6777 for 

advice on disposal 

All registered members of the Antigua Barbuda Amateur 

Bodybuilding & Weightlifting Federation please take note 

that Election for the post of Vice President will be held on 

4th March, 2017 at the ABI Financial Building, 2nd Floor, 

Redcliffe Street, St John's, Antigua at 6:00 p.m. sharp. 

All members of the Antigua and Barbuda Ex-Servicemen 

Association are notified of the monthly general meeting, to 

be held on Saturday 4 March at 3 pm, at the Association`s 

Headquarters, " Leah House" on Prime Minister`s Drive. 

Please be on time or notify the Chairman on 720-0058, Secretary 

on 723-3452 or PRO on 721-1970 of your apologies. 

The Annual General Meeting and Elections for the Antigua 

& Barbuda Cycling Federation will be held on March 1, 

2017 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. The meeting will 

start promptly at 7:00pm. Please be on time. 

There will be a Public Forum on Home and Neighborhood 

Crime Prevention for the residents in the St John’s Rural East 

Constituency. It will be held on Tuesday March 14th 2017 

at the Clare Hall Secondary School, Beginning at 6:00pm 

Come and hear guest speakers deliver, on how to prevent 

crime, and how to form Neighborhood Watch Groups to protect 

everyone! For more information please contact the concerned 

citizens organizing committee at 734 1654 

The Social Security Board wishes to advise all self employed 

persons that their declared earnings shall not be less 

than the minimum wage, and are reminded that their Social 

Security contributions rate remains at 10%. 

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Stop look down 

on me cause 

meh poor 

By Jacqueline Wetherill 

You look down on me because I am poor. 

You mock me for the clothing I wore; 

Just because I am poor and cant fit in, 

You make up names and 

call me garbage bin. 

Stop look down on me cause meh poor. 

I tried so hard to be like you, 

Wondering what next I should do. 

I changed my talk, I changed my looks, 

Yet you still treat me 

like I am some crook. 


I am going to accept myself for who I am. 

Yes, I might be poor, but here is my plan. 

You see, with this brain 

that God gave to me, 

Perseverance to success will be the key. 


One day I will move from rags to riches; 

There will be more than enough 

to share God’s blessings. 

Excuse me, no more trying 

to fit in to be like you, 

For I will be living in posh places too. 

Stop look down on me cause meh poor.


Mandy Premier League bowls off 

By Carlena Knight 

The fourth annual Mandy 

Premier League bowled 

off last Sunday at the 

Dredgers playing field with 

the 2016 Antigua Barbuda 

Softball Cricket Association 

Youth Got Talent winner, 

Aliyah Hamilton cutting 

the ribbon to officially 

open the tournament. 

Eleven teams will vie 

for the title with defending 

champions, Brysons Future 

Stars looking to claim a 

second straight trophy. 

All games will be 

played at the Dredgers 

playing with two games being 

played Monday- Thursday 

and on Sundays. 

This year’s event will 

take on a different approach 

as all teams are 

required to have a female 

Antigua State College 

remain undefeated 


Antigua State College continue their dominance in the 

Senior Boys Division of the Cool and Smooth Inter-School 

Basketball League. 

College defeated Jennings Secondary, 44-40 on Monday 

afternoon at the JSC Sports Complex to keep their perfect 

record and remain at the top only having to face the only 

other undefeated team, Ottos Comprehensive. 

Anthony Greer was the leading scorer for the victors with 

15 points while Ezekiel Francois assisted with 13. 

Danny Perez of JSS had a game high 24 points with assistance 

from Vladimir Castro who had 11 points in a losing 

effort. 

St. Joseph’s Academy Junior Boys also were victorious 

that day, defeating Clare Hall Secondary, 31-28. 

Tehran Zachariah led his team to victory with 18 points 

for Clare Hall, Jaheem James had 8 points and Jonathan Joseph 

6. 

player on their team who is 

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Credit Union, Caribbean 

Union Bank, APUA 

Inet, Yousef Michael, the 

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and Barbuda, His excellency 

Sir Rodney Williams, 

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In one of the biggest upsets 

to date in Division 3, One 

Stone Original edged out Jr. 

Pitbulls, 69-68 on Monday 

night at the JSC Sports Complex. 

Led by Nigel Fergus with 

23 points and 6 rebounds 

and assisted by Brian Edwards 

with 15 points and 12 

rebounds, One Stone pulled 

off a huge win over the young 

and vibrant Pitbulls. 

Pitbulls’ Ahmani Browne 

had 29 points and 16 rebounds 

while teammates Eric 

Joseph and Jevonte Valerie 

contributed with 16 points, 16 

rebounds and 4 assists and 11 

points and 15 rebounds. 

Jamie Robinson also of Jr. 

Pitbulls grabbed 11 rebounds 

in a losing effort. 

In the other match up 

at JSC, Old Road Daggers 

trumped LJ Northside Stingerz 

3, 65-46. 

Kevin Cornwall had 27 

points and Ezekiel Francois 

14 points and 11 rebounds for 

the victors. 

Dillon John of Stingerz 

had 17 points and 6 rebounds. 

He was assisted by Robert 

Spencer who had 10 points, 

One Stone edges out Jr. Pitbulls 

10 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 

steals and Doyle Carter with 

9 points and 8 rebounds. Yannick 

Samuel chipped in with 9 

points and 7 rebounds. 

In other games that night, 

Police Vertex defeated F and 

G Trading Cuties Ovals Ojays 

3, 65-53. 

Alfred Telemaque had 19 

points and was assisted by 

Clint Spencer with 19 points 

and 7 rebounds. 

Dale Gore chipped in with 

11 points and 8 rebounds 

while Eugine Remo contributed 

10 points. 

Delornje Jules of Ovals 3 


Bokeem Murrell assisted 

with 10 points while Teyon 

Lake chipped in with 7 assists 

and 7 steals in a losing effort. 

Antigua Home and Office 

Depot Rebels were also victorious 

as they defeated Cuties 

Ottos Officials, 59-46. 

Tindal Telemaque had 17 

points with assistance from 

Gabriel Perez with 17 points 

and 9 rebounds. 

Officials’ Gija George 

had 14 points and 9 rebounds 

while teammate, Kareem Jacobs 


Members of the Sandals Grenades FC (Photo by Sandals SnapShots). 

Sandals Grenades in CFU Club Cup 

Members of the Sandals Grenades 

FC left Antigua Monday for Jamaica 

where the side will be competing in the 

2017 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) 

Club Championship Cup. 

The 2015-16 Premier Division 

runners-up qualified for group C of 

the CFU Cup where they will come 

up against the Dominican Republic’s 

Barcelona Atletico, Cayaman Island’s 

Elite and Montego Bay United out of 

Jamaica. 

The team is pictured here at a farewell 

lunch at Sandals Grande Antigua 

on Sunday where they met members 

of the management team who wished 

them the best in the upcoming tournament.



Cornwall shines but President’s XI go down 

BASSETERRE, St 

Kitts – All-rounder Rahkeem 

Cornwall did his 

West Indies chances little 

harm with another stellar 

half-century but the WICB 

President’s XI went down 

by two wickets to England 

in a 50-overs tour match on 

Monday. 

The big-hitting Cornwall 

struck an attacking 59 

from 61 deliveries while 

captain Jahmar Hamilton 

enhanced his credentials 

with a top score of 73 as 

the hosts, opting to bat first, 

were dismissed for 233 off 

48 overs. 

Left-handed Kyle Mayers 

weighed in with a better 

than run-a-ball 33 while 

opener Kyle Hope chipped 

in with 24. 

Ben Stokes (3-35) and 

Liam Plunkett (3-44) led 

the England attack with 

three wickets apiece while 

fellow Chris Woakes (2-37) 

finished with a brace. 

In reply, England were 

lifted by opener Jonny 

Bairstow who top-scored 

with 86 while Woakes 

stroked an unbeaten, runa-ball 

47 and Joe Root, 46. 

Off-spinner Andre Mc- 

Carthy (2-4), fast bowler 

Ronsford Beaton (2-46) 

and leg-spinner Damion 

Jacobs (2-54) all finished 

with two wickets each. 

Cornwall’s half-century 

– his fourth in List A – was 

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required in emergency circumstances 

after the President’s 

XI slumped to 55 for 

five in the 16th over. 

The 24-year-old Cornwall 

then combined with 

Hamilton in a counter-attacking 

123-run, sixth 

wicket stand which revived 

the innings and repelled the 

English bowlers. 

While Cornwall struck 

six fours and three sixes, 

Hamilton notched five 

fours and two sixes in a 90- 

ball innings. 

Cornwall departed in 

the 37th over but Mayers 

joined Hamilton to put on 

a further 42 for the seventh 

wicket, striking three fours 

and a six off 32 balls. 

England then made a 

stuttering start to their run 

chase when they lost Sam 

Billings cheaply for two 

with the score on 11 in the 

third over. 

But Bairstow and Root 

came together to prop up 

the innings in a 117-run 

second wicket stand, and 

put England back on course 

for victory. 

Bairstow faced 97 balls 

and struck nine fours while 

Root counted four boundaries 

in a 67-ball innings. 

Root’s dismissal, caught 

at the wicket by Hamilton 

off Jacobs in the 26th over, 

sparked a slide that saw six 

wickets tumble for 49 runs. 

Struggling on 177 for 

seven in the 40th over, 

Woakes came to his side’s 

rescue, belting four fours 

All-rounder Rahkeem Cornwall 

and a six in helping to put 

on 35 for the eighth wicket 

with Adil Rashid who made 

10, as he saw England 

home. 

The victory was the second 

in three days for the 

tourists after they beat the 

UWI Vice-Chancellor’s 

XI by 117 runs in another 

50-overs game last Saturday. 

They will now turn their 

attention to the three-match 

One-Day International series 

against West Indies 

starting at the Vivian Richards 

Cricket Stadium in 

Antigua on Friday. (CMC)

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