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4 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Wednesday 1st March 2017 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.
Wednesday 1st March 2017 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 5 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.
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