By Latrishka Thomas Latrishka.thomas@antiguaobserver.com The trial against murder accused Mikhail Gomes has finally begun more than five years after the complainant went missing. Yesterday, 11 jurors - two of which are alternates - were seated to try Gomes, whom the Prosecution believes killed his ex-girlfriend, Vincia James, in 2017 James…
By Carlena Knight Carlena.knight@antiguaobserver.com Motorists are being urged to be more patient as road works continue across Antigua. Complaints about the state of the country’s roads have been ongoing for years but while the national road rehabilitation project has seen some major highways resurfaced, others are still being worked on.…
Christmas is a time of giving and sharing, and that tradition is fully supported and encouraged by CIBC FirstCaribbean For the third consecutive year, the CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Christmas Caravan has been out, sharing gifts and spreading good cheer. “We believe that it is our duty to give back to our…
By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com The team at MOS Medical Services were in for a pleasant surprise yesterday thanks to the positive response of residents desirous of receiving free health check-ups at their Old Parham Road facility. The practice’s founder and family medicine practitioner, Dr Monica Osbourne-Stevens, said that people…
By Latrishka Thomas Latrishka.thomas@antiguaobserver.com An eyesore and an accident waiting to happen. That is how residents are describing the manholes sticking up on busy highways amid ongoing road repairs. Nigel Francis Jnr, civil engineer in the Ministry of Works, sought to address public concerns by indicating that the issue will…