At least 14 people from the African nation of Cameroon were rescued from waters in the eastern Caribbean early Tuesday after their boat capsized, but three people were dead and 13 others missing.
By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com The newly appointed Superintendent of Prisons, Colonel Trevor Pennyfeather, has been given the full authority to restructure the prison hierarchy as he sees fit, including the future role of his predecessor, Jermaine Anthony. Anthony had been acting in the role after taking over from Lieutenant…
“I believe in firm discipline, because without such discipline, no progress is made and no leadership becomes effective.” Heartfelt words from Major Samuel C Roberts, the new Commandant of the Antigua and Barbuda National Cadet Corps (ABNCC). Major Roberts took the reins from Major Alando Michael during a change of…
PRESS RELEASE The Regional Security System (RSS) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a special church service held at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Anse Grenada, on Sunday 9th October. Head of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, Colonel Telbert Benjamin and Commissioner of Police, Atlee Rodney were among…
By Gemma Handy Gemma.handy@antiguaobserver.com Ambitious, enthusiastic and guaranteed to raise a smile among his peers during times of stress is how a promising young soldier who lost his life on Wednesday is being remembered. Private Rayaundre Carbon was just 27 when he died in hospital two days after being involved…