News, Regional News

Rastafari want reparation and a slice of the medical marijuana pie

Published 19 March, 2021

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Article by
Marlon Madden

The Rastafari community says it is prepared to turn up the heat on Government over several issues it claims are in violation of human rights.

At the same time, the Rastafari Progressive Movement (RPM) is making a case for reparation for Rastafari from Government and at least a quarter of the profits from the local medicinal cannabis industry.

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News, Regional News, Travel

‘More LIAT ex-pilots join’ class-action lawsuit

Published 19 March, 2021

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Article by
Emmanuel Joseph

Ten terminated LIAT pilots have strengthened numbers in their class-action suit against the Antigua and Barbuda government in the face of a reported threat by the prime minister to close the St John’s-based company.

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Health, News, Regional News

Four more COVID-19 deaths reported Sunday

Published 15 March, 2021

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Source: LOOP NEWS

The Ministry of Health has revealed that it received today confirmation of four more COVID-related deaths.

The disclosure comes on the heels of the ministry reporting three previous COVID-related deaths.

The four deaths reported today bring the island’s total number of COVID-related deaths to 55.

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Health, News, Regional News, US/World

WORLD: ‘No evidence’ of AstraZeneca jab problems, says WHO

Published 15 March, 2021

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WORLD: ‘No evidence’ of AstraZeneca jab problems, says WHO

SOURCE: BBC – The World Health Organization has said there is no evidence that incidents involving blood clots are caused by the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine.

In a statement, the WHO said it was reviewing reports relating to the jab, but it was important that vaccination campaigns continued.

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News, Regional News

Curfew imposed in sections of Norwood, St James

Published 11 March, 2021

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Source: LOOP NEWS

A curfew has been imposed in sections of Norwood in St James, effective from 6 pm on Wednesday, March 10, and will remain in effect until 6 pm on Saturday, March 13.

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