March 2017

Marijuana Plants Uprooted

March 28, 2017 in National

A patrol of officers reported that they discovered, uprooted and seized, two thousand three hundred and fifty seven (2,357) plants suspected to be cannabis which ranged from seedlings to seven (7) feet in height. The plants were found in a number of patches in the...

Windies extend vexing run with opening loss

March 28, 2017 in Sports

[caption id="attachment_17315" align="alignright" width="300"] during the 1st T20i Match between West Indies and Pakistan at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown on Sunday March 26, 2017[/caption] A muted West Indies displayed little of the bluster that made them World champions, as they slumped to a disappointing six-wicket loss to...

Venezuelans nabbed entering Antigua illegally

March 28, 2017 in Regional

Immigration officers are questioning four Venezuelan men who allegedly tried to sneak into the country illegally on Sunday. The quartet was found moments after they swam ashore at Long Bay some time between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm. It is alleged that the men were dropped...

Ex-AG on crime: Buck stops with Govt

March 28, 2017 in Regional

Former attorney general Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj didn't call any names yesterday but he was clearly taking issue with the approach of the Government and the Prime Minister in dealing with crime. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has stated repeatedly the Government's (anti)crime plan is to equip...

Knicks hand Pistons 4th straight loss, 109-95

March 28, 2017 in Sports

NEW YORK -- Just in time to delay playoff elimination, the New York Knicks showed they have some spunk left. "Guys, they keep playing, keep fighting," coach Jeff Hornacek. The Detroit Pistons better hurry up and do the same. Derrick Rose scored 27 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 25...