Caribbean Times 53rd Issue - Thursday 8th December 2016

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12 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Thursday 8th December 2016 The Medical Benefits Scheme wishes to advise all its’ beneficiaries that the Browne’s Avenue Pharmacy is now open to serve you. Enjoy quick service including pick-up & drop off services and spacious parking. Opening hours are MON – FRI 8 AM- 3 PM. Special extend hours on 12th – 23rd of December & 3rd -13th JANUARY 2017: 7AM – 4 PM. Have a healthy and happy holiday from the Medical Benefits Scheme. VACANCY REGISTERED AT OSEC CENTRAL STATION SUPERVISOR – Security Company Qualifications and Requirements • Minimum 2 years call center experience • Minimum 1 year supervisory experience • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software • Excellent organizational, problem solving and analytical skills • Maintain records and prepare reports • Maintain rapport with police and fire departments • Respond to emergency situations in a calm and effective manner For more information please call OSEC at 562-8533/4/5 Kindly note that the DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICA- TIONS is Thursday 8th December, 2016 The Helping Hand Foundation, Calloo Cay Antigua and the Old Road football club presents a Jouvert and beach bash & barbecue on Friday 9th December, 2016 (V.C. Bird day). The Jouvert begins at 5am and route is through the main road in the village. The beach bash and barbecue will take place at Morris Bay, Old Road from 2pm until. Tickets: $50.00 (Inclusive of meals & 4 drinks). Please come and support this worthy cause as the funds will go towards the HHF ongoing projects. Call 770-6055 /562-6224-/562-6227 for tickets. Please be advised there will be a end of year meeting for all members to be held at the msjmc conference room on wednesday 14th december, 2016. Please make an effort to be in full attendance. Advertise with Caribbean Times! Call 562-8688 or email us at accounts@caribbeantimes.ag The Family and Social Service Division, Foster Care Program, under the Ministry of Social Transformation in collaboration with our community partner Digicel will be hosting an Ice Cream Social for Children in Care on December 11, 2016. All Foster families are invited, please contact the Division for more information at 462-4402 or 562-1508/9. Thanks in advance for your support. The Supernova Athletics Club invites all to its fun-run and breakfast on Friday 9th December, commencing at 5:30am at Yasco Sports Complex. Papa Bird breakfast $12.00 until 10:30 am. Proceeds in aid of purchasing uniforms for athletes. Your support will be greatly appreciated. The Moravian Mass Choir Presents: Joy - Come Celebrate The Child 13 on Sunday December 11th commencing at 7:00 pm @ Spring Gardens. Guests Artiste include: Chozen, Hells Gate Steel Orchestra, and Soloists Ewala Piper and Charmaine Donovan. Admission is free but an offering will be taken towards the Music Ministry. Come and be Blessed. The A.E.Goodwin Faith and Hope School off the All Saints rd east of the Townhouse Mega Store invites you to its flea market on Saturday 10th December 2016, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Barbeque chicken will be also available Proceeds will assist us with school projects. Do support us. Thanks in advance. The Cedar Hall Moravian Church invites you to its Extravagant Black and Gold Gala Event on Saturday 17th December, 2016 starting at 7pm. This grand event takes place at the Ernest James C.E Building on the Church grounds in Jennings. Tickets - $150 per couple or $80 single. It’s an evening of fine dining, great entertainment and wholesome fun. So bring the entire family and enjoy this spectacular event. Proceeds are in aid of church development. The meeting which was scheduled to be held for all OCS past students on Thursday 30th November at 6:00pm is now going to be held on the school compound on Saturday 10th December, 2016 at 3:00 pm please make a very special to come to this meeting. Agenda end of year beach bash. The Antigua Girls’ High School will be holding its annual Carol Service on Tuesday December 13th, 2016, at the Spring Gardens Moravian Church, beginning at 5:00pm. All old girls, parents, retired staff and friends of AGHS are cordially invited. Please bring a soft offering. Parents of students attending Public Schools served by the National School Meals Programme (NSMP) are asked to take note that the final lunch service for 2016 will be on Thursday 8th December. Operations will resume on Monday 9th January, 2016.
Thursday 8th December 2016 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 13 Parham takes top spot after 4-1 thrashing By Carlena Knight Asot’s Arcade Parham took the top spot in the Antigua Barbuda Football Association Premier league after a 4-1 thrashing of defending champions, Cool and Smooth AC Delco Glenn’s Pet Paradise Greenbay Hoppers on Sunday. In the second match of the triple header at the Antigua Recreation grounds, Parham outplayed Hoppers which resulted in handing them their first loss of the season and pushing Parham two points ahead in the 10 team standings. Jense Salles found the net first for the victors in the 27th followed by Tevaughn By Carlena Knight Defending champions, Jumby bay and runners up, Coaches will once again clash this time for the playoffs title in the Antigua Barbuda Volleyball Association Business League. With the semifinals being played on Tuesday night at the YMCA Sports Complex, ‘Peter Reds’ Harriette in the 37th. As the second half began it was clear that Parham meant business with a strike from Faine Valecin in the 59th with the nail in the coffin coming from Nazir Mc- Burnette in the 88th minute. The lone goal for Hoppers came from Ammiel Joseph in the 78th minute. In the feature match on Sunday, Sandals Inet Grenades upset FLOW Old Road, 3-2 in the round south derby. Despite the valiant effort from Rashad Jules and Stefan Smith in the 54th and 84th minute Old Road could not deny Grenades the victory. Ministry of Sports Coaches claimed the first spot into the finals after defeating ABIIT Millblades in a thrilling first match. Coaches were pushed to the limit by Millblades who forced the match into a third set(25-27) after falling in the first (25-18). Millblades however could not deny Coaches their spot By Carlena Knight Darryl Appleton made a new personal best in the 100m backstroke in the FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Championships in Windsor Family Credit Union Centre (WFCU) in Canada in a time of one hour two minutes and nine seconds (1:02.09). Appleton improving on his former time of one three minutes and fifty-eight seconds (1:03.58) however did not advance from heat 2 of the event. The Antigua and Barbuda contingent consists of four swimmers and four officials. The swimmers include: Samantha Roberts, Stefano Mitchell, Gabriella Gittens and Darryl Appleton who will all compete in individual events while the four officials include: Wayne Mitchell (Coach), Frances-Ann Mellanson (Manager), Mark Mitchell who will take part in Golden Coaches Clinic and Edith Clashing who is the first OECS Technical Official to be apart of the officiating team at the championships. to the finals after falling in the deciding set (15-10). In the second semifinal match, defending champions Jumby Bay found not much difficulty in securing their spot for the fourth straight year after defeating APUA Inet in straight sets (25-18,27- 25). The curtains will fall on the 2016 league on Thursday night with the bronze Atapharoy Bygrave struck first for the victors in the 24th minute followed by Lamar Lodges in the 51st minute and Asrick Samuels in the 90th minute. This win now moves Grenades to third in the standings, two points behind Hoppers (17) and four points behind leaders, Parham (19). In the first matchup of the day, Glanvilles FC stunned SAP FC, 2-0. It was a shocking upset for SAP FC as they fell under to newbies, Glanvilles FC with goals coming from David Harrison in the 14th minute and Mickel Phillip in the 77th minute. Coaches and Jumby Bay to clash for Playoff title Appleton makes new PB medal match between ABIIT Millblades and APUA Inet at 6:30pm with the gold medal clash starting at 7:30pm where Jumby Bay will look to claim their fourth straight title and Coaches will hope to pull off one of the biggest upsets in the league. Immediately following the matches will be the closing ceremony and the ABVA Fundraising Raffle Draw. Antigua vs Barbuda Meet to take place this weekend By Carlena Knight The Antigua vs Barbuda Meet will take place this Friday in Codrington, Barbuda where three horses, Fresh Milk, Feature Attraction and Four Hundred will compete. All three horses who are presently in Barbuda will face off with Barbudan horses in six races. Not forgetting the local supporters here, a package will be available. This is according to Technical Director of the Antigua Turf Club who stated in a previous interview that the Club will be offering packages to all interested individuals. The package is $250 which covers the ferry, ground transportation to and from the wharf in Barbuda, breakfast and entrance to the races. All interested person are asked to call 770-4080. Admission is $20 per adult and $10 per child.
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