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14 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g Thursday 9th February 2017 Nine-year wait for Volleyball General Election finally here By Marver Woodley The long awaited general elections for the National Volleyball Association is finally here. The lengthy overdue elections will be held later this evening at the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Center with just one brave person willing and ready to challenge the current President for the top executive position, as President. The Association has been the lone body on island with international recognition that has not had an election of its executive members within 9 years. According to the current President Wilbur Harrigan By Marver Woodley The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association has released a few new changes to the Under 20 National team. The team which qualified for the semi-finals of the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football, CONCAF Under 20 competition will see an addition to the list of player who let the island a few days ago. DJ Buffonge of Manchester United/England, Elliot Webber of Leicester City/ England, Kalis Gore of Leicester County/England and Elijah Jarvis of Rochester University/USA, as oversees representatives Andre Brown the the lengthy wait for the elections is due to a delay in the planned review of the Association’s constitution long with a constant request by the current executive committee to push back the Annual General Meeting. Frank Shorts, former National player and current coach, has publicly announced his campaign for presidency during the executive meetings of the Association. With very little time to deliberate his decision he will nonetheless place his name on the ballots to be voted upon, promising to bring team work and local recognition at the forefront if elected. lone national player from Old Road FC, along with Minister Max Fernandez’s son Christian Fernandez of Oklahoma Wesleyan University/USA to round off the roster. The other players who will be taking to the field once again will be Christian By Marver Woodley Show stopper Chief of Staff has been given the first Turf Club crown for the 2017 season clinching the feature event at the first Meet. Held on Sunday at the Cassada Gardens Race Track, Chief of Staff won the featured Race of the day going up against Silent Action, Demolition Man and newly imported Sexy Cuba who performed in fine action after Head Coach praises Parham for lifting the ABFA Premier 2016/2017 title By Marver Woodley Head Coach of the newly crowned Antigua and Barbuda Football Association Premier Division title, Asot Arcade Parham has showered his team and sponsors with praises for lifting the trophy. The team was able to life the trophy early after maintaining the lead for several straight weeks to end the last round of matches on 41 points ahead of closest rivals Sandals INET IMOBILE Grenades. Head Coach Rolston ‘Debu’ Williams showered his team with praises for their outstanding work, as well as the sponsor Hon Asot Michael, the Parliamentary Representative for Parham, for his continued commitment towards the team and the entire managing and executive committee of the Parham Football Club, lamenting that it was a team effort. Taking the opportunity during a post-match he took the opportunity to sincerely thank all of the team members for a job well done. Under his direction, Parham was in perfect performance when they won their stunner game to clinch the title on Sunday against Glanvilles. He nonetheless, urged his team to continue to stay focus as two more games are ahead as the season winds down. Six new players added to Under 20 team Suttie-Corbett, Kahendi Jackson, Kenduka Challenger, Leroy Graham, Denie Henry, Matthew Hall, Shalon Knight, Vashami Allen, Benedict Bowers, Mohammad Hakeem, Jarmarlie Stevens, Javorn “Bozo” Stevens, Luther Wilden, and Jacob Blackstock. The team which departed to Costa Rica on Monday participated in a pre-tournament preparation camp. Their first match will be against Mexico on the 17th three days later they will face Honduras before closing out against Canada on the 23rd. Chief of Staff captures first Turf Club Meet for the year the race restarted. Other horses in the winning circle were Ouch, Bella, You Betta Believe It and If in their respective races. Sponsors for the first meet are as follows Vybz Fm, Dews, Cools and Smooth, Occasions Party Rentals, Antigua Printing and Publishing, Paint Plus and ZDK Radio. The Next Meet for the Antigua and Barbuda Turf Club will be the Philly Classic a week away on the 19th of February.
Thursday 9th February 2017 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 15 SNAIL NOTICE Have you seen the Giant African Snail in your home or community? If so, follow these 3 easy steps: 1. Put on protective gloves 2. Collect snails and place them in a secure covered container with some salt. 3. Call the Plant Protection Unit at 462-6776 or 462-6777 for advice on disposal Bring along your picnic blankets and folding chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening on the lawn watching a movie or just mingling with a bowl of delicious hot soup at the South Zone Planning Committee of the Anglican Church's Pre-Lenten Water Night and Movie on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 6 pm to 9 pm at All Saints Anglican Rectory Grounds, Matthews Road, All Saints. The contribution is only $10. Patrons will have a choice of various types of soups. There will be Hot Dogs, Cupcakes, Popcorn and a bounce castle. Beverages will also be on sale. Tickets are available from Parish Priests and members of South Zone Planning Committee. The fundraising post Valentines for Antigua & Barbuda Diabetes Association is now rescheduled for Tuesday 21st February, 2017 from 4:00-6:00pm. COME!! KNOW YOUR HIV STATUS FOR VALEN- TINE’S DAY Give the Gift of Love by Taken an HIV Test! The AIDS Secretariat – Ministry of Health and the Environment will be offering Free and Confidential HIV Counselling and Testing for Valentine’s Day on Tuesday 14th February, 2017 from 9:00am - 8:00pm at the AIDS Secretariat’s Office on the Corner of Long & Temple Street. IT’S BETTER TO KNOW!! CAKE SALE!!! CAKE SALE!! The AIDS Secretariat – Ministry of Health and the Environment Presents Valentines’ Day Delicious Cake Sale on Tuesday 14th February, 2017 from 10:00am at the AIDS Secretariat’s Office on the Corner of Long & Temple Street. All of the proceeds go towards our HIV Outreach, Prevention & Control Activities All members of the Executive of the Antigua and Barbuda Ex-Servicemen Association are reminded of the monthly meeting, to be held on Tuesday 21 February 2017 at 5 pm, at the Association`s Headquarters "Leah House" on Prime Minister`s Drive. Please be on time or notify the Chairman on 720-0058, PRO on 721-1970 or the Secretary on 723- 3452 of your apologies. Are you interested in becoming a Certified Bodybuilding Judge? If so, the Antigua Barbuda Amateur Bodybuilding Federation Inc will be hosting a Judges Workshop on Saturday 11th February 2017 at the ABI Financial Building, 2nd Floor, Redcliffe Street, St John’s, Antigua from 2pm to 6pm. Come prepared to learn about the new judging criteria for all bodybuilding categories. Informative, reliable, enriching! Think you have a good news story; did you witness anything that is news-worthy; did you take that valuable picture; things happening in your community but there is no outlet or voice for you? You can earn just by telling your story. Call Caribbean Times at (268) 562 8688 Email: editor@caribbeantimes.ag Or news@caribbeantimes.ag Reach us now with that breaking news!
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