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Vol.8 No.100 $2.00
REPICA VILLAGE
HIGHLIGHTS ANTIGUA
HISTORY WEEK
By Justin Peters
As Antigua History Week
continued yesterday, Antiguans
and Barbudans were
given the opportunity to
journey back to 20th century
and experience village life
as it was “back in the day”.
The House of Culture Parking
Lot was transformed into
a mock village.
The entire village complete
with fish pond, goat
pen, pig pen, coal kiln, houses,
garbage house, latrine
and outside bathroom was
constructed by the talented
prisoners of Her Majesty’s
Prison.
The attention to detail
was amazing with each
structure functioning as they
would have.
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Friday 17th February 2017
Prime Minister Browne in Guyana
for CARICOM Heads meeting
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Prime Minister the Hon.
Gaston Browne on Wednesday
arrived in Guyana
for the 28th Intercessional
Heads of Government
Meeting of CARICOM
which is expected to discuss
among other things,
the CARICOM Single Market
and Economy (CSME),
crime and security and correspondent
banking.
According to Prime
Minister Browne, who is accompanied
by CARICOM
Ambassador Dr. Clarence
Henry, the two-day meeting
to be held at the CARICOM
Secretariat in Liliendaal,
East Coast Demerara on
February 16 and 17, will be
very important as there are
a number of decisions that
must be made if the regional
grouping is to advance
the CSME.
He said that an update
will be given of a recently
commissioned review of the
CSME which most believe
is the way forward for economic
growth and development
of the region.
The Heads of Government
will also be briefed by
the Committee of Central
Bank Governors on how
to further address the issue
of correspondent banking.
CARICOM has mounted an
active advocacy initiative,
and has raised awareness
among the United States,
European Union, World
Bank, International Monetary
Fund and other parties
in relation to the Region’s
plight.
Correspondent banking
impacts the Region’s financial
transactions, and by extension
trade and remittance
in the CARICOM countries
affected by the pullout of
banks. The Chairman of the
Committee on Correspondent
Banking, Prime Minister
Gaston Browne, who
hosted a global stakeholder
conference last October
with relevant parties will
update heads on progress
made in this area.
Trans-border crime will
be discussed at the two-day
meeting with the drafts of
the Arrest Warrant Treaty
and Return and Sharing of
Assets examined by Heads.
The Heads of Government
will also look at how
to enhance tourism in the
region to assist in economic
growth. The areas to be discussed
include marketing,
human resource development,
strengthening linkages
in other sectors and transportation.
Another aspect of the
meeting will see the presentation
of a road map on
the way forward in developing
a regional Information
Communication Technology
(ICT) sector.
Flow Staff celebrate one-year anniversary
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The true to life representation
of everyday life for
indigenous Antiguans and
Barbudans when our main
industry was sugar cane,
gives much insight into
the level of ingenuity and
self-sufficiency that existed
when the Antigua and Barbuda
was in its infancy.
The village was complemented
with a variety of arts
and crafts created by local
craftsmen and women, as
well as local cuisine.
Minister of Culture, Honourable
E.P. Chet Greene
was excited to lift the veil
from some of the history that
seemed to have been lost in
the chasm of time.
He continues to underscore
the importance of
knowing and appreciating
the history of Antigua and
Barbuda in paving the way
for a solid future.
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Friday 17th February 2017
PM Browne gets kudos from CARICOM Leaders
Prime Minister, Hon. Gaston
Browne, who is leading Antigua and
Barbuda’s delegation to the 28th Intercessional
Meeting of Caribbean
Community (CARICOM) leaders now
underway in Guyana, has been commended
by his colleagues for his handling
of the De-risking issue.
“We congratulate you on your stewardship
and advocacy of the Caribbean
cause regarding the importance of correspondence
banking,” Chairman of
Conference, President David Granger
of Guyana told PM Browne. The sentiment
was also echoed by several other
colleague heads of government.
PM Browne, who was appointed
the lead prime minister on this particular
subject, presented a report of his
stewardship to the meeting on Thursday.
Sources close to the meeting said
PM Browne described the corresponding
bank relations or de-risking issue
as ‘one of the most significant threats
facing the region at this time’.
He reported that the CARICOM
countries adopted a unified approach
to tackling the issue and they implemented
a number of initiatives to confront
the threat.
Among the strategies, he recalled,
was a meeting in Antigua last October
that brought together a number of
stakeholders in a forum to map out a
plan of action for the region.
According to the prime minister the
meeting was attended by the governors
of regional central banks as well
as others associated with the issue.
But he noted that whilst invitations
were sent to regulators from the United
States, they stayed away from the
meeting.
PM Browne opined that their absence
may have been out of concern
that the forum would have been a
‘shame and blame’ exercise.
The prime minister also reported
that a follow-up meeting was held in
Trinidad with attendance from organisations
such as the International Monetary
Fund.
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The source said Browne
expressed the view that the
region has been successful
in getting the attention of
the global community to the
issue of de-risking including
both the IMF and the
World Bank.
Browne has also expressed
confidence that
through its efforts the Caribbean
countries have been
able to obtain a halt in further
de-risking, although
he concedes that it is still a
threat going forward.
Additionally, he noted
that both the Finance Stability
Board and the US
Comptroller of Currency
have issued guidelines to
ensure that large international
banks do not ‘willi
nilli’ introduce policies on
de-risking.
The source also reported
that the Caribbean Development
Bank will convene
a meeting in Barbados next
week with U.S, Canada and
the United Kingdom bank
representatives to discuss
what they expect from Caribbean
banks.
In his report, PM Browne
also recommended that the
region pool its resources as
it seeks ‘push-back’ on the
de-risking issue. He also announced
that the region has
received the commitment
from the European Union
(EU) to provide resources
to help strengthen CAR-
ICOM’s ‘technical capacity’
on this matter.
“We must continue to
insist on compliance; we
cannot afford any Caribbean
country to be listed as
non-compliant on global
standards,” Browne told his
colleagues.
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Friday 17th February 2017
President of the Senate calls for
legislatures to step up their game
By Joanna Paris
President of the Senate,
Alincia Williams-Grant is
urging Parliamentarians to
take their responsibility seriously
to set true examples
for the youth of Antigua
and Barbuda.
Senator Williams-Grant,
By Joanna Paris
Leader of Government
Business in the Senate and
Minister of State with responsibility
for Finance
and Corporate Governance,
Lennox Weston has announced
a unique initiative
for Antiguans and Barbudans
to invest in the development
of twin island state.
While making his opening
remarks during the
2017 Budget Debate in the
Upper House earlier this
week, Senator Weston said
the initiative is geared towards
“giving Antiguans
and Barbudans the chance
to enjoy the commanding
heights of the country”.
He said that packages
will be divided into six
bonds with individual or
groups having $5 million
US dollar bonds which can
be invested over a 10-year
period.
A call for
Antiguans and
Barbudans to invest
“The bonds can be used
for the roads, for the cark
park or they can ask for
them to be invested in eh
hotel projects like the one
at Valley Church, there is
Halcyon and Royal Antigua
as well”, he explained.
“In other words, we
are developing investment
vehicles small enough for
a group of Antiguans to
come together or individually
whether it is at 1 percent
or one and a half percent
for your fixed deposit,
invest in Antigua”, he emphasized.
He added that the government
will be providing
the opportunity for persons
to invest with a 5-6% return.
Senator Weston told
the House that more details
on this initiative will be announced
shortly following
a Cabinet meeting to further
discuss the matter.
who recently spearheaded
the launch of the President’s
10 Mentorship Programme,
geared at equipping and
empowering young female
to pursue an active career
in politics, pointed out that
the recruitment process
has been challenging because
of the perception that
young people have about
politicians and politics.
“We need to change
their perception so that we
can pursue the democracy
that we cherish from day to
day”, she stated.
She also endorsed educational
programs which
will inform the young citizens
about the importance
of the Parliament and the
role that Parliamentarians
play in the country’s decision
making process.
“This will assist the
young people in fully understanding
what Parliament
is really all about”,
she said.
As part of the Presidents
10 Mentorship Programme,
10 young ladies will be
chosen from secondary
school across the island.
They will be engaged
in a 11-month training programme
where they will
participate in a number of
self-improvement activities
while becoming familiar
with parliamentary procedures.
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Call for more support for LIAT
Prime Minister, Hon. Gaston
Browne, has called on
his Caribbean Community
(CARICOM) colleagues to
‘step up to the plate’ and to
contribute towards the continued
operations of LIAT.
Speaking at the CAR-
ICOM 28th Intercessional
Meeting in Guyana on Thursday,
PM Browne noted that
the Antigua-based regional
airline was a ‘very important
institution’ that is critical to
the integration movement.
He said LIAT must be operated
on the basis of ‘shared
benefits and shared burden’
as he urged his colleagues to
contribute to the upkeep of
the airline. “Some countries
continue to make excuses as
to why they should not share
in the burden of LIAT. Any
number of us can find excuses
as to why we do not wish to
support LIAT. However, we
have to consider that LIAT is
a very important institution to
the integration movement,”
he emphasized.
Noting that the airline is
reported to have moved one
million passengers last year,
the prime minister said LIAT
is in his view ‘the most important’
institution in the
OECS as moving people is a
critical activity. He therefore
called on his colleague heads
of government to become active
participants by contributing
financially to ensure the
viability and to maintain the
stability of the airline.
Support local farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture Lands Fisheries
and Barbuda Affairs would like to take this
opportunity to inform importers of vegetables
as well as the general public that there is currently
a surplus of cassava in the country at
this time. This supply is projected to last until
the end of April.
Sweet Potatoes are currently at levels
which can supply the weekly needs and this
supply is expected to last until June of this
year.
Pumpkins are available in sufficient quantiles
to meet current demand. As assessment
is currently being done to determine how long
this supply will last. There is currently a good
supply of tomatoes on the local market and
quantities are expected to increases significantly
over the next four weeks. The ministry
is therefore encouraging suppliers and consumers
to support the local farmers.
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Friday 17th February 2017
The Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by
Investment Unit continues to innovate
In light of the increased competition
from regional Citizenship by
Investment Programs (CIPs), the Antigua
and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
Unit (CIU), has upgraded its
Application Management Software to
increase its efficiency.
According to Chief Executive
Officer (CEO), Chisanga Chekwe,
the improvements being put in place
will enable the CIU to continue to
be trendsetters in providing a quality
product.
“We refuse to compete on price,”
Chekwe says. “Our focus is on quality,
efficiency, transparency and a robust
due diligence process. We offer
a superior product,” Chekwe adds.
“Our citizens carry one of the most
respected passports in the world, the
country has a high literacy rate and
many enjoy a high standard of living.”
Deputy CEO, Thomas Anthony,
echoes the same sentiments and
adds that where some countries have
recently reduced their investment
threshold in order to attract more investment,
Antigua and Barbuda will
continue to be recognized for its quality
and efficiency.
“Antigua remains number one in
the region for CIPs and number three
in the world behind Malta and Cyprus,”
Anthony says. “Despite the increased
competition, we will continue
to focus on quality.”
Anthony says reducing prices may
also attract undesirables.
“We want to attract quality investors.
We do not want to attract nefarious
characters who might threaten the
security of Antigua and Barbuda or
other countries.”
The Antigua and Barbuda Program,
Anthony says, is highly respected
internationally and has been
praised at every forum the CIU has
participated in; from brand identity to
some of the creative marketing tools
it has employed.
According to Chekwe, among
other improvements, the software
upgrade will support more efficient
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management of files, allow
for more readily available
statistics and ensure better
management of statistics
through a more effective
accounting software. Additionally,
it will facilitate
authorized secure remote
access to applications.
“Files are normally processed
within an already
efficient 60 to 90 days,”
Chekwe says. “These new
improvements will make an
even faster turnaround time
possible.”
In recent months, other
jurisdictions have made
amendments to their investment
options by lowering
their investment threshold
or extending or lowering
the ages of dependents. One
jurisdiction has chopped
its National Development
Fund contribution by half.
The Antigua and Barbuda
Citizenship by Investment
(CIP) Act was passed
in April, 2013. The Citizenship
by Investment Unit
(CIU), a creature of the legislation,
was staffed on August
26, 2013 and opened to
the public on October 10,
2013. The first application
was received in November
2013. The first citizenship
was granted in February of
2014.
Managed by a dedicated
team of professionals,
the CIU is the authority responsible
for processing all
applications submitted for
Citizenship by Investment,
issuing all Agent Licenses,
as well as approving Authorized
Representatives,
Projects and Business Investments.
The ultimate responsibility
of the Program
rests with the Office of the
Prime Minister.
Holders of the Antigua
and Barbuda passport enjoy
visa free travel to 134 countries,
including the U.K.,
Canada and the countries of
the Schengen area.
The Unit is proud to
be a Corporate Member
of the Investment Migration
Council (IMC), the
worldwide association for
the Investor Migration and
Citizenship-by-Investment
industry. The IMC sets the
standards acting as a regulator
on a global level and
interacts with other professional
associations, governments
and international
organizations in relation to
investment migration.
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Friday 17th February 2017
Thursday’s Sudoku Solution
S U D O K U
CROSSWORD
Across
1. Flower
5. Green sauce
10. Appends
14. Got it! (2 wds.)
15. Revolutionary ____ Allen
16. Ship’s personnel
17. She, in Seville
18. Diamond substitute
20. Salmon eggs
21. Helsinki native
22. Unattached
23. Spicy dish
25. Bright red
27. Subsequently
29. Defraud
31. Surrounded by
33. Common conjunction
34. Norse tale
38. Urban air pollution
39. Swarm
41. Gator’s cousin
42. Hue
43. Before, to poets
44. Shudder
46. Bum
48. Ridiculous
49. Kind of dog
53. Hurried
55. Hawk’s weapon
56. Not there
57. Bother
60. Eliminate completely
63. Sad
64. Bullring cheers
65. Must, slangily
66. Different
67. Completed
68. Minds
69. Yule song
Down
1. Fishing spot
2. Norway’s capital
3. Choice
4. Favorable vote
5. Hazard
6. Cultural
7. Leg part
8. Basker’s desire
9. First number
10. Role player
11. Salivate excessively
12. Compact
13. Sugary
19. Bed support
21. Evergreens
24. Bushy fence
25. Export
26. Military student
27. Endure
28. Military supplies
30. Sultan’s wives
32. Yonder
34. Play part
35. Armored mammal
36. Hoodlum
37. Farm measure
40. Vocal
45. Chinese staple
46. Shade
47. “____ Woman”
49. Endured
50. Artist ____ Picasso
51. Woody or Tim
52. Din
54. Regions
56. Despise
58. Pretense
59. Boat bottom
61. Self
62. Pilfer
63. Mr. Franklin
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Today’s weather forecast
Antigua and Barbuda
Sun and a few passing clouds.
High - 80ºF
Low - 71ºF
Wind: East 8 mph
Sunrise 6.32 am; Sunset 6.10 pm
Thursday’s Crossword Solution
HOROSCOPE
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18).
You’ll invite someone to engage
in a contest. This could be an official
invitation, a casual verbal
suggestion or an unspoken —
but very clearly communicated
— dare.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20).
When the cards are properly and
fairly shuffled and dealt, there
is nothing anyone can do about
which ones end up in hand. With
today’s gaming mindset, you’ll
play whatever you get with
great style and results.
ARIES (March 21-April 19).
There will be such interesting
people around you now that you
will forget yourself entirely and
get lost in their lives and stories
for short stretches of time, only
to return to your own life much
richer.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20).
They’ve told you what to do, but
they didn’t tell you how to do it.
No matter — this is what you’re
best at today. What you’ll come
up with (which only seems logical
to you) will be surprising
ingenuity.
expression.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). To be
of use for the greater good is
your sincere wish. If that can
happen in a way that applies
your talents, develops your
strengths and makes you smile,
it’s a truly fantastic day.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22).
Getting from place to place has
its challenges, but nothing can
revoke your ability to smile in
transit. “Happiness is not a station
you arrive at but a manner
of traveling.” — Margaret Lee
Runbeck
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23).
There’s a very secure feeling
in having a little extra to buy
your favorite delights. And if
the things you do to get happy
don’t cost very much, you’ll be
rich indeed!
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21).
Just as you can’t say it’s always
raining or always hot, it would
be unwise to define yourself
based on how you feel now,
tomorrow or next week. Your
moods, like weather, will pass.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21).
To learn about independence,
self-possession and the social
imperviousness necessary to
make a unique stamp on the
world, look to the cats. To learn
unwavering loyalty and the appreciation
of simple joys, look
to the dogs.
CANCER (June 22-July 22).
You know that you don’t need
to impress anyone to be loved;
nor do you have to maintain a
certain image to be accepted.
But there’s something in you
that wants to do these things
anyway. Chalk it up to personal
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21). Your fellow Sagittarius
Mark Twain suggested, “In his
private heart no man much respects
himself.” Do you believe
these sentiments? Though you
appear confident, you struggle
with doubt, only because you
are human.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.
19). Groups move slowly: The
bigger the group the slower they
move. When you travel alone
you’re beholden to no one.
Make a decision about whom to
align with based on when you
need to get somewhere.
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Friday 17th February 2017
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.
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.
All registered members of the Antigua Barbuda Amateur
Bodybuilding & Weightlifting Federation please take note
that Election for the post of Vice President will be held on
4th March, 2017 at the ABI Financial Building, 2nd Floor,
Redcliffe Street, St John's, Antigua at 6:00 p.m. sharp.
The fundraising post Valentines for Antigua & Barbuda Diabetes
Association is now rescheduled for Tuesday 21st February,
2017 from 4:00-6:00pm.
TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ANTIGUA AND BARBU-
DA SCOUT ASSOCIATION Notice is hereby given, in
accordance with Section IV(4)(b) of the Constitution, that
the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Antigua and
Barbuda Branch of the Scout Association will be held at
Government House (located on Independence Avenue) on
Thursday 23rd February 2017 at 5:00 p.m. All Members are
invited to attend and to be punctual. Members are reminded
that subscriptions for 2017 are now due and payable.
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
ABSSB SELF EMPLOYED NOTICE
The Social Security Board wishes to advise all self employed
persons that their declared earnings shall not be less
than the minimum wage, and are reminded that their Social
Security contributions rate remains at 10%.
VACANCIES REGISTERED at OSEC
1) RESERVATIONS AGENT
• Two years experience in a similar role
• Must be flexible
• Strong administrative/clerical experience & Computer
knowledge
• Customer Service oriented
• Great written and oral communication skills
• Experience in the tourism/hospitality industry a plus
• Must own vehicle
• Potential for growth & advancement within the company
2) CUTTER (Meat Products)
• Cutting up of frozen meats and other items using the Bandsaw
• 2 to 3 years experience
• Must have experience using the Bandsaw
• Hours on a Shift Basis – Full-time
• Salary commensurable to qualifications
3) INVENTORY CLERK
• Two years experience in a similar role
• Must be flexible
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
a plus
• Experience with inventory/accounting computer systems
If you are currently registered at OSEC and interested in a
listed vacancy, kindly contact OSEC. If you are NOT registered
with OSEC you may call the centre for more information
on registration requirements. Our centre is located on
Old Parham Road in the Ryan’s Building, next to Antigua
Motors. OSEC telephone numbers are 5628533/34/35.
Kindly note that the DEADLINE FOR ALL APPLICA-
TIONS is Friday 17th February, 2017
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ABCA 2017 season
to kick off in days
By Marver Woodley
As one games finishes another has begun, the Antigua and
Barbuda Cricket Association will bowl off its 2017 season later
this month. The announcement was made by President of the
Association Leon Rodney who noted that the games will kick
off at Ball Beach in Liberta on the 25th and 26th of February.
The season will open with the organizations well known 9’s
tournament at the same venue. Following the tournament, the
next competition will be a break to facilitate the West Indies
who will be touring.
Rodney also hinted that the Association may have day and
night matches during the Super 40 segment, to pick up the past
on the competition which had a late start this year.
Winning teams will be treated to a $2,000 cash prize and the
President has urged the general public to come out and support
the tournament as it will be action packed. The Liberta Blackhawks
were the winners of all of the segments during the 2016
season and will be back to defend their crown.
VACANCY
Senior Manager
A well-established financial institution is seeking
to recruit a Senior Manager.
The Position/Job Profile
The successful candidate will be expected to
manage credit risk and total client relationships.
The candidate will be responsible to
lead the team of the collections department.
Essential Skills and Experience
Candidates must have at minimum a first degree
in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
from a recognized institution. A minimum
of 6 years experience in a financial
institution with management experience being
no less than 3 years. Technical competencies
in Microsoft products and the ability to use a
loan program. The candidate is also required to
have a good understanding of financial statements,
proven experience in collections and
credit analysis skills.
The successful candidate will possess excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills. Excellent interpersonal
skills, the ability to work well with
a team, good work ethic strong integrity and
confidential.
Applications inclusive of Resume can be sent
to
Vacancy: Senior Manager
The General Manager
PO Box 703
St Johns
Antigua W I
Or email Financialinstituionanu@yahoo.com
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Friday 17th February 2017
Date for ABFA elections announced
By Marver Woodley
The Antigua and Barbuda
Football Association
after weeks of teasing has
announced its date for elections.
As this year, has been
dubbed the year of election
the ABFA will host its elections
for the executive committee
on the 13th of May.
The revelation was made
on Wednesday night during
the body’s Congress on
Wednesday night by the Association’s
President, Everton
Gonsalves. According to
Gonsalves in keeping with
the constitution the voting
process will come again four
years after.
So far two prominent figures
have public announced
their willingness to challenge
the current president
By Marver Woodley
As the games come to a close, plans are
already on the way to implement guidelines
to limit the number of overseas players allowed
for the next 2017/2018 games.
The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association
made the announcement during a
Congress held on Wednesday to create a new
arm to monitor the use of overseas based
players.
for the position. President of
Tryum FC, Keithroy Black
and President of the Potters
Tigers FC, Joel Rayne have
made their campaigns for
the position be known.
Meanwhile the current
President will be back on the
ballots to be reelected for his
third year in a row.
New limits to be made on nonnational
players being utilized
It was announced that a Technical Committee
comprised of 3-5 persons will be established
sometime next month to monitor
the quota system for non-national players.
During the early start of this season numerous
clubs in particular the Liberta Football
Club along with football enthusiasts
argued that too many non-national players
were being utilized during the local games,
thus taking away from locally based players.
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Ottos Coolers remain undefeated
By Carlena Knight
Ottos Coolers remain undefeated in
division 3 of the Antigua Barbuda Basketball
Association League as they defeated
another undefeated team, F and G
Trading Cuties Ovals Ojays 3, 60-49 on
Wednesday night at the Cage formally
known as Ovals basketball court.
The Cage was electrified as both
stands were packed with supporters for
Coolers and Ojays. The highly anticipated
matchup saw Coolers take an early advantage
of the home team in the first half.
It was in the third quarter however
that Ovals came alive and cut the deficit
to a one point lead going into the final
quarter. Javon Simon was an unstoppable
force for Coolers as he pushed his team
over the hump in the fourth to pick up the
victory. Simon ended the match with 15
points, 16 rebounds and 5 steals but the
leading scorer however was the Spanish
sensation, Maikol Florian who had 18
points and 8 rebounds.
Teammates, Adriel Ramirez and
Alexis Jackson grabbed 17 and 10 rebounds
respectively.
Michael Barton of Ovals 3 had 13
points and 14 rebounds while Delornje
Jules had 12 points and 7 rebounds. Cairon
Davis chipped in with 8 points, 14
rebounds and 4 blocks in a losing effort.
In the other match up that night, Old
Road Daggers trumped Police Vertex,
77-59. Kevin Cornwall had 29 points
and Ezekiel Francois 23 points and 20
rebounds for the victors.
Stefan Smith and Tash Harris also of
Daggers had 7 and 6 assists.
Dale Gore of Vertex had 24 points
while Alfred Telemaque, Eugene Remo
and Roosevelt Browne had 8 points respectively.
Division 2 action also took
place that night, this time up at the JSC
Sports complex.
F and G Trading Cuties Ovals Ojays 2
By Marver Woodley
Sandals INET IMOBILE
Grenades will continue their
pursuit of the runners up position
in the Antigua and Barbuda
Football Association
Premier Division later today.
The games which were
previously scheduled for Saturday
have been brought forward
to Friday to facilitate
the Regional Super 5 Cricket
competition being held here.
As such, the Grenades will
face the Liberta Football Club
who are facing demotion back
to the First Division after a
dismal run in the top competition.
The second game will
be between Ace Trucking &
Heavy Duty Equipment Glanvilles
who are also facing demotion
for ending their run in
the Division at the bottom of
the 10 team standings, they
will face Fitzroy’s Rewinding
Pigotts Bullets who like
a phoenix rose from the ashes
will hopefully end their run in
6th.
Another team fighting for
the runners up position is Cool
& Smooth-AC Delco Glenn’s
Pet Paradise Hoppers who
will go head to head will winners
Asot’s Arcade Parham
during the final game of the
day on Saturday in hopes of
walking away with their heads
held high. Ahead of the show
down Harney Motors Tryum
will face Sugar Ridge SAP.
SAP who are currently in the
red will play for survival as
they are one point behind of
their competitors.
Following that clash, Cool
& Smooth Empire Verses
followed in the footsteps of their younger
team as they were also defeated by Antigua
Home and Office Depot Rebels,
52-48. Gabriel Perez had 18 points and
6 rebounds while Curtis Daniel, Tindal
Telemaque and Toriano Matthew all
grabbed 18, 10 and 6 rebounds to pick up
their second straight win.
Percy Adams and Kevorn Cornwall
had 11 points for Ojays 2 with assistance
from Troy Robertson with 9 points.
Global Hawks edged out Flyers 2,
62-61 in the feature match up. Buel Henry
led his team with 22 points and 8 rebounds
with assistance from Kamalie
Swift with 12 points and 12 rebounds and
C. Goodman with 10 points and 4 assists.
Flyers 2’s Mico Scotland had 14
points and 8 rebounds. He was assisted
by Kellony Tonge with 12 points and
Shaquille Kelly with 11 points and 9 rebounds.
Nickon McGregor also of Flyers
grabbed 13 rebounds in a losing effort.
ABFA Premier Division comes to a close
Flow Old Road who will one
end their run this season in the
safe on as they also sit one behind
of the other.
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Friday 17th February 2017
Callaloo Cay Donates US$5,000
to Old Road Sports Clubs
The provision of equipment,
refreshments, uniforms,
and continued development
of the community’s
youth are the areas that have
been identified to benefit
from Callaloo Cay’s most
recent donation to sports
clubs in Old Road.
On Thursday morning,
managers and players of
the Old Road football club
and the Callaloo Cay Young
Lions, gathered at the Old
Road football field to receive
the donations from Callaloo
Cay Senior Vice President
of Business Development
Dawood Shah.
Chesley Browne, manager
of the Old Road FC
accepted the USD$3500 donation
on behalf of the team.
He says the team has been
able to maintain a stellar record
due in part to the contribution
of corporate sponsors
like Callaloo Cay.
He says the funds received
will go a long way
towards ensuring that the
members are able to focus
on improvement. “We are
about youth development
and to be very honest, we are
happy to have Callaloo Cay
on board. It’s a great feeling
for us, it’s something we really
appreciate and hope will
continue.” Browne added
that he looks forward to seeing
the continued development
of the community with
the contributions of Callaloo
Cay. For the last four years,
the Old Road FC has maintained
a position within the
top four teams on island
and have won back to back
championships.
Ruby Williams, Secretary
of the Callaloo Cay Young
Lions received a USD$1500
donation on behalf of the
team and also expressed
her gratitude. She says the
funds will be an integral part
of ensuring that the team is
able to keep abreast of all
team related and management
expenses.
Speaking of his company’s
rationale for these sponsorships,
Shah says “these
donations are in line with
our commitment to the Old
Road community and especially
to youth development.
It is one of the principles
carried through all of our initiatives
and it is one we intend
to maintain as we move
towards breaking ground on
the first phase of our development.
“
In November 2015, Callaloo
Cay contributed a
combined USD$10,000.00
to both teams. In May 2016,
they also handed over a refurbished
sporting complex
consisting tennis, basketball
and netball courts in Old
Road.
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