"Dear Members and Friends,

Asot Anthony Michael's death marks a tragic and complex chapter in the political and social life of Antigua and Barbuda. The former Labour Party member and independent parliamentarian was found dead on November 5th at his residence on Antigua’s west coast, his body bearing multiple stab wounds. Police have since arrested and charged 26-year-old Alexta Francis in connection with the murder, with Francis making an initial court appearance the following week.

Jackie was born on the beautiful Island of Antigua, land of 365 white sandy beaches. She was the 9th child for her parents. In her early years she attended the Ottos Primary School at almost 4 years old. According to her mother she could read very well at that age, so they registered her to attend School. She was excited and learned her lessons throughout the different grades and was always at the top of the class.

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The UN Gender Equality Forum at Nelson’s Dockyard National Park on May 25-26, 2024, was a landmark event focused on advancing gender equality and women’s rights within Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Tropical storm Beryl has developed over the Atlantic Ocean packing winds of over 60 miles per hour and is forecast to track into the Caribbean Sea and become the first hurricane of the 2024 season. It brings a risk of life-threatning conditions, heavy rainfall, hurricane force winds and dangerous storm surge and waves to the central and western Caribbean including Antigua & Barbuda. This is just a small slice of a bigger problem.

While the United States and West Indies will co-host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty/20 cricket tournament next month, Sir Viv Richards maintains that the Caribbean vibes make the region and, in particular, Antigua & Barbuda, the best place to attend games.