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		<title>Judge sets January 2011 trial in Stanford case</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/12/159/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[HOUSTON — A federal judge has scheduled a January 2011 trial date for Texas financier R. Allen Stanford, who is accused of bilking investors out of $7 billion in a massive Ponzi scheme.
The date chosen Thursday by U.S. District Judge David Hittner is earlier than the summer of 2011, which was requested by attorneys for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort Reopens Following $28 Million Transformation</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/12/jumby-bay-a-rosewood-resort-reopens-following-28-million-transformation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/12/jumby-bay-a-rosewood-resort-reopens-following-28-million-transformation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:44:38 +0000</pubDate>
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Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort Reopens Following $28 Million Transformation - The hotly anticipated re-opening of this private island haven solidifies its reputation as the most exclusive resort in the Caribbean with new spa, 28 new suites and newly built restaurant. Wednesday, December 02, 2009



































Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort reopens today following a $28 million [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Antigua&#8217;s financial legislation under review</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/11/antiguas-financial-legislation-under-review/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/11/antiguas-financial-legislation-under-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 09:29:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ST JOHN&#8217;S, Antigua, November 26, 2009 - The Antigua and Barbuda government is tightening financial regulations.
Governor General Dame Louise Lake-Tack said given the imperatives of the country&#8217;s off-shore financial sector in these challenging economic times, and the urgency demanded in the tackling of crime, the United Progressive Party government recognised the need for a shift [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diplomat says government facilitated return of students to vote in last election</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/11/diplomat-says-government-facilitated-return-of-students-to-vote-in-last-election/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/11/diplomat-says-government-facilitated-return-of-students-to-vote-in-last-election/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:20:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Baldwin Spencer administration paid US$60,000 to charter a plane to bring home students studying in Cuba to vote in the March 12 general elections.
Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to Cuba, Bruce Goodwin, made the disclosure Friday as he gave evidence in an election petition case being heard in the High [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Antigua Death Penality Review</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/11/antigua-death-penality-review/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/11/antigua-death-penality-review/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ST JOHN&#8217;S, Antigua (CMC) - National Security Minister Errol Cort says the Baldwin Spencer administration should review its approach to the death penalty in the face of an upsurge of heinous crimes in this twin-island nation.
Cort said there are challenges regarding the country&#8217;s laws pertaining to the death penalty.
&#8220;You have the Pratt and Morgan and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Revocation of Stanford&#8217;s knighthood is unfortunate</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/11/revocation-of-stanfords-knighthood-is-unfortunate/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/11/revocation-of-stanfords-knighthood-is-unfortunate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:51:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is unfortunate that steps have been taken to revoke Stanford&#8217;s knighthood.
Texas billionaire, Allen Stanford was knighted by the Queen on recommendation from the government of Antigua and Barbuda, for his role as a top flight businessman in the twin island state, and his sterling contribution not only to Antiguans, but the Caribbean as a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Immigration issue to be addressed – PM Spencer</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/10/immigration-issue-to-be-addressed-%e2%80%93-pm-spencer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/10/immigration-issue-to-be-addressed-%e2%80%93-pm-spencer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Antigua Sun) – Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer is reiterating his government’s commitment toward regional integration through adherence to the principles of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy.
But at the same time, he is emphasising that proper management of the economy is prudent in labour and immigration matters.
Addressing the audience at the consultation on immigration reform [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ALP Alleges Witness Tampering</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/10/alp-alleges-witness-tampering/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/10/alp-alleges-witness-tampering/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:51:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Antigua Labour Party (ALP) is accusing the ruling United Progressive Party (UPP) of harassing witnesses who have given statements in the election cases now before the High Court.
Its leadership is preparing to ask the commissioner of police to ensure there is no further interference.
“The Antigua Labour Party is keeping a watchful eye and any [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Antigua begins IMF talks</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/10/antigua-begins-imf-talks/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/10/antigua-begins-imf-talks/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:53:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Baldwin Spencer, prime minister of Antigua. Spencer&#8217;s administration says it will defend the US$8b lawsuit filed July 13, but insists that the opposition ALP must get involved. Stanford&#8217;s invest-ments in the island occurred under the ALP administration. - File
Plagued by a huge debt that has hugely affected its ability to access financing, Antigua and Barbuda has commenced [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Caribbean Jewellers - Poor return policy</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/09/caribbean-jewellers-poor-return-policy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2009/09/caribbean-jewellers-poor-return-policy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am not sure where I should start with my concern as I have not been able to find a home page for Caribbean Jewellers. I purchased a ring at a Caribbean Jeweller in Juneau, Alaska while on a cruise. After we left Juneau a couple of diamonds fell out of my ring and were lost. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Antigua threatens to allow piracy</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/antigua-threatens-to-allow-piracy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/antigua-threatens-to-allow-piracy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:43:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The government of Antigua is likely to abrogate intellectual property treaties with the U.S. by the end of March and authorize wholesale copying of American movies, music and other &#8220;soft targets&#8221; if the Bush administration fails to respond to proposals for settling a trade dispute between the two counties, according to the lawyer representing the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Crude Oil drops below $36 but why are gas prices here unchanged?</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/crude-oil-drops-below-36-why-are-gas-prices-here-unchanged/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/crude-oil-drops-below-36-why-are-gas-prices-here-unchanged/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 08:40:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oil fell below $36 USD on Friday 20th December to its lowest level in more than four years. Prices have fallen by more than $110 from their peak above $147 in July. This may be their second biggest weekly decline since 2003. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) this week pledged to remove 2.2 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Our Sunshine Christmas - Caribbean Style!</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/our-sunshine-christmas-caribbean-style/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/our-sunshine-christmas-caribbean-style/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Clarence E Pilgrim
 
With sprinkles of sunshine and cotton contoured clouds, on a bed of blue skies stretching from the Christmas market in Jamaica to Goedoe Pa in Suriname, over Parang music in Trinidad and alighting on Baked Turkey and specially prepared ham in Antigua …… all through the Caribbean lands the Christmas season is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Problems at Mental Hospital</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/problems-at-mental-hospital/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/problems-at-mental-hospital/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:18:34 +0000</pubDate>
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The sole mental illness treatment hospital in Antigua and Barbuda has problems.


 


 A number of workers at the Mental Hospital on the 15th of December took industrial action in protest of several matters including outstanding salary increases and poor working conditions. 
The workers are calling on the authorities, including acting permanent secretary John Jarvis, to look into their matters.
They [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minister SUSPENDED from Anglican Church</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/minister-suspended-from-anglican-church/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/minister-suspended-from-anglican-church/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:50:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Anglican Minister Father Charles Willock is reported to be suspended indefinitely, for crossing the line between politics and religion. In a now infamous prayer the minister of religion asked the lord to sanction political wrong doing, while thowing his support behind the opposition Antigua Labor Party.

The church leadership is to be praised for taking prompt [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Antigua &amp; Barbuda National 2009 Budget Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/antigua-barbuda-national-2009-budget-estimates/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/antigua-barbuda-national-2009-budget-estimates/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:27:02 +0000</pubDate>
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The government of Antigua &#38; Barbuda recently presented it&#8217;s National Budget plans for 2009. For those who wish to study the details of its contents, we have provided a link which should take you to the executive summary.
http://www.ab.gov.ag/gov_v2/government/speeches/2008/pdf/ministers_budget2009.pdf
This budget is not only very important because we are going into national elections, but our nation along with other Caribbean [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Photo of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/photo-of-the-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 09:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[- Reporter throws shoes at President George W. Bush
   Can anyone guess why and is this right?



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		<title>Christmas in Antigua</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/christmas-in-antigua/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 04:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Well, its almost Christmas 2008, but my question here is, WHAT IS CHRISTMAS?
I am of the opinion that we have just about lost christmas, what is the purpose of this holiday, do we know, do our neighbors know, do our children know?
from Santa Claus, to Christmas Trees, and decorations, do we actually know what christmas [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A baby&#8217;s sex may be determined by the man’s genes</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/a-babys-sex-may-be-determined-by-the-man%e2%80%99s-genes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/a-babys-sex-may-be-determined-by-the-man%e2%80%99s-genes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:42:55 +0000</pubDate>
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For those couples who are planning to have a child and are curious about whether to start preparing for a boy or girl would be interested in a BBC report which stated that Newcastle University researchers found men were more likely to have sons if they had more brothers and vice versa if they had more sisters. 
 
They looked [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Political prayer by Minister condemmed by Bishop</title>
		<link>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/political-prayer-by-minister-condemmed-by-bishop/</link>
		<comments>http://www.talkantigua.com/2008/12/political-prayer-by-minister-condemmed-by-bishop/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 11:52:24 +0000</pubDate>
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The Antigua Sun reported that Anglican minister Rev. Father Charles Willock said in his prayer that electors should take bribes and still vote out the present government. This was said at a Heroes Day gathering of the Antigua Labor Party leadership and supporters and the Antigua Trades and Labor Union, next to the bust of Sir Vere [...]]]></description>
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