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Ottos Comprehensive School
September 16th, 1974 - The Ottos Comprehensive School (OCS) was established. It began with a cohort of approximately 94 students and 6 teachers in the old Treasury courtyard on High…
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The 4th China-Caribbean Economic & Trade Cooperation Forum – Renewed and Expanded Partnerships
The Ministerial Conference of the 4th China-Caribbean Economic and Trade Cooperation Forum was held at the Dongyu Island resort in Hainan, China from the 12th to 14th September 2024. During…
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A Small Islander’s Perspectives on the 2024 Africa-China Summit
On September 5, 2024, as a member of the CPCC Media Tour, I got the opportunity to have a bird’s eye view of the opening ceremony and addresses for the…
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Prelude – 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing
The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is being held in Beijing from September 4 to 6, 2024. This year’s FOCAC summit's theme is "Joining Hands to…
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Spectating in China – The Journey Begins
September 1, 2024 – With feelings of jetlag firmly behind me I have fully immersed myself in the media exchange program hosted by the China International Press Communication Center (CIPCC)…
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West Indies Win 2nd World Cup
June 23, 1979 - Led by an unbeaten knock of 138 by Sir Viv Richards, West Indies defeated England to win the 2nd ICC One Day International Cricket World Cup.…
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The Importance of Regular Reading
With so many things to fit into every day, domestic duties, work, driving to and from various activities, taking care of family members, it is normally very challenging to just,…
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Antigua and Barbuda Constitutional Reform – The Opening Chapter
Originally published in The Spectator -The Patriots Edition, a fitting piece which is remains relevant given the recent swearing of the the new Cabinet and Members of Parliament post the…
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Six Votes Alone
Six votes alone by Jerry K. Aska A house divided? The nation will moan. What saved us from it? Six votes alone. Blue and white sharks Surrounding the crown…
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George Arlington Sheppard
February 1, 1917 - George Arlington Sheppard was born in the village of All Saints, Antigua. George received his early education at the All Saints Government Elementary School where he…