Antiguan panel says it has voted to strip knighthood from disgraced Texas financier Stanford
Knight’s out: Stanford no longer ’sir’ in Antigua Taxi tussle: 6 US tourists charged with assault in Antigua after scuffle over cab fareST. JOHN’S, Antigua — Six American tourists in Antigua were charged with assault and malicious damage after refusing to pay a cab fare they thought was excessive and later scuffling with police officers. Hurricane Jimena makes landfall on Baja California after brushing past southern resortsLOS CABOS, Mexico — Hurricane Jimena weakened into a tropical storm Wednesday as it plowed over Baja California, tearing off roofs, knocking down power poles and bringing welcome rainfall to a drought-stricken state. Happy Birthday Mr. President: Antigua’s gift is to rename highest peak “Mount Obama”ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — The highest peak on the Caribbean island of Antigua has a new name: Mount Obama. Man tapped to replace disgraced Antigua regulator steps aside to avoid conflict of interestST JOHN’S, Antigua — The man appointed to replace Antigua’s disgraced financial regulator is stepping aside to avoid a possible conflict of interest. Former financial regulator accused in alleged Stanford fraud scheme posts bond in AntiguaST. JOHN’S, Antigua — A lawyer for the former Antiguan financial regulator who is accused in the alleged $7 billion swindle by Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford says his client has been released on bond. Antigua’s former top financial regulator surrenders in alleged Stanford swindleST. JOHN’S, Antigua — Antigua’s former chief financial regulator surrendered Thursday to face U.S. charges that he aided an alleged $7 billion swindle by Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, government officials said. Official says Antigua’s former top financial regulator surrenders in alleged Stanford swindleST. JOHN’S, Antigua — Antigua’s former chief financial regulator surrendered Thursday to face U.S. charges that he aided an alleged $7 billion swindle by Texas billionaire R. Allen Stanford, according to a government official. Second Test match abandoned, venue changedNORTH SOUND - The second cricket Test match between England and the West Indies at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium here has been abandoned due to an unfit ground after only 10 balls were bowled on the first day Friday. The match has been shifted to the Antigua Recreation Ground and will start Sunday. |