A series of significant earthquakes struck various regions around the world on March 17, 2026. A 5.9-magnitude quake hit near Baracoa, Cuba, early Tuesday, followed by a 4.6-magnitude tremor near Saumlaki, Indonesia. These quakes, along with others in the Philippines and Albania, have raised concerns about potential tsunamis and structural damage in affected areas. Seismologists […]
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a critical sea lane for global oil and gas trade, following joint strikes by the U.S. and Israel that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other leaders. This move has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, as nearly a third of the world’s liquefied petroleum […]
National Solid Waste Management AuthoritySir George Walter HighwayTel: (268) 562-1347/8Email: nswma@solidwaste.gov.ag March 13th, 2026 PRESS RELEASE In an effort to improve our services and reliability, we are updating the residents inthe community below of the delayed waste collection, and we are working toresolve the issue promptly.-Urlings-Falmouth Harbour We thank the residents for their patience. Collection […]
Jamaican students studying in Cuba have begun returning home as conditions on the island continue to deteriorate amid a deepening economic and fuel crisis. The development follows growing concerns about shortages of electricity, transportation, food supplies, and essential services affecting daily life. Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade confirmed that arrangements were being […]
Canada and France have opened new diplomatic consulates in Nuuk, Greenland, in a move seen as a show of support for Denmark and Greenland’s self-governing status. The consulates were officially opened on February 6, 2026, as global interest in the Arctic continues to grow. Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand attended the opening of the Canadian […]
Barbados has officially elevated breadfruit to national “superfood” status as part of a new push to strengthen food security and expand agricultural exports. The announcement was made on February 5, 2026, during the opening of the Hope Agricultural Training Institute in St Lucy. Prime Minister Mia Mottley said the initiative aims to transform breadfruit from […]
Baby Liya has made it to the Kids Lima World Finals, and she is the ONLY child representing Antigua & Barbuda✨Share her voting link to help us spread the word. Every single vote means so much, and your platform could truly make a difference 🙏🏽This is such a proud moment for our small island, and […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s Culinary Month will return in May 2026, according to the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. The month-long initiative celebrates the country’s food culture while highlighting local ingredients, chefs, and culinary traditions alongside international influences. One of the main features will be Restaurant Week, during which more than 50 restaurants across Antigua and […]
Spain is moving forward with plans to ban children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. The proposal is part of a wider effort to protect young people from online harms, including cyberbullying, addiction, and exposure to inappropriate content. “We will protect them from the digital Wild West,” Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez […]
The opposition in Trinidad and Tobago has called for the immediate dismissal of all housing ministers, citing what it describes as serious failures in the management of the country’s housing sector. The Opposition also condemned the Government for implementing a “disguised inheritance tax through its new five and ten per cent fee for transferring and selling properties.” In […]
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