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Nikki Beach and AYRE Group Launch Branded Residences in Antigua

Nikki Beach has partnered with the AYRE Group is preparing to unveil The Residences at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Antigua, a USD $400 million branded development. The project blends upscale living with the lifestyle brand’s signature focus on leisure, music, and beachfront experiences. The development will feature high-end residences designed to offer owners both […]

Austrailia- Boy’s Brave Swim Saves Mother and Siblings From Drowning

A 13 year old boy from Australia is being hailed as a hero after swimming for 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) to shore to raise the alarm after he got into difficulties on Friday with his mother Joanne Appelbee, 47, brother Beau, 12, and sister Grace, 8. The family was caught in strong currents while enjoying […]

Venezuela Oil Exports Rise Sharply in January

Venezuela’s oil exports rose sharply in January, according to shipping data released this week. Crude shipments averaged about 800,000 barrels per day, a significant increase from December, when exports were much lower due to restrictions and logistical delays. The increase followed changes in oversight of Venezuela’s oil operations and the easing of barriers that had […]

Eighty Abducted Worshippers Escape Captivity in Nigeria

Eighty worshippers who were abducted in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have escaped from captivity, according to local reports. The group had been kidnapped during a religious gathering, an incident that shocked communities across the area. The victims reportedly managed to flee when their captors were distracted, escaping from a forest hideout where they were being held. […]

Jamaica Win Women’s Super50 Cup

Jamaica’s women’s cricket team has won the 2026 Cricket West Indies Women’s Super50 Cup after a strong finish to the tournament. The title was sealed with an eight-wicket victory over the Leeward Islands in the final round of matches. Batting first, the Leeward Islands were dismissed for 146 runs, with Reniece Boyce top scoring. Jamaica […]

Jamaica PM Calls for Stronger Caribbean Voice Globally

Jamaica’s Prime Minister has called for a stronger and more united Caribbean presence on the global stage. He said the region must speak with one voice to protect its interests in an increasingly uncertain world. He stressed that Caribbean nations face shared challenges, including climate change, economic vulnerability, and global security risks. According to the […]

ICC and Players’ Body Clash Over T20 World Cup Terms

A dispute has emerged between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) ahead of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. The disagreement centres on player terms, including commercial rights, workload concerns, and the use of player images during the tournament. The WCA has raised concerns that players were not adequately consulted […]

Trinidad and Tobago- Eight police officers committed to stand trial

Eight police officers in Trinidad and Tobago have been committed to stand trial in connection with a serious criminal case. The decision was made following a preliminary inquiry in the magistrate’s court, where prosecutors presented evidence against the officers. The charges stem from an incident involving the alleged abuse of authority during a police operation. […]

Governance & Civic Awareness Report

Introduction  In Antigua and Barbuda, many young people feel that their voices are not taken seriously in national issues. Adults in authority often judge youth based on social media behaviour instead of recognising the real concerns young people have about the country. Students also notice that government leaders talk about problems during meetings and radio […]

Youth & Education Report

Youth & Education ReportPicture 1 IntroductionThe islands of Antigua and Barbuda continue to grow as a nation that is strongly devoted toits youth, notably the education division of the government. From scholarships which areoffered by different organisations within the country, like the Rotary Club of Antigua, HaloFoundation and the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Programme. One noticeable […]