Antigua & Barbuda will join more than 150 countries in celebrating World Wellness Weekend from September 19 to 21, 2025. The event is led by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority with support from local wellness groups and partners. The program includes a Barbuda beach clean-up, healing circles, art therapy, hikes, and yoga sessions. There […]
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook parts of the Eastern Caribbean early Monday morning. The tremor struck at 5:16 a.m. and was recorded at a depth of 24 kilometres beneath the earth’s surface. The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre said the quake’s epicenter was about 72 kilometres southeast of St. John’s, Antigua & […]
Antigua & Barbuda has recorded a 14.6% decline in overall crime for the period January to August 2025. The report from the Criminal Records Office showed 2,163 offences this year, compared to 2,533 for the same period in 2024. Major reductions came in larceny, breaking and larceny, malicious damage, and unlawful sexual intercourse. However, cases […]
Young innovators from Antigua & Barbuda are preparing to compete in the first Global Ecobots Challenge 2025. The event brings together student teams from around the world to showcase their robotics and environmental solutions. Local teams, Ecobots and Ecobits, are training hard for the international competition. The challenge focuses on creating robots that solve environmental […]
The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet has approved a sweeping investment plan to modernize the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF). The upgrades will focus on enhancing security, resilience, and readiness to respond to both domestic and regional challenges. Officials highlighted that the initiative will include new facilities, advanced training programs, and updated equipment to ensure […]
Constable Shamar “Mighty Birdie” Smith has been crowned the 2025 Police Calypso Monarch. He won at the Antigua Recreation Grounds during the 57th Police Week celebration. He beat 11 other performers in a contest dubbed “12 giants.” Shania “Lady Ace” Samuel placed first runner-up, while Clint “Panampanana” Spencer came in third. Smith’s journey is remarkable. […]
Dr. Janil Gore-Francis is leading renewed efforts among Caribbean countries to tackle shared plant pest threats. Antigua & Barbuda now chairs emergency response initiatives for vulnerable farming regions across the islands. Officials met this week in Trinidad and agreed to stronger protocols to fight pest outbreaks that often jump between islands. They focused on prevention, […]
Antigua & Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne responded on 4 September 2025 to U.S. military activity in the southern Caribbean—specifically, the destruction of an alleged drug boat linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel. Browne stated that while such action against drug traffickers cannot easily be condemned, any hint of escalation toward broader military intervention […]
CEOWORLD Magazine explores which Caribbean islands are emerging as top relocation choices for global executives seeking a blend of safety, cost-efficiency, and strategic value. Although the full article couldn’t be accessed directly, the context suggests a focus on nations offering investor-friendly citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs, emphasizing security, low living costs, and enhanced global mobility. This aligns […]
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has accepted an apology from Antigua & Barbuda Falcons head coach Paul Nixon and the team’s management after Nixon made inaccurate remarks about how CWI handled player medical records. The issue centered on all-rounder Justin Greaves, with Nixon initially suggesting poor communication from CWI. However, CWI clarified that all medical handover […]
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