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Justice Rally Planned for 18-Year-Old Khaleel Simon

A justice rally is set to take place in Antigua on Wednesday, September 18, in honor of 18-year-old Khaleel Simon, who was recently killed in Liberta. The rally will begin at 3 p.m. at the Antigua Recreation Grounds and proceed to the High Court building. Family members, friends, and community groups are calling for swift […]

Oceania Cruises Expands All-Inclusive Perks in Antigua

Luxury line Oceania Cruises has updated its “Your World Included” program, offering travelers more choice on voyages to Antigua and the Caribbean. Starting September 17, 2025, guests can choose between a shore excursion credit or complimentary wine and beer with meals. The excursion credit is valued at up to $600 per person, depending on the […]

Antigua Clinicians Join HIV Training in Miami

Antigua & Barbuda will be represented at a major HIV prevention and treatment training hosted by the Pan-Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) from September 17–19, 2025, in Miami. PAHO, The Global Fund, and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine support the programme. The training will bring together doctors, nurses, and community […]

Antigua Joins CARICOM-Colombia Trade Talks

Antigua & Barbuda took part in recent CARICOM trade talks with Colombia, held in Bogotá on September 9–10, 2025. The negotiations aimed to update the CARICOM-Colombia Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement, which has been in place for over 30 years. The focus was on expanding market access for agricultural and industrial products, improving trade procedures, […]

New Dredger Coming to Antigua & Barbuda

Antigua & Barbuda is set to receive a new dredger within the next two months. The vessel will be used to maintain and expand the nation’s ports and harbours, supporting both trade and tourism. Officials say the dredger will help keep shipping channels clear and allow larger vessels to dock safely. This is seen as […]

Contractor Robbed at Fake Roadblock in Antigua

A contractor in Antigua fell victim to a daring armed robbery on Friday afternoon. The incident happened just after 1 p.m. along Sir Andy Roberts Drive, when two men staged a fake roadblock using traffic cones and reflector vests. The men pulled the contractor from his vehicle at gunpoint and escaped with more than $19,000 […]

Antigua & Barbuda Hosts World Wellness Weekend

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 […]

Magnitude 5.3 Earthquake Felt in Antigua & Barbuda

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 & […]

Crime Drops in Antigua & Barbuda for 2025

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 […]

Antigua & Barbuda Teams Ready for Global Ecobots Challenge

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 […]