Road rehabilitation is underway in Bathlodge, Antigua, bringing relief to local residents. The Ministry of Works is fixing a long stretch of road that had fallen into poor condition from years of wear and heavy rains. The project aims to make the road safer and easier to use for both drivers and pedestrians. The road […]
Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has called out CARICOM as an unreliable partner in some regards. She said some CARICOM countries are siding with Venezuela instead of supporting Trinidad and Tobago on regional security issues. Persad-Bissessar stated that her government would not be pressured or blackmailed to back down from its fight against […]
Flu vaccinations have begun at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) as part of its annual staff immunization drive. This campaign highlights the importance of flu vaccination in protecting healthcare workers and their patients. Getting the flu shot is a simple way to reduce the spread of the virus and keep the hospital community […]
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) joins the global community in observing World Stroke Day 2025, themed “Every Minute Counts”, highlighting the urgent need to recognize stroke symptoms quickly and act immediately. Timely treatment can significantly improve recovery and reduce disability. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, with the […]
Antigua and Barbuda has won the Caribbean Dinghy Championship once again, making it their sixth straight victory. The competition took place at the Antigua Yacht Club and brought together sailors from across the Caribbean for three days of exciting races. Team Antigua showed strong skill and teamwork, beating tough competitors like St. Maarten and Trinidad […]
Antigua and Barbuda will have two representatives at the upcoming Miss Caribbean UK 2025 pageant. The event will take place on Saturday, November 1, at the Shaw Theatre in London. This year, eleven contestants from across the Caribbean will compete, making the event bigger and more exciting than ever. Kmari Wellington and Maurisa-Jae Isaac will […]
Hurricane Melissa is the strongest storm in the world this year. It rapidly grew into a rare Category 5 hurricane with winds reaching 180 mph. Scientists say storms like this are happening more often as the climate gets warmer. The storm’s outer bands are already hitting Jamaica with strong winds. By early afternoon, the full […]
Hurricane Melissa is such a powerful storm that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Hurricane Hunters had to stop their mission early. The winds inside the storm reached 175 mph, causing severe turbulence. This made flying into the hurricane too dangerous, so the aircraft had to turn around before completing their data collection. The […]
An estimated magnitude 5.2 earthquake shook the Caribbean region early in the day. The quake was located about 161 km from Marigot, Dominica, and struck at 8:38 am. This seismic event affected several nearby countries, including Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Antigua and Barbuda. The tremors were felt across these islands, causing a moment of alarm […]
The US warship USS Gravely arrived in Trinidad and Tobago as part of joint military exercises. The ship will stay in Port-of-Spain until October 30. During this time, US Marines and the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force will train together on tactics and medical skills. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar welcomed the visit. She stressed the […]
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