The Cancer Institute of Antigua and Barbuda is on track to open in early 2026. The old machinery that delayed its reopening was removed last week. This clears the way for new, advanced equipment to be installed. The removal marked the end of a long legal dispute about who owned the old machines. Now, the […]
Prime Minister Gaston Browne recently shared plans to make university education free for Antiguans and Barbudans at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus (UWIFIC). The government is considering this move because it already supports most students through scholarships. Making tuition free would remove financial barriers and open more doors for locals. The […]
The rental market in Antigua is becoming too expensive for many people. What used to be a fair market has changed. Now, the prices for homes are very high and don’t match what most locals earn. Many are struggling to find a simple, affordable place to live. One reason for the problem is the lack […]
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne urged the United States to resolve its dispute with Venezuela through diplomacy and dialogue. He stressed the need to keep the Caribbean a zone of peace. His message came during rising tensions and increased US military presence in the region. President Trump recently deployed significant military assets near […]
Police in Antigua are investigating three wounding incidents that happened over the weekend. These attacks happened in different places and hurt several men. The police are working to find those responsible and understand what led to these violent events. The first incident was on Saturday. A man from Barbuda said someone hit him on the […]
A missing Bolans woman was found safe and reunited with her family. Dawn Anjella Simon, 56, had been reported missing earlier this week. She is a volunteer soldier with the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF). Her disappearance caused worry in the community. Simon was last seen on Sunday, November 9, in the Bolans area. […]
Police are asking the public to help find Dawn Anjella Simon. She is 56 years old and from Bolans Village. Dawn was last seen on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in the Bolans area. Since then, no one has heard from her. Dawn is about 5 feet 4 inches tall, has a brown complexion, and a […]
Resa B. Nelson, an Antiguan student, has won the 2026 Caribbean Rhodes Scholarship. This scholarship is one of the most respected academic awards in the world. Resa will use it to study for a Master’s degree in Biology at the University of Oxford. She wants to do work that helps the Caribbean and its people. […]
The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s largest warship, has arrived in the Caribbean as part of a US naval strike group. This move follows orders from former President Donald Trump amid ongoing strikes against suspected drug boats. The strike force aims to disrupt drug trafficking and criminal activities in the region. The carrier group […]
Protesters armed with batons broke through security at the COP30 climate summit venue in Belem, Brazil. They clashed with guards, demanding entry to the site where world leaders meet to discuss climate action. The crowd carried flags and signs, calling for land rights and protection of the Amazon rainforest. The protesters come from indigenous communities […]
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