Surge in lost passports has raised concerns in Antigua and Barbuda. Consequently, the Cabinet is considering stricter measures. Director-General of Communications, Maurice Merchant, spoke at a post-Cabinet press briefing last week. He shared alarming data from the Passport Office. In 2024, 360 passports were reported lost. Then, in 2025, the number climbed to 440. So […]
Revised plans have been announced for the 2025 Antigua and Barbuda National Music Awards. As a result, the ceremony will now take place on March 10, 2026. On Monday, February 23, 2026, the Ministry of Creative Industries shared the update. The announcement came through the Department of Culture. Originally, organizers scheduled the event for February […]
WhatsApp has become a powerful tool in local politics. Moreover, in St. Philip’s North, it may feel like a public utility. Recently, at a town hall in Glanvilles, a young woman made a plea. Her mother had sold goods at Long Bay for 19 years. However, an officer from the Development Control Authority ordered her […]
Browne says the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has at least eight new candidates ready. Moreover, he calls it part of a clear succession plan. Prime Minister Gaston Browne shared the update this week. He spoke on the Browne and Browne Show on Pointe FM. During the program, Browne stressed long-term planning. “We believe in […]
Antigua and Barbuda has secured a top five spot in a major global ranking. Notably, the nation placed fifth in the 2026 Global Citizenship Program Index. The index comes from Henley & Partners. Each year, the firm reviews the world’s leading residence and citizenship programs. Experts assess reputation, compliance, mobility, and investment rules. Meanwhile, Malta […]
Missing for nearly 24 years, a North Carolina mother has been found alive. However, she does not want to reunite with her family. According to the New York Post, Michelle Hundley Smith disappeared on December 31, 2001. At the time, she lived in Eden, North Carolina. She was 38 years old and a mother of […]
Tributes pour in for former MP Eustace ‘Teco’ Lake, who died on Friday, February 20. He passed away after a period of illness. He was widely loved and respected. In a heartfelt statement, E.P. Chet Greene praised Lake’s life and service. Greene spoke on behalf of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party leadership and members. […]
2026 hurricane season storm names have been announced. The Atlantic season begins in less than 100 days. While no one knows when the first storm will hit, its name is already known: Arthur. The World Meteorological Organization manages the hurricane name lists. It maintains 21 names in a six-year rotation. Therefore, 2026’s names may sound […]
US embassy alerts Americans in Mexico to shelter in place. Officials issued the warning as unrest continues. The guidance follows security operations and regional violence. The alert came after a Mexican military operation on Sunday, Feb. 22. During that operation, authorities confirmed the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes. He was also known as El Mencho. […]
Tourism Ministry honours retirees at a special team-building dinner. The Ministry of Tourism and Investment hosted the event on Saturday, February 21. The evening celebrated the past, present, and future of the Ministry. Staff gathered in a spirit of appreciation and unity. Moreover, the event paid tribute to five retirees. Each retiree gave years of […]
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