Browne on Monday called for stronger security ties between the Caribbean and the European Union. Prime Minister Gaston Browne warned that transnational organized crime threatens both regions. Moreover, he said crime networks respect no borders. He addressed the inaugural Caribbean–EU Parliamentary Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda. During his remarks, he stressed the need for deeper […]
Browne says he found no evidence that Ambassador Johann Hesse broke the law. However, Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed that Cabinet fired Hesse. The dismissal followed his failure to disclose a $450,000 commission. The payment went to his business partner during the 2024 sale of the Alfa Nero yacht. Browne spoke for several minutes on […]
Antiguan farmer Twin I Payne has won the top prize at Agrifest 2026 in St. Croix. As a result, he secured back-to-back victories at the major regional showcase. Moreover, his repeat win places Antigua and Barbuda firmly in the spotlight. The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and the Blue Economy shared the announcement. In addition, […]
2 people died and three others were injured during a shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The incident happened on Feb. 16 at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena. The arena is about five miles from Providence. The game had just begun when gunfire broke out. According to Pawtucket Police Chief […]
Jamaican police have arrested a man wanted in connection with the 2024 murder of his British-Jamaican wife. The suspect, 39-year-old Angrea Morrison, also known as ‘Bredda-Bredda,’ ‘Ninjaman,’ and ‘Badness,’ faces charges for the killing. Meanwhile, police named Morrison and his brother Kemar as persons of interest. However, Kemar remains at large. Morrison works as a […]
Officials opened a disciplinary hearing Thursday to examine complaints against Dominican psychiatrist Dr. Griffin Benjamin. The hearing focuses on his role as Director of the Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital. Authorities want to determine if he violated any rules. The Ministry of Health placed Dr. Benjamin on leave after receiving a formal complaint, reported Antigua.News. He continues […]
Hesse and Gobat moved to clarify public claims about the yacht ALFA NERO sale. In a joint statement, Johann Hesse and Rufus Gobat addressed questions about brokerage payments. They focused on an introducer agreement tied to the motor yacht ALFA NERO. First, they outlined the contract structure. A UK-registered firm, Caribbean Lifestyle Services Ltd, signed […]
Off-putting and confronting. That is how some commuters described beachwear on a Sydney community bus. As a result, a local council has stepped in. The Northern Beaches Council now bars passengers from boarding shirtless or in bikinis. The rule applies to the Hop, Skip and Jump bus. This free service runs through Manly, Fairlight and […]
Public health officials have banned fishing and seafood harvesting west of Cook’s Landfill. The warning covers the cove near Hermitage Bay. Officials say residents must not fish, sell, or eat seafood from the area. The advisory comes from the Central Board of Health. It is working with the Fisheries Division. Earlier this week, authorities received […]
Cabinet has decided to take a direct role in approving work permits. The move aims to protect local jobs. Maurice Merchant, Director General of Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, explained the decision Thursday. He spoke at a post-Cabinet press briefing. Merchant said the change responds to concerns about foreign labor. The government wants qualified […]
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