V.C. Bird International Airport experienced record rainfall on February 10–11, 2026. Moreover, the 24-hour total broke decades-old records. Chief climatologist Dale C.S. Destin confirmed 34.4mm (1.35in) of rain fell. This surpassed the previous record of 22.2mm set in 1981. Rainfall data at the airport has been collected since 1962. Therefore, the new measurement represents the […]
Oil spill concerns have emerged in Hermitage Bay. Moreover, the National Office of Disaster Services is now monitoring the situation. NODS confirmed it is aware of the incident. Officials said the substance appears to be oil. Therefore, the agency has begun close observation. At this time, NODS is working with local partners. Together, they are […]
Antigua and Barbuda joined a special ECCB session on foreign currency reserves. Moreover, the meeting comes as the region nears a key milestone. The Board of Directors of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank convened the session. Directors reviewed how the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union manages its reserves. These reserves support the fixed exchange rate of […]
Antigua and Barbuda has joined the inaugural Western Hemisphere Chiefs of Defense Conference in Washington, D.C. Moreover, Brigadier Telbert Benjamin is representing the nation. Benjamin serves as Chief of Defence Staff of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force. He is meeting with senior military leaders from 34 countries. Therefore, the conference marks a major regional […]
Emmanuel will spend 30 months in prison for robbing a British cruise passenger in St. John’s. Moreover, the court noted his history of robbery offences. Junior Emmanuel of Federation Road received the sentence in the St. John’s Magistrates’ Court. Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel imposed the custodial term. The ruling followed a brazen daylight attack last […]
Russia has blocked WhatsApp across the country. As a result, millions must now seek other ways to chat. Officials say the move follows legal violations by WhatsApp’s parent company, Meta. However, they did not share details. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed the ban on Thursday. He said Meta refused to follow Russian law. Therefore, authorities […]
Chikungunya cases are rising across the Americas. As a result, PAHO has issued an epidemiological alert. Since late 2025, several countries have reported steady increases. Moreover, some areas now show local transmission again. These areas had not seen the virus for years. Therefore, health officials urge quick action. According to PAHO, this trend fits patterns […]
Mottley has secured a third straight term as Prime Minister of Barbados. Moreover, her Barbados Labour Party won all 30 seats in the general election. State broadcaster CBC Barbados confirmed the result early Thursday. As a result, the BLP will govern for another five years. The clean sweep extends the party’s strong hold on power. […]
UK court has ruled that Mehul Choksi failed to prove he was kidnapped from Antigua in 2021. The court found no solid evidence to back his claims. Therefore, Justice Mansfield ordered Choksi to provide £600,000 as security for legal costs. Choksi, a fugitive diamantaire, holds Antiguan and Barbudan citizenship through the Citizenship by Investment Programme. […]
Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda commemorated the fifth anniversary of Corporal Clifton Common’s death on Tuesday. The force reflected on his years of service and dedication. They said his commitment and camaraderie remain remembered by colleagues. “Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts,” the statement read on social media. The police […]
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