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Festivals

Festivals Commission Pledges Schools Panorama Payments After Protest

Festivals Commission officials say payments are coming this week.The assurance follows protests by steelbands over delayed funds. The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission addressed the issue Monday.Specifically, it concerns Schools Panorama participants.Many have waited months for payment. Commission chair Elizabeth “Lisa” Makhoul confirmed the update.She said outstanding payments are now being processed.Some of the delays […]

Shuggy

Shuggy Plans Trinidad Trip to Study Carnival Success

Shuggy says he is heading to Trinidad and Tobago to study Carnival.Specifically, he wants to understand its economic success. St. Mary’s South MP Kelvin “Shugy” Simon shared the plan publicly.Accordingly, the visit will focus on learning, not celebration. Simon said Trinidad has turned Carnival into a major economic driver.Therefore, he wants to apply those lessons […]

Antigua

Antigua Culinary Month Returns in May 2026

Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month will return in May 2026.Once again, the month-long celebration will spotlight food and culture. Antigua and Barbuda will host local chefs and visiting Caribbean talent.Notably, chefs will travel from the U.S., U.K., and Canada.As a result, the event will highlight Caribbean heritage through cuisine. The annual culinary tourism initiative launched […]

Venezuelan

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Guanipa Re-Arrested Hours After Release

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Guanipa Re-Arrested Hours After Release Key Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Pablo Guanipa faced arrest by heavily armed men on Sunday night. He had been released from prison just hours earlier. Guanipa’s family and allies said men “kidnapped” him. They blamed the Caracas regime for the attack. The public prosecutor later requested house […]

PM

PM Browne Praises China Ties as Respectful Partnership

PM Gaston Browne has praised ties between Antigua and Barbuda and the People’s Republic of China. He described the relationship as a model of mutual respect. Moreover, he said other nations should seek to replicate it. Browne spoke during Sunday evening’s Chinese New Year celebrations. The event marked the Year of the Horse. At the […]

Fifty-Three

Fifty-Three Recruits Begin New Journey with Police Force

Fifty-Three recruits have started a new chapter with the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda. They officially entered Course #50 at the start of a new training cycle. An opening ceremony marked the beginning of their journey. The event took place at the Sir Wright F. George Police Academy. Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers […]

Strong

Strong Vaccination Programme Keeps Nation Measles-Free

Strong vaccination coverage continues to protect Antigua and Barbuda from measles, according to government officials. Maurice Merchant, Director of Communications in the Office of the Prime Minister, confirmed there are no measles cases locally. He spoke during last week’s Cabinet press briefing. At the same time, Merchant noted measles cases are rising quickly in several […]

Haiti

Haiti Hammer Antigua & Barbuda 4-0 in U17 Qualifiers

Haiti dominated Antigua and Barbuda 4-0 in CONCACAF Under-17 World Cup qualifying on Saturday. Earlier, Antigua and Barbuda lost 2-0 to Guatemala on Thursday. Therefore, this marked their second straight defeat. First, Julien Casillas opened the scoring for Haiti. He fired a right-footed shot into the top left corner. Meanwhile, Jhon-Widy Belton provided the assist […]

China

China executes 11 members of gang who ran billion-dollar criminal empire in Myanmar

China executed 11 members of the notorious Ming family criminal gang.They ran mafia-like scam centers in Myanmar and killed workers who tried to escape. The Ming family formed one of the “four families” of northern Myanmar.They operated hundreds of compounds involved in internet fraud, prostitution, and drug production. Moreover, gang members held positions in local […]

Philippines

Philippines ferry disaster kills 18, hundreds rescued at sea

Philippines authorities reported tragedy after a crowded ferry sank early Monday.Philippines rescuers confirmed at least 18 people died in the accident. The ferry carried more than 350 passengers and crew members.It went down near an island in the country’s south. However, rescue teams saved hundreds from the water.Meanwhile, ships and aircraft searched for those still […]