Judge Rajiv Persaud directed a not guilty verdict for a man accused of sexually assaulting an intellectually disabled woman. The case arose from an alleged 2022 incident involving a man who frequently visited the complainant’s home. Defense attorney Sherfield Bowen argued there was no case to answer. Justice Persaud agreed, noting prosecutors failed to prove […]
Trump family company filed to trademark the president’s name for airports. They said they will not charge fees. The Trump Organization submitted the applications to the federal trademark office. They want exclusive rights for airports. Additionally, the filings include related items like buses, umbrellas, travel bags, and flight suits. The filings follow debate in Florida […]
Colorectal cancer is no longer only a concern for older adults. Increasingly, young men and women are affected. It is now the leading cancer killer for Americans under 50. Recent deaths of “Dawson’s Creek” actor James Van Der Beek, 48, and “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, 43, highlight the risk. Dr. John Marshall of Georgetown […]
Nigel Christian murder trial is set to begin Thursday in the High Court before Justice Rajiv Persaud. Three men accused of killing the Customs officer are expected to stand trial on February 19. The accused are Lasean Bully of Cashew Hill, Wayne Thomas of Hatton, and Saleim Harrigan of Greenbay. All three men have pleaded […]
BREAKING NEWS: Sir Robin Yearwood has resigned as parliamentary representative for St. Philip’s North after 50 consecutive years in the House of Representatives. The announcement came Wednesday during a special sitting of Parliament. The House marked his five decades of uninterrupted service. House Speaker Osbert Frederick read a letter dated Feb. 18, 2026, from the […]
Fort James has emerged as a potential focus for tourism development as cruise passenger numbers continue to climb. Plans are now under way to expand tourism infrastructure beyond the port gates. As arrivals increase, pressure has grown on popular beaches near St. John’s. Gaspar George, General Manager of Antigua Cruise Port and Regional Director at […]
Over 18,000 cruise passengers and crew arrived in St John’s Harbour in a single day, highlighting strong momentum in the 2025/2026 cruise season. More than 18,399 people came ashore as five vessels docked at the port. This total included 13,229 passengers and 5,170 crew members, according to Antigua Cruise Port. The visiting ships included the […]
US forces carried out three airstrikes on vessels linked to alleged narco-trafficking operations, according to U.S. Southern Command. The strikes occurred late on Feb. 16. U.S. Southern Command said the vessels were operated by designated terrorist organizations. Officials also said the boats were moving along known drug routes. As a result, 11 men were killed. […]
1000 Smiles Clinic has served over 3,500 residents in its first Antigua mission, a Sandals Foundation press release said. In just two weeks, the volunteer program coordinated with the Ministry of Health delivered free dental care and education. Consequently, 3,575 residents received treatment and guidance. Moreover, 121 dental volunteers from the United States and Canada […]
Activist Martin Dudley was questioned as police investigated a fire that destroyed an excavator in John Hughes. The heavy-duty machine, worth several hundred thousand Eastern Caribbean dollars, burned between the night of Jan. 28 and the morning of Jan. 29. Workers had left it at a construction site. Consequently, authorities found it beyond repair the […]
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