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Antigua Joins ECCB Talks on Currency Reserves

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

Antigua Joins First Western Hemisphere Defense Summit

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

Emmanuel Jailed 30 Months for Robbing UK Tourist

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

Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Pushes State App Max

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

Chikungunya Cases Rise; PAHO Urges Preparedness

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

Mottley Wins Third Term as BLP Sweeps All Seats

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 Rejects Choksi Kidnap Claim

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 Marks Fifth Anniversary of Corporal Common’s Death

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 […]

Family

Family Says Dropping Crump Case Would Threaten Justice

Family of nine-year-old Chantel Crump says they remain determined to see justice served. They warned that dropping the case would send a troubling signal about Antigua and Barbuda’s justice system. The comments followed arguments in court by Angela Mejia’s lawyer, Wendel Alexander. Mejia faces charges in Crump’s murder. During Wednesday’s hearing, Alexander asked the court […]

US

US Tells Caribbean Nations There Are Alternatives to Cuban Medical Programme

US on Friday urged Caribbean countries to explore alternatives to Cuba’s health brigade programme. In a post on the US Embassy in Barbados Facebook page, officials criticized Cuba’s medical missions. They said these programmes involve forced labour. “Foreign governments participating in these programmes become complicit in the abuses of Cuban workers,” the statement said. The […]