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Police investigate violent attack on American businesswoman at Runaway Beach

Police are investigating a violent attack on an American businesswoman along Runaway Beach in Antigua. Authorities say the incident happened near the former Rush nightclub. The area is known as a popular tourist location. According to sources familiar with the matter, the woman was offering horseback riding services at the time. During the incident, a […]

120

120 nurses to arrive as emergency care strain grows

120 nurses are expected to arrive in Antigua and Barbuda in the coming weeks. Health officials say the move will help ease pressure on the public health system. Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph shared the update on Tuesday. He spoke during the Governor General’s annual visit to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. According to […]

Repair

Repair work begins after St John’s boardwalk collapse

Repair work has started on a damaged section of the St John’s waterfront boardwalk. Officials expect restoration within two to three days. Port Manager Darwin Telemaque confirmed the timeline on Monday. He said crews moved quickly to secure the area. As a result, cruise operations continued without interruption. According to Telemaque, the collapse followed overcrowding […]

Fast

Fast delivery comes with a surprising environmental cost

Fast shipping has become part of everyday life. Click, order, and your package arrives today, tomorrow, or overnight. However, this speed comes with a hidden climate toll. Multiple factors determine how polluting deliveries are. Distance from warehouses, half-empty trucks, repeated local trips, and transport modes all contribute. When shoppers pick faster shipping, logistics shift from […]

Development

Development crackdown: Permits now compulsory for every land project

Development in Antigua and Barbuda now requires a legal permit before work can begin. No matter what other approvals you have, you cannot start construction or land development without a valid development permit. Authorities warn that starting without one is illegal. This rule applies to many projects, including: Even if you believe another approval covers […]

Dangerous

Dangerous driving charge thrown out in Dyer Jr case

Dangerous driving charges linked to a fatal crash have been dismissed by a magistrate. The case involved the death of police officer Robert Dyer Jr. The ruling brought the court proceedings to an end. Magistrate Andrew Mighty delivered the decision after reviewing the evidence. He ruled that prosecutors failed to establish a prima facie case. […]

She makes history as first wheelchair user to reach space

She has made history by becoming the first wheelchair user to travel to space. Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German engineer, crossed the Kármán Line on Saturday. That boundary sits 100 kilometers above Earth and marks the edge of space. She flew aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule. The launch took place near Van Horn, […]

Over

Over 7,800 cruise passengers flood Antigua in single day

Over 7,800 cruise passengers arrived in Antigua on Monday, bringing a major boost to the capital. Four cruise ships docked at St John’s Harbour during the day. As a result, streets, shops, and tour sites saw heavy activity. According to figures from the Antigua Cruise Port, the largest vessel was Mein Schiff 2. It arrived […]

Belgium

Belgium court clears path for Mehul Choksi extradition

Belgium has moved closer to extraditing Mehul Choksi to India after a decisive court ruling. The country’s highest court has rejected Choksi’s final attempt to block his surrender, effectively clearing the way for extradition. Earlier this week, the Court of Cassation dismissed Choksi’s appeal. The court ruled that he failed to present any valid legal […]

Careful

Careful you don’t end up like Antigua and Barbuda, PM Kamala warns

Careful diplomacy is essential, Prime Minister Kamala warned, as she addressed U.S. visa restrictions affecting the region. Careful with words and actions, leaders must consider consequences, she said. Therefore, she urged restraint when speaking publicly about the United States and its leadership. Speaking on U.S. visa access, the Prime Minister issued a clear caution. She […]