Police have warned motorists that altering or swapping licence plates illegally will soon be much harder to get away with. Next year, officers will use a new real-time licence plate detection system. This technology will instantly identify mismatched plates against Transport Board records. Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers highlighted the system’s capabilities. He told state media, […]
Massive sinkhole has opened in Shropshire, England, trapping two canal boats and triggering a major emergency response. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service reported the incident early Monday. Officials declared a “major incident” at 5:17 a.m., though the situation later stabilised. Images show two canal boats stuck in deep mud while a third leans dangerously over […]
Deadly flooding hit Northern California over the weekend, driven by an atmospheric river storm. At least one person died in Redding after flash floods swept through the city, officials said. Police and fire crews carried out multiple water rescues. Shasta County was hit hardest. Heavy rain flooded roadways, including parts of Interstate 5. Nearly a […]
Seven elephants were killed early Saturday after a passenger train struck a herd in northeast India. The crash happened in Assam’s Hojai district, officials confirmed. One elephant was injured and survived. According to district police chief VV Rakesh Reddy, the accident occurred during the early morning hours. The Delhi-bound train hit the elephants at about […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s government has announced plans to pay outstanding wages owed to public servants from the Covid-19 period. The payments relate to salaries affected during pandemic restrictions. According to officials, some public sector workers faced pay suspensions during the emergency period. Others experienced reduced hours or unpaid leave. As a result, several salary claims […]
Thieves dressed as Santa Claus and elves stole cartloads of groceries from a Montreal supermarket on Monday night. The incident occurred shortly before Christmas and is now under police investigation. According to Montreal police spokesperson Johany Charland, the theft happened around 9:40 p.m. Police believe the items taken were food. However, investigators are still reviewing […]
Antigua and Barbuda has reached an agreement with the United States on visa entry for its nationals. The agreement allows current visa holders to continue traveling to the US. According to Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders, the decision applies to all valid visas. These include B-1, B-2, J, and […]
Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries has announced major success for two Antiguan students. Both students earned top placements in a regional poetry competition. Shakeir Thomas of Antigua Grammar School won the Secondary School category. Meanwhile, Denae T. L. Bontiff of St Anthony’s Secondary placed runner-up in the same category. The awards came from […]
Trump announced a major expansion of the U.S. travel ban on December 19, 2025. The updated policy doubles the number of affected countries from 19 to 39. It targets nations across Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the Pacific. Importantly, the new rules take effect on January 1, 2026. Millions of travelers will face […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s Cabinet has welcomed the selection of four young cricketers to the West Indies Under-19 team. Officials said the move reflects the country’s strong youth cricket program. The announcement was made during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting. Acting Prime Minister Sir Steadroy Cutie Benjamin chaired the session. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared details […]
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