Antigua Hyperbaric Care Saves Diver from British Virgin Islands Antigua hyperbaric care proved critical when Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) treated a 34-year-old diver from the British Virgin Islands. She suffered Type 2 decompression sickness after a dive to 80–90 feet. Initially, doctors at Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Tortola stabilized her with […]
Dr. J. Najwa Oliver, an Antiguan student, graduated on Saturday, December 13, 2025. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering. The degree was awarded by the University of North Texas. Her concentration was Biomedical Engineering. Previously, Dr. Oliver completed a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering in 2021. She graduated with […]
Antigua and Dominica are bracing for serious economic trouble after the United States announced new travel restrictions. The measures were revealed on December 16, 2025. They will take effect on January 1, 2026. As a result, tourism leaders across the Caribbean are deeply concerned. The new rules limit entry for certain nationals of both countries. […]
Antigua and Barbuda has reassured US travellers that recent visa reports do not affect travel to the country. On Wednesday, tourism officials said media reports about US visa issuance for Antiguan citizens have caused confusion. However, they stressed that these reports have no impact on inbound or outbound travel. As a result, the government moved […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s main seaport has recorded its strongest performance ever, driven by rising imports and regional shipping. Senator Mary Claire Hurst, chair of the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority, shared the update during the 2026 Budget Debate. She said container traffic has steadily increased over the past three years. “In 2023, we handled about […]
NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family tragically died Thursday in a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport, North Carolina. The crash occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m., according to airport officials. The airport confirmed an “aircraft incident” and will remain closed during the investigation. Sources told CNN that six people, including the pilot, died in […]
Antigua and Barbuda has begun talks with the United States following a new immigration measure announced by President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the government said it is actively engaging US authorities for clarity. The proclamation lists Antigua and Barbuda among countries facing full or partial US entry restrictions. As a result, officials moved quickly to […]
Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week that would ease federal restrictions on marijuana. According to sources, the order would move marijuana to a lower drug category. As a result, federal rules around the drug would loosen. However, the change would not legalize marijuana nationwide. Instead, the move would reclassify marijuana from […]
Government officials in Antigua and Barbuda have announced plans to deploy 120 newly recruited health professionals by the end of 2025. The announcement came during Thursday’s post-Cabinet media briefing. Cabinet met on Wednesday, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Sir Steadroy Cutie Benjamin. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the recruitment process is complete. Most […]
Gaston Browne and Maria Bird-Browne are drawing national attention to a key legal moment in Antigua and Barbuda. On Thursday, January 16, at 9:00 a.m., the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in St. John’s will host a public reading in open court. Importantly, this is not a rally or a protest. Instead, it is a formal […]
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