Minister Maria Bird Browne unveiled plans for 2026 infrastructure and housing projects on Friday. She aims to expand affordable housing, improve roads, and enhance drainage. First, Browne outlined a new $130,000 home model. She said the initiative will help first-time and lower-income buyers achieve homeownership. The homes form part of a broader national housing strategy. […]
Vietnam is reeling after relentless rains and floods killed at least 41 people in central regions since the weekend. Authorities continue searching for nine more who are still missing. Vietnam’s heavy downpours submerged over 52,000 homes and left roughly half a million households and businesses without power. Tens of thousands of residents were evacuated to […]
Bangladesh was shaken on Friday as a 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the central region, killing at least eight people and injuring more than 300. Buildings swayed in the capital, Dhaka, sending residents rushing into the streets in panic. The quake hit at 10:38 a.m., with its epicenter in Ghorashal, Narsingdi district, about 25 kilometers (16 […]
Antigua and Barbuda will soon have a local law degree program. The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus will offer Bachelor of Laws (LLB) classes starting September 2026. Cabinet announced the plan this week. The program is a collaboration between UWI Five Islands and UWI Mona Campus Faculty of Law. Mona will […]
Antigua and Barbuda has launched Culinary Month 2026. To celebrate, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) hosted a media preview dinner. It took place at Platform by the James Beard Foundation in New York City. The event welcomed journalists, influencers, and food industry leaders. As a result, they got a first look at the […]
Antigua and Barbuda is set to expand its healthcare system in 2026. The government plans to transition the Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) into a full National Health Insurance (NHI) program. This move was announced in the 2026 Speech from the Throne. The NHI will cover more diseases and will be recognized throughout CARICOM. As a […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has written to former U.S. President Donald Trump, urging him to help de-escalate rising military activity in the Caribbean as tensions between Washington and Venezuela continue to grow. In his letter, Browne called for renewed diplomatic engagement, stressing that open dialogue remains the only realistic path to preventing […]
Antigua and Barbuda is stepping into its next quarter century with confidence, as the Government declares the country “solid, stable, soaring” after recording a striking 300 percent increase in GDP over the last 25 years. During the 2026 Speech from the Throne, Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams revealed that Antigua and Barbuda’s economy expanded from US […]
Major Developments AheadAntigua and Barbuda are preparing for a landmark year in tourism. They unveiled major luxury projects, cultural milestones, and festivals that show why the islands are among the Caribbean’s top destinations. The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority showcased these plans at World Travel Market 2025. Faster Arrivals and Heritage CelebrationsFirst, the islands launched […]
Antigua and Barbuda is preparing for its strongest tourism season yet. Officials project 450,000 stayover visitors and nearly one million cruise passengers for 2025–2026. Governor General Sir Rodney Williams made the announcement Thursday during the Throne Speech. He highlighted the country’s growing appeal as a top Caribbean destination. Sir Rodney credited new investments in luxury […]
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