BVI to Remove Visas for Work Permit Holders The British Virgin Islands government plans to remove visa requirements for work permit holders in the coming weeks. Officials say the change will help businesses hire workers faster and improve the territory’s investment climate. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley announced the measure during his 2026 State of the […]
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of western Cuba on Monday, sending tremors through the capital, Havana. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake hit about 100 kilometres off the island’s western tip. In Havana, AFP journalists reported around 20 seconds of shaking that caused people to rush out of […]
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre is encouraging patients to use its online appointment system. The system covers outpatient clinics and radiology services. It aims to make access to care easier and faster. In addition, patients can submit appointment requests at any time. The service runs 24 hours a day and seven days a week. […]
Antigua Hosts OECS Training Programme Antigua and Barbuda Hosts OECS Skills Programme Antigua and Barbuda will host a new regional training programme. Importantly, it focuses on the services sector. It also targets stronger skills across the OECS region. In addition, the programme is part of a wider regional consultancy project. It is titled “Technical Support […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s economy is now expected to grow by approximately four percent in 2026, down from the previously projected six percent growth. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Gaston Browne said the revised forecast reflects the impact of rising global fuel and food prices, driven in part by ongoing tensions in the Middle East […]
U.S. Cracks Down on Birth Tourism Networks The U.S. State Department says it is increasing efforts to combat birth tourism schemes around the world. Officials have revoked visas and launched investigations into networks accused of helping foreign nationals travel to the United States, mainly to secure U.S. citizenship for their children. According to the department, […]
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has expressed interest in attending the Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF), which will take place alongside the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. Speaking recently, Browne said Musk’s participation has not yet been confirmed. However, discussions are ongoing, and organisers remain hopeful […]
Brazil has temporarily suspended the use of the world’s first single-dose dengue vaccine following two suspicious deaths. The decision was announced on Monday by health authorities as a precaution while investigations continue into the reported cases. The vaccine had been widely rolled out across the country, with more than 500,000 people receiving doses between January […]
Police in Suriname have arrested two people, including a Cuban national, in connection with an alleged human trafficking case involving the exploitation of a woman. Authorities say the suspects are accused of bringing the victim into the country under false promises and later forcing her into prostitution. The arrest followed an investigation launched after the […]
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, in partnership with ACB Caribbean, will honour 150 students at the 40th Annual National CSEC Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 11. The event will celebrate outstanding academic performance and highlight students who achieved top rankings in regional examinations across the Caribbean. The ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. […]
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