Antigua and Barbuda’s centenarians have played an important role in shaping the nation through decades of service, sacrifice, and resilience, according to Minister for Social and Urban Transformation Rawdon Turner. As the country observes Centenarian Week, Turner paid tribute to citizens who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. He described them as “living […]
Air quality across Antigua and Barbuda remains in the “good” category despite the presence of a light concentration of Saharan dust, according to the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service. In its latest bulletin issued on Sunday night, the service reported that current conditions pose no significant health concerns for the public. Officials said the dust […]
A 59-year-old tourist from the United States died after a scuba diving excursion near North Sound on Monday afternoon. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. The visitor, who last lived in North Carolina, was vacationing in Antigua with his family. He arrived in Antigua on June 5 and planned to leave on June […]
Cuba sanctions are causing serious hardship across the island, according to the United Nations. The UN is now calling on the United States to remove the measures immediately. UN human rights chief Volker Türk said recent restrictions have made daily life much harder for many Cubans. He said fuel shortages and tighter economic measures are […]
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people and injuring 134 others. Authorities also reported that at least a dozen people remain missing as rescue teams continue search operations. The offshore quake occurred south of General Santos, a city with a population of about 720,000. Following the […]
Canada has temporarily banned cattle, horses, and other livestock from Texas after officials found flesh-eating screwworm larvae in two calves. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced that animals that were in Texas within 21 days of crossing the border will not be allowed into Canada. The measure aims to protect Canadian livestock from the parasite. […]
Nearly 1.47 million people have fled their homes in Haiti as gang violence continues to spread, according to the United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM). The agency said armed groups are now attacking areas that once offered safety. Because of this, many families have few places left to go. Women and girls make up […]
US sanctions on Cuba have expanded with new measures targeting President Miguel Díaz-Canel, members of his family, and relatives of former President Raúl Castro. The latest actions also target Cuba’s Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces and several government-linked entities. The sanctions affect Díaz-Canel, his wife, and his stepson. They also target Alejandro Castro Espín, […]
Cabinet Report: Key Decisions from June 4 Meeting Cabinet Report Highlights New Child Support System The Cabinet Report announced support for Main Collect, a new digital platform for child maintenance payments. The app will allow fathers to make payments online. Mothers and guardians will be able to track payments in real time. Court officials expect […]
The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus made a strong impression in its first-ever appearance at the 2026 UWI Games, finishing fourth overall with 44 points and three bronze medals. The Antigua and Barbuda-based campus secured bronze in men’s basketball, men’s football, and women’s volleyball, finishing ahead of the Global Campus in the […]
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