The Jamaican government says two of its citizens recently deported by the United States to Eswatini have refused offers to return to Jamaica. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said officials contacted the men through the Jamaican Consulate in Miami and a legal adviser representing them. The government also confirmed that it is still trying to […]
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will introduce major changes to its School-Based Assessment (SBA) system as schools adapt to the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI). The new measures will begin in the 2027 academic year. CXC said the changes will protect the integrity of its examinations while recognising that AI is changing how students […]
The Ministry of Health has warned residents about illegal construction in public cemeteries across Antigua and Barbuda. Officials found several cases of unauthorised work at the St. John’s Public Cemetery and other public burial grounds. The Ministry said residents must get written approval before starting any cemetery construction. This approval must come from the Chief […]
Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to US Parasite Outbreak US health officials linked shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by a parasite. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) traced the contamination to one lettuce supplier in Mexico. Taco Bell locations in five states used the […]
Barbados Mourns Sir Garfield Sobers Barbados is mourning the death of cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers. Prime Minister Mia Mottley has declared July 17 a national day of mourning in his honour. The Prime Minister also announced that another day of mourning will take place on the day of Sobers’ interment. During these periods, flags […]
Pastor Baltimore opened the Cabinet meeting with prayer and a meditation drawn from 2 Chronicles 20:12 and the verses that follow, reminding members that even the strongest leaders will encounter moments when the challenges before them appear greater than their own strength and wisdom.He recounted the story of a young woman who had reached a […]
U.S. retail sales grew at a slower pace in June as consumers cut back on spending, particularly on gasoline, according to new data released by the Commerce Department on Thursday. Retail sales increased by 0.2% from the previous month to $768.6 billion, a significant slowdown from the 1.0% increase recorded in May, though the figure […]
Cuba is slowly restoring electricity after its third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days and fifth major blackout of 2026. The outage began Tuesday when a fault at a thermoelectric plant caused the national power grid to fail, leaving the island’s 9.6 million residents without electricity. Power restoration has been gradual. By early Wednesday, […]
The RoyROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POLICE ANNOUNCE COMPREHENSIVE SECURITY MEASURES AND SAFETY TIPS FOR CARNIVAL 2026 St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, July 15, 2026 As Antigua and Barbuda prepares to celebrate Carnival 2026 from July 25 to August 4, the Royal Police Force of Antigua […]
A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC said it is working with the individual’s employer, federal agencies and health partners in the DRC […]
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