Antigua and Barbuda hosted a Commonwealth Leaders Lunch in London as preparations continue for CHOGM 2026. The event will take place in St. John’s from 1–4 November 2026. It was organised by the Antigua and Barbuda High Commission in London, along with CWEIC and the Sustainable Markets Initiative. As a result, the gathering brought together […]
UWI can move forward with the first phase of its US$80 million expansion at the Five Islands Campus. A detailed Environmental and Social Impact Assessment found that the project is suitable to proceed. The report says the environmental and social impacts can be managed with proper planning and monitoring. EcoUrban Planning Ltd. prepared the assessment […]
HAPPI is building a new home for a family of nearly 30 people in Antigua and Barbuda. The project is replacing an aging wooden house with a modern eight-bedroom, four-bathroom home. Before-and-after photos shared by the Helping Antigua and Barbuda Progress Initiative show how much the site has changed. The images highlight the progress already […]
An attorney in Washington state faces lawsuits after thousands of immigrants accused her of fraud in humanitarian visa cases. Thousands of immigrants say she promised legal status in the United States, but instead submitted false claims in their names. They say the firm created stories of domestic abuse and human trafficking without their knowledge or […]
Earthquake Aid PAHO has activated its emergency response after two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela last week. The quakes measured 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude. The Pan American Health Organization is now working with national authorities. It is assessing urgent health needs across affected areas. It also aims to restore essential health services and prevent further health […]
Earthquake survivors across Venezuela are facing growing hardship as rescue crews continue searching for people trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Families spend each day hoping for news of missing loved ones, while many remain homeless after their homes became unsafe. As the crisis continues, many residents describe the disaster as one of the country’s darkest moments […]
Police in Jamaica have seized a record-breaking 5,100 kilograms of cocaine during the first half of 2026. The haul is worth an estimated J$3 billion. The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) said its Firearms and Narcotics Investigation Division (FNID) led the operations. Officers targeted organised crime groups using Jamaica as a drug trafficking route. Police said […]
The United Kingdom (UK) has recorded its highest June temperature for the third consecutive day, according to the Met Office. The extreme heatwave has pushed temperatures to record levels, strained public services, and disrupted daily life across parts of England. A provisional temperature of 37.3C was recorded in Santon Downham, Suffolk. This broke the earlier […]
Powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 920 people. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Officials expect the death toll to rise as crews reach more damaged communities. The earthquakes struck on the evening of June 24. They measured magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 and occurred just 39 seconds apart. […]
Cabinet met on Wednesday 24 June 2026 and began with a spiritual meditation highlighting “Great is God and Greatly to be Praised,” before receiving a briefing from the Prime Minister on OECS discussions focused on cost of living pressures, trade expansion, Citizenship by Investment concerns, regional transport improvements, and institutional reform aimed at strengthening efficiency […]
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