Water taxi operations in St. John’s Harbour are entering a stricter regulatory phase as authorities focus on safety. The Port Authority has begun enforcing tighter compliance rules for all water taxi and pleasure craft operators. As a result, officials aim to reduce risks and improve order across the busy harbour. Firstly, all operators must now […]
Police carried out a targeted operation in the Nut Grove area and uncovered several illegal items. During the exercise, criminal investigators worked alongside K-9 units. As a result, officers searched properties and nearby open spaces. Authorities reported seizing ammunition and firearm-related accessories. In addition, officers recovered several electronic devices. Police also found vehicles believed to […]
Police are investigating a violent attack on an American businesswoman along Runaway Beach in Antigua. Authorities say the incident happened near the former Rush nightclub. The area is known as a popular tourist location. According to sources familiar with the matter, the woman was offering horseback riding services at the time. During the incident, a […]
Thieves dressed as Santa Claus and elves stole cartloads of groceries from a Montreal supermarket on Monday night. The incident occurred shortly before Christmas and is now under police investigation. According to Montreal police spokesperson Johany Charland, the theft happened around 9:40 p.m. Police believe the items taken were food. However, investigators are still reviewing […]
Trump announced a major expansion of the U.S. travel ban on December 19, 2025. The updated policy doubles the number of affected countries from 19 to 39. It targets nations across Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the Pacific. Importantly, the new rules take effect on January 1, 2026. Millions of travelers will face […]
Attorney General Steadroy “Cuttie” Benjamin has urged Antigua and Barbuda to transition to a republic. He spoke in Parliament, stressing that independence remains incomplete while the nation continues to swear allegiance to a foreign monarch. “The time has come for this country to look seriously at changing over status to become a republic,” Benjamin told […]
Her Excellency Ms. Karen-Mae Hill, Antigua and Barbuda’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, has been re-elected President of the Administration and Budget Committee of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The announcement came at the BIE’s 177th General Assembly, held on 25 November 2025 in Paris, France. Her re-election reflects the confidence of Member […]
APUA has suspended preparatory works for Antigua and Barbuda’s subsea cable project after materials were deliberately set on fire. Moreover, telecoms crews arrived at the Old Road site on Friday, 12 December, to find conduits and other installed equipment destroyed. Early estimates place the damage in the thousands of dollars. The Authority strongly condemned the […]
Catastrophic flooding struck Washington state early on Dec. 11 as an atmospheric river dumped heavy rain. Consequently, rivers rose to dangerous levels. Forecasters warned that record-breaking floods could occur along the Skagit and Snohomish Rivers through Dec. 11. Furthermore, more flooding is expected across the Cascade Foothills and Puget Sound through Dec. 12. Interstate 90 […]
Bird flu outbreaks have struck two poultry farms in Lincolnshire. And now officials are moving fast to contain the spread. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) confirmed both cases at commercial breeder sites. Moreover, authorities have set up strict control zones. A protection zone covers almost two miles (3km) around each farm. […]
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