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. […]
Prime Minister Announces New Digital Initiative Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says his government will launch a public “citizens’ portal” in 2026. This platform will allow citizens to see every government purchase and contract. Moreover, it is part of a broader governance reform effort following recent controversies over vehicle acquisitions by state entities. […]
Cheaper supermarket prices should reach households within weeks. Moreover, Prime Minister Gaston Browne delivered this message as he unveiled major cost-of-living measures during the 2026 budget presentation. He said the government intends to ease pressure on every family as global prices stabilize. Browne announced that the government will remove the 42 percent Common External Tariff […]
Antigua marked World AIDS Day 2025 with a clear message about health rights and legal protection for people living with HIV. This year’s global theme, “Take the rights path: My health, my right!”, pushed nations to confront long-standing inequalities in HIV care and prevention. During an interview on Observer AM, HIV/AIDS Clinical Care Coordinator Dr. […]
Antigua’s Dr Marshall has achieved a historic milestone as he became the first regional examiner for the National Trinidad Dental Board Examinations. The exams took place on November 27 and 28, 2025. Moreover, his selection marked a major achievement for Antigua’s dental community and strengthened regional professional ties. In addition, Antigua’s veteran dentist joined a […]
Iran will boycott next week’s 2026 World Cup draw in Washington, D.C., citing visa restrictions for its soccer officials. The decision comes after the U.S. denied visas to members of Iran’s delegation. According to the state-run IRNA news agency, the obstacles go beyond normal sports procedures. Iran’s soccer federation spokesman, Amir-Mahdi Alavi, said the federation […]
Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda has congratulated Dr. Godwin Friday on his election as Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Browne sent his message from Morocco on November 28, where he is attending an international conference. He emphasized Antigua and Barbuda’s readiness to deepen cooperation with the new government in […]
AIDS Secretariat officials say their “Teen Talk Seminar: My Life, My Choices” was a major success, as the event brought together students from ten secondary schools across Antigua and Barbuda. The seminar formed part of the Secretariat’s 2025 World AIDS Day Week of Activities. The initiative aimed to empower teenagers with practical knowledge and stronger […]
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