Rescue teams in Laos have safely evacuated the first of five villagers trapped inside a flooded cave for more than a week, as efforts continue to locate two others still missing. The Laos cave rescue operation involves local and international divers working in difficult conditions after flash flooding blocked the villagers’ exit from the cave […]
APUA Responds to Concerns Over Exposed Pipeline The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has responded to concerns about an exposed seawater pipeline linked to one of its Reverse Osmosis plants. The issue gained attention on social media after reports that a person fell near the area. APUA said it was thankful the individual did not […]
Sports Minister Dwayne George has praised Antiguan cricketer Shawnisha “Britney” Hector after her selection to the West Indies Women’s T20 World Cup squad. George described the achievement as a historic moment for Antigua and Barbuda. He said Hector became the first woman from the country to represent the West Indies Women’s Team in both T20 […]
Burning Flames Unavailable for Melting Pot Due to Overseas Booking Burning Flames Unavailable for Melting Pot Due to Overseas Booking The Original Burning Flames will not perform at this year’s Melting Pot event. The band already has an overseas booking on the same date. Band member Sir Iyan Man Oungku shared the update in a […]
Cabinet has approved plans for a new Cognitive Behavioural Centre in Antigua and Barbuda. The centre will support people living with autism and other neurodivergent disorders. Meanwhile, the announcement came during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared details of the new initiative. He said Health Minister Sir Michael Joseph brought the […]
The United Progressive Party (UPP) strongly condemned Tuesday’s Senate clash involving Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle. The dispute happened during the Throne Speech on May 26, 2026. However, tensions quickly grew inside Parliament. According to the UPP, Senate President Alincia Williams-Grant refused to allow Pringle to sit in the chamber. She said he had not yet […]
Police have started installing more than 200 surveillance cameras across Antigua and Barbuda. The rollout forms part of a government-backed national security initiative. Meanwhile, officials announced the update during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared details of the programme. He said ICT Minister Melford Nicholas updated the Cabinet on the ongoing […]
Antigua and Barbuda is preparing to begin corneal replacement surgeries locally for the first time. The initiative forms part of government efforts to expand advanced eye care services nationwide. Meanwhile, officials announced the plan during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared details of the new programme. He said the Cabinet approved […]
Second shipment of construction materials has arrived in Antigua and Barbuda for vulnerable families. Meanwhile, officials are preparing a distribution schedule for households across the country. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant confirmed the update during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. Questions had emerged about whether the post-election shipment reached the island. However, Merchant confirmed the materials […]
Breaking: Samantha Marshall and Joanne Massiah have received ambassador-at-large appointments in Antigua and Barbuda. The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda approved the appointments during Thursday’s meeting. Meanwhile, Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant announced the decision at the post-Cabinet briefing. Merchant said the ambassador-at-large appointments follow a wider review of diplomatic assignments. The review started […]
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