Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could cause widespread job losses and create serious security risks. In a lengthy essay, the Microsoft co-founder said AI could replace workers in areas such as law, customer service, medicine, software and manufacturing. Gates said some new jobs may emerge. However, he warned that AI may eliminate more […]
Meta has agreed to introduce new limits on how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under a landmark settlement with U.S. state attorneys general. Under the agreement, teens will be limited to two hours per day across Facebook and Instagram combined. They will also be blocked from using the platforms between midnight and 6 a.m., although […]
The US. government has declared a drought disaster in 26 municipalities across Puerto Rico. The move comes as dry conditions continue to affect farmers, crops and water supplies. More than one-third of Puerto Rico is under extreme drought. Another 30% faces severe drought. July was the driest month on record for San Juan in more […]
Uganda has officially been declared Ebola-free after going 42 days without recording a new case, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday. The WHO said the country reached the milestone after the last confirmed imported Ebola patient was discharged on July 16, 2026. No further transmission linked to that case was documented, bringing the […]
ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications – STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POLICE APPEAL TO EVENT ORGANIZERS AHEAD OF CHOGM 2026 St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, August 26, 2026 The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is appealing to promoters, event planners, entertainment organizers, and other stakeholders to consider rescheduling […]
Massive flash floods and mudslides in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 98 people and left hundreds missing, authorities said on Wednesday. Nepal’s prime minister’s office reported at least 95 deaths. China’s state broadcaster CCTV said a mudslide in Gyirong County, Tibet, killed at least three people and left 265 others missing. The Bhotekoshi […]
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit three Caribbean nations later this year. The week-long tour will include Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, and Guyana. Buckingham Palace announced the planned visit on Wednesday. The main reason for the trip is the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, also known as CHOGM. Antigua and Barbuda will host […]
ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Office of Strategic Communications-STRATCOMMEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 26-YEAR-OLD PIGGOTTS MAN CHARGED WITH FIREARM AND AMMUNITION OFFENCES St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Tuesday, August 25, 2026 The police have arrested and charged 26-year-old Ka-desh Hodge of Piggots with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition following a police operation […]
Canada has announced new retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of goods from the United States following a breakdown in trade talks between the two countries. The measures match “dollar for dollar” the latest U.S. tariffs imposed on Canadian goods by President Donald Trump. The new Canadian tariffs will affect more than 700 American […]
Canada is placing more focus on document accuracy, identity checks and travel plans as it strengthens its immigration screening process. Antigua and Barbuda is among five Caribbean countries named in recent reports about the increased scrutiny. The other countries are Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and Saint Kitts and Nevis. However, Canada has not announced a […]
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