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Rotary

Rotary Club of Antigua supports Scrub Life Cares health expo

Rotary Club of Antigua supports Scrub Life Cares with a health initiative for women and girls. The group confirmed a financial contribution this week. Meanwhile, the Rotary Club of Antigua provided XCD 2,500 in funding. The donation supports the upcoming health expo. In addition, the support went to Scrub Life Cares. The group leads the […]

ABWU

ABWU calls for stronger worker protections before Labour Day

ABWU is calling for stronger protections and greater fairness for workers. The union shared this message ahead of Labour Day. Meanwhile, Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union marked Labour Week with a clear theme. It focused on social development and equity. In addition, General Secretary David Massiah highlighted past achievements. He pointed to the Labour Code […]

Benjamin

Benjamin rejects four-day work week proposal

Benjamin rejects proposals for a four-day work week in Antigua and Barbuda. He says the idea is theoretical and not practical. First, Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin addressed the issue during a candidate interview. This took place ahead of the April 30 general election. Importantly, he argued that the policy may work elsewhere. However, he […]

Dozens

Dozens benefit from Malaka Parker health fair

Dozens benefit from a free health screening event in Yorks over the weekend. The fair was organised by Malaka Parker. First, residents gathered at the Yorks Basketball Court. The event created a relaxed and accessible setting for healthcare services. Importantly, an air-conditioned tent supported comfort during the screenings. Residents attended steadily throughout the day. Meanwhile, […]

Possible

Possible Shark Sighting Near Dickenson Bay Raises Interest

Possible shark activity near Dickenson Bay has sparked public interest. However, a marine expert says there is no cause for alarm. First, the sighting came from a video recorded around 7:00 a.m. The footage was taken by a resident in the area. The video appeared to show a pod of baby sharks. It was reportedly […]

Booby

Booby Alley project set for October handover

Booby Alley is changing fast in Antigua and Barbuda. What once stood as ageing wooden homes now rises as modern units. Prime Minister Gaston Browne said the project will finish by October 30. On Friday, Browne toured the site with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Wei. During the visit, contractors confirmed work remains on track. Therefore, the […]

St

St John’s parking crackdown targets illegal parking

St John’s parking crackdown continues as police increase ticketing across the capital. Motorists now face more fines for illegal parking. Moreover, traffic officers patrol key areas daily. They issue tickets to drivers in no-parking zones. They also target sidewalks and blocked intersections. As a result, enforcement has become more visible in busy streets. Officers focus […]

Antigua

Antigua diplomat urges CARICOM head to consider exit

Antigua diplomat urges CARICOM Secretary General to consider stepping down. The call comes amid a growing regional dispute. The issue surrounds her recent reappointment. Sir Ronald Sanders made the comments on ABS Television. He represents Antigua and Barbuda in the United States and the OAS. During the interview, he spoke plainly and firmly. He said […]

Public

Public advised on increased military activity during ABDF exercise

Public advised of increased military activity as the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force begins Exercise Daybreak. The exercise runs from April 13 to 17, 2026. The ABDF confirmed the training is part of ongoing preparations. In addition, it supports security planning for CHOGM. Exercise Daybreak will take place across multiple locations. Therefore, residents may notice […]

Hurricane

Hurricane Risk Lower in 2026 But Threat Remains for Caribbean

Hurricane risk drops for the Caribbean in 2026. However, experts still warn about serious danger. Therefore, residents must stay alert ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season. The Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project released the seasonal outlook. Meteorologist Philip J. Klotzbach led the research team. The report gives a 35 percent chance of at least […]