GoFundMe has launched an appeal to help cover medical expenses for Christopher Howell, also known as Yung Luiy. Currently, Howell remains in critical condition at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. Meanwhile, his family seeks financial support. The fundraiser, organized by his mother Claudette Armstrong, has a goal of $5,000. She explained that the money […]
Cuba’s power system suffered a total collapse on Monday, the country’s power operator said. Furthermore, this blackout marks the latest nationwide outage in recent years. Additionally, it is the first blackout since the US effectively cut off the flow of oil to Cuba. Meanwhile, officials continue to assess the situation. This is a developing story […]
Debris from FV FAITH P has been spotted while crews continue searching for three missing fishermen. The vessel was expected in port on Thursday, March 12, 2026. However, authorities confirmed the boat did not return. The fishermen left on March 11, 12.5 nautical miles south-southwest of Barbuda. As a result, the ABDF Coast Guard launched […]
Makeup artist and entrepreneur Charity Henry has won the BTA 8th Annual Miss International Elegant Mothers Pageant 2026. She represented Antigua and Barbuda at the regional competition held in Sint Maarten / Saint Martin. Henry, a mother of two daughters, competed against contestants from several countries. She captured the crown on Sunday, marking a proud […]
Woman accused of firing shots at the home of Rihanna now faces several serious charges in California. Authorities say the incident happened Sunday at the singer’s residence in Beverly Hills. Police charged 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz in connection with the shooting. Prosecutors filed a total of 14 felony counts. First, Ortiz faces one count of […]
Caribbean students delivered strong results in the January 2026 CSEC examinations. Notably, this sitting marked the first fully electronic and hybrid exams by the Caribbean Examinations Council. Caribbean education officials say the results show students are adapting well to digital testing. In fact, pass rates increased in nine of the 13 subjects offered. At a […]
PM Gaston Browne continues promoting his proposal for a regional airline called OECS Air. He is discussing the plan with Caribbean leaders. Browne first raised the idea while seeking stability for regional aviation. His proposal positions LIAT as a dedicated sub-regional carrier. Under the plan, the airline would operate under the OECS Air banner. Recently, […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s government is absorbing rising global fuel costs to shield consumers. Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced the move during his weekend radio programme. Browne said global fuel prices continue to rise. As a result, transportation and grocery costs often increase. However, the government wants to limit the impact on residents. Therefore, authorities reduced […]
APUA warns residents about a fake disconnection notice circulating online. In fact, scammers spread the message on social media and messaging platforms. On 14 March 2026, the authority clarified that the notice is malicious. Therefore, officials confirmed that the utility did not issue it. The false message claims that specific communities in St. John’s will […]
Canada lost more than 100,000 full-time jobs in the first two months of 2026. As a result, pressure is rising on Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government. At the same time, the unemployment rate climbed to 6.7%. That figure now ranks as the second-highest among G7 nations. Only France has a higher rate. February […]
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