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MP Clears Grays Hill Bushes After Residents Raise Safety Concerns

MP Daryll Matthew has followed through on a promise to clear overgrown bushes in Grays Hill. The action comes after residents raised serious safety concerns. Recently, people in the community spoke during town hall meetings. They reported several robberies in the area. Moreover, they said thick vegetation provided hiding places for criminals. As a result, […]

Ashworth

Ashworth O’Brian Named as Victim in Gray’s Farm Homicide

Ashworth O’Brian is the man found dead earlier today in the Gray’s Farm community. The case marks the country’s fourth homicide for the year. Police continue to investigate the killing. Officers are now working to determine what led to O’Brian’s death. Meanwhile, investigators have started questioning several individuals. Police consider these individuals persons of interest […]

US Strike Kills Six on Suspected Drug Boat in Pacific

US forces killed six men during a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. The operation happened on Sunday. The strike forms part of a wider campaign against drug traffickers at sea. The campaign began in early September under the administration of Donald Trump. Since then, military operations have caused at […]

Houston

Houston Man Accused of Holding Disabled Wife Captive for Five Years

Houston investigators say a man kept his disabled wife locked inside a bedroom for five years. The case has shocked the local community. Police arrested James Earl Johnson on Friday. He is 46 years old. Authorities charged him with injury to a disabled person. He also faces a charge for abandoning or endangering a disabled […]

APUA

APUA Says Strike Illegal as Workers Stage Walkout Over Wages

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) says it considers the ongoing strike by its workers illegal. The utility company also emphasized it remains committed to dialogue and fair solutions. On Monday, employees represented by the Antigua and Barbuda Trades and Labour Union (AT&LU) walked off their jobs. They are demanding a […]

Antigua

Antigua and Barbuda Join Commonwealth Day With Call for Unity

Antigua and Barbuda joined 56 nations across the Commonwealth to mark Commonwealth Day. The celebrations highlighted unity and shared prosperity. The event focused on the theme, “Unlocking opportunities together for a prosperous Commonwealth.” Officials said collective action is key to achieving national and regional growth. Opening Ceremony The observance began with a welcome address emphasizing […]

Union

Union President Reaffirms Commitment as Teachers Celebrate 100 Years

Union leaders celebrated a historic milestone as teachers marked 100 years of organized advocacy in Antigua and Barbuda. The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers hosted the ceremony at the Muriel O’Marde Campus. During the event, union president Casroy Charles strongly reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to teachers’ rights and welfare. He stressed that a century […]

Good

Good Humans 268 Youth Leader Wins Global Climate Grant

Good Humans 268 Inc. is celebrating a major international achievement. Youth leader Kelisha Pigott earned selection as a project leader in a global climate initiative. The program operates under the UNESCO and Nestlé Youth Impact Global Youth Grant Scheme. Organizers selected Pigott from nearly 5,000 applicants worldwide. As a result, the project will support climate […]

Police

Police Commissioner Praises Female Officers on Women’s Day

Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers praised female officers and staff of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda during celebrations for International Women’s Day 2026. In a message marking the occasion, Jeffers thanked women in the police force for their dedication and service. He also recognized female law enforcement officers around the world for their […]

Global

Global Oil Spike Raises Fuel Price Fears in Antigua

Global oil prices surged sharply, raising serious economic concerns in Antigua and Barbuda. Officials now warn that local fuel prices could soon increase. On Friday, Brent crude jumped more than 9 percent. As a result, prices climbed above $93 per barrel. This level marks the highest point since autumn 2023. The surge followed a warning […]