Trinidad and Tobago has entered a state of emergency as crime concerns grow nationwide. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced the measure effective Tuesday, March 3. Moreover, she said the decision followed serious security warnings. Authorities recently uncovered credible evidence linking criminal gangs and former detainees to violent crime. Therefore, the government acted quickly to protect […]
Higher global tariffs could arrive this week, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He said the United States is likely to introduce a 15 percent global tariff. However, earlier statements from President Donald Trump created confusion about the final rate. Previously, the White House imposed a temporary 10 percent tariff on global imports. Meanwhile, […]
Jamaican national Benjamin Isaiah Carrington has been remanded after a major cannabis seizure at the airport. Police arrested the 38-year-old during an operation at V.C. Bird International Airport. Moreover, officers linked him to a large cannabis seizure valued at about EC$360,000. Authorities said the arrest followed a joint law enforcement exercise. The operation involved the […]
Sir Ronald Sanders has been appointed the 11th Chancellor of the University of Guyana. The university council confirmed the appointment after granting formal approval earlier this year. Consequently, the institution welcomed a respected Caribbean diplomat to its highest leadership role. Sir Ronald succeeds a line of distinguished chancellors who helped guide the university’s development. Moreover, […]
Antiguan footballer Drake Hadeed has signed with Spanish club Antequera CF. The move marks an important step in the young midfielder’s professional career. Moreover, it places him within Spain’s competitive football system linked to La Liga. Hadeed is considered one of Antigua and Barbuda’s brightest football prospects. Therefore, his transfer has attracted attention across the […]
The UWI Five Islands Campus (FIC) will represent Antigua and Barbuda at the ICPC Latin America Championship in Chile. The event runs from March 3–8, 2026. This marks the nation’s first-ever in-person appearance at this global university programming contest. After two competitive regional elimination rounds, the UWI FIC team “Frostbyte” emerged as a top competitor. […]
Surveillance footage and mobile phone evidence dominated Monday’s proceedings in the Nigel Christian murder trial. Consequently, the High Court focused on digital evidence on its eighth day. Jurors first watched a pickup truck traveling along Marble Hill Road. Two minutes later, a silver car followed. Additionally, a second recording from a nearby business, timestamped around […]
ABS staff must report to work, clock in, and then leave the building. The state-owned media house faces serious health and safety problems. The Antigua Trades and Labour Union (AT&LU) issued the order. A shop steward alerted the union on Monday about worsening conditions inside ABS. Union officials spotted visible mold and smelled a strong […]
Beard Award winners and celebrity chefs are turning up the heat this May for Antigua and Barbuda’s third annual Culinary Month. The event features local and international talent. The twin-island nation will host a monthlong celebration, including Antiguan and Barbudan cuisine, beachside cookouts, and a two-week prix-fixe restaurant campaign. Top chefs will headline the festivities. […]
Antigua and Barbuda is expanding its presence in Quebec and Ottawa. The move targets stronger growth in the Canadian market. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is leading the effort. The authority appointed two new trade representatives. Sylvie Madore and Danièle Bouchard will support growth in both regions. Madore leads the Quebec agency La Tribu […]
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