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150 Acres of Idle Agricultural Land Set to Boost Food Production

150 acres of agricultural land will return to active production to boost national food security. Minister for Agriculture, Anthony Smith, told Cabinet that the agricultural land had been idle or underutilized. The Government acted to increase local food output and reduce import dependence. Moreover, Cabinet approved immediate reallocation of part of the agricultural land. Specifically, […]

Octavia

Octavia Nicholas Launches Spoken Word Series on Emotional Abuse

Octavia Nicholas has launched an eight-part spoken word series to raise awareness of emotional abuse. Moreover, the project is created in collaboration with the Gender Affairs Division. Consequently, it highlights psychological abuse, often overlooked in domestic violence discussions. Inspired by her book Surviving a Narcissist, the series also forms part of activities marking International Women’s […]

U.S.

U.S. Slashes Visas for Antigua and Dominica to Three Months

U.S. authorities have reduced B1/B2 visitor visas for Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica. Previously, citizens of both countries enjoyed 10-year, multiple-entry visas. Now, officials issue single-entry visas valid for only 90 days. Consequently, travellers must apply for a new permit to return. According to the U.S. Department of State’s Temporary Reciprocity Schedule, approved visitors can […]

Antiguan

Antiguan Baden Prince Earns Honouary Literary Recognition in UK

Antiguan Baden Prince Jr, a UK-based poet and storyteller, received prestigious literary recognition for his decades of work. Prince, a graduate of the University of East Anglia, holds an honours BA in English and American Studies. He has over 30 years of experience performing and writing across the UK. Recently, event organizers invited him to […]

Principal

Principal Drops Graduation Ban After Ministry Steps In

Principal Rosalind Beazer has withdrawn a threat to block several Antigua Girls’ High School students from graduation. The decision followed swift intervention from the Ministry of Education. The issue began last Thursday. Fifth-form students arrived on campus for a scheduled yearbook photo session. They are preparing for the upcoming Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate exams. However, […]

UWI

UWI Five Islands Debate Team Secures Historic Second

UWI Five Islands Campus is celebrating a major milestone. Its Postgraduate Debate Team placed second at the 2026 Inter-Campus Competition. The event took place February 20–21 at The UWI Mona Campus in Jamaica. Notably, this marked Five Islands’ first appearance. Moreover, the result stunned many observers. The team competed under the Five Islands Association of […]

Antigua

Antigua Launches Caribbean Roadshow to Boost Carnival 2026

Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is taking its summer festival directly to regional audiences. First, the goal is to drive early bookings. Together with the Festivals Commission, the Authority has launched a Caribbean roadshow to promote the 2026 summer event. The festival runs July 25 to August 4 under the theme “Feel the Rhythm.” Officials […]

Police

Police Arrest Suspect in Dalton Cornwall Fatal Stabbing

Police say a male suspect is in custody following the fatal stabbing of Dalton Cornwall in Jennings. According to authorities, the incident occurred at the Valley Road Service Station around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 26 February. Dalton Cornwall suffered a puncture wound to his right shoulder. As a result, he was rushed to the Sir […]

Antigua

Antigua and Barbuda Nurses Association Appoints Laurellyn Williams as President

The Antigua and Barbuda Nurses Association (ABNA) has appointed a new Executive Committee. This team will lead the Association in strengthening healthcare and supporting nurses. First, Laurellyn Williams was elected President. She will guide ABNA’s initiatives and represent nurses across the country. In addition, Kesha Willock is the 1st Vice President. Emelda Peters Smith was […]

APUA

APUA Responds to Surge in Ruptured Water Lines Across Antigua

APUA says reports of ruptured water lines are rising across the island. Officials link this to ageing infrastructure and higher water production. In a statement on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, the Water Business Unit acknowledged the increase in leaks. They noted that parts of the distribution network were not built for today’s higher water volumes. […]