Scientists have estimated that more than 50,000 people died from heat-related causes across 854 European cities during the summer, with human-caused climate change contributing to thousands of those deaths. The study estimated that 50,391 people died from high temperatures during June, July and August. Researchers attributed 32,619 of those deaths to additional heat linked to […]
Cricket West Indies (CWI) is preparing a special cricket event in Antigua and Barbuda to coincide with the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The initiative, called “One Commonwealth, One Team,” will use cricket to bring together people from across the Commonwealth. The programme is scheduled for November 1 at the Sir Vivian Richards […]
Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan is set to perform in Antigua and Barbuda for the first time in 13 years as the headline act for the 2027 One Nation Caribbean Music Festival. The event is scheduled for January 9 at the Antigua Recreation Grounds. The artiste, widely known as the “Unruly Boss,” has gained international recognition […]
Antigua and Barbuda is working with international and regional partners to strengthen security arrangements ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in November. Foreign Affairs Minister E. P. Chet Greene confirmed that Canada, the United Kingdom, Jamaica and the Regional Security System are assisting with preparations. The support is intended to reinforce the […]
Johnson explained that creating opportunities is not enough if people continue to face obstacles that prevent them from taking advantage of them. She pointed to challenges such as poverty, parenting responsibilities and abusive relationships that can affect access to education and employment. The minister highlighted the Youth Education and Empowerment Programme (YEEP), which provides participants […]
Officials have assured the public that Antigua and Barbuda will not experience a nationwide lockdown during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), scheduled for November 1–4, 2026. Foreign Affairs Minister E. P. Chet Greene said security restrictions will be limited to specific locations and periods. In St. John’s, temporary restrictions are expected around the […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism representatives participated in the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Annual Cruise Conference and Trade Show in San Juan, Puerto Rico, held from October 12–16, 2026. The event brought together cruise industry executives, government officials, port operators and tourism stakeholders to discuss opportunities for growth across the region. The conference provided a platform […]
France has reported the first documented human case of the Shamonda virus (Shav), a disease that primarily affects animals, according to French health authorities. The patient died in early October after experiencing serious health complications. Officials described the infection as an exceptional case involving a severely immunocompromised person and said there was currently no risk […]
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on the international community to provide fairer climate financing for small island developing states during the Global Citizen NOW Summit in Australia. He warned that countries contributing relatively little to global greenhouse gas emissions are among those facing the most serious effects of climate change. Browne highlighted the financial […]
Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in a female patient who traveled from Uganda to Abuja, raising concerns about the possible spread of the virus beyond East Africa. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate said laboratory tests confirmed the infection. The patient, who health sources told the BBC is a foreign national and the wife of […]
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