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PM Browne Meets Multibillionaire Philanthropist Alex Soros

Prime Minister Gaston Browne met with billionaire philanthropist Alex Soros to discuss Antigua and Barbuda’s development priorities and future opportunities for collaboration. The discussions focused on issues related to national development, economic growth, social advancement, and initiatives aimed at improving the lives of citizens. According to reports, the meeting provided an opportunity to explore potential […]

Caribbean mourns Mighty Sparrow

The Caribbean is mourning the loss of legendary calypsonian Mighty Sparrow, who has died at the age of 91. Widely regarded as one of the greatest figures in calypso history, Sparrow’s career spanned decades and produced countless songs that helped shape Caribbean music and culture. His influence extended far beyond Trinidad and Tobago, earning him […]

Antigua Proposes Limits on US Transfer Plan

Antigua and Barbuda has proposed strict limits on a possible arrangement with the United States involving the transfer of third-country nationals. According to reports, the government has outlined a framework that would place conditions on any agreement, including limits on the number of individuals accepted and safeguards to protect national interests. Officials have emphasized that […]

Antigua and Barbuda Crush Anguilla 5-0

Antigua and Barbuda delivered an emphatic 5-0 victory over Anguilla in CONCACAF competition, producing one of their most dominant performances of the campaign. The match saw Antigua and Barbuda take control early and maintain their advantage throughout, with the team finding the net five times while keeping a clean sheet. However, the contest was also […]

CARICOM

CARICOM, Pacific Islands Forum Strengthen Ties

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), formalizing a partnership between the two regions. The agreement was signed on the margins of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. PIF Secretary-General Baron Divavesi Waqa and CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett signed the accord. […]

TikTok

TikTok Settles Alabama Teen Safety Case for $100M

TikTok has agreed to pay Alabama at least $100 million and introduce new restrictions for teenage users, avoiding a trial over allegations that the company misled parents about protections against harmful content. The settlement includes a two-hour daily limit for teens, restricted access between midnight and 6am, and suspended notifications during school hours. TikTok will […]

Media

Media Release: TEVIN WILLOCK SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR AMMUNITION POSSESSION

ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications – STRATCOMMEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TEVIN WILLOCK SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR AMMUNITION POSSESSION St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Saturday, September 26, 2026 Tevin Willock of Grays Farm has been sentenced to ten months and twenty days in prison after pleading guilty to possession of ammunition. […]

Guyana

Guyana Builds Backup Power Network to Reduce Outages

Guyana Builds Backup Power Network to Reduce Outages Guyana is building backup capacity into its electricity network to help keep power flowing when equipment fails or goes offline for maintenance. Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) Executive Management Committee Team Leader Kesh Nandlall said future infrastructure projects will include additional transmission lines and transformers. These […]

Media

Media Release: 21 POUNDS OF CANNABIS SEIZED AT DEEP WATER HARBOUR

ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications – STRATCOMMEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 21 POUNDS OF CANNABIS SEIZED AT DEEP WATER HARBOUR St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Friday, September 25, 2026 The police and Customs Enforcement Unit have seized 21 pounds of cannabis during a joint drug interdiction operation at the Deep Water […]

Hurricane

Hurricane Nolo Nears Hawaii as Storm Intensifies

Hurricane Nolo is approaching Hawaii as a Category 2 storm, bringing the threat of heavy rainfall, flooding, mudslides, strong winds and dangerous seas. The Big Island is expected to face the strongest impacts as Nolo makes its closest approach from late Friday into Saturday. Forecasters say 10 to 15 inches of rain could fall across […]