Cuba experienced its seventh major blackout of the year on Friday, according to the country’s energy ministry. The ministry announced the widespread power outage on X, stating that a total disconnection of the electrical system had occurred. It did not provide a cause for the outage. The blackout comes as Cuba continues to face fuel […]
The family of Keisha Connell is appealing to the public for assistance as efforts continue to locate her. Relatives say they remain deeply concerned for her wellbeing and are asking anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward. Search efforts are ongoing as family members, friends, and authorities continue working to find answers and […]
The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have booked their place in their first-ever Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final after a commanding victory over the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The Falcons delivered an impressive all-round performance, dominating with both bat and ball to secure a convincing win in the playoff clash. The result marks a historic milestone for […]
A petition has been launched calling for the protection of public access to a popular beach in Antigua and Barbuda. Supporters of the campaign say beaches are a shared national resource and are urging authorities to ensure that residents and visitors can continue to enjoy unrestricted access to the coastline. The petition comes amid concerns […]
Antigua and Barbuda and the United States are expected to resume discussions on a proposal that could see the twin-island nation accept a limited number of third-country nationals removed from the US. Ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders said the talks will resume at the request of the United States and will be guided by a parliamentary […]
Students from Antigua and Barbuda are eligible to apply for fully funded undergraduate fellowships through the King’s Commonwealth Fellowship Programme (KCFP). The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) has opened applications for 11 undergraduate fellowships. The programme supports students from Commonwealth Small Island Developing States who plan to study subjects linked to climate resilience and sustainable […]
Rising fuel prices have sparked protests in several countries as higher energy costs put pressure on households, workers and businesses. Oil prices recently moved above US$100 per barrel amid disruptions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict and renewed fighting in Yemen. The higher costs have also raised concerns about household expenses and essential services. Governments […]
Jamaica and the United States have finalized operating procedures for an agreement involving third-country nationals transferred from the US. Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister Senator Kamina Johnson Smith announced the development during a post-Cabinet briefing. She said the procedures establish safeguards and limits under the memorandum of understanding signed by both countries earlier this […]
Fiji has declared a national emergency over rising HIV cases. The government will expand access to testing, treatment and prevention services. Health Minister Antonio Lalabalavu said Fiji recorded 2,016 new HIV diagnoses in 2025. About 9,100 people were living with HIV in the country that year. The minister said the situation now requires a response […]
Jamaica Tourism Pension Scheme Gains Global Attention Jamaica’s Tourism Workers’ Pension Scheme is gaining international attention. UN Tourism officials have described the programme as a model that other countries could replicate. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett shared the update during the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) media breakfast in Ocho Rios. He spoke about the development following […]
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