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Antigua unveils new visitor experiences and tourism upgrades

Antigua and Barbuda is rolling out new visitor experiences for 2026.The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority announced the updates this week. Overall, the offerings span festivals, sports, culture, and infrastructure.As a result, visitors will find more reasons to explore year-round. First, Antigua is adding the Antigua Racing Cup to its yachting calendar.The event runs from […]

Antigua

Antigua and Barbuda heats up Toronto during deep freeze

Antigua and Barbuda is turning up the warmth in Toronto.This comes as temperatures drop well below freezing. Currently, the destination is rolling through the city on a TTC streetcar.The bright branding travels along Dundas and Bathurst streets. These corridors rank among Toronto’s busiest routes.Together, they carry about 51,000 passengers daily. As a result, thousands see […]

Seven

Seven Seas and APUA open Barnacle Point desalination plant

Seven Seas Water Group and APUA have opened a new desalination plant.The facility is located at Barnacle Point in Antigua. The plant adds two million imperial gallons per day to the water supply.As a result, water reliability will improve across the northwestern corridor. This facility uses seawater reverse osmosis technology.It sits next to APUA’s Ivan […]

Sagicor

Sagicor Foundation clarifies use of funds raised for UHWI pediatric care

Sagicor Foundation says funds raised for the UHWI Paediatric Unit were properly used.The organization confirmed the money helped purchase a CT Scan machine. The clarification follows public concern raised this week.Opposition Health Spokesman Dr. Alfred Dawes questioned the use of the funds. Earlier, Dr. Dawes suggested about $75 million may have been diverted.The money was […]

Woman Fined $6,500 for Illegal Driving With Infant on Board

A woman has been fined $6,500 after being found guilty of multiple traffic offences while driving with an infant on board in Antigua. The case has drawn public attention due to the serious safety risks involved, particularly the presence of a young child in the vehicle. According to reports, the woman was driving without the […]

Gavin Watt Pays Emotional Tribute to His Late Father

Antiguan public figure Gavin Watt has shared a deeply emotional tribute following the passing of his father, expressing love, gratitude, and lasting admiration. In a heartfelt message, Watt reflected on the bond they shared and the lessons his father taught him throughout his life. He described his father as a guiding force, crediting him for […]

Nigerian Bandits Demand Motorbikes After Mass Church Kidnapping

Armed bandits in Nigeria have demanded motorbikes in exchange for the release of about 150 churchgoers who were kidnapped during a service in the north-western part of the country. The attack took place when gunmen stormed a church, firing shots and forcing worshippers into nearby forests. Local officials say negotiations are ongoing, but authorities have […]

World Bank and Guyana Review Green Energy Buildings Project

The World Bank and the Government of Guyana have completed a review of the Caribbean Efficient and Green Energy Buildings Project, which aims to reduce energy use and carbon emissions in public buildings across the region. The review focused on progress made so far and areas that need strengthening as the project continues. Officials reported […]

Greene

Greene says Africa-CARICOM trade relations must grow amid global shifts

Honourable E.P. Chet Greene says stronger Africa-CARICOM economic ties are now urgent.He made the remarks during the AfriCaribbean Private Sector Webinar on January 20, 2026. The webinar launched a four-part series on trade and investment opportunities.It brought together over 200 business leaders, ministers, and development institutions. Greene emphasized that global trade changes demand swift action.Rising […]

Herberts

Herberts man appeals for help after illness leaves him unable to walk

A 34-year-old man from Herberts is asking for public assistance.He can no longer walk due to a severe autoimmune illness. Danny Thomas lives with advanced psoriatic arthritis, a progressive condition.It causes joint inflammation, stiffness, and chronic pain. Initially, Thomas had psoriasis, but it worsened over the years.Now, multiple joints are affected, leaving him mostly homebound. […]