FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2026 Edition Honours Victor “Babu” Samuel St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — The Department of Culture, Ministry of Creative Industries, is pleased to announce the official opening of registration for the National Junior Solo Steelpan Competition 2026 (March 15th), a national initiative aimed at strengthening youth development and elevating performance standards within […]
A devastating crash involving two high-speed passenger trains has occurred in southern Spain, killing at least 39 people and injuring many more. The collision happened on Sunday evening near Adamuz, in Córdoba province, when a high-speed train travelling from Málaga to Madrid suddenly derailed on a straight stretch of track and struck an oncoming train […]
A pregnant woman has died in Guyana after reportedly jumping from a window at a public hospital. The incident has shocked the nation and sparked renewed concern about mental health care and patient supervision within medical facilities. Reports indicate that the woman was receiving treatment at the hospital when the incident occurred. Emergency staff responded […]
Nicholas warned Friday that low standards pose the greatest risk at APUA. Utilities Minister Melford Nicholas said complacency, not ambition, threatens progress. He outlined a leadership approach built on discipline and accountability. Accordingly, Nicholas spoke at the commissioning of the Barnacle Point reverse osmosis plant. He said leadership must reject minimal performance. Instead, it must […]
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has welcomed the launch of ACB Invest. He described it as a major boost to national wealth building. He said it strengthens Antigua and Barbuda’s financial landscape. Accordingly, Browne spoke at the official launch on Friday, January 17. He praised Antigua Commercial Bank’s board, management, and staff. He said the new […]
Gunmen stormed a home in All Saints early Wednesday and shot the owner. The 47-year-old man is now recovering, police said. According to reports, the incident happened around 1 a.m. The homeowner was asleep at the time. He was awakened by a noise coming from his living room. Shortly after, two masked gunmen confronted him. […]
Claudius King has been charged in connection with multiple property damage and larceny offences. The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda confirmed the charges on Friday. Accordingly, police arrested and charged the 24-year-old of Hatton following several reported incidents. The offences occurred on January 13, 2026. Investigators linked King to separate acts of theft […]
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is again pressing ECAB on a delayed share conversion plan. The move targets Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank preference shares. It aims to convert them into ordinary shares. Accordingly, Browne said the change would allow wider local ownership. The government could then divest shares to Antiguans and Barbudans. As a result, more […]
ChatGPT may soon display ads tailored to users’ conversations. OpenAI announced the plan on Friday for US users. The company will test ads in the free version for logged-in adults. Additionally, it introduced an $8-per-month “Go” subscription tier. This tier includes upgraded features, like longer memory and more image creation. Unlike “Plus” ($20/month) and “Pro” […]
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado Gives Her Nobel Medal to Trump Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to former US President Donald Trump. She made the gesture during a White House meeting, calling it recognition of his commitment to Venezuela’s freedom. “I think today is a historic day for us […]
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