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Police uncover ammunition and suspect vehicles in Nut Grove sweep

Police carried out a targeted operation in the Nut Grove area and uncovered several illegal items. During the exercise, criminal investigators worked alongside K-9 units. As a result, officers searched properties and nearby open spaces. Authorities reported seizing ammunition and firearm-related accessories. In addition, officers recovered several electronic devices. Police also found vehicles believed to […]

Christmas

Christmas returns to Bethlehem as hope rises after fragile ceasefire

Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem, bringing renewed hope to the historic city. For the first time in years, festivities resumed after cancellations linked to the Gaza war. A fragile ceasefire helped restore a sense of normalcy. On Christmas Eve, Manger Square filled with music and lights. A band played beneath a large Christmas tree […]

Airplane

Airplane lands itself after emergency in first real-world test

An airplane landed itself after an in-flight emergency, marking a first for aviation automation. The incident involved a Beechcraft Super King Air 200 near Denver. Importantly, both people on board walked away uninjured. The aircraft came to a stop on a runway at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. Emergency responders later shared video of the landing. […]

Chantel

Chantel family waits for answers nine months after child’s death

Chantel Crump’s parents are spending another Christmas waiting for answers. Nine months after her death, they say the truth remains out of reach. The family says investigators still rely on overseas forensic testing. As a result, clarity on how the nine-year-old died remains delayed. According to relatives, police now hold the results of a second […]

Police

Police investigate violent attack on American businesswoman at Runaway Beach

Police are investigating a violent attack on an American businesswoman along Runaway Beach in Antigua. Authorities say the incident happened near the former Rush nightclub. The area is known as a popular tourist location. According to sources familiar with the matter, the woman was offering horseback riding services at the time. During the incident, a […]

120

120 nurses to arrive as emergency care strain grows

120 nurses are expected to arrive in Antigua and Barbuda in the coming weeks. Health officials say the move will help ease pressure on the public health system. Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph shared the update on Tuesday. He spoke during the Governor General’s annual visit to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. According to […]

Repair

Repair work begins after St John’s boardwalk collapse

Repair work has started on a damaged section of the St John’s waterfront boardwalk. Officials expect restoration within two to three days. Port Manager Darwin Telemaque confirmed the timeline on Monday. He said crews moved quickly to secure the area. As a result, cruise operations continued without interruption. According to Telemaque, the collapse followed overcrowding […]

Fast

Fast delivery comes with a surprising environmental cost

Fast shipping has become part of everyday life. Click, order, and your package arrives today, tomorrow, or overnight. However, this speed comes with a hidden climate toll. Multiple factors determine how polluting deliveries are. Distance from warehouses, half-empty trucks, repeated local trips, and transport modes all contribute. When shoppers pick faster shipping, logistics shift from […]

Development

Development crackdown: Permits now compulsory for every land project

Development in Antigua and Barbuda now requires a legal permit before work can begin. No matter what other approvals you have, you cannot start construction or land development without a valid development permit. Authorities warn that starting without one is illegal. This rule applies to many projects, including: Even if you believe another approval covers […]

Dangerous

Dangerous driving charge thrown out in Dyer Jr case

Dangerous driving charges linked to a fatal crash have been dismissed by a magistrate. The case involved the death of police officer Robert Dyer Jr. The ruling brought the court proceedings to an end. Magistrate Andrew Mighty delivered the decision after reviewing the evidence. He ruled that prosecutors failed to establish a prima facie case. […]