Antigua and Barbuda has reached an agreement with the United States on visa entry for its nationals. The agreement allows current visa holders to continue traveling to the US. According to Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders, the decision applies to all valid visas. These include B-1, B-2, J, and […]
Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries has announced major success for two Antiguan students. Both students earned top placements in a regional poetry competition. Shakeir Thomas of Antigua Grammar School won the Secondary School category. Meanwhile, Denae T. L. Bontiff of St Anthony’s Secondary placed runner-up in the same category. The awards came from […]
Trump announced a major expansion of the U.S. travel ban on December 19, 2025. The updated policy doubles the number of affected countries from 19 to 39. It targets nations across Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and the Pacific. Importantly, the new rules take effect on January 1, 2026. Millions of travelers will face […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s Cabinet has welcomed the selection of four young cricketers to the West Indies Under-19 team. Officials said the move reflects the country’s strong youth cricket program. The announcement was made during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting. Acting Prime Minister Sir Steadroy Cutie Benjamin chaired the session. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared details […]
Antigua Hyperbaric Care Saves Diver from British Virgin Islands Antigua hyperbaric care proved critical when Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) treated a 34-year-old diver from the British Virgin Islands. She suffered Type 2 decompression sickness after a dive to 80–90 feet. Initially, doctors at Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Tortola stabilized her with […]
Dr. J. Najwa Oliver, an Antiguan student, graduated on Saturday, December 13, 2025. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering. The degree was awarded by the University of North Texas. Her concentration was Biomedical Engineering. Previously, Dr. Oliver completed a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering in 2021. She graduated with […]
Antigua and Dominica are bracing for serious economic trouble after the United States announced new travel restrictions. The measures were revealed on December 16, 2025. They will take effect on January 1, 2026. As a result, tourism leaders across the Caribbean are deeply concerned. The new rules limit entry for certain nationals of both countries. […]
Antigua and Barbuda has reassured US travellers that recent visa reports do not affect travel to the country. On Wednesday, tourism officials said media reports about US visa issuance for Antiguan citizens have caused confusion. However, they stressed that these reports have no impact on inbound or outbound travel. As a result, the government moved […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s main seaport has recorded its strongest performance ever, driven by rising imports and regional shipping. Senator Mary Claire Hurst, chair of the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority, shared the update during the 2026 Budget Debate. She said container traffic has steadily increased over the past three years. “In 2023, we handled about […]
NASCAR driver Greg Biffle and his family tragically died Thursday in a plane crash at Statesville Regional Airport, North Carolina. The crash occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m., according to airport officials. The airport confirmed an “aircraft incident” and will remain closed during the investigation. Sources told CNN that six people, including the pilot, died in […]
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