The United States has announced new visa and entry restrictions affecting Antigua and Barbuda, placing the country among several Caribbean nations listed under a presidential proclamation signed on December 16, 2025. The measures are scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2026. According to the White House, the decision is part of […]
Tekyra Richards will represent Antigua and Barbuda at the Belle Mont Resort Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant later this month. The reigning Miss Teenage Pageant 2025 winner is set to compete on December 29 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort. Richards returns to the regional stage following a strong showing during Carnival 2025. […]
Forbes is expected to face a jury’s decision today as his murder trial moves into its final stage. Forbes, 31, is charged with the killing of former Post Office worker Maurison Thomas, who died on March 7, 2018. Justice Ann-Marie Smith is scheduled to deliver her final instructions before jurors retire to deliberate. The prosecution […]
Jamaica is strengthening its position in global cruise tourism as new ports reshape coastal travel worldwide. Jamaica now joins the United States, Antigua and Barbuda, China, and Kenya in expanding cruise infrastructure. As a result, coastal and nautical tourism continues to gain momentum in 2025. Across the globe, governments and port authorities are investing heavily […]
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has rejected allegations of illegality linked to the so-called “vehicle gate” matter. During the Lower House Sitting on Budget Debate Day 4, he described the controversy as “all a fabrication.” Browne addressed Parliament on Monday, December 15, insisting the government broke no laws. He also acknowledged that procedural rules were not […]
The Barbuda Council has completed a major road construction project at significantly lower cost than similar work by the Central Government. Member of Parliament Trevor Walker highlighted the achievement, noting both cost efficiency and higher quality standards. Speaking on Observer AM, Walker said the Council built a concrete road from the village to just past […]
US unemployment increased last month, signaling a weakening labour market despite some job gains. The Labor Department reported the unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in November, up from 4.4% in September. Employers added 64,000 jobs in November, exceeding economists’ expectations. However, this followed a loss of 105,000 jobs in October, largely due to 162,000 federal […]
Antiguan scholar Jewel B Thomas has earned a doctoral degree in public health from a leading university in the United States. She graduated on Saturday, 13 December 2025, from East Tennessee State University, completing her PhD through the university’s College of Public Health. Her accomplishment places her among a select group of Antiguans to achieve […]
Attorney General Steadroy “Cuttie” Benjamin has urged Antigua and Barbuda to transition to a republic. He spoke in Parliament, stressing that independence remains incomplete while the nation continues to swear allegiance to a foreign monarch. “The time has come for this country to look seriously at changing over status to become a republic,” Benjamin told […]
Her Excellency Ms. Karen-Mae Hill, Antigua and Barbuda’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, has been re-elected President of the Administration and Budget Committee of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The announcement came at the BIE’s 177th General Assembly, held on 25 November 2025 in Paris, France. Her re-election reflects the confidence of Member […]
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