APUA has suspended preparatory works for Antigua and Barbuda’s subsea cable project after materials were deliberately set on fire. Moreover, telecoms crews arrived at the Old Road site on Friday, 12 December, to find conduits and other installed equipment destroyed. Early estimates place the damage in the thousands of dollars. The Authority strongly condemned the […]
Government has appointed Dr. Dave Ray as a dedicated Diaspora Officer, aiming to strengthen connections with overseas nationals. Moreover, Foreign Affairs Minister EP Chet Greene said the move reflects a renewed commitment to Antiguans and Barbudans abroad. During his 2026 Budget presentation in Parliament, Greene highlighted the importance of building stronger, structured relationships beyond traditional […]
Don’t look away now, because “rage bait” is officially the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year. Moreover, Oxford University Press announced the winner after three days of online voting that drew more than 30,000 participants. The term beat out two other finalists, “aura farming” and “biohack.” Oxford defines “rage bait” as online content deliberately crafted […]
FDA officials intend to add a “black box” warning to Covid-19 vaccines, according to sources familiar with early discussions. Moreover, a boxed warning is the agency’s strongest alert and appears at the top of prescribing information. It highlights rare but serious risks that must be balanced against benefits. Additionally, boxed warnings are used on several […]
Female driver crashed her white Toyota Vitz Gs on Friday along All Saints Road. Moreover, the collision happened in front of Eden’s Place Studio Apartments. Witnesses said the vehicle looked heavily damaged. Then emergency crews reached the scene within minutes. Additionally, they took the injured woman to Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for treatment. Police […]
PM Gaston Browne has announced that public servants can now claim wages lost during the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This ends a long-standing dispute from the pandemic. The mandate, introduced in mid-2021, required public-sector employees to be vaccinated as COVID-19 cases rose. Similarly, some private-sector workers in high-risk roles were also included. Workers who refused the […]
Government officials announced that families who already paid CXC exam fees for June 2026 will receive full refunds. This follows the recent decision to cover all CXC costs starting in the 2026 academic year. Prime Minister Gaston Browne first shared the update on social media. Moreover, Education Minister Daryll Matthew confirmed the news in Parliament […]
Catastrophic flooding struck Washington state early on Dec. 11 as an atmospheric river dumped heavy rain. Consequently, rivers rose to dangerous levels. Forecasters warned that record-breaking floods could occur along the Skagit and Snohomish Rivers through Dec. 11. Furthermore, more flooding is expected across the Cascade Foothills and Puget Sound through Dec. 12. Interstate 90 […]
PAHO is urging countries across the Americas to prepare for a sharp rise in flu and respiratory viruses. And importantly, the warning carries extra weight for the Caribbean, where health systems often face seasonal pressure. The agency released a new epidemiological alert as the Northern Hemisphere enters its peak virus season. Moreover, PAHO says countries […]
US Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Venezuela, Trump Says American authorities seized a sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Consequently, tensions rose sharply. Trump said the vessel was “very large, the largest ever,” and hinted that the oil would remain in US control. Meanwhile, Venezuela called the seizure “blatant theft” […]
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