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Fuel Prices Set to Rise Again

Fuel prices in Antigua and Barbuda are expected to increase again as global oil prices rise to approximately US$105 per barrel. Officials say the increase is being driven by developments in the international energy market, where crude oil prices have continued to trend upward in recent weeks. The higher oil prices are expected to impact […]

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St Kitts PM Gives Health Update After Stroke

Dr Terrance Drew has confirmed he suffered a stroke and is recovering well after discharge from a U.S. hospital. Medical staff admitted Drew, 49, to a Martinique hospital on August 30 after he felt nausea, dizziness, and balance problems. Medical staff flew Drew to Florida on September 2 for further medical evaluation. In an eight-minute […]

Media

MEDIA RELEASE: 30-YEAR-OLD MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH BREAK-IN AT SUNNY LIMITED

ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications – STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 30-YEAR-OLD MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH BREAK-IN AT SUNNY LIMITED St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Sunday, September 13, 2026 The police have arrested and charged 30-year-old Marcus Gilpin of Old Parham Road in connection with a break-in at Sunny […]

Inside

Inside The Spectrum: When the Timetable Ends

I remember approaching Nickolas’ graduation with two emotions sitting side by side: Pride and Anxiety.He was finishing high school, but Nickolas wasn’t talking about finishing. He was talking about what came next. “I want to go to college. I want to go to university.” And every time he said it, my mind filled with questions. […]

Anthropic

Anthropic CEO Urges Slower AI Development

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for a slower pace of artificial intelligence development, warning that AI systems could advance faster than efforts to understand and control them. Amodei made the call in an essay published Saturday. He said companies should slow the improvement of AI models while continuing technical work. He argued that the […]

Dominica

Dominica to Hand Over 16 Climate-Resilient Homes

Sixteen families in Woodford Hill, Dominica, are set to receive keys to new three-bedroom homes as the government continues its national housing programme. The homes are designed to provide safe and resilient housing for families across the island. The handover ceremony is scheduled for Friday, September 11, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. Minister of Housing and […]

Antiguan

Antiguan Footballers Shine in Season Opener

Five Antiguan footballers made an impressive start to their season with Steven Gerrard Academy, helping the team secure a convincing 9–1 victory in its opening game. Malik Charles, Jonathan Shoy, Jermarion Edwards, Josue Arias and Dejarnie Moore all featured as the Academy opened the season with a strong performance. Charles led the scoring with a […]

Panama

Panama Canal Risks Up to US$10B in CARICOM Imports

The Panama Canal restrictions could affect up to US$10 billion in annual CARICOM imports, according to the CARICOM Private Sector Organization (CPSO). The CPSO estimates that between US$8 billion and US$10 billion in imports face higher costs and delays. This equals about one quarter to one third of the region’s non-fuel import bill. The Panama […]

Nepal

Nepal Faces $4.78 Billion Flood Reconstruction Bill

Nepal expects to spend about US$4.78 billion to rebuild after last month’s deadly floods. The country’s foreign ministry announced the estimate on Friday. The disaster followed a glacial mountain collapse near the China-Nepal border. The floods killed more than 1,400 people. Thousands of others remain missing. Prime Minister Balendra Shah plans to raise the disaster […]

Cabinet Notes- 9th September, 2026

The Cabinet Secretary delivered the meditation at this week’s meeting of the Cabinet, basing hisreflection on Psalm 9:1–2, which speaks of giving wholehearted praise and thanksgiving to God andrejoicing in His goodness. The Cabinet Secretary reflected on the words of the Psalmist:“I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all […]