Billions of dollars are being made available to help Jamaica recover from Hurricane Melissa. The Category 5 storm struck on October 28, causing an estimated $8.8 billion in damage. This is the costliest hurricane in Jamaica’s history. Damage equals roughly 41% of the country’s 2024 GDP, according to the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank […]
Twenty-five young leaders received recognition at the 2025 National Youth Awards on November 29. The event was held at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus. National Youth Delegate Donte Walter and educator Anique Adams hosted the ceremony. In addition, presentations came from All Saints Secondary School, Wendy Ferris, Keiven Cox, and The […]
Heavy rainfall has unleashed deadly floods and landslides across Asia, killing more than 1,100 people this week. Hundreds remain missing. Millions of people are facing intense flooding in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia after cyclone-fueled downpours battered the region. In Sri Lanka, Cyclone Ditwah triggered mudslides and floods. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the disaster struck […]
The U.S. has stepped up pressure on Venezuela by declaring the airspace above and around the country “closed.” This announcement, made by former President Donald Trump on Truth Social, has sparked concern in nearby Trinidad and Tobago and across the Caribbean. Trinidad is particularly affected because it lies just seven miles from Venezuela and shares […]
Winston Williams, Chairman of the Public Health Board in Antigua and Barbuda, praises a major shift in how the government runs its operations. He highlights that the Gaston Browne administration has firmly embedded Government Boards into the core of national governance. This isn’t just a cosmetic change; it shows real maturity in how the country […]
Jamilla Kirwan, the newest Independent Senator in Antigua and Barbuda, says her 50 years of life experience have prepared her well for the job ahead. She feels that the lessons life has taught her, including resilience and empathy, will help her serve with balance and care. Kirwan approaches her appointment with humility and gratitude, understanding […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s justice system faces a big problem with criminal cases piling up in court. The government is focusing on fixing this backlog to help cases move faster. Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin announced new laws and changes that will start in early 2026. These changes aim to clear the backlog and improve how […]
AIDS Secretariat officials say their “Teen Talk Seminar: My Life, My Choices” was a major success, as the event brought together students from ten secondary schools across Antigua and Barbuda. The seminar formed part of the Secretariat’s 2025 World AIDS Day Week of Activities. The initiative aimed to empower teenagers with practical knowledge and stronger […]
Trump has ordered a sweeping pause on all asylum decisions after a tragic shooting involving two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., earlier this week. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edlow said the halt will remain “until we can ensure that every alien is vetted and screened to the maximum degree possible.” The […]
United States officials congratulated Saint Vincent and the Grenadines after the nation completed its general elections. The statement praised the peaceful process and highlighted the strong commitment of Vincentian voters to democracy. Moreover, U.S. leaders said they look forward to working closely with Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday. They noted that the new government offers […]
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