Hong Kong suffered its deadliest fire in three decades on Wednesday, leaving at least 36 people dead. Authorities report 279 residents remain missing. Flames ripped through high-rise residential towers in the Tai Po district, engulfed in bamboo scaffolding and green construction mesh. Rescue teams rushed to the 32-story Wang Fuk Court complex, which contains 2,000 […]
A U.S.-based advocacy group filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company used minerals tied to conflict and human rights abuses in Congo and Rwanda. The complaint was lodged Tuesday in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Meanwhile, International Rights Advocates (IRAdvocates) says Apple’s supply chain still involves cobalt, tin, tantalum, and tungsten […]
APUA is reporting major gains in water production and system upgrades, according to a detailed update presented to Cabinet last week. The Authority said it produced 9.2 million gallons of water per day over the past week. Moreover, officials expect output to reach 10.6 million gallons this week. That would mark the highest daily production […]
Antigua and Barbuda is projected to record a real GDP growth rate of 4.8 percent by the end of 2025. Prime Minister Gaston Browne shared the estimate during his weekly radio programme, adding that the economy is also expected to grow by five percent in 2026. He said the country’s GDP has now passed the […]
Antiguan scholar Aethiopia Joseph-Salmon has earned one of the highest national distinctions in speech-language pathology. Her research received a “Meritorious Poster” award from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) for the 2025 ASHA Convention. Out of 1,586 submissions, judges selected only 88 for this honour. Joseph-Salmon studies the unmet needs of people living with fibromyalgia, especially […]
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Kyiv is ready to move forward with a U.S.-backed Ukraine peace plan. He emphasized that discussions must include U.S. President Donald Trump and European allies. During a speech to the “coalition of the willing,” Zelenskyy urged European leaders to establish a framework for a reassurance force in Ukraine. He stressed […]
Tourism Week officially kicked off on Saturday, November 22nd, with the highly anticipated Tourism Blast Off at Rising Sun Grounds. The event marked the start of the Winter Tourism Season. This year’s Tourism Blast Off was the largest and most vibrant yet, attracting an enthusiastic crowd. Visitors and locals alike praised the celebration as a […]
Antigua and Barbuda health officials report that new HIV cases have stayed steady over the past five years. Data from the HIV/AIDS Secretariat shows an average of about 44 new diagnoses annually. The lowest number was recorded in 2020. Then, cases rose slightly in 2021 as health services returned to normal after COVID-19 disruptions. Officials […]
Missing teen Kimarley Reid has sparked an urgent search, as police and family continue to appeal for the public’s help. The 13-year-old boy from Whenner Road was reported missing after he failed to return home on Friday evening. According to relatives, Kimarley was last seen around 7 p.m. on November 21, 2025, near his home. […]
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is standing firm on his government’s push to regulate street vending and curb illegal dumping. He said these changes are necessary to keep Antigua and Barbuda clean and safe. Additionally, he argued that the opposition keeps trying to block every attempt to create order. During the Browne and Browne Show, he […]
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