The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s largest warship, has arrived in the Caribbean as part of a US naval strike group. This move follows orders from former President Donald Trump amid ongoing strikes against suspected drug boats. The strike force aims to disrupt drug trafficking and criminal activities in the region. The carrier group […]
Protesters armed with batons broke through security at the COP30 climate summit venue in Belem, Brazil. They clashed with guards, demanding entry to the site where world leaders meet to discuss climate action. The crowd carried flags and signs, calling for land rights and protection of the Amazon rainforest. The protesters come from indigenous communities […]
Ambassador Lady Melissa Seaforth has earned another title at the Masters World Championships in Malta. Her dedication and hard work continue to bring pride to Antigua and Barbuda on the global stage. With this latest achievement, she strengthens her role as a leading figure representing her country internationally. Antigua and Barbuda celebrate her success and […]
The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus will celebrate World Quality Week from November 10 to 14, 2025. This event is part of a global effort to highlight the importance of quality in many fields, including education. This year’s theme is “Quality: Think Differently,” encouraging fresh ideas to improve how things are […]
Antigua and Barbuda are seeing a rise in HIV infections, especially among young people. To help curb this, health groups are promoting two new prevention medicines. These options are now available through local doctors and pharmacies, giving people better ways to protect themselves from HIV. The first medicine is PrEP, a daily pill taken before […]
The Americas recently lost their measles elimination status. This means the measles virus is spreading again in the region, especially in Canada. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) confirmed that measles has been circulating in Canada for over a year, causing a rise in cases across several countries. This is a big setback because the […]
COP30 in Brazil saw Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda make a powerful call for climate justice. Speaking for small island nations, he stressed the urgent need for global action to confront the climate crisis. Prime Minister Browne warned that the world has already reached a critical temperature rise of 1.5°C, a threshold […]
Antigua and Barbuda showed strong skills at the Clash of the Caribbean Arm Wrestling Series. They won seven out of ten matches in front of a lively crowd at The People’s Place in St John’s. Their victory highlights the team’s growing power in the sport across the Caribbean. The home team started strong with back-to-back […]
The US Senate has passed a deal aimed at ending the longest government shutdown in the country’s history. This vote marks an important step toward reopening the government after a stalemate that started on October 1st. Senate leaders from both parties worked hard to reach this agreement. The deal won support from some Democrats and […]
The U.S. government shutdown is disrupting flights to Antigua and Barbuda. Several flights have been canceled, leaving passengers stuck and plans changed. This includes key routes from Miami and New York, which many travelers use to visit the islands. Airports in the U.S. are facing chaos. More than a thousand flights were canceled, and thousands […]
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