Dr. Janil Gore-Francis is leading renewed efforts among Caribbean countries to tackle shared plant pest threats. Antigua & Barbuda now chairs emergency response initiatives for vulnerable farming regions across the islands. Officials met this week in Trinidad and agreed to stronger protocols to fight pest outbreaks that often jump between islands. They focused on prevention, […]
Press Release Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission Hosts Inaugural Music Producers’ Masterclass: Audio Essentials Wednesday, 10th September 2025 – St. John’s, Antigua……………… Following the resounding success of Antigua Carnival 2025, the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) is proud to announce its inaugural Music Producers’ Masterclass: Audio Essentials, a six-day intensive workshop designed to strengthen […]
Fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi is set to face extradition hearings in Belgium on September 15, 2025. He is wanted in India for his alleged role in the ₹13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud, one of the country’s biggest financial scandals. Choksi, who obtained citizenship in Antigua & Barbuda through investment, has been living in Belgium […]
The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons have made history by reaching the Caribbean Premier League playoffs for the first time. The team secured their spot after a strong win over the Guyana Amazon Warriors on September 10 at Providence Stadium. Falcons’ bowlers dominated the match, dismissing the Warriors for just 99 runs in 18.1 overs. Young […]
Antigua & Barbuda has expanded its air cargo connections with a new weekly service linking the country directly to Miami. The flights, operated by 7Air Cargo, will run every Wednesday into VC Bird International Airport. The airline uses Boeing 737-800 freighters and offers a range of services, including full charters, ad-hoc flights, and specialized cargo […]
ABWU Secures Wage Increase for Workers at Elite Resorts St. John’s, Antigua – 10 September 2025 – The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) has signed a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with Elite Resorts, securing improvements in wages and benefits for employees. During the first year of the agreement, workers will receive a 5% […]
WestJet flight WS2276 from Toronto landed in St. Maarten on Sunday when its right landing gear failed. The plane skidded along the runway, but emergency crews responded immediately. They used foam to prevent a fire and helped all 164 passengers evacuate safely. Three people were checked by medics as a precaution, though no injuries were […]
Antigua and Barbuda joined 19 other members of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in voicing concern about the rising U.S. military presence in the Caribbean. The United States deployed warships and aircraft, saying the action targets drug trafficking. However, many regional leaders believe it could fuel tension instead of easing it. […]
Jamaica-based sprinter Darion Skerritt will carry Antigua and Barbuda’s flag alone at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The 24-year-old athlete, whose personal best in the 200m stands at 20.67 seconds, will compete from 13–21 September 2025 after being offered a universality (wildcard) slot. Two of Antigua and Barbuda’s top sprinters were originally […]
Leaders from across the Caribbean have arrived in Addis Ababa to mark the opening of the Second Africa-CARICOM Summit, slated for September 7, 2025. Key dignitaries include Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, along with counterparts from The Bahamas, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. Ethiopian officials warmly […]
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