Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer with Argentina at age 39. Messi made the announcement Monday in an Instagram post. He said the decision was painful but that he believes the time has come to end his international career. The Argentina captain thanked his family, coaches, teammates and officials who shared his […]
St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew is set to travel overseas for specialised medical observation after being admitted to hospital with mild discomfort, nausea and a headache. Drew went to the Joseph N France General Hospital on Sunday evening. Doctors admitted him for observation and a detailed medical evaluation. Medical specialists monitored […]
US officials have transferred 15 migrants to The Bahamas after the US Coast Guard intercepted a vessel east of Miami Beach. The vessel carried 19 people when authorities stopped it on August 18, about 22 miles east of Miami Beach. The Coast Guard has not released the migrants’ nationalities. Officials also have not said what […]
Two people have died and 14 others remain missing or unaccounted for following flash flooding in a remote section of Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona. The flooding began Saturday in Bright Angel Canyon and around Phantom Ranch, deep within the canyon. The National Park Service said search and recovery efforts are continuing, although […]
The Cabinet has pledged its support to a young Antiguan artist as part of outreach activities leading up to the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Officials say the initiative aims to showcase local creativity and provide a platform for young artists to contribute to one of the country’s most significant international events. 21-year-old […]
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has engaged stakeholders in Antigua and Barbuda as part of the US$125 million Early Warnings for All (EW4All) project. The initiative is designed to improve the country’s ability to prepare for and respond to natural hazards by strengthening early warning systems, risk monitoring, and emergency communications. Government agencies, technical […]
Antiguan-born Rev. Dr. Dion Christopher has been elected Bishop of the Moravian Church, marking a significant milestone in his ministry and service to the church. Rev. Dr. Christopher was chosen to serve in the senior leadership position following the church’s election process. His appointment reflects years of dedication, pastoral leadership, and commitment to the Moravian […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s position on commercial whaling is facing renewed scrutiny as environmental groups call on the government to withdraw support for efforts that could reopen commercial whaling discussions at the International Whaling Commission (IWC). A coalition of local and international conservation organizations argues that the country’s stance does not reflect public opinion, citing survey […]
Rescue teams have resumed operations along the Nepal-Tibet border after a temporary pause over fears of another glacial flood. Nepal’s National Disaster Management Authority said 673 bodies had been recovered by Saturday. The number of people missing on the Nepalese side has also risen to 2,496. That figure includes 517 foreigners, who may be tourists […]
Guyana remains one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, according to the latest Caribbean Economics Quarterly from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The Guyana economy grew by 19.3 per cent in 2025. This followed a much stronger growth rate of 43.8 per cent in 2024. Oil production continues to drive much of the country’s economic growth. […]
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