ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Office of Strategic Communications-STRATCOMMEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OPERATION RESTORE CONFIDENCE CONTINUES TO YIELD RESULTS St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Friday, 21 August 2026 The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda ongoing crime-fighting initiative, “Operation Restore Confidence”, continues to yield positive results with several arrests and seizures […]
Oil prices rose on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened sanctions on Iran’s trading partners. The threat has raised concerns about tighter oil supplies in the weeks ahead. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, rose to US$93.86 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude reached US$86.99 per barrel. Both prices have gained more than […]
The Mexican navy has rescued a group of Cuban migrants who had been missing at sea for several days after leaving Cuba earlier this month. According to AFP, the group set sail from Pinar del Rio, a western province of Cuba, on August 11. Their whereabouts had remained unknown, raising concerns for their safety as […]
ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Office of Strategic Communications-STRATCOMMEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARNES HILL MAN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH MULTIPLE FRAUD MATTERS St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Thursday, 20 August 2026 Police have arrested and charged 44-year-old Lisbert Evans of Barnes Hill in connection with several alleged fraud matters involving cheques totalling […]
Songs that glorify gun violence will not play at this year’s Tobago Carnival. The decision follows a suggestion from Trinidad and Tobago police. Officers want promoters to remove songs that praise gang activity and violence from carnival events. Police raised the issue during a recent meeting with the Tobago Promoters Association. Senior Superintendent Rodhill Kirk […]
Thirteen people died and seven others suffered injuries after a landslide hit an illegal gold mine in southwestern Colombia. The incident happened on Wednesday night in the Nariño department. Workers were carrying out mining activities when part of a slope collapsed. Nariño government secretary Fredy Gámez said the collapse buried people at the site. “Due […]
A pastor attended the Cabinet meeting this week and delivered the opening meditation, drawing hismessage from Psalm 1, with particular emphasis on verses 1 and 6.The pastor reflected on the importance of walking in righteousness and seeking God’s direction inall aspects of life. He reminded members of Cabinet that Psalm 1 distinguishes between the path ofthose […]
Liberia says it will accept up to 1,200 foreign nationals deported from the United States over the next year under a new arrangement with the US Government. The Liberian Government announced the plan on Tuesday as the Trump administration continues its wider crackdown on immigration. The US has expanded efforts to deport migrants, including sending […]
The Caribbean Examinations Council, CXC, has launched a new programme called the Caribbean Technical Education Certificate, or CTEC. The launch follows strong results from a Mathematics pilot. CXC made the announcement during its official 2026 examination results ceremony in Anguilla. The new system aims to help more students succeed while keeping the same academic standards. […]
Jamaican police officers with experience in securing the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) are in Antigua and Barbuda to share their expertise with local law enforcement. The collaboration is aimed at strengthening security planning, operational readiness, and best practices for managing large-scale events. Officials say the exchange provides valuable insights gained from overseeing security […]
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