A second police officer has been charged in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old girl in Dominica, marking a significant development in the ongoing investigation. The police said that the other officer had been arrested at the Douglas Charles Airport last week on his return to the state. The police gave no further details […]
Every August, we prepare our children for school. We buy uniforms and supplies, reset bedtime routines, organize school bags, and begin preparing them mentally for the return to the classroom. For families of autistic children, that preparation can require even more thought. Changes in routine, new teachers, unfamiliar classrooms, and different expectations can make the […]
Venezuela freed dozens of political prisoners on Friday as the government and opposition continued talks aimed at reconciliation following the ouster of Nicolas Maduro. The government said 131 people had been granted “alternative measures from incarceration” under its Program for Peace and Democratic Coexistence. Human rights group Foro Penal separately confirmed that six women had […]
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Flores Island on Saturday morning, killing at least 47 people and injuring 50 others, according to the country’s disaster mitigation agency, BNPB. The earthquake struck around 6 a.m. local time, about 68 kilometres northwest of Ende in East Nusa Tenggara province. The strong shaking […]
Pastor Stephen Samuel led the meditation at the start of this week’s Cabinet meeting, drawinginspiration from Psalm 139:1–18. The meditation focused on God’s omniscience, His presence withHis people, and the importance of seeking divine guidance in the discharge of responsibilitiesentrusted to leaders.Reflecting on the Psalm, the pastor reminded members of Cabinet that God knows each personintimately, […]
Cabinet has approved plans for a new modular prison facility at the Prison Farm in Potworks Dam as part of the Government’s response to rising crime and overcrowding at the existing prison. The first phase will accommodate about 150 inmates. The facility will be developed in stages, allowing the Government to expand capacity when needed. […]
ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POLICE INTENSIFY CRIME-FIGHTING OPERATIONS ACROSS SEVERAL COMMUNITIES St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, August 13, 2026 The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda continues to intensify its crime-fighting efforts across the country, with a series of coordinated intelligence-led […]
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says C.O. Williams must correct defective roadworks at its own expense after the Public Works Department identified problems with sections of recently paved roads. Browne addressed the issue Saturday during the Browne and Browne Show. He responded to complaints about roads that have developed defects or required additional work soon after […]
French authorities have detained a 15-year-old boy suspected of starting a forest fire that killed two firefighters near Bordeaux airport on July 21. The teenager now faces an investigation over the deadly blaze in western France. Authorities have placed him in juvenile detention while they continue to examine the cause of the fire. The two […]
Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programmes are moving toward stricter rules. The changes place more focus on physical presence and stronger ties to the country granting citizenship. For years, investors could obtain Caribbean citizenship without moving to the country. Some programmes had little or no physical-presence requirement. That approach is now changing. Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, […]
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