Parts of southern Texas are facing a rare and dangerous flood threat as slow-moving storms continue to bring heavy rain across the region. Weather officials have issued a Level 4 of 4 high risk for flash flooding, warning that some areas could experience catastrophic impacts. The highest risk covers the western Hill Country, the Edwards […]
Cuba suffered another nationwide blackout on Friday, the second to hit the country in just one week. The latest outage highlights the growing strain on the island’s aging power system and ongoing fuel shortages. Cuba’s Electric Union said a failure on a transmission line between the provinces of Santa Clara and Sancti Spíritus triggered the […]
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has secured the support of fellow OECS leaders for a coordinated regional response to the European Union’s proposal to phase out Citizenship by Investment (CIP) programmes in the Eastern Caribbean by June 2028. During discussions in Dominica, Browne argued that these programmes remain important sources of revenue and development financing for […]
Milove Fontaine, a Dominica-born contestant representing Antigua and Barbuda, has been crowned Miss Elegantly Plus Caribbean Queen. Fontaine earned the title after competing against other delegates in a regional pageant that celebrates confidence, beauty, culture, and the achievements of Caribbean women. Her victory highlights the talent and representation emerging from Antigua and Barbuda’s pageantry community. […]
The Antigua and Barbuda government is set to debate a resolution in Parliament outlining the principles that would guide any potential arrangement involving the transfer of third-country nationals from the United States. The resolution is intended to ensure that any future discussions are conducted within a framework that prioritizes the country’s sovereignty, security, laws, resources, […]
Antigua and Barbuda has advanced to the second round of the FIBA AmeriCup pre-qualifiers, continuing an impressive run in the regional basketball competition. The national team secured its place in the next phase after delivering a series of strong performances, demonstrating resilience and determination against regional rivals. Their efforts have earned them an opportunity to […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s Combined Schools Cricket Team is currently competing in Barbados, where the young athletes are testing their skills against regional opposition. The tournament provides an important opportunity for players to gain competitive experience, showcase their talent, and continue their development in a high-level cricket environment. Coaches and officials view the competition as a […]
French firefighters are battling a large wildfire in the Fontainebleau forest, south of Paris, as an intense heatwave continues to affect much of Europe. The fire has already burned more than 800 hectares (about 3 square miles) of forest. Firefighting aircraft have been collecting water from the River Seine to help contain the flames. Emergency […]
Police and maritime authorities in Suriname are searching for one person after two fishing boats capsized in separate incidents off the country’s coast over the weekend. The first report reached police on Friday. The father of one of the fishermen contacted officers and said a fishing boat had overturned at sea. At that time, authorities […]
The Ministry of Health has entered into a collaborative partnership with Zhejiang Hospital as part of efforts to enhance healthcare services and strengthen medical cooperation between Antigua and Barbuda and China. The initiative is expected to support knowledge sharing, professional development, and the exchange of medical expertise between healthcare professionals from both institutions. Officials say […]
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