The government has committed approximately US$50,000 to cover the medical and transportation expenses for Senior Sergeant Jeffrey Benjamin, who sustained severe injuries in a recent traffic crash. He is scheduled to be flown out of Antigua by Friday, July 10, to receive specialized treatment at Southern Medical Services in Trinidad and Tobago. The primary goal […]
The High Court has dismissed all charges—including Murder, Aggravated Robbery, and Manslaughter—against 27-year-old Jahciba Shoy. The charges were tied to the 2023 murder of Roudi Shmaly during an armed robbery at Pick ‘N Mix Mart on DeSouza Road. Shoy’s attorney, Wendel Alexander, successfully argued a no-case submission, maintaining that the prosecution’s reliance on surveillance footage […]
The Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) has expanded its signature Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Competition into a six-week internship program, officially rebranded as the Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Academy. The initiative has grown to feature 14 participating schools, welcoming new competitors including the Sir McChesney George and Seventh-Day Adventist Secondary […]
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has launched an official investigation following the death of an infant at the facility. The hospital’s response was prompted by a video concerning the child’s passing that began circulating on social media, leading the institution to issue a formal statement on July 8. Expressing deep sympathy, hospital officials […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again battling an Ebola outbreak that has killed more than 100 people and sparked international concern. Health officials say several factors, including bushmeat consumption, traditional burial practices, and misinformation, continue to make it difficult to stop the virus from spreading. The current outbreak involves the rare Bundibugyo […]
Guyana has sent 88 containers of relief supplies to Venezuela after the recent earthquake. The shipment left BK Wharf in Kingston, Georgetown, on Tuesday aboard the Motti vessel. The mission brings together Guyana, seven Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries, businesses, and volunteers. The vessel is carrying food, medicines, cleaning supplies, and 300 water tanks. It also […]
Scientists are investigating whether a controversial climate technique could mitigate the effects of a powerful Super El Niño, which experts predict may develop in the coming months and bring more extreme weather worldwide. El Niño is a natural climate pattern that begins in the tropical Pacific Ocean. It often raises global temperatures and increases the […]
Haiti Sends Medical Team to Support Venezuela After Earthquakes Haiti has sent a humanitarian medical mission to Venezuela after the powerful earthquakes that struck the country on June 24. The move comes even as the Caribbean nation faces economic and security challenges at home. The mission shows the country’s commitment to helping its regional neighbours […]
Caribbean immigration advocates have welcomed a United States court ruling that strengthens the rights of immigrants held in detention. The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that immigration officials must give detained immigrants a bond hearing within 90 days. Judges said officials cannot hold people for long periods without allowing them to […]
FIFA has started an investigation into claims that someone directed racist abuse at American streamer IShowSpeed during a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Miami. The incident happened on July 3 at Hard Rock Stadium during the Argentina vs. Cabo Verde Round of 32 match. Videos shared online appear to show a fan in an […]
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