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Early preparations underway for 2027 Sailing Week

The countdown has officially begun for Antigua Sailing Week 2027, with early preparations getting underway for one of the Caribbean’s most anticipated sailing events. Organisers say planning is already in motion to ensure another successful edition of the regatta, which attracts sailors and teams from around the world. The event is known for its competitive […]

Antigua Named Caribbean’s Top Honeymoon Destination

Antigua and Barbuda has been named the Caribbean’s top honeymoon destination, further strengthening its reputation as one of the region’s premier locations for romance and luxury travel. The recognition highlights the twin-island nation’s appeal to newlyweds and couples seeking pristine beaches, upscale accommodations, and unforgettable experiences. Tourism officials say the accolade reflects the destination’s continued […]

New Causion Video Showcases Antigua’s Beauty

To mark Caribbean Heritage Month, Elite Island Resorts has teamed up once again with Antigua’s internationally recognized Reggae Ambassador, Causion, for the release of a new music video for his latest single, Feels Like I’m Dreaming. The video was filmed at The Verandah Antigua and represents the fourth collaboration between the artist and the resort […]

UK

UK Heatwave Breaks June Temperature Record

The United Kingdom (UK) has recorded its highest June temperature for the third consecutive day, according to the Met Office. The extreme heatwave has pushed temperatures to record levels, strained public services, and disrupted daily life across parts of England. A provisional temperature of 37.3C was recorded in Santon Downham, Suffolk. This broke the earlier […]

Earthquakes

Earthquakes Leave More Than 900 Dead in Venezuela

Powerful earthquakes in Venezuela have killed at least 920 people. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Officials expect the death toll to rise as crews reach more damaged communities. The earthquakes struck on the evening of June 24. They measured magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 and occurred just 39 seconds apart. […]

Cabinet

Cabinet Advances National Development Decisions

Cabinet met on Wednesday 24 June 2026 and began with a spiritual meditation highlighting “Great is God and Greatly to be Praised,” before receiving a briefing from the Prime Minister on OECS discussions focused on cost of living pressures, trade expansion, Citizenship by Investment concerns, regional transport improvements, and institutional reform aimed at strengthening efficiency […]

Astronomers

Astronomers Discover Largest Super-Puff Planets Yet

Astronomers have discovered two giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy despite being nearly the size of Jupiter. The unusual worlds are the largest super-puff planets ever identified and are now considered the lightest known planets of their size. The planets orbit a star located about 1,110 light-years from Earth in the southern constellation […]

UK

UK Report Claims 180 Gangs Operating in T&T

A new UK report has claimed that more than 180 criminal gangs are operating across Trinidad and Tobago, with many concentrated in urban communities around Port of Spain and along the east-west corridor. The report, issued by the UK Home Office in June, states that gangs are responsible for around one-third of homicides in the […]

Cabinet Notes June 24, 2026

REPORT FROM THE CABINET OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAMEETING OF WEDNESDAY 24th JUNE 2026 The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda was blessed with a spiritual meditation delivered by a pastor of the Church of God of Prophecy, who reflected on the theme “Great is God and Greatly to be Praised.” Drawing from Psalm 145:3, “Great is […]

Rare

Rare Earthquake Wave Shifted Japan

A new study has revealed that a rare seismic phenomenon caused nearly all of Japan to shift eastward following the powerful 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 11, 2011. About 15 minutes after the earthquake began, GPS stations recorded a small but permanent movement of approximately 5 to 6 millimeters across mainland […]