Fast bowlers Nial Smith and Alzarri Joseph produced a match-winning performance to guide the West Indies Select XI to a dramatic 15-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Coolidge Cricket Ground in Antigua. The pair combined for nine wickets as Sri Lanka, chasing a target of 124, were bowled out for 108 on the final […]
The government is exploring opportunities to enhance and develop the Cedar Valley Golf Course as part of efforts to strengthen sports and tourism infrastructure in Antigua and Barbuda. During a recent visit to the facility, Sports Minister Dwayne George met with stakeholders to discuss potential improvements and long-term plans for the golf course. Discussions focused […]
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, following months of political pressure and growing dissatisfaction within his party. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, Starmer said he would remain in office until Labour completes the process of selecting a new leader. He described […]
A Barbados woman has filed a lawsuit against the Government, claiming she suffered serious health complications after receiving two doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in 2021. According to court documents, the woman received her first dose in April 2021 and a second dose in June. She alleges that within months of her vaccination, she […]
A woman was killed, and nearly 1,700 tourists were evacuated after a major fire broke out at a beach resort in the Dominican Republic. Authorities identified the victim as 46-year-old Italian national Francesca Valentino. She died in the fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in the popular resort area of Bayahibe. Emergency officials […]
The IDB says exports from Latin America and the Caribbean grew strongly in the first quarter of 2026. The value of goods exported from the region increased by 15.7% compared with the same period last year. This follows export growth of 7.8% in 2025. According to the Inter-American Development Bank’s latest Trade Trends Estimates report, […]
The Antigua and Barbuda government has confirmed that it is continuing to subsidize fuel prices in an effort to shield consumers and businesses from higher costs on the international market. Officials say the subsidy helps keep fuel prices lower than they otherwise would be, reducing the financial burden on motorists, public transportation operators, and households. […]
A man charged in connection with a shooting incident at Carlisle Bay Resort has pleaded guilty before the court, bringing the case a step closer to its conclusion. Frederick Henry committed the offence on April 11, 2023. The incident, which drew significant public attention, involved a shooting at the luxury resort and prompted a police […]
Global hospitality company Kerzner International has announced plans to develop a new One&Only Resort Antigua in Antigua, with the luxury property expected to open in 2027. The project will bring the internationally recognized One&Only brand to Antigua and Barbuda, adding another high-end offering to the destination’s growing portfolio of luxury accommodations. The development is expected […]
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is calling for the urgent implementation of the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI), arguing that it is critical for small island developing states facing growing economic and climate-related challenges. Speaking on the issue, Browne stressed that traditional measures such as Gross National Income often fail to capture the unique vulnerabilities of small […]
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