Brazil has temporarily suspended the use of the world’s first single-dose dengue vaccine following two suspicious deaths. The decision was announced on Monday by health authorities as a precaution while investigations continue into the reported cases. The vaccine had been widely rolled out across the country, with more than 500,000 people receiving doses between January […]
Police in Suriname have arrested two people, including a Cuban national, in connection with an alleged human trafficking case involving the exploitation of a woman. Authorities say the suspects are accused of bringing the victim into the country under false promises and later forcing her into prostitution. The arrest followed an investigation launched after the […]
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, in partnership with ACB Caribbean, will honour 150 students at the 40th Annual National CSEC Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 11. The event will celebrate outstanding academic performance and highlight students who achieved top rankings in regional examinations across the Caribbean. The ceremony is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s centenarians have played an important role in shaping the nation through decades of service, sacrifice, and resilience, according to Minister for Social and Urban Transformation Rawdon Turner. As the country observes Centenarian Week, Turner paid tribute to citizens who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. He described them as “living […]
Air quality across Antigua and Barbuda remains in the “good” category despite the presence of a light concentration of Saharan dust, according to the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service. In its latest bulletin issued on Sunday night, the service reported that current conditions pose no significant health concerns for the public. Officials said the dust […]
A 59-year-old tourist from the United States died after a scuba diving excursion near North Sound on Monday afternoon. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. The visitor, who last lived in North Carolina, was vacationing in Antigua with his family. He arrived in Antigua on June 5 and planned to leave on June […]
Cuba sanctions are causing serious hardship across the island, according to the United Nations. The UN is now calling on the United States to remove the measures immediately. UN human rights chief Volker Türk said recent restrictions have made daily life much harder for many Cubans. He said fuel shortages and tighter economic measures are […]
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people and injuring 134 others. Authorities also reported that at least a dozen people remain missing as rescue teams continue search operations. The offshore quake occurred south of General Santos, a city with a population of about 720,000. Following the […]
Members of Antigua and Barbuda’s Rastafarian community staged a protest outside the St John’s Police Station, voicing concerns over the incarceration of individuals facing marijuana-related charges. The demonstration followed the recent arrest and charging of four men in connection with a large cannabis cultivation operation near Pares. Protesters argued that the treatment of cannabis-related offences […]
Four men have been charged in connection with a major cannabis cultivation operation uncovered by police in the Pares area. Authorities allege that the plantation contained cannabis plants with an estimated street value running into the millions of dollars. The discovery followed a police operation targeting illegal drug activity in the area. The accused are […]
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