The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus made a strong impression in its first-ever appearance at the 2026 UWI Games, finishing fourth overall with 44 points and three bronze medals. The Antigua and Barbuda-based campus secured bronze in men’s basketball, men’s football, and women’s volleyball, finishing ahead of the Global Campus in the […]
Antigua and Barbuda has gained international visibility after being featured on BBC’s MasterChef, where the destination was showcased through its rich culinary traditions and flavours. The appearance placed a spotlight on the island’s food culture, highlighting ingredients, cooking styles, and influences that reflect the nation’s Caribbean identity. The feature introduced global audiences to the diversity […]
Antigua and Barbuda has announced two senior appointments within its tourism sector, naming Charmaine Spencer as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Shermain Jeremy as Director of Tourism for the Caribbean and Latin America. The appointments are expected to support the destination’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its global tourism presence and drive continued growth in the […]
The Commonwealth Observer Group has recommended an urgent review of Antigua and Barbuda’s constituency boundaries, stating that the current electoral map no longer reflects significant population changes across the country. In its report, the group noted that some constituencies have experienced substantial growth while others have seen declines, creating disparities in voter representation. The observers […]
Professional pickleball players will travel to Antigua this month for the Pickleball Pro Series, which is being hosted at The Verandah Antigua from June 8 – 17, 2026. The event is being headlined by 2022 US Open Champion and founder of Luna Pickleball Frank Solana and featuring professional player Shea Underwood, a leading pickleball instructor and content creator. The […]
A second suspected Ebola case in Brazil has tested negative, according to health authorities. The result has eased concerns about the virus entering the country as health officials continue to monitor outbreaks in parts of Africa. The patient, a 37-year-old man, arrived in Brazil after traveling from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Doctors placed […]
The Caribbean tourism sector remains optimistic about future growth despite global economic uncertainty and changing travel trends. Industry leaders shared that outlook as Caribbean Tourism Week opened in New York on Monday. The event, hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), marks the start of Caribbean American Heritage Month. This year’s theme is “One Caribbean: […]
A hostage standoff in Bakersfield, California, ended early Wednesday after law enforcement officers shot and killed a man who held 10 people captive inside a government office building. The hostage standoff began around 1 p.m. Tuesday when 41-year-old Anthony Scott Searles-Harris entered offices used by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Authorities said he refused […]
Nevis has achieved a major scientific milestone with the launch of the Caribbean’s first space life sciences experiment. The project marks an important step for science, education, and innovation in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. The experiment launched on May 31, 2026, aboard the SSC SubOrbital Express SIX-5/M17 mission. The rocket lifted off […]
Four nurses and one laboratory worker have recovered from Ebola in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Health officials say more recoveries are expected as patients are diagnosed earlier and receive timely care. The outbreak is linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, with confirmed cases in the […]
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