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The Farmer Growing Gold in Antigua

The man who grows gold in Antigua starts his day early.Before sunrise, Twin I Moijah Strength I Payne thinks about water.Not the sea, but irrigation for his crops. For over 15 years, he has worked his land with care.As a result, he has built a strong farming business.Now, his efforts are gaining regional attention. In […]

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The UWI Five Islands Team Advances to ICPC Latin America Championship

The UWI Five Islands Campus (FIC) will represent Antigua and Barbuda at the ICPC Latin America Championship in Chile. The event runs from March 3–8, 2026. This marks the nation’s first-ever in-person appearance at this global university programming contest. After two competitive regional elimination rounds, the UWI FIC team “Frostbyte” emerged as a top competitor. […]

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The University of the West Indies Five Islands Launches Mentorship Programme for Final-Year Nursing Students

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus launched its Preceptorship Programme to guide final-year nursing students. The programme prepares students for the transition from university training to professional nursing practice. Mentorship Strengthens Nursing Workforce Minister of Health, Sir Molwyn Joseph, spoke at the launch. He emphasized that mentorship is essential to building […]

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The Heads of Government of the OECS Meet on Urgent Regional and Geopolitical Matters

Inaugural Meeting and AttendanceThe Heads of Government of the OECS met in Saint Lucia on 13th January 2026. The meeting was hosted by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia and chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Godwin Friday of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in his inaugural meeting. The gathering included Prime Ministers Roosevelt […]

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The Budget Debate Opens With Big Questions About Antigua’s Future

The Budget Debate begins today, and it brings serious questions. Lawmakers will discuss the 2026 Budget. Yet many citizens wonder if the debate will tackle real issues or repeat old lines. Around the world, budgets shape national direction. However, Antigua and Barbuda still treats the Budget mainly as a financial update, not a strategic guide. […]