Antigua Among Top Choices for UK Travellers Seeking Mental Health Breaks

Thomas Cook unveils ‘The Package Holiday Prescription’ as Brits prioritise mental wellbeing with bookings to The Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas bookings up 183% and Antigua and Barbuda up 196% as holidaymakers look further afield, with...

Flash Flood Advisory Issued for Antigua To Remain In Place Until 4 p.m

Flash Flood Advisory Issued for Antigua as Heavy Rains Continue The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a flash flood advisory for Antigua, warning of possible flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas as rainbands from...

Mental Health Is Everyone’s Responsibility, Says Community Advocate

In every home, every school, and every workplace across Antigua and Barbuda, someone is quietly struggling. Sometimes it is the student who cannot focus in class, the employee who suddenly withdraws, or the elderly parent sitting alone, waiting...

FLASH FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4PM TODAY

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services says a flash flood advisory remains in effect for Antigua and Barbuda until 4 this afternoon, as Tropical Storm Jerry continues to move away from the Leeward Islands. The twin-island state has been...

VIDEO: Major Flooding at Met Office

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Office was flooded Friday as heavy rain from Tropical Storm Jerry drenched the island, disrupting operations at the vital weather facility. Water reportedly poured through the roof, damaging work areas and...

Curaçao vs Jamaica LIVE Score Updates in World Cup Qualifiers Match

Here are the kickoff times for the Curaçao vs. Jamaica match in various countries: Anguilla – 7:00 PM (BluuRush Sports) Antigua and Barbuda – 7:00 PM (BluuRush Sports) Aruba – 7:00 PM (BluuRush Sports) Bahamas – 7:00 PM (BluuRush Sports) Barbados...

Antigua Removes Visa Requirement for Panamanians

Citizens of Panama can now visit Antigua and Barbuda without a visa, following what Prime Minister Gaston Browne described as “an oversight corrected.” Browne made the announcement while receiving credentials from Panama’s new ambassador, Ana...

World Mental Health Day 2025 Highlights Need for Stronger Support Systems in Times of Disaster – Dr Griffin Benjamin

As Antigua and Barbuda joins the global community in observing World Mental Health Day 2025, health officials are underscoring the importance of expanding access to mental health care, especially during times of disaster and crisis. This year’s...

Antigua and Panama Move Toward Stronger Trade and Air Links

Simultaneously, talks with LIAT Air aim to connect Eastern Caribbean travelers directly to Panama for business and shopping. Browne called Panama “a vital trade and logistics hub,” and revealed that Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda’s...

WATCH: Major Flooding at MET Office

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Office has been flooded as relentless rainfall from Tropical Storm Jerry continues to soak the island, affecting operations at one of the nation’s most critical facilities. According to reports, water poured...

Nine Suspects in Police Custody in Connection with Shooting at Fort James

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Friday, October 10, 2025 Nine (9) male suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations into a shooting incident that occurred at Fort James Beach on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Around 10:32...

State of emergency in New Jersey as powerful nor'easter threatens East Coast flooding

A State of Emergency has been declared in New Jersey as a storm barrels up the East Coast. The storm without a name is expected to bring flooding to the East Coast from South Carolina to New Jersey and high winds to New York City over the Columbus...

Dr. Padgett Henry Awarded Honorary Doctorate by UWI Five Islands

Caribbean philosopher and sociologist Dr. Padgett Henry was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University of the West Indies (UWI) during its 2025 graduation ceremony at the House of Restoration Ministries in Antigua on...

VIDEO: Pit Bull Attack Victim Shabo Nedwell Attends UWI Graduation, Receives Standing Ovation

Pit Bull Attack Victim Shabo Nedwell Attends UWI Graduation, Receives Standing Ovation– CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Less than a week after surviving a brutal pit bull attack, 27-year-old Shabo Nedwell made a courageous appearance at...

Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda and watch for Antigua discontinued

The government of Antigua and Barbuda has discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda and Anguilla, as well as the Tropical Storm Watch for Antigua, St. Kitts, Nevis, and Montserrat. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical...

Cabinet Honors Legacy of Broadcaster Nat Moses Francis

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has paid tribute to the late Nathaniel “Nat Moses” Francis, a veteran broadcaster and former Member of Parliament, recognizing his contributions to national development and Caribbean media. During Thursday’s...

Troubling echoes and further thoughts on Grenada Oath change – Part I

Grenada has not received any substantial ‘commendations or congratulations’ from leading institutions including governments, regionally and internationally, concerning the change to its constitutional Oath of Allegiance. But then, had Grenada any...

Budget Alert 5 .8 (2) – Is GDP an Appropriate indicator of production and comparative economic growth

The GDP, Real GDP at Market Prices using the production approach, is a common indicator for assessing economic growth. In utilising the production approach to calculating GDP, the two components of GDP are identifiable and pronounced, namely (i)....

Saharan Dust Returns: Health Officials Advise Caution for Sensitive Groups

The bulletin identifies people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children as the groups most at risk during this Saharan dust event, which is expected to affect the islands until Sunday. Officials say that while air quality is...

QUESTION: Should Owners Be Charged After Dog Attacks?

Question of the Day: After the brutal dog attack that left 27-year-old Shabu Nedwell severely injured, Antigua and Barbuda is once again debating responsibility. Should the owner of the pitbulls face criminal charges — or should the focus be on...