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...

Tropical Storm Jerry Prompts Warnings for Northern Leeward Islands

BASSETERRE – The governments of Antigua and Barbuda, France, and Sint Maarten have issued Tropical Storm Warnings for Anguilla, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, and Sint Maarten as Tropical Storm Jerry approaches the northern Leeward Islands. These...

OPINION: The Nation Disapproves Christian United Protests

There is growing anger across the nation over Christians United protesting against the Daniel 2 statue at Glorious Hope Ministries on All Saints Road. Many citizens are upset that such protests are causing so much division among the Christian...

Burning Flames to receive special tribute at Independence Gala in New York

The marquee event of Antigua and Barbuda’s Independence celebrations in the United States will this year honor and pay tribute to legendary musical icons, the Burning Flames. The family band has been a staple at the Antigua and Barbuda...

VC Bird International Airport and the Barbuda International Airport Closed Due to TS Jerry

ADVISORYCLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF AIRPORT AERODROMES DUE TO TROPICAL STORM JERRY The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) wishes to inform the public that, effective 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 9th, both...

DCA to Undertake Nationwide Assessment of Derelict and Dilapidated Structures

PUBLIC NOTICE: NATIONWIDE ASSESSMENT OF DERELICT AND DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES The Development Control Authority (DCA) wishes to advise the public that a nationwide assessment of derelict and dilapidated structures will be undertaken across Antigua...

CRFM inks new accords with OECS, The UWI

The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) sealed its first bilateral accord with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. The signing was executed during the Sixteenth Special Meeting of the CRFM...

A&B WELCOMES FIRST PHASE OF CEASEFIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS

St John’s. October 9……Antigua and Barbuda welcomes the ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hamas, secured through the unstinting efforts of the United States, supported by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. We join the positions expressed by the UN...

How A Roti-Making Course In Antigua Became One Of My Best Travel Experiences

St. John’s, Antigua—On the grounds of the luxurious Weatherills Estate, a quiet kind of magic unfolded beneath the veranda’s shade. Flour-dusted hands and warm smiles guided an intimate roti-making class led by celebrated Guyanese chef, cookbook...

Tropical Storm Jerry Shifts West-Northwest; Island Remains on Alert

As of 2 p.m., Tropical Storm Jerry has resumed a west-northwest motion, a track that forecasters say should carry its centre just north of Barbuda. While this shift offers some relief for Antigua and Barbuda, meteorologists are cautioning that the...

Jahfari Harper Faces Charges for Involvement in Several Larcenies

Police have apprehended and charged 30-year-old Jahfari Harper from Gray’s Farm in connection with two distinct larceny incidents. According to reports, in the first occurrence, Harper is alleged to have stolen two backpacks, an Antigua and...

LETTER: Use Common Sense, Not Chaos, in Police Stop and Search Operations

Dear Editor, It is becoming increasingly frustrating to witness how some members of our police force in Antigua and Barbuda conduct their “stop and search” exercises. While no one disputes the importance of law enforcement in maintaining public...

Key details on the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup

Haiti - Football : Key details on the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup 11/10/2025 09:38:40 The Caribbean (CONCACAF) has unveiled key details of the Confederation of North, Central American, and Caribbean Nations (CONCACAF) U-17 Champions League Qualifiers...

Hayden Walsh Jr to Represent Montserrat in Leeward Islands Tournament

By: T. Chapman Leg spinner Hayden Walsh Jr. will represent Montserrat in the upcoming regional competition to be held in St Kitts. Hayden Walsh Jr. declined his selection to represent Antigua and Barbuda in this year’s Leeward Islands mixed format...

UWI 2025 Graduation Ceremonies Begin Today At With UWI FIC In Antigua

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP UWI 2025 Graduation Ceremonies Celebrate almost 9,000 Degrees Across Five Campuses The University of the West Indies (The UWI) proudly announces the commencement of its 2025 graduation season, celebrating...

A&B’S JUNIOR TOURISM MINISTER BUOYED BY EXPERIENCE AT REGIONAL YOUTH CONGRESS

Antigua and Barbuda’s Junior Tourism Minister Kiara Kwenga is still basking in her participation in the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Regional Youth Congress, held recently in Barbados. The fifth-form student at Christ the King High School...

Two Students Stabbed During Fight at ABICE — Police Launch Investigation

ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Police Investigate Fight Among Youths at ABICE St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Thursday, October 9, 2025 The police have...

Police Search for Suspects in Alleged Abduction and Robbery

ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Police Search for Suspects in Alleged Abduction and Robbery St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Thursday, October 9, 2025...

Festivals Commission makes adjustments in light of recent Cabinet decision

Adjustment to Independence Day Celebration Date The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) advises the public that, following Cabinet guidance, the official observance of Independence Day 2025 will now take place on Monday, November 3,...

Jahfari Harper Charged in Connection with Multiple Larcenies

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Thursday, October 9, 2025 Police have arrested and charged 30-year-old Jahfari Harper of Gray’s Farm in connection with two separate incidents of larceny. In the first incident, Harper is accused of stealing two...