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Cobbs Cross Clinic Reopens After Years of Closure
Cobbs Cross Clinic Reopens After Two Decades of Closure The government of Antigua and Barbuda on Monday reopened the Cobbs Cross Clinic in St. Paul, restoring primary health services to the community more than 20 years after the facility was shut...
Antigua’s Curtain Bluff Named Caribbean’s Leading Green Resort
Antigua and Barbuda’s Curtain Bluff has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Green Resort at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala 2025 in Saint Lucia. The awards ceremony, held on 4 October at Sandals Grande Saint Lucian, brought...

Director of Education Salutes Nation’s Teachers on World Teachers’ Day 2025
As the world marks World Teachers’ Day 2025 under the theme “Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession,” Antigua and Barbuda’s Director of Education, Clare Browne, has delivered a heartfelt message celebrating the dedication, creativity,...

CRFM Inks New Accords With OECS and UWI to Strengthen Regional Fisheries Collaboration
CRFM Inks New Accords With OECS and UWI to Strengthen Regional Fisheries Collaboration BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — October 9, 2025 | Times Caribbean Online The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) has deepened its regional partnerships with...
Report Confirms Social Security Debt Increased $172M Under UPP, PM Says
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has cited data from the Financial Secretary’s office showing that government debt to the Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board increased by about $172 million during the United Progressive Party (UPP)...

Antigua’s Curtain Bluff Resort Wins Caribbean’s Leading Green Resort at World Travel Awards
Antigua and Barbuda scored a victory at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2025, with Curtain Bluff recognized as ‘Caribbean’s Leading Green Resort’ at the star-studded event held in Saint Lucia. The pred carpet...
Antiguan Chef Kareem Roberts Leads Cambridge Restaurant to Prestigious UK Dining Awards
Antiguan-born chef Kareem Roberts has achieved a major milestone in his culinary career, as The Burleigh Arms — the Cambridge gastropub where he serves as head chef — was recently awarded two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence. The accolade, one...

“Sweet Talk, Bitter Truth”: New National Campaign Takes Aim at Sugary Drinks and the Health Crisis They Fuel
For the Antigua and Barbuda Diabetes Association, the initiative is deeply personal. Its president, Ms. Charity Dublin, says the effects of high sugar intake are painfully visible across the country. “Every week, I meet families grappling with the...

Government Acquires Majority Stake in Blue Ocean, Secures $2.5M Dredging Equipment to Boost Maritime Development
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has become the majority shareholder in Blue Ocean, the country’s primary dredging and marine engineering company, following a substantial capital investment that underscores its growing commitment to...
LETTER: Women, Take Care of Yourselves — The Housework Can Wait
Dear Editor, Too many women in Antigua and Barbuda are quietly burning out. Every day, I see young mothers, wives, and daughters pushing themselves to the limit — juggling full-time jobs, caring for children, managing households, and still trying...

Guyana joins early warning system to tackle “new psychoactive substances”
Last Updated on Thursday, 9 October 2025, 22:24 by Writer Left to right: Head of CANU James Singh, Home Affairs Ministry of Permanent Secretary Andre Ally, Chief Medical Officer Dr Narine Singh and Special Adviser at the Organisation of American...

Beachfront Villa Suites and Sunset Sushi: Why Hermitage Bay Is Antigua’s Most Coveted Escape
Antigua is the Caribbean at its most cinematic, with sky-blue seas lapping at powder-soft shores. Antigua and Barbuda should be at the very top of your travel list. With 365 beaches - one for every day of the year - this is an island made for...

IICA Recognizes Young Farmer Michael Joseph with US$1,000 Contribution for Agricultural Advancement
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture held a brief recognition ceremony in the Agriculture Minister’s Office on Friars Hill Road in honor of Mr. Michael Joseph/Crop Farmer and President...

Tropical Storm Jerry strengthens as it approaches the Leeward Islands
In the latest update at 11 a.m. local time from the Miami based National Hurricane Center, the centre of Tropical Storm Jerry was located near latitude 15.9 North, longitude 59.1 West. Jerry is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph and a...

Air Peace Expands Horizon with New Abuja-London Route
By Fred Chukwuelobe On October 26, 2025, Air Peace Airlines Limited will add the lucrative Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (IATA code ABV) and the London Heathrow (LHR) route to its network. The airline will also in 48 hours after, add...
Several Caribbean countries rattled by earthquake
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 rattled several Caribbean countries on Wednesday. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries from the quake. The Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the...

Guyana launches Early Warning System on Drugs
Guyana has launched an Early Warning System on Drugs – becoming the 7th country in the Caribbean to do so. The warning system is in response to the evolving drug landscape, which is no longer limited to traditional substances, and now includes a...

Tropical Storm Jerry Edges Closer; Barbuda to be Upgraded to Tropical Storm Warning
Residents of Barbuda are urged to complete all storm preparations immediately and be ready for tropical storm conditions later today. Meanwhile, a Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Antigua and the rest of the Leeward Islands. Forecasters...

...JERRY EXPECTED TO BE NEAR THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS LATER TODAY...
...TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR BARBUDA... Tropical Storm Jerry Advisory Number 9 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL102025 1100 AM AST Thu Oct 09 2025 SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION...

Governor General Honours Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yanling with Faithful and Meritorious Service Cross
In his remarks, Sir Rodney Williams commended Ambassador Zhang for her dedicated service and lasting impact. “Ambassador Zhang’s tenure has been marked by faithful service and practical partnership,” Sir Rodney said. “Her leadership translated...