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...

Government Moves to Strengthen CBH Workforce Through New Training and Certification Program

The Central Board of Health (CBH) continues to grapple with a critical shortage of trained and certified officers, a situation that is putting immense pressure on the small team responsible for maintaining public health and sanitation standards...

National Anti-Litter Month Gains Momentum as Citizens, Celebrities Join the Cause

The campaign is spearheaded by the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) in collaboration with several government agencies, including the National Solid Waste Management Authority, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Works. Merchant...

Tropical Storm Jerry intensifying, as it closes in on Leeward Islands

Trop­i­cal Storm Jer­ry is con­tin­u­ing to strength­en as it ap­proach­es the Lee­ward Is­lands. In the lat­est up­date at 11 am (lo­cal time) from the Mi­a­mi based Na­tion­al Hur­ri­cane Cen­ter, the cen­tre of the storm was lo­cat­ed near...

Young Farmer Presented with Cheque After Winning CARICOM Young Farmer Award

Joseph, who farms full-time, also offers drone-spraying and tractor services to other farmers as part of his business model, emphasizing innovation and efficiency. The Ministry of Agriculture and IICA hailed Joseph’s success as a powerful example...

Tropical Storm Jerry Warning To Be Issued for Barbuda as System Shifts Closer

Weather officials have upgraded Barbuda’s Tropical Storm Watch to a Tropical Storm Warning as Tropical Storm Jerry’s forecast track shifts slightly westward, bringing the system closer to the island than previously expected. The warning, effective...

Catfishing and “Smishing” Cyberthreats Cause Caribbean Consternation.

- Advertisement - Officials in Antigua and Barbuda have warned the public about a fake website called ecitizen.ag pretending to be an official government portal. The offending site now appears to be offline and SKNO staff were unable to access it...

Delays in Cancer Centre Reopening as Equipment Disposal Takes Longer Than Expected

The government’s plan to reopen the Antigua and Barbuda Cancer Centre has hit an unexpected delay due to challenges in safely removing outdated medical equipment from the facility. Director of Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office, Maurice...

PM Browne Predicts Major Drop in Crime Within A Year as New Security Technology Rolls Out

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda could see a sharp decline in crime within the next year as the government rolls out a series of high-tech surveillance and intelligence initiatives. Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show on...

WATCH: PM Browne to Introduce AI Music Student Program at ICT Centre

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) unit at the ICT Centre to help nurture young talent in Antigua and Barbuda’s growing music industry. Speaking over the weekend, Browne revealed that a...

Michael Alexander Garcia, 23, Dies After Falling Through Roof on Dam Road Farm

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Farm Worker Dies After Fall Through Roof on Dam Road Antigua and Barbuda Police are investigating the death of 23-year-old Michael Alexander Garcia, a Dominican Republic national and father of a...

Lady Williams Recovering After Spinal Surgery, Thanks Supporters for Kindness and Prayers

Messages of support are flooding in from across Antigua and Barbuda and abroad after Lady Sandra Williams, wife of Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, announced she is recovering from spinal surgery. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Lady Williams...

Four countries sign CRFM Agreement

Anguilla, The Bahamas, Dominica, and Montserrat have signed on to the Agreement Establishing the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM), formalising their membership in the 22-year-old institution, inaugurated in Belize City, Belize, in...

CWI restarts coaching courses in Leeward Islands and SVG

8 In keeping with its strategic approach to train and develop an adequate high-quality coaching pool throughout the region, Cricket West Indies (CWI) has resumed its second (2nd) round of Foundation Level and Refreshers Cricket Coaching course in...

Tropical Storm Jerry Heads for Caribbean Islands as U.S. East Coast Prepares for Nor’easter this Weekend

It’s been a comparably mild hurricane season for the Atlantic and the U.S. East Coast, but those areas are not out of the woods yet. Two storms this week could have an impact on travel for those scheduled to fly or cruise in the Caribbean and...

Large and dangerous swells continue to head our way, warnings and Advisories issued

High Surf Warning to Continue until Monday, Advisory until Tuesday for Antigua Urgent – Marine Weather Message High Surf Warning Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services 2:30 pm Saturday 04 October 2025 …High surf warning for the British Virgin...

ABEC Wins Prestigious Electoral Management Award in Botswana

The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC), won the Electoral Management Award at the the 21st International Electoral Awards ceremony, which took place in Gaborone, Botswana on Friday. This milestone marks the first time in its history...

Golden Jaguars set for International Friendlies in Concacaf Series

The Golden Jaguars are gearing up for a two-game set in the Caribbean next month as they join the inaugural 2025/26 Concacaf Friendly Series (CFS). Guyana’s men’s national team will use the November international window to kickstart their campaign...