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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...

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plan to reopen the Antigua and Barbuda Cancer Centre has hit an unexpected delay due to challenges in safely removing outdated medical equipment from the facility.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...

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...
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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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...

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...

Novella Payne Honoured for Transforming Antigua’s Agriculture and Culinary Heritage
Novella Payne, a producer and agro-processor dedicated to agriculture, rural communities, and local gastronomy in Antigua and Barbuda, recognized by IICA as a Leader of Rurality of the Americas Novella Payne is the founder of the company Granma...

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...
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...

High surf warning in effect for Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Anguilla
🌊⚠️ HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT ⚠️🌊 The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a High Surf Warning for: 📍 British Virgin Islands, Anguilla & Barbuda ⏰ Timing: BVI: Friday afternoon → Monday midday Anguilla: Friday evening → Monday...

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...