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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...

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...

...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...

Tobago’s Jolé St. John is CTO 2025 Regional Tourism Youth Congress Winner
Regional Tourism Youth Congress participants with (l-r) Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism of Antigua and Barbuda; Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO Secretary-General; Councillor Tashia Burris, Secretary of Tourism, Tobago; Ian Gooding-Edghill, CTO...

Floating Bookfair Makes Long-Awaited Return to Antigua in November
Book lovers in Antigua and Barbuda will soon have the chance to explore thousands of titles aboard a unique vessel that’s been absent from local shores for several years. The MV Logos Hope is set to dock in Antigua next month, bringing what...

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...
VC Bird Airport Advises Travelers of Water Main Repairs Affecting Terminal Area
The Antigua and Barbuda Airports Authority (ABAA) has issued an advisory to travelers and airport users regarding ongoing water line repairs at VC Bird International Airport. The Maintenance Department is currently carrying out essential water...
Education Ministry Holds Thanksgiving Service, Marks International Music Day
Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries marked its annual Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday, blending scripture, music, and reflections under the theme “Colouring Outside the Lines – Harmonised Efforts and...
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...
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...

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...
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...

Antiguans and Barbudans Urged to Design Official Logo for CHOGM 2026
Nationals of Antigua and Barbuda at home and across the diaspora are being encouraged to participate in a logo design competition that will produce the official emblem for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026, when the...

Greene Eyes Turkiye’s Agricultural Strength to Boost Local Food Security
Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene says Antigua and Barbuda is eager to tap into Turkiye’s expertise in agriculture as the government pushes to strengthen food security and cut down on its growing import bill. Greene made the remarks on...

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...

PRIMARY BAGGAGE SCREENING EQUIPMENT RESTORED TO SERVICE AT VCBIA
Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority officials have confirmed the primary x-ray baggage screening machines at the V.C. Bird International Airport are back in operation. The equipment used in handling luggage at the terminal, had been out of...
PM Browne pushes for stronger Antigua-Turkiye partnership
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has outlined proposals to deepen cooperation between Antigua and Barbuda and Turkiye during talks with the country’s new ambassador, Emriye Bağdagül Ormancı. Browne suggested forming a technical team to explore...

Prime Minister Browne Moves to Strengthen Bilateral Relations with Turkiye
On the diplomatic front, Browne noted that Antigua and Barbuda has supported several Turkish initiatives in international forums, acknowledging Turkiye’s growing role as an emerging global power. Ambassador Ormancı welcomed the prime minister’s...
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...