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Saint Lucia and Antigua set to battle for Top Position in ECVA Men’s Final Four Tournament
In a thrilling match at the ECVA Men’s Final Four Tournament, Saint Lucia emerged victorious over Antigua and Barbuda with a decisive score of 3-0, solidifying their status as a top contender on Saturday night. The match, played at the YMCA,...

LISTEN: PM says imported Dominican Republic Workers Are Very Productive
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has praised the performance of workers from the Dominican Republic currently engaged in Antigua and Barbuda’s national housing initiative. Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show, Mr Browne disclosed that 50 workers had...

Antigua & Barbuda Waves High for Flag Man’s Birthday!
There’s only one man in Antigua and Barbuda who can make the nation’s colours dance on every street corner, at every cricket match, and across every Carnival parade. On Saturday, that man, Hilson “Flag Man” Joseph is celebrating his birthday, and...

WATCH: Browne Proposes Property Swaps to Tackle City Eyesores
The government of Antigua and Barbuda is moving to tackle the issue of derelict properties in the capital by offering land or property swaps to owners. Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced that legislative changes will soon be introduced to give...

Malachi Toussaint of Green Bay charged with House Breaking and Larceny
ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Green Bay Man Charged with House Breaking, Larceny, and Multiple Traffic Violations St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda,...

ST. KITTS CRICKET ADMINISTRATOR VERNON SPRINGER TO BE INDUCTED IN CRICKET USA HALL OF FAME
By SKN Times Sports Feature Desk BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS — October 2, 2025 — Cricket in St. Kitts and Nevis is celebrating a proud moment as Vernon Springer, one of the region’s most respected cricket administrators, commentators, and analysts, is...
Old Barnes Funeral Home Demolished as Antigua Cruise Port Expansion Advances
Barnes Funeral Home Demolished as Antigua Cruise Port Expansion Advances The demolition of the former Barnes Funeral Home has marked a significant step forward in Antigua Cruise Port’s Upland Development Project, paving the way for a new...
The 2025/2026 cruise season has officially kicked off at Antigua Cruise Port
The 2025/2026 cruise season has officially kicked off at Antigua Cruise Port, with Rhapsody of the Seas making the first scheduled call on October 2, bringing a buzz of excitement and the promise of a record-breaking cruise season ahead....

Falcons and Knight Riders Battle for Survival Tonight in CPL Playoff
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons will look to extend their winning streak when they take on Trinbago Knight Riders in tonight’s high-stakes Eliminator at Providence Stadium in Guyana, with the match scheduled for 8 pm. The Falcons enter the knockout...

Jackson Graduates from LSE, Boosting National Gender Policy Capacity
Jackson’s specialised training will strengthen the nation’s capacity in gender-responsive policymaking, while also advancing efforts to integrate equality and inclusion across national frameworks. This expertise is expected to contribute to more...

No Empty Chairs: The Case for Attending the 2025 Summit of the Americas
- Advertisement - By Sir Ronald Sanders The Dominican Republic (DR) is hosting the 2025 Summit of the Americas – a gathering of the Heads of State and Government of 32 countries of the Western Hemisphere. On September 30, the Government of the DR,...

Saint Lucia upbeat ahead of OECS golf
A strong and confident Saint Lucian team travelled to St Kitts and Nevis a day early for the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Amateur Golf Championships. Dwayne King, public relations officer of the Saint Lucia Golf Association,...

Nationwide Cleanup Drive Launched as October Declared Anti-Litter Month
Cleanup activities began in St. John and will extend to communities nationwide, including Codrington, with ministers joining citizens on the ground. Beyond the removal of waste and debris, the campaign places strong emphasis on sustainability,...

Canadian and European tourist arrivals to Caribbean decline in first half of 2025
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has reported a downturn in visitor arrivals from Canada and Europe in the first half of 2025, even as other markets showed growth. - Advertisement - According to CTO database administrator Paul Garnes,...
Cabinet Fast-Tracks Housing Projects in Jennings and Belmont
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced plans to accelerate the construction of new homes in Jennings, Belmont, and other communities, as part of its pledge to expand affordable housing. Cabinet spokesman Maurice Merchant told the...
Teachers Receive $5.8m in Reclassification Payments, Government Announces
Teachers across Antigua and Barbuda have received a long-awaited payout of $5.86 million as part of their reclassification agreement, Cabinet officials confirmed this week. Maurice Merchant, Director-General of Communications in the Prime...
Ride-Hailing App Swyft Faces Pushback from Antigua Taxi Drivers
A new ride-hailing service in Antigua and Barbuda is drawing criticism from traditional taxi operators, who fear the platform could threaten their livelihoods. Swyft, described as an Uber-style app, lets passengers book rides and pay online. While...

Swyft Ride-Hailing Service Sparks Tension with Taxi Operators
The launch of a new ride-hailing company, Swyft in Antigua and Barbuda is causing friction with the local taxi industry. Swyft, described as an Uber-style service, allows residents to book taxis through a mobile app and pay online. The convenience...

Cabinet Notes for Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
The prayers before Cabinet were led by a Pastor from the Evangelical Association who read from the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 10 verse 16. In brief, Jesus warns his disciples they’re being sent into a hostile world “like sheep among wolves,” so...

Debate on full free movement’s impact
Political scientist Peter Wickham is cautioning that while the conversation on full free movement between Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines has largely focused on economics, the political implications may prove equally...