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,...

UWI Five Islands to Graduate Record 200 Students on October 11

The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus will host its 2025 graduation ceremony on October 11, celebrating a record 200 graduates — more than double last year’s figure. The event, themed “Pelicans in an AI-Driven Future: Where...

Antigua Cruise Port Launches Record-Breaking 2025/2026 Cruise Season

Antigua Cruise Port has officially launched its 2025/2026 season, with expectations set for a record-breaking year in cruise tourism. The season began on Thursday, October 2, when Rhapsody of the Seas made the first scheduled call, kicking off...

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...

Antiguan Entrepreneur Novella Payne Honoured as Leader of Rurality by IICA

Agro-processor and entrepreneur Novella Payne has been named a Leader of Rurality of the Americas by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), in recognition of her decades-long commitment to farming, rural communities,...

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...

Youth and Farmers Lead Charge for Resilient Agri-Future

BASSETERRE: As the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA2025) draws to a close in St. Kitts and Nevis, the spotlight turned to the next generation of agri-innovators, with the Caribbean Climate Responsive Agriculture Forum (CCRAF) hosting two...

OP-ED: Big Tobacco Calls It Harm Reduction, Caribbean Youth Calls It Profiting From Addiction

Why is the Caribbean suddenly the focus of lobbying by groups like the World Vapers’ Alliance, Smoke Free Sweden and We Are Innovation? The answer is clear: our region is being targeted as an entry point for industry-driven narratives designed to...

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...

Ministry of Works Highlights September Achievements in Road Rehabilitation Drive

In the community of Clare Hall, routine maintenance and resurfacing works have addressed several key roadways, improving access for residents and businesses alike. The Parham–Blue Waters main road, near Matthew’s Auto Parts in Clare Hall, has also...

Merchant: Climate Justice Fight Moving ‘Slowly but Surely’

Delivering a powerful keynote address to international leaders, Prime Minister Browne called for an enforceable and equitable transition from fossil fuels. He insisted that countries which have profited most from fossil-fuel-driven economies must...

Strengthening Biosafety in Saint Lucia

Photo credit: FAO A National Workshop on Biosafety Legislation recently took place, spearheaded by the Department of Sustainable Development. This initiative is crucial for consolidating stakeholder feedback on Saint Lucia’s legal and...

A&B set to host Final Four Volleyball Tournament

Tonight, the Antigua and Barbuda Amateur Volleyball Association (ABAVA) will begin its hosting of the Men’s Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Final Four competition. The event will feature the top four teams including champions...

Creatives Among Us: Culture Dept Calls Nominations for 7 Outstanding Artists

Department of Culture – “Creatives Among Us” Project Department of Culture Announces Call for Submissions for “The Creatives Among Us” St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — The Department of Culture is preparing for its newest installment of the...

Stitching the Future Together: A Healthy Aging Story

PRESS RELEASE September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate growth, wisdom, and the power of staying engaged at every age. Two of Antigua and Barbuda’s most inspiring senior citizens, Miriam “Grandma Mirie” Samuel, 91, and Agnes Meeker,...

Ronald Sanders | No empty chairs: Case for attending 2025 Summit of the Americas

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 publicly stated that Cuba, Nicaragua,...

Mexico, Paraguay back Guyana’s candidacy for IICA top post

MEXICO and Paraguay, two countries with governments of different political leanings but with significant agricultural development policies in common, officially announced their decision to support Guyana’s candidacy for the position of...

Knight Riders take on Kings for spot in final

Trin­ba­go Knight Rid­ers (TKR) and St Lu­cia Kings bat­tle for a place in Sun­day’s Caribbean Pre­mier League fi­nal at Prov­i­dence Sta­di­um in Guyana, on Fri­day. Knight Rid­ers earned the right to face the Kings af­ter their nine-wick­et win...

The Week in Women's Football: Exclusive with agent Gkelias on state of women's game; Copa America review

This week, we have a very pleasant and interesting interview with Stravros Gkelias, who founded Soccer Generation Sports Agency in Greece to handle women’s footballers. Though a lot of his clients play with clubs in Central and Eastern Europe, his...