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Head of US military’s Southern Command is stepping down, officials say
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WASHINGTON — The military commander overseeing the Pentagon’s escalating attacks against boats in the Caribbean Sea that the Trump administration says are smuggling drugs is stepping down, three US officials said Thursday. The officer, Admiral...
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Head of the U.S. Military’s Southern Command is stepping down, officials say
WASHINGTON — The military commander overseeing the Pentagon’s escalating attacks against boats in the Caribbean Sea that the Trump administration says are smuggling drugs is stepping down, three U.S. officials said Thursday. The officer, Adm....
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Head of U.S. military’s Southern Command is stepping down, officials say
The military commander overseeing the Pentagon’s escalating attacks against boats in the Caribbean Sea that the Trump administration says are smuggling drugs is stepping down, two U.S. officials said Thursday. The officer, Adm. Alvin Holsey, is...
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Education Minister attends KIX LAC Hub Regional Meeting 2025
Minister for Education Sen. the Hon. David Andrew recently attended the 2025 Kix Lac Hub Regional Meeting held in Antigua, Guatemala. KIX is the Knowledge and Innovation Exchange, a global platform to strengthen education systems, and KIX LAC is...
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REGION ON TENTERHOOKS AS PRESIDENT TRUMP MULLS STRIKES INSIDE VENEZUELA
Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has reaffirmed there has been no request from the United States military to install equipment in Antigua and Barbuda. He was responding to questions in Parliament on Thursday, as the region remains unnerved over...
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Antigua and Barbuda Art Week Returns with ‘Culture in Colour’
Antigua and Barbuda Art Week Returns with ‘Culture in Colour’ Antigua and Barbuda is set to celebrate its vibrant culture as Art Week returns from 26 November to 2 December 2025, transforming the twin-island nation into a hub of creativity and...
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Sir Clare K. Roberts Marks 50 Years at the Bar — A Golden Legacy of Law, Justice, and Service
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Antigua and Barbuda is celebrating a landmark moment in its legal and national history — the 50th anniversary of the call to the Bar of Sir Clare K. Roberts, KCN, KC, a towering figure...
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U.S. admiral steps down abruptly amid escalating Venezuelan boat strikes Adm. Alvin Holsey's abrupt departure comes as President Trump has conducted lethal strikes against alleged Venezuelan drug-trafficking vessels in the Caribbean Sea. Read More »
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Yahoo News
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday announced that the top military official overseeing military strikes against alleged Venezuelan drug runners will retire at the end of the year — a surprising move given that the four-star admiral took...
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America’s top military man in the region announces retirement
CNN- The admiral overseeing US Southern Command, which has responsibility for forces in the Caribbean, where the US has carried out multiple legally ambiguous strikes against alleged drug cartels, is retiring one year into his tenure, Defense...
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VIDEO: PM Confirms Procedural Breaches in Government Vehicle Purchases; Comptroller’s Resignation Linked to “Willful Neglect”
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed that procedural breaches occurred in the acquisition of government vehicles, acknowledging that some purchases were made without Cabinet approval despite a policy mandating...
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U.S military commander who visited Antigua & Grenada steps down
The military commander overseeing the Pentagon’s escalating attacks against boats in the Caribbean Sea and who was refused by the Antiguan government is stepping down, officials said on Thursday. It was unclear why Admiral Holsey is leaving now,...
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Browne Confirms No Military Bases for Foreign Powers in Antigua and Barbuda
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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed his stance over deployment of foreign military in the island stating that Antigua and Barbuda has no interest of entertaining them on the island’s shores even the United States seeks to deepen regional...
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GASTON BROWNE DRAWS THE LINE: ANTIGUA REJECTS FOREIGN MILITARY BASES AS GRENADA HESITATES
Times Caribbean Analysis | October 16, 2025 In an era when small island nations are being quietly pulled into the gravitational tug-of-war between global powers, Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has delivered a decisive and...
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US steps up diplomacy in Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda to combat narco-terrorists
News Newsday Reporter 42 Minutes Ago US commander Alvin Holsey, along with police commissioner Randy Connaught and national security advisor Willan Thompson, wrapped up their meeting at police headquarters in St George's, Grenada on October 15. -...
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Grenada’s Zhane Fritz Crowned Miss Caribbean UK 2025
Zhane Fritz of Grenada has been crowned Miss Caribbean UK 2025, triumphing in a vibrant celebration of Caribbean heritage, culture, and talent held in London. Fritz impressed the judges with her confidence, eloquence, and strong representation of...
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Antigua and Barbuda Bids Farewell to Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yanling
In a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, Antigua and Barbuda said goodbye to Her Excellency Zhang Yanling, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China. Her departure marks the close of a distinguished chapter in the two...
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Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Showcases Cultural Strength at International Arts Festival in New Orleans
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) proudly represented the twin-island nation at the International Arts Festival in New Orleans, presenting Antigua and Barbuda as both a leading Caribbean...
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Bailey Reaffirms Antigua and Barbuda’s Commitment to Sweet Potato Innovation and Food Security
Ministry of Agriculture: Chair of Project Steering Committee, Mr. Gregory Bailey, Highlights Regional Collaboration at Inaugural Sweet Potato Symposium Fisheries Division Conference Room, Point Wharf – October 15, 2025 By :Carol-Faye Bynoe-George...
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Antigua and Barbuda Showcases Cultural Pride at International Arts Festival in New Orleans
She emphasized that hallmark events such as Carnival, Culinary Month, and Art Week create economic opportunities for local artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs, ensuring that “the people who create our culture are the ones who benefit from it.”...
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