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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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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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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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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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U.S. wants to set up military radar in Grenada to monitor Venezuela
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Antigua and Barbuda Crowned the Caribbean’s Leading Conference Destination
Antigua and Barbuda has claimed yet another prestigious tourism accolade, World Travel Awards 2025 Caribbean’s Leading Meeting and Conference Destination, cementing its status as a rising powerhouse for global gatherings. The twin-island nation...
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Government to Hold Majority Stake in Blue Ocean, Invests $2.5M in Dredging Equipment
Government Takes Majority Stake in Blue Ocean, Invests $2.5 Million in Dredging Equipment Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that the government will become the majority owner of Blue Ocean, a new state-linked dredging and reclamation...
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Antigua and Barbuda Named Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025
Antigua and Barbuda has been named Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony, held in Saint Lucia on Saturday night. The twin-island nation captured the title...
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Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Admiral Alvin Holsey to Visit Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada for Key Leader Engagements
U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), will visit Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada Oct. 14-15 to meet with leaders in both nations, including Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne and Prime...
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OECS Council of Ministers for Foreign Affairs: United strategy to protect livelihoods, enhance regional resilience, and promote collective prosperity
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) held its eighth Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs (COM:FA) concurrently with the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly. This gathering took place amid a...
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Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Admiral Alvin Holsey, to Visit Antigua and Barbuda for High-Level Security Talks
Talks are expected to focus on countering transnational organized crime, strengthening border security, and enhancing maritime domain awareness—areas where Antigua and Barbuda has been a key partner in the Eastern Caribbean’s collective security...
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Ministry of Works Hails Renovation of Barbuda Council Building
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Ministry of Works has hailed the renovation of the Barbuda Council Administrative Building as a major milestone in the island’s infrastructure and governance. The project, completed earlier this year,...
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U.S. SOUTHCOM Commander Meets Antigua’s Prime Minister and Defence Chief
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Commander Admiral Alvin Holsey met this week with Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Telbert Benjamin to discuss strengthening bilateral...
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