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OPINION: Antigua, Island of US Defense!
After World War II, the U.S. with the permission of the UK occupied lands in and around the North Eastern region of Antigua, as their headquarters of protection of their shores facing the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica, St.Lucia, Grenada and Trinidad had...
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Cuban Ambassador Applauds Global Support for Lifting U.S. Embargo
Cuba’s Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Sergio Martínez, has praised the overwhelming international support shown this week at the United Nations, where the General Assembly once again called for an end to the long-standing U.S. economic and...
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World News | Mehul Choksi Challenges Antwerp Court's Extradition Order in Belgium's Top Court
By Sushil Batra New Delhi [India], November 3 (ANI): Fugitive diamond Businessman Mehul Choksi has approached the Belgian Supreme Court (Court of Cassation) challenging the Antwerp Court of Appeal's decision that upheld his extradition to India in...
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Top United States Military Official To Visit Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada
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....
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Mehul Choksi moves Belgium Supreme Court in extradition case; spotlight back on Nirav Modi’s trial
Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has formally launched a challenge before the Supreme Court of Belgium — the Court of Cassation — against the recent ruling that deemed India’s request for his extradition “enforceable”, reported news agency Press...
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US Navy Adm Holsey to visit Grenada & Antigua
US Navy Adm. Alvin , Commander of US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), will visit Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada on 14–15 October to meet with leaders in both nations, including Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne and Prime Minister of...
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BREAKING: U.S. MILITARY COMMANDER HEADS TO GRENADA AMID SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN TENSIONS
Washington’s push for military assets in St. George’s sparks sovereignty alarm as Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell remains abroad and Acting PM Lennox Andrew faces a diplomatic tightrope By Times Caribbean Political and Security Desk | October 13,...
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Destin calls for stronger early warning systems on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025
Message from the Director of the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 Theme: “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters” Good day, and happy International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. This year’s...
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Lovell Criticizes Governance Failures, Calls for Transparency in Social Security Management
Former finance minister Harold Lovell has taken aim at what he described as serious lapses in governance and transparency in Antigua and Barbuda, accusing officials of ignoring the “spirit” of laws meant to promote accountability. Speaking on...
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Junior Ministers Assigned New Portfolios
Minister of State and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Shenella Govia, and Minister of State, Senator Clement Antonio, have been reassigned to new ministerial portfolios within the Government of Antigua and Barbuda....
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NODS observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP NODS observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) joins with the rest of the world today (Monday) in observing International Day for Disaster...
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Tourism ministers debate role of taxes in Caribbean airfare costs at SOTIC 2025
Caribbean tourism ministers have given mixed reviews concerning the effects of airfare taxes on regional connectivity. This follows a fiery statement by LIAT Air CEO Hafsah Abdulsalam who described Caribbean-based airlines as “revenue collectors...
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Noble: Our leaders are writing bad cheques—T&T can only ignore reality for so long
This week, two quotes came to mind as I read the local newspapers. The first was from Benjamin Franklin, who was accused of treason (by leaking letters) in 1774. These letters criticised the colonial rebels even though it was clear that his own...
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Sri Lanka, Antigua and Barbuda Establish Diplomatic Relations
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, and Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda have formally established diplomatic relations following the signing...
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Tuitt Awarded for Outstanding Service in Law Enforcement and Safety at WOW Factor 2025
Anderson Tuitt of the National Office of Disaster Services (N.O.D.S) has been named the winner in the Law Enforcement & Safety category at the prestigious WOW Factor Awards 2025. The award recognises Tuitt’s outstanding commitment to public...
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Caribbean Court of Justice Commemorates Its Fourth President with Special Sitting
CCJ COMMEMORATES ITS FOURTH PRESIDENT WITH SPECIAL SITTING On Monday, 6 October 2025, Heads of Judiciaries, dignitaries, other regional judicial representatives, and staff of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) convened at the Seat of the Court...
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How A Roti-Making Course In Antigua Became One Of My Best Travel Experiences
St. John’s, Antigua—On the grounds of the luxurious Weatherills Estate, a quiet kind of magic unfolded beneath the veranda’s shade. Flour-dusted hands and warm smiles guided an intimate roti-making class led by celebrated Guyanese chef, cookbook...
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COMMENTARY: Caribbean Gold: Anti-Aging from the Sea
by Cdr. Bud Slabbaert With age comes wisdom, unfortunately sometimes age just comes alone. Talking about wisdom. Did you know that the Sargassum seaweed offers a rich, underutilized source of compounds. Its cosmeceutical potential is gaining...
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Fugitive Mehul Choksi challenges extradition in Belgium SC
New Delhi: Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has challenged before the Supreme Court of Belgium the October 17 order of the Antwerp Court of Appeals, which had termed India’s request seeking his extradition “enforceable”, officials said Monday. In...
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UWI 2025 Graduation Ceremonies Begin Today At With UWI FIC In Antigua
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP UWI 2025 Graduation Ceremonies Celebrate almost 9,000 Degrees Across Five Campuses The University of the West Indies (The UWI) proudly announces the commencement of its 2025 graduation season, celebrating...
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