Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda and watch for Antigua discontinued

The government of Antigua and Barbuda has discontinued the Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda and Anguilla, as well as the Tropical Storm Watch for Antigua, St. Kitts, Nevis, and Montserrat. SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT: A Tropical...

Local Dentists Strongly Support Taxation of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages in Antigua and Barbuda

The Antigua and Barbuda Dental Association (ABDA) strongly supports the taxation of sugar- sweetened beverages (SSBs) to help reduce sugar consumption and improve public health. ABDA also supports the Sweet Talks initiative. In the World Dental...

Legisladores en el Congreso de Perú impulsan mociones de vacancia contra la presidenta Dina Boluarte

Por Andy Ortiz, Mauricio Torres y Germán Padinger Partidos políticos de oposición en el Congreso de Perú impulsaban este jueves, junto a antiguos aliados del oficialismo, al menos cuatro mociones de vacancia en contra de la presidenta Dina...

Statement By The Minister Of Foreign Affairs Of Antigua And Barbuda On The Cease Fire By Israel And Hamas

- Advertisement - St John’s – Antigua and Barbuda welcomes the ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hamas, secured through the unstinting efforts of the United States, supported by Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey. We join the positions expressed by...

Director General Merchant Provides Update on Barbuda Port

An assessment has been carried on the sister island to find a suitable area for the construction of a new port, and according to Cabinet Spokesperson Maurice Merchant, an area has been identified. The next steps are now being worked on. “The...

Fugitive Mehul Choksi Appeals To Belgium Top Court Challenging Extradition To India

Last Updated:November 03, 2025, 19:42 IST A Belgian court, the Court of Appeals, in Antwerp had in October termed the arrest warrants issued by a Mumbai special court as "enforceable", allowing Choksi's extradition. Rapid Read Summarized by AI. +...

VC Bird International Airport and the Barbuda International Airport Closed Due to TS Jerry

ADVISORYCLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF AIRPORT AERODROMES DUE TO TROPICAL STORM JERRY The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) wishes to inform the public that, effective 6:00 PM on Thursday, October 9th, both...

“This Win Is an Honour,” Says ABTA as Antigua and Barbuda Named Caribbean’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination 2025

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP In a first for the destination, Antigua and Barbuda has been named as the Caribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards Caribbean and North America Gala Ceremony. The...

Precautions being taken in Barbuda as Tropical Storm approaches

All precautions are being taken as Tropical Storm Jerry approaches Barbuda. This is according to Director General of Communications in the Prime Minister’s Office Maurice Merchant. He explained that NODS, the National Office of Disaster Services...

Cabinet pushing Transshipment Expansion for Antigua and Barbuda

Exploring logistics links between Antigua, the OECS, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia and parts of South America. Developing infrastructure such as cold storage facilities and additional warehouse space to support increased cargo...

A&B’S JUNIOR TOURISM MINISTER BUOYED BY EXPERIENCE AT REGIONAL YOUTH CONGRESS

Antigua and Barbuda’s Junior Tourism Minister Kiara Kwenga is still basking in her participation in the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Regional Youth Congress, held recently in Barbados. The fifth-form student at Christ the King High School...

CHINESE AMBASSADOR AWARDED BY GOVERNOR GENERAL

Their Excellencies, the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams, on Monday presented the Governor General’s Faithful and Meritorious Service Cross (FMC) to Her Excellency, Zhang Yanling, Ambassador...

Golden Jaguars set for International Friendlies in Concacaf Series

The Golden Jaguars are gearing up for a two-game set in the Caribbean next month as they join the inaugural 2025/26 Concacaf Friendly Series (CFS). Guyana’s men’s national team will use the November international window to kickstart their campaign...

FORMER ANTIGUAN CRICKETER CECIL ‘CHARLIE’ KING INDUCTED INTO HALL OF FAME IN THE US

There has been a proud moment for Antiguan Cecil ‘Charlie’ King in the United States, as he was inducted into the World’s First Cricket Hall of Fame in Connecticut. King, who was born in Potters, played for Antigua and Barbuda before migrating to...

ICTs MINISTER WELCOMES A&B’S PROGRESS ON AI POLICIES

Information and Communication Technologies Minister, Hon. Melford Nicholas says Antigua and Barbuda continues to be at the forefront of discussions surrounding Artificial Intelligence governance. He was addressing the Antiguan and Barbudan leg of...

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...

The government of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Barbuda

…JERRY EXPECTED TO BE NEAR THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS LATER TODAY… …TROPICAL STORM WARNING ISSUED FOR BARBUDA… LOCATION: 15.9N 59.1W ABOUT: 310 MI (495 KM) ESE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 65 MPH (100 KM/H) PRESENT...

Prime Minister Receives Comprehensive Weather Briefing

BASSETERRE: In a proactive display of leadership, Prime Minister and Minister of Health, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, convened this morning at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Headquarters for a detailed briefing on the...

A Global Call, A National Duty: Advancing Mental Health in Antigua and Barbuda

Equally pressing is the creation of a National Mental Health Plan which will be a coordinated roadmap that brings together government, civil society, healthcare providers, and communities. Such a plan must set out clear, measurable targets, backed...

Golden Jaguars to play International Friendlies against Bonaire and Antigua in November

The senior national team, the Golden Jaguars, will kick off their campaign in the inaugural 2025/26 Concacaf Friendly Series (CFS) this November as they look to boost their FIFA ranking and build towards future regional competitions. The Concacaf...