Twin Earthquakes Kill at Least 164 in Venezuela, Leaving Caracas in Ruins
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela within seconds of each other on Wednesday evening, killing at least 164 people and injuring more than 971, with Caracas sustaining widespread structural damage. Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency as international rescue and humanitarian teams mobilised in response.
Antigua Carnival 2026 One Month Away as Island Gears Up for 11-Day Festival
Antigua and Barbuda is one month away from its annual Carnival festival, set to run from July 25 to August 4, 2026, under the theme 'Feel the Rhythm.'...
One Convicted, Two Acquitted in Murder of Senior Customs Officer Nigel Christian
A jury has unanimously convicted Saleim Harrigan for the 2020 murder of senior Customs officer Nigel Christian, while co-defendants Wayne Thomas and L...
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Antigua and Barbuda Lands US$9M Grant to Build Dams and Boost Farm Water Supply
Antigua and Barbuda has secured a US$9 million grant through the CDB and FAO to fund the construction of dams, super dam...
Antigua in Talks With U.S. to Accept Up to 16 Third-Country Nationals Per Year
Antigua and Barbuda is negotiating with the United States to accept between 14 and 16 third-country nationals per year, ...
Cabinet Approves EC$5M Academic Block for Sir Novelle Richards Academy
The Cabinet has approved EC$5 million to build a new academic block at Sir Novelle Richards Academy, with construction s...
Potter's Sports Complex to Feature Full Olympic-Size Swimming Pool
Cabinet has approved plans to build a full Olympic-standard swimming pool at Potter's Sports Complex, upgrading from an ...
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Antigua in Talks With U.S. to Accept Up to 16 Third-Country Nationals Per Year
Antigua and Barbuda is negotiating with the United States to accept between 14 and 16 third-country nationals per year, ...
Cabinet Approves EC$5M Academic Block for Sir Novelle Richards Academy
The Cabinet has approved EC$5 million to build a new academic block at Sir Novelle Richards Academy, with construction s...
Cabinet Approves Coastal Engineering Firm to Lead Fort James Renaissance Park Redevelopment
Cabinet has approved the engagement of Smith Warner International Limited to conduct a coastal assessment and preliminar...
Jamaica Opposition MP Calls for Special Minimum Wage for Tourism Workers
Jamaican opposition legislator Damion Crawford has called on the government to introduce a special minimum wage for tour...
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Police Clear APUA Facilities Following Bomb Scare, Operations Resume
A bomb scare Thursday morning prompted the evacuation of staff from two APUA facilities in St. John's before police clea...
High Court to Sentence Saleim Harrigan Thursday for Murder of Customs Officer Nigel Christian
The High Court is scheduled to sentence convicted murderer Saleim Harrigan on Thursday for the abduction and killing of ...
Driver Pleads Guilty to All Charges in Tahje Browne Cycling Crash
Vincentian national Kishroy Harry has pleaded guilty to all four charges, including dangerous driving, stemming from the...
Masked Men Steal Backhoe to Attack ATM in Daring Tobago Heist
Two masked men stole a Caterpillar backhoe in Tobago and used it in a brazen attempt to rip an ATM vault from a First Ci...
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Potter's Sports Complex to Feature Full Olympic-Size Swimming Pool
Cabinet has approved plans to build a full Olympic-standard swimming pool at Potter's Sports Complex, upgrading from an ...
Shai Hope Out of First Test Against Sri Lanka With Shoulder Injury
West Indies captain Shai Hope has been ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Antigua after suffering a left s...
Antigua's Party Stand Culture Reshaped Global Cricket Experience, CWI CEO Says
Cricket West Indies CEO Chris Dehring has credited Antigua's party stand culture with helping reshape how cricket is exp...
Cricket West Indies to Launch Procurement for Antigua High Performance Centre
Cricket West Indies CEO Chris Dehring has announced that requests for proposals will soon be issued for a major High Per...
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Antigua and Barbuda Lands US$9M Grant to Build Dams and Boost Farm Water Supply
Antigua and Barbuda has secured a US$9 million grant through the CDB and FAO to fund the construction of dams, super dam...
Cabinet Approves EC$60M Public-Private Hotel Development at Yeptons Beach
Cabinet has approved a public-private partnership to develop a new beachfront hotel at Yeptons on approximately 15 acres...
Government Hires International Firm for Fort James Beach Coastal Assessment
The government has approved the hiring of Smith Warner International Limited to conduct a coastal assessment and prelimi...
APUA Head Office Closes Temporarily Due to Emergency Circumstances
APUA's ABC Centre Head Office has been forced to close temporarily due to an emergency, suspending Customer Service, Bil...