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CARICOM Hails UN Resolution Declaring Transatlantic Slave Trade a Crime Against Humanity
The UN General Assembly has adopted a historic resolution declaring the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans the gravest crime against humanity, with all CARICOM Member States voting in favour of the Ghana-led measure.
Health Fair Uncovers Silent Crisis: Many Antiguan Men Unaware of Serious Illnesses
A health fair in Antigua's St Peter constituency has exposed a concerning trend of undiagnosed illness among men, with a physician raising alarm over the number of male attendees unaware they were sick. The inaugural event, organised by Dr Courtney Lewis Medical and Associates, has renewed calls for greater male participation in preventative healthcare.
Three Killed in Less Than 24 Hours as Double Homicide and All Saints Slaying Shake Nation
Two teenagers, Omari Lewis and Brianna Clark, were killed in a double homicide in Villa on Thursday morning, just hours after a separate fatal incident in All Saints — claiming three lives in under 24 hours, according to Antigua Observer.
PMS Books Spot in Schools Basketball Final After 53-48 Win Over SASS
Princess Margaret School secured a place in the Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean Schools Basketball Playoffs Senior Boys final with a 53-48 win over St. Anthony's Secondary School on Wednesday. Gabriel De Souza top-scored for PMS with 21 points.
Barbuda Soccer Academy Camp Sparks New Interest in the Sport on the Sister Isle
A Tamo FC soccer academy camp in Barbuda, sponsored by 'Nyah' Roberts, has been praised as a success by Barbuda Council Sport Committee Chairman Fitzroy Warner, with plans to make it a permanent initiative.
Gunners Dominate, Ovals Ojays Cruise in ABBA Division Two Action
The Cedar Grove Gunners thrashed Square One Construction United 104–63, while the Cuties Ovals Ojays defeated DA Project 89–60 in ABBA Division Two basketball action at the JSC Sports Complex.
Coach Hughes Hints at Stepping Back After Leading Lions to Two-Day Title
Veteran cricket coach Abdiel "Abdie" Hughes has hinted at stepping away from team coaching after 15 years, with the revelation coming just days after leading the CMW New Winthorpes Lions to victory in the domestic Two Day final.
Cold Case Unit Now Active Within RPFAB, but Staffing Shortages Hamper Progress
A senior RPFAB official has confirmed that a cold case review unit is now operational, offering renewed hope to families of unsolved crime victims, though a shortage of manpower is slowing investigators' progress.
Family of Slain Youth Cricketer Vonde Bowers Still Awaiting Answers Nearly a Year On
The mother of 16-year-old youth cricketer Vonde Bowers says her family has received no updates from police nearly a year after his murder. She is calling for answers as the case remains unresolved.
Wayne Marsh Withdraws from St Paul Race in Strategic UPP Move
Attorney Wayne Benjamin Marsh has pulled out of the St Paul constituency race under the UPP banner, calling the move a tactical response to legal eligibility challenges he describes as a "political ambush."
Murder Trial of Men Accused of Killing Customs Official Nigel Christian Adjourned to Monday
The murder trial of three men accused of abducting and killing senior Customs official Nigel Christian has been adjourned and will resume Monday before Justice Rajiv Persaud. The trial, now in its fifth week, has seen dozens of witnesses called by the Crown.
Old Road Man Faces Three Charges Over 377 Cannabis Plants Found in Crabbe Hill
Old Road resident Shawn Richards has been charged with cultivating, possessing, and being concerned with supplying 377 cannabis plants allegedly discovered in Crabbe Hill. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on Tuesday.
All Saints Man Faces Firearms Charges After Alleged Discovery of Two Pistols, 93 Rounds
An All Saints resident, Xavier Alexis Davis, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on charges related to the alleged possession of two pistols, multiple magazines, and nearly 100 rounds of ammunition. The case has been adjourned to June 3, 2026.
Educator Priscilla Joseph to Host Inclusive Learning Seminar in April 2026
Priscilla Joseph, founder and CEO of The Early Years, will host the fifth annual Early Years Seminar on April 11, 2026, focused on supporting diverse learners in inclusive classrooms. The initiative aims to transform approaches to education among both educators and parents in Antigua and Barbuda.
Caribbean-Risks.org Launches to Centralise Natural Disaster Guidance for the Region
A new website, Caribbean-Risks.org, has launched to provide Caribbean residents with centralised, easy-to-understand guidance on natural disaster risks including hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. The platform addresses the longstanding challenge of disaster preparedness information being spread across multiple agencies.
Phoenix Crush Navigators as Fearless Crew Survive Overtime Thriller in ABBA Division 2
Phoenix overpowered Navigators 87–38 in a dominant showing, while Fearless Crew defeated Old Road Daggers 63–58 in overtime during Tuesday night's ABBA Division 2 action at the JSC Sports Complex.
Stabbing and Malicious Damage Among Two Separate Incidents Reported in Barbuda
Two separate incidents have been reported in Barbuda, including a stabbing that left one man with multiple stab wounds and a case of alleged malicious damage to a private residence. Both matters are under review as details continue to emerge.
Dual Crane System Transforms Cargo Handling at Antigua's Deepwater Harbour
The Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority says the addition of a new Liebherr LHM mobile harbour crane has created a dual-crane system that is significantly improving cargo-handling efficiency at Deepwater Harbour. Port Manager Darwin Telemaque confirmed the facility is already seeing tangible operational benefits from the upgrade.
Port Manager Pushes Back on Claims That Shipment Delays Are Behind Medication Shortages
Local pharmacists have cited shipment delays as the cause of medication shortages across Antigua, but Port Manager Darwin Telemaque has pushed back against those claims, according to Antigua Observer. The conflicting accounts have left residents uncertain about when supplies will be replenished.
Antiguan-Born Ex-Prison Guard Summoned to Testify in US Epstein Probe
Antiguan-born former prison guard Tova Noel has been called to testify before the US House Oversight Committee on March 26 as part of the continuing congressional probe into Jeffrey Epstein's death, according to Antigua Observer.