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34 Pounds of Cannabis Worth EC$204,000 Seized at VC Bird Airport
A joint police and Customs operation at V.C. Bird International Airport uncovered 34 pounds of suspected cannabis hidden inside a cardboard box at the LIAT Cargo Shed. The seizure carries an estimated street value of EC$204,000, with investigations ongoing and no arrests yet announced.
Police and Customs Seize 34 Pounds of Cannabis at VC Bird Airport
Officers from the Narcotics Department and Customs Enforcement seized 34 pounds of cannabis valued at EC$204,000 during a joint operation at V.C. Bird International Airport on June 18. The substance was found inside vacuum-sealed packages within a cardboard box at the LIAT Cargo Shed.
Thieves Cut Fence, Steal Two Horses from Big Creek Farm
Two horses were stolen from a Big Creek farm after thieves cut through a fence overnight, prompting owner Chantelle Winter to appeal for public assistance in locating the animals. Winter has expressed fears for the horses' safety, noting that animals previously taken from her farm were later recovered with injuries and signs of abuse.
Horses Stolen from Big Creek Farm; Owner Fears for Animals' Safety
A Big Creek farm owner is appealing for public help after two horses — a red chestnut male gelding and a chestnut female — were stolen in an overnight break-in. Owner Chantelle Winter fears for the animals' safety following a previous incident in which recovered horses showed signs of abuse.
Cyclist Hospitalised After Early Morning Vehicle Strike on Factory Road
A cyclist was rushed to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre early Saturday morning after being struck by a blue Toyota Vitz on Factory Road. The extent of his injuries has not yet been disclosed, and authorities are investigating the circumstances of the collision.
Young Boy Found Stabbed Following Alleged Kidnapping Incident
A young boy was found with multiple stab wounds following an alleged kidnapping and has been taken to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for treatment. Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Cyclist Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle on Factory Road
A cyclist was struck by a vehicle on Factory Road, with video footage of the incident circulating publicly. The collision has raised concerns about road safety in the area.
Young Boy Hospitalized with Stab Wounds After Alleged Kidnapping
A young boy is hospitalized at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre with multiple stab wounds following an alleged kidnapping. His injuries are reported as non-life-threatening, and an investigation is expected to be launched.
Woman in Critical Condition After Being Found with Chop Wounds in Sea View Farm
A woman found with multiple chop wounds along a roadway in Sea View Farm early Saturday morning is in critical condition in the ICU at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. Police are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Woman Found with Chop Wounds in Sea View Farm, Fighting for Life in ICU
A woman was found with multiple chop wounds along a roadside in Sea View Farm in the early hours of Saturday morning and is currently in the ICU at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre with life-threatening injuries. The circumstances surrounding the attack remain unclear as investigators prepare to launch a full inquiry.
APUA Welcomes 17 Interns as Summer Programme Marks 13th Year
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority has launched the 13th edition of its Summer Internship Programme, welcoming 17 young professionals for six weeks of hands-on experience across the utility provider's operations. Several APUA managers and staff members are alumni of the programme, which the Authority says reflects its long-standing commitment to youth development.
Elderly Man Hospitalised After Three Intruders Force Entry Into Paradise View Home
An elderly Paradise View resident is hospitalised with serious injuries after three men allegedly broke down his front door and assaulted him on the afternoon of June 18. Police are investigating and no arrests have been announced.
Nine Steel Orchestras Set to Perform at Pan in the City Ahead of Panorama
The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission will host Pan in the City on Saturday in downtown St. John's, featuring performances by nine steel orchestras as a pre-Panorama showcase ahead of Carnival 2026. The free public event begins at 3 p.m. on Redcliffe Street and will also include a sponsorship cheque presentation to the Antigua and Barbuda Pan Association.
COMMENTARY: We Should Die Twice — On Funerals, Hypocrisy, and How We Honour the Dead
In a sharp and witty commentary published by Antigua News Room, Dr. Lester CN Simon reflects on the rituals and hypocrisies surrounding funerals, arguing that we should die twice — once to hear what people say about us, and once for real.
Minister Turner Urges Fathers to 'Be the Rock' as Social Protection Board Marks Fifth Father's Day Drive
The Social Protection Board hosted its fifth annual Father's Day appreciation drive in St. John's on Friday, honouring fathers from all walks of life. Minister of Social Transformation Rawdon Turner urged fathers to remain present and active in their children's lives, calling on them to 'be the rock' their children need.
Property Owners Urged to Register as CHOGM 2026 Accommodation Bookings Accelerate
With CHOGM 2026 bookings already underway for dozens of Commonwealth nations, officials are urging Antigua and Barbuda property owners to register their accommodations immediately. Only properties inspected and approved by the Ministry of Tourism's Quality Assurance Unit will be listed on the official delegate booking portal.
Antiguan-Linked Woman Sentenced 48 Years After Fatal Scalding of Five-Year-Old Stepdaughter
Janice Nix, 67, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the 1978 manslaughter of her five-year-old stepdaughter Andrea Bernard, who died after being forced into a scalding bath in south London. The case was reopened in 2022 after Andrea's brother came forward with details of what he witnessed as a child.
Family Appeals for Help Finding Missing 16-Year-Old from Otto's New Town
A search is under way for 16-year-old Brianna Lewis from Otto's New Town, last seen in a black crop top and short jeans. Her family and police are appealing to the public for any information on her whereabouts.
Family Pleads for Help Locating Missing 16-Year-Old from Otto's New Town
The family of 16-year-old Brianna Lewis from Otto's New Town is appealing to the public for help in locating the missing teenager. Brianna was last seen wearing a black crop top and short jeans, and investigations are ongoing.
Antiguan Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for 1978 Scalding Death of 5-Year-Old Stepdaughter
Janice Nix, 67, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the 1978 manslaughter of five-year-old Andrea Bernard, her stepdaughter, after the case was reopened 44 years later following testimony from the victim's brother. As reported by Antigua News Room, the sentencing at Isleworth Crown Court concludes a case in which the child's scalding death had long been treated as an accident.