Harvard Team Discusses Slavery Remembrance and Reparations with Antigua and Barbuda Leaders
On Tuesday January 14th 2025, the team from the Harvard Slavery Remembrance Program visited the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda, H.E. Sir Rodney Williams and Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne.…
Urgent warning over new outbreak of deadly ‘eye-bleeding disease’
An untreatable Ebola-like virus is on the rise in Tanzania, global health chiefs have warned. Marburg, one of the deadliest pathogens ever discovered, has already infected nine people, killing eight…
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 15 January 2025
The Cabinet began its meeting with a prayer delivered by a Major of the Salvation Army. She prayed for the Government and asked for God’s continued blessings upon each Member…
Rawdon Turner Appointed as Minister of Urban and Social Transformation
Rawdon Turner was officially sworn in as Minister of Urban and Social Transformation during a ceremony held at Government House this morning. This appointment follows his decisive victory in the…
PM Browne Calls on Hospitality Workers to Form Their Own Union
Amid a heated exchange with the Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union (ABWU) over wages in the hotel sector, Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed that hospitality workers establish their own union to…
Andrew Hedley Appointed Director of Business Development at Tamarind Hills Resort and Villas
Tamarind Hills Resorts and Villas has appointed Andrew Hedley, as Director of Business Development. Mr. Hedley brings with him to his new role a vast knowledge of luxury resorts and…
Minister Anthony Smith Announces Reintroduction of ABAFY to Engage Youth in Agriculture
In a landmark event aimed at invigorating the agricultural sector in Antigua and Barbuda, Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy, Hon. Anthony Smith, announced the reintroduction of the Antigua &…
Department Of Creative Industries Announces Winners Of The Christmas Home And Business Lighting Competition 2024
The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries is pleased to announce the winners of the Christmas Home and Business Lighting Competition 2024. This annual event is aimed at…
Police Probe Sudden Death Of Jennings Resident
Police at Bolans Police Station are investigating the sudden death of Joel Carbon of Jennings.The 37-year-old was found lying motionless inside his vehicle at Bolans around 10:55 pm on Monday,…
Clarifying Misconceptions about the Panama Canal
By Sir Ronald Sanders Recent remarks by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have drawn attention to the Panama Canal. He accused the Panama Canal Authority (PCA) of charging higher fees for…
