From Antigua to Antwerp: Timeline of events leading to Mehul Choksi’s arrest in Belgium
New Delhi [India], April 14 (ANI): Fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi has been arrested by law enforcement authorities in Belgium. Choksi, who is wanted in India in connection with the multi-billion dollar Punjab National Bank (PNB)…
Collaborative Government–Private Sector Action Imperative for a Resilient Trade Future
By Sir Ronald Sanders On April 9, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 90-day suspension of the higher global tariffs imposed on April 3. This suspension spares only the…
Guyana Govt to pay full CSEC & CAPE exam fees for up to 8 subjects for students in public & private schools – Pres. Ali
Noting that children are the future, President Dr Irfaan Ali today announced that the Government will now pay the full exam fees for up to eight CSEC or CAPE subjects…
Cabinet Continues to discuss Trade Policies Being Implemented By President Trump
The Cabinet held discussions on the policies announced by the US President on “Liberation Day” last Monday, with great fanfare. On Wednesday, however, the Cabinet learned that an agreement to suspend…
White House clarifies tariffs on China are now at 145%, in another blow in trade war with Beijing
Goods coming from China to the United States are now subject to at least a 145% tariff, the White House clarified today. The 125% “reciprocal” tariff President Donald Trump announced on China…
Chinese Embassy Donates Over 500 Pounds of Fresh Vegetables to Local Institutions
April 9 – Today, at the Agricultural Extension Division the People’s Republic of China Embassy (Antigua and Barbuda) through its Technical Cooperation Assistance Programme by Yuan Long Ping Agricultural High…
Antigua to host Caribbean Investment Summit
The Eastern Caribbean countries which operate Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CBI) will gather in Antigua later this month to discuss a wide range of issues related to the future of…
Woman jailed over £39 donation to Ukraine freed in US-Russia prisoner swap
A Russian-American citizen has been released in a prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington. Amateur ballerina Ksenia Karelina, a Los Angeles resident, had been in prison in Russia for over…
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 9 April 2025
The Cabinet Meeting began with a Minister of Reglion offering prayers . He invoked the example of a king who relied upon God to guide him in his decision-making. 1.…
Antigua and Guadeloupe Partner on Green Ferry Project to Boost Regional Travel
Antigua and Barbuda could soon be part of a groundbreaking fossil fuel-free ferry network as a Guadeloupe-led initiative assesses the feasibility of launching an environmentally friendly inter-island transport system. A delegation from…
