T&T is now Antigua’s top Caribbean source market
Brent Pinheiro brent.pinheiro@guardian.co.tt Travellers from Trinidad & Tobago are now the leading source of arrivals to Antigua and Barbuda from the Caribbean region. This was revealed at the Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s State…
Sean Bird Resigns From The UPP
Sean Bird has announced his resignation from the United Progressive Party (UPP). In a statement, Bird confirmed that he has sent his resignation letter to the party’s executive committee. This…
Fraud Allegations: Belmont and Potters Women Arrested in “Box Hands” Scandal
Two women from Belmont and Potters are under police investigation for allegedly defrauding clients in “Box Hands” or “Sou-Sou” schemes, reportedly stealing thousands of dollars. Complaints arose from clients unable…
The Middle East Crisis and the Failure of the UN Security Council
By Sir Ronald Sanders As the Middle East plunges deeper into conflict, the weakness of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the body charged with maintaining international peace and security,…
PM reports new developments with Layer Farmers’ Association On Egg Prices
OHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda – 26th September 2024…….The government of Antigua and Barbuda and Layer Farmers Association have agreed to work collaboratively to maintain the wholesale price of eggs at $13 per…
Labour Minister Dismisses Discussion on Four-Day Work Week for Antigua and Barbuda
Labour Minister Sir Steadroy Benjamin has made it clear that the Gaston Browne administration is not currently considering the implementation of a four-day work week. In a recent statement, he…
Caribbean countries to benefit from IDB and UNDP agreement in climate change fight
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) that will help with the collection and sharing of critical climate and weather data,…
JPS customers In Jamaica paying one per cent more to cover for people stealing electricity
JAMAICA Public Service Company (JPS) customers have been hit with an almost one per cent increase in their bills since last year to cover electricity illegally extracted from the company.…
Teen Charged in Mini Mart Robbery Incident
18-year-old Koeina Joseph from Cooks New Extension has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including Aggravated Robbery and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. The charges are linked to an…
IICA Reports Milestone in Reviving Antigua Black Pineapple Through Tissue Culture Propagation
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture (IICA) has reported progress in reviving the Antigua Black Pineapple. Craig Thomas, IICA’s Country Coordinator, shared updates at an Accountability Seminar, noting that…
