COVID-19 outbreak on Geriatric Hospital ward in BARBADOS
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised that visits to Ward 6B at the Geriatric Hospital, Beckles Road, St. Michael, have been suspended, temporarily, due to a COVID-19 outbreak.…
Antigua and Barbuda Foreign Minister welcomes inclusion of Antigua and Barbuda nationals on Canada’s non-visa program
Antigua and Barbuda’s Foreign Minister, E Paul Chet Greene, has welcomed the news that many hundreds of Antigua and Barbuda nationals can more easily travel to Canada, effective today. The…
Future astronaut from Antigua preparing for lift off
LOOP: Future Antiguan astronaut Keisha Schahaff has just completed five days of in-person training for her historic trip to space. In 2021, the former flight attendant won two tickets for a…
UN Chief Calls For United Global Action To End Plastic Pollution
As international negotiators committed to hammering out a draft treaty by November on ending plastic pollution, the UN chief stressed in his message for World Environment Day on Monday, the…
Statement by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley for World Environment Day 2023
Every year, we join people across the planet in commemorating World Environment Day on June 5th. This is a day where we especially highlight the need for transformative changes to…
Young people shying away from agriculture- new study
On this World Environment Day, The Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) wants to see more resources being pumped into teaching young people the benefits of pursuing jobs in the agricultural sector.…
PM Drew Forms National Security Taskforce
Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Commissions National Security Taskforce to Address the Crime and Violence as a Public Health Issue Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 5, 2023…
24-Year-Old Shooting Victim in Willikies Clings to Life, Remains in Critical Condition
A 24-year-old man from Willikies has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after being shot at least three times in the village. The incident happened shortly after 8 Sunday…
Man Sentenced to 1 Year and 8 Months for Possession of Gun and Ammunition
A man who was found in possession of a firearm and ammunition which he said was merely to protect his family has been sent to prison for a year and…
Commissioner of Police Atlee Rodney Proposes “Cash for Guns” Program as Alternative to Amnesty
Police Commissioner Atlee Rodney is suggesting that cash be offered to anyone with information leading to the seizure of illegal guns in Antigua and Barbuda, instead of an amnesty. The…
