Tabor says unemployment is a major contributing factor to rising crime and violence
(REALNEWS)Unemployment is a major contributing factor to the recent spike in the crime rate, says Damani Tabor, the United Progressive Party (UPP) public relations officer. On Saturday, May 13, an…
American tourist who died at resort’s pool bar was not a drowning victim, post-mortem examination concludes
(REALNEWS)The post-mortem exam on the body of an American tourist who died here in April has been concluded. His cause of death was cerebral edema and cardiomegaly – and not the direct…
Five Islands Campus to host Distinguished Lecture by noted Caribbean scholar and artist
The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus will host its first distinguished lecture on May 26, 2023. The lecture will be delivered by noted Caribbean scholar and artist,…
Appeal for cheaper intra-regional travel
Antigua and Barbuda's Foreign Affairs Minister Chet Greene has called on Caricom member states to address the issue of cheaper intra-regional travel, arguing that with shared language and cultures the region…
Professor breaks record for time living underwater
A US researcher has broken the world record for the longest time spent living underwater without depressurisation. Joseph Dituri has spent more than 74 days at the bottom of a…
Global warming set to break key 1.5C limit for first time
Our overheating world is likely to break a key temperature limit for the first time over the next few years, scientists predict. Researchers say there's now a 66% chance we…
Woman raped by armed men while walking off Friars Hill Rd
Around 4:30pm on May 15th, a distressing incident unfolded involving a woman who fell victim to an assault by five armed young men. The incident occurred as she was making…
CBS’ 60 Minutes features sperm whales of Dominica
One of the US’ oldest and most-watched newsmagazines on television, CBS 60 Minutes has featured sperm whales of Dominica and efforts to create a safe sanctuary in the island’s waters…
Pierre Congratulates Saint Lucia Jazz Organisers, Says Next Year Will Be Bigger, Better
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has congratulated and thanked organisers and everyone who contributed to the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts festival. “I want to thank them for buying into…
Lieutenant Aushaun Browne off to Indian on 7 month ITEC Scholarship
Lieutenant Aushaun Browne of the Antigua & Barbuda Defence Forces (ABDF) traveled to India to commence a seven (7) month training with the Indian Navy under a fully funded Government…
