China approves its first mRNA Covid-19 vaccine
Hong KongCNN — China has approved its first Covid-19 vaccine based on mRNA technology, months after the country lifted strict pandemic measures. The vaccine was developed by CSPC Pharmaceutical Group, a…
T&T flagged for police killings, neglecting asylum seekers in US Report
The US State Department’s 2022 Country Report on Human Right’s Practices for T&T is flagging police impunity, the treatment of asylum seekers, corruption and trafficking of persons as areas of…
UWI student in Jamaica accused of torturing ex-girlfriend remanded until March 27
Matthew Hyde, the University of the West Indies student who is alleged to have tortured his ex-girlfriend in his dorm room, had his bail hearing postponed until March 27. Hyde,…
Three Caricom countries join Mexico in lawsuit against US gun manufacturers
The Bahamas has been joined by Antigua and Barbuda, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the Latin American and Caribbean Network for Human Security…
Italy and UNESCO continue to show interest in National Park
The management of the heritage and environmental assets withinAntigua and Barbuda’s national parks continue to win the admiration of friendly governments and strategic partners. The Italian government is showing keen…
Gray Hill woman robbed of cash and jewelry by intruder who entered through partially open bathroom window
( Real News Antigua) A Gray Hill woman came face to face with a masked intruder inside her home and was robbed of a substantial amount of money and jewelry.…
Sentencing of ‘Alex’ to take place on Friday after social-inquiry report on Chinese arsonist is presented to court
The sentencing hearing for Chinese national Tianzhao “Alex” Feng was adjourned on Tuesday, March 21, in the High Court. Feng was expected to be sentenced after pleading guilty to a charge of…
Calvin Ayre Foundation provides 540K for 200 scholarships to UWI Five Islands Campus
Billionaire and philanthropist, Ambassador Calvin Ayre is making a substantial donation to the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus to provide scholarships for as many as 200-students. The…
Covid makes a comeback: Experts warn cases are surging again with one in 40 Brits infected
Covid is making another resurgence across Britain, prompting scientists to repeat their calls for the return of face masks. Hospital admissions for the virus are approaching a three-month high. And…
World Water Day
Get ready to celebrate World Water Day on March 22nd! This day was established in 1992 by the United Nations as a way to raise awareness for the global water…