World Diabetes Day: Nation’s weakness for sugar is fuelling a health crisis, says Heart & Stroke Foundation
Sugary drinks, pastries and fast food may be firmly entrenched in the national diet. But with more than one in 10 of the country’s population now suffering from diabetes, local…
The number of people with diabetes in the Americas has more than tripled in three decades, report says
Growing rates of obesity, poor diets, and lack of physical activity, among other factors, have contributed to a more than three-fold increase in the number of adults living with diabetes…
Antigua PM says oil companies should pay for climate damage
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne wants oil and gas giants to pay for damage from climate change through a global carbon tax on their profits. Speaking on behalf…
UPP would seek to reincorporate ground water into distribution system, since RO plants are so costly, Lovell says
(RealNews)Reminding his audience that water is a human right, as declared by the United Nations, Harold Lovell, Political Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), says Antigua and Barbuda’s approach…
Barbuda Council holds meeting today to discuss the issue of land-allotment certificates, despite AG’s warning to desist
(RealNews)The Barbuda Council will be hosting a very important village meeting this afternoon, November 14, at 4 p.m., to address matters pertaining to the issuance of land certificates, and Barbudans…
‘Let’s rededicate ourselves to the search for peace’
President says at Remembrance Day ceremony REMEMBRANCE Day activities were observed on Sunday morning, honouring those who fought in the two world wars. In his brief address during a ceremony…
Guyana’s Opposition hints at legal action to challenge bloated voters list
As the opposition A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) continues to hint at the possibility of legal action to address their concern about a bloated voters list and…
Barbados holds first full Remembrance Day Service since becoming a republic
On Sunday morning, light showers eased the heat as the uniformed troops stood on parade for the first full Remembrance Day Service since the island became a republic. This ceremony,…
Canadian universities look to recruit students from Barbados
Canada universities continue to be the number one option for students in the region when they seek to attain higher educational opportunities abroad. On Saturday The Student Centre, in collaboration…
PM Mottley calls on SIDS, African nations to demand more for their people
Prime Minister Mia Mottley is calling on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as well as African nations to demand more for themselves and their people when it comes to the…
