School suspended at San Juan North Secondary
A 13-year-old San Juan North Secondary School student was on Tuesday night recovering from injuries he sustained after he was hit on the head by a piece of falling concrete.…
Judge, former prison boss concerned about child offender rehab
Arecommendation by Supreme Court Judge Justice Courtney Daye that ongoing psychotherapy be part of a childcare plan for the rehabilitation of the 17-year-old he last month sentenced to life imprisonment…
Hurricane Ian closes some Florida schools indefinitely
The devastation from Hurricane Ian has left schools shuttered indefinitely in parts of Florida, leaving storm-weary families anxious for word on when and how children can get back to classrooms. As rescue…
Mrs. Vernest Mack joins the Antigua Barbuda Electoral Commission as its newest member
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission welcomes its newest member to the seven-member body. Mrs. Vernest Mack, esteemed educator, trainer and counsellor, was appointed on September 27th 2022 by the…
Post-mortem determines slain Mexicans died from gunshot wounds; bodies to be flown home next Wednesday, source says
The bodies of the two Mexicans killed at the Pillar Rock Hotel will be flown home for burial in two weeks. Post-mortem examinations conducted last week have determined that the…
LIAT readies for take-off after new agreement with Caribbean Tourism Group
A new LIAT is underway, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, and the CFA Global a subsidiary of Caribbean Tourism Group…
Youth project designed to educate young girls and boys within schools on menstruation and period poverty
Menstruation, also referred to as period, is a natural occurrence amongst women and girls. The term “Period Poverty” describes the financial and educational struggles these individuals face when trying to…
Farmers Across Antigua Faced With Leaf Hopper Infestation
Farmers in Antigua have been experiencing the gruesome effects of the leaf hoppers pest which for now is mainly targeting okra, sorrel and eggplant crops. All five of the Agricultural…
Guyana Gov’t incentives see significant increase in small, medium scale gold miners
(GuyanaChronicle)THE number of small-and-medium-scale gold miners has significantly increased over the past two years, largely due to the many incentives given out by the government to encourage growth in the…
Guyana’s Education Ministry launches probe after St Joseph’s student dies by suicide
(INEWS)The Ministry of Education is aware of the issue involving a student at St. Joseph’s High School who has taken their life. The Ministry wishes to inform the public that…
