HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 9 April 2025
The Cabinet Meeting began with a Minister of Reglion offering prayers . He invoked the example of a king who relied upon God to guide him in his decision-making. 1.…
Antigua and Guadeloupe Partner on Green Ferry Project to Boost Regional Travel
Antigua and Barbuda could soon be part of a groundbreaking fossil fuel-free ferry network as a Guadeloupe-led initiative assesses the feasibility of launching an environmentally friendly inter-island transport system. A delegation from…
Pandemics deal would send ‘strong signal’ in divided world — WHO chief
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — A last round of talks aimed at securing a global consensus on tackling future pandemics got underway on Monday, without the United States (US) but with pressure building…
Trump threatens further 50% tariffs on China, stacking on earlier rate
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump on Monday threatened huge additional tariffs on imports from China if Beijing did not withdraw its retaliation plans, adding that Washington…
Staggering price of new iPhone after Trump’s tariffs
The price of an iPhone is set to skyrocket under President Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs crackdown, experts have warned. The cost of producing the latest model of its popular smartphone is set…
China and US are at each other’s throats on tariffs, and neither is backing down
American companies looking to sell into the huge Chinese market have just taken a big hit. A 34% price increase on all US goods entering the country will knock some…
Though confident of winning elections In Guyana, PPP not complacent – Jagdeo
General Secretary of the Peoples Progressive Party (PPP) Dr Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday reiterated his party’s confidence in winning the 2025 General and Regional Elections but even so, he assured…
The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) Responds To Accommodation Levy Compliance
Response from the Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) on Accommodation Levy Compliance Antigua & Barbuda, April 4, 2025: During the weekly Cabinet Press Briefing, Chief of Staff…
Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports
(Syndigate Media ) Russia was notably absent from US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff list. White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt explained that the existing sanctions on Russia “preclude any…
Sanders Commentary: A Call for US to Revisit new Tariffs on CARICOM Countries
By Sir Ronald Sanders For decades, the 14 independent nations of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have helped sustain American prosperity by collectively importing far more from the United States than…
