Young offender jailed for ‘reprehensible’ attack on visitors
At just 17 years old, Lashawn Shaquon Hinds entered the rented holiday home of British visitors armed with a gun where he forced the couple to perform sexual acts while…
Minister provides update on rehabilitation of community roads
PWD Update in Photos: Public Works Minister Maria Browne provides an update on the ongoing community roads construction and rehabilitation in various areas. Stay tuned for more updates as we…
Lessons from Hurricane Beryl
By Sir Ronald Sanders Everyone's heart should cry out for the people of Union Island, Carriacou, St. Vincent, Grenada, parts of Jamaica, St. Lucia, and the fisherfolk of Barbados, all…
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 10 July 2024
1. The Cabinet invited a three-person team of officials to discuss the future role of the Barbuda landing strip in Codrington, the new airport and runway in Barbuda, and the…
Mother arrested in Guyana for attempting to kill herself and 9-y-o daughter over relationship
Police in Guyana have arrested a woman who attempted to kill her nine-year-old daughter and herself after her boyfriend said he wanted to end their relationship. Police said that the…
Top Student D’Aundre Samuel Selected for Prestigious Caribbean STEM Program
D’Aundre Samuel, a former St Joseph’s Academy student, was selected for the Caribbean Science Foundation’s SPISE program in Barbados. This five-week summer program targets top Caribbean high school students aged…
Sandals Graduates Called Upon To Strive For Excellence
Sixteen individuals recently completed the Sandals Hospitality Training Programme's curriculum, receiving their certificates of completion and recommendation letters, solidifying their readiness to embark on careers in the hospitality industry. General…
ABEC Staff to engage in workshop ahead of Expired Voter’s ID Card Replacement Programme
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission wishes to advise that its offices will be closed on Friday 12th July 2024 to facilitate an all-day training session for team members. Staff…
CIBC and CIBC Caribbean to donate towards restoration efforts in islands affected by Hurricane Beryl
CIBC Caribbean has joined its parent company, CIBC, in making an initial donation of US $100,000 through CIBC Caribbean's ComTrust Foundation to support hurricane relief efforts in Caribbean islands impacted by Hurricane Beryl. The…
Antigua and Barbuda Security Forces Extend Humanitarian Aid Mission In Hurricane Ravaged Islands
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) and the Royal Police Force contingent assisting in Hurricane Beryl’s aftermath will extend their stay by two weeks. Initially deployed for two weeks, the team…
