New $135 million UNDP and GEF initiative will support Small Island Developing States tackle drivers of environmental degradation
UNDP and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) launched a new $135 million Blue and Green Islands Integrated Programme (BGI-IP) today during the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4). This initiative…
Sandals Resorts recognised as a key sustainable tourism partner St. Vincent and the Grenadines tourism minister high in praise for Resort Company
May 28, 2024, - Barely two months after opening its newest resort in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sandals Resorts hosted some 361 travel advisors there for its annual Sandals…
Eight factors that can lower your risk of all disease by nearly 80%
Nearly 1 million Americans die from cardiovascular disease each year, but following just a few key lifestyle habits could help cut down that number, a new study has found. Researchers from…
Two firsts for Antiguan Toastmasters: Price elected to lead over 3,000 members in District 81, while James is appointed its financial manager
Distinguished Toastmaster Elka Price was elected district director for theCaribbean Toastmasters District 81 at its recently concluded annualconference. Price – the first national of Antigua and Barbuda to hold this…
Antigua, region urged to eliminate deadly industrially produced trans fats from food supply
On Friday, 17 May 2024, the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC) and partners hosted a webinar entitled ‘Caribbean Mobilising to Eliminate Industrially Produced Trans Fats’, it convened key regional stakeholders to…
Antigua and Barbuda, Dominican Republic sign agreement for the construction of a primary school in Barbuda
The Governments of Antigua and Barbuda and the Dominican Republic have signed an agreement for the construction of a primary school on the sister island of Barbuda. The agreement was…
Prime Minister Browne praised for Leadership role by UNSG
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda – 28th May, 2004……Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, the Hon. Gaston Browne has been praised by United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres for his leadership…
Day 1 of SIDS4 Conference Concludes with Urgent Calls for Climate Action and Financial Reform
Day 1 of SIDS4 Conference Concludes with Urgent Calls for Climate Action and Financial Reform Antigua and Barbuda, May 2024 – The fourth international meeting of Small Island Developing States (SIDS),…
Tragic Motorcycle Crash Claims Life of Old Road Resident
Meco Pelle, a 27-year-old resident of Old Road, tragically died after a motorcycle crash on Monday night. He lost control of his motorcycle, collided with a parked vehicle, and was…
CARIBBEAN PERSPECTIVES BOOK LAUNCHED
Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali has launched a publication that chronicles major developments in CARICOM for over thirty years. The author of “Caribbean Perspectives” is former Caribbean journalist and specialist in…
