Inaugural Dutch Lady National Essay Competition Announcement of Winners
St. John’s, Antigua, Tuesday 21st May, 2024 - On Friday 17th May, students who emerged winners in the inaugural Dutch Lady National Essay Competition were recognized in an award ceremony…
Bowen named as first deputy by UPP political leader and ratified by Party’s General Council; Lewis considers accepting second position
Sherfield Bowen, Member of Parliament for St. Phillip South, has been nameda deputy political leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP). Hisappointment was announced by Political Leader Jamale Pringle on…
Significant Airlift Increases Highlighted by Antigua and Barbuda Tourism CEO
Colin James, CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, highlighted the critical theme of connectivity during his interview at CTM 42. He emphasized that connectivity is a top priority…
Severe turbulence during Singapore Airlines flight leaves several people badly injured. One man died
Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean and descended 6,000 feet (around 1,800 meters) in about three minutes, the carrier said Tuesday. A British man died and…
Antigua and Barbuda, Other small states Secure Climate Change Victory in International Court
udge Albert Hoffmann, is pictured before The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), gave its advisory opinion on whether countries have a responsibility to reduce emissions and…
Replacement of Voter’s Identification Cards will begin in August
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) advises that effective August 12 2024, it shall commence a Voter’s Identification Cards Replacement Programme.ABEC has therefore reversed its earlier decision and advice to the General Public that…
Experts warn of ‘epidemic’ with half the world needing glasses by 2050
Recent research shows that the rate of myopia - nearsightedness - has increased by nearly 25 percent in several countries including the US. Dr Andrew Herbert, a psychologist focusing on visual…
Businessman hands over $30 in cash, then hurls acid at armed and masked bandits, in one of two robberies reported at Grays Farm station
Two businesses recently were robbed – less than two hours apart on May 7 –by armed and masked men, who made off with an undisclosed sum of money. Reports say that…
Emergency-room doctors alert CID officers to two wounding incidents after victims seek care at the hospital
( Real News Antigua )Two people – one of whom is a teenager – were wounded in separate incidents. Reports say that a doctor from the Emergency Room telephoned the CriminalInvestigations…
Sports Minister Calls for VIP Treatment for DJ Chickie at T20 World Cup
Sports Minister Daryll Matthew called on Cricket West Indies to provide all-access accreditation to Antiguan DJ Nigel Baptiste, known as “Chickie,” for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup at Sir…
