‘Extreme’ climate blamed for world’s worst wine harvest in 62 years
World wine production dropped 10 per cent last year, the biggest fall in more than six decades, because of “extreme” climate changes, the body that monitors the trade said Thursday. “Extreme environmental conditions” including droughts, fires and other problems with climate were mostly to blame for the drastic fall, said the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) that covers…
National Poll among the student population in Antigua & Barbuda
The Steering Committee charged with creating the National Students Council, in collaboration with U Report OECS will be conducting a National Poll among the student population in Antigua & Barbuda from the 26th April 2024 to 3rd May 2024. The National Students Council will be the nation’s primary student representative body. The Council will work towards advancing and improving the conditions of…
US Ambassador Roger Nyhus Engages in Bilateral Talks with Antigua and Barbuda
US Ambassador Roger Nyhus and his Embassy team held talks with Antigua and Barbuda’s government officials, including Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Foreign Minister E.P. Chet Greene. They discussed cooperation opportunities between the countries, covering areas of mutual interest. Ambassador Nyhus also met Governor General Sir Rodney Williams. During their discussions, Minister Greene expressed gratitude for US support in organizing…
Corbin adds another crown to her collection, claiming a third title in St.Maarten regional competition
Schikelle Corbin, the reigning Miss Queen of Carnival and Miss JayceesCaribbean Queen has added yet another title to her growing list ofaccomplishments, having captured the 2024 Miss Saint Maarten CarnivalCaribbean Pageant title. Corbin took part in the competition on Tuesday night, April 23, going upagainst a number of delegates from other Caribbean islands.She copped four of the five judged segments,…
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