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    Moroccan footballer Hakimi to be tried in France for rape, appeals court says

    _(FRANCE 24 with AFP)_ – A French court confirmed Friday that Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape. The 27-year-old footballer, who...

    VIDEO: Caribbean Voices Must Be Heard in Global Climate Talks, Says Minister Joseph

    Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as Antigua and Barbuda must be given a stronger voice in global climate discussions, according to Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs Michael Joseph.Speaking in an interview following the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum 2026, Joseph...

    OPINION: Is Extending and Expanding the Windfall Tax the Correct Answer?

    IS EXTENDING AND EXPANDING THE WINDFALL TAX THE CORRECT ANSWER?In an Op-Ed on June...

    Tropical Storm Arthur Causes an Estimated $4-6 Billion in Total Damage and Economic Loss

    Tropical Storm Arthur Causes an Estimated $4-6 Billion in Total Damage and Economic Loss,...

    Antiguan Chef Maurine Bowers Earns Prestigious Certified Executive Chef Designation

    Congratulations to Chef Maurine Bowers! 👏🍽️The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association proudly...

    Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission Successfully Conclude Music Development Masterclass

    The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) has successfully concluded its highly anticipated Music...

    Antigua toughens legislation dealing with cybercrime

    The Antigua and Barbuda Parliament has given the green light to legislation allowing for...

    New Seed Bank and Sweet Potato Projects Aim to Strengthen Antigua and Barbuda’s Food Supply

    The Minister for Agriculture updated Cabinet on the continuing collaboration between the Ministry of...

    LETTER: Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace & the Society

    Dear Editor,There is a growing concern regarding the treatment of individuals who experience mental health challenges in the workplace and wider society. Increasingly, reports...

    Police Hunt Two Suspects After Robbery Ends in Shooting

    Two men remain on the run after an armed robbery at a construction site...

    Saharan Dust Pushes Air Quality to Moderate Levels Through Weekend

    Saharan Dust Surge Prompts Moderate Air Quality Alert for Antigua and BarbudaThe Antigua and...

    Minister of Health Congratulates Newly Appointed Executive of the Antigua and Barbuda Pharmaceutical Society

    The Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Michael Joseph has extended...
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    Politics

    COMMENTARY: If the OAS did not exist, it could not be created today

    By Sir Ronald SandersI have spent a decade in the councils of the Organization...

    Government Aims to Produce 200,000 Antigua Black Pineapple Plants

    Black Pineapple plantation ( Photo Credit- GIS)The government is expanding efforts to revive Antigua’s...

    Minister Michael Joseph Meets with Executive Director of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage)

    Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Michael Joseph, held discussions with...

    COMMENTARY: If the OAS did not exist, it could not be created today

    By Sir Ronald SandersI have spent a decade in the councils of the Organization...

    Government Aims to Produce 200,000 Antigua Black Pineapple Plants

    Black Pineapple plantation ( Photo Credit- GIS)The government is expanding efforts to revive Antigua’s...

    Minister Michael Joseph Meets with Executive Director of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage)

    Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Michael Joseph, held discussions with...

    Government Warns Vandalized Bus Stops Could Lead to Prosecution

    The government is considering increased surveillance and legal action against individuals who damage bus...

    LETTER: COVID-19 Salary and Wage Payments for Public Sector Employees

    Dear Editor,I am writing to inquire an update on the Government’s announced commitment to...

    Business

    Female Labour Force Participation Across CARICOM Ranges From 45% to 71%

    Women’s participation in the labour market is a core driver of economic growth and household income, and across CARICOM, it varies more than almost any other economic measure. In 2025, the share of women aged 15 or older who were working or looking for...

    UNI Global Union Demands Urgent Talks as US$1.8 Billion CIBC-Butterfield Merger Raises Worker Concerns

    UNI Global Union has called for urgent talks with CIBC Caribbean and Butterfield Bank...

    OPINION: Is Extending and Expanding the Windfall Tax the Correct Answer?

    IS EXTENDING AND EXPANDING THE WINDFALL TAX THE CORRECT ANSWER?In an Op-Ed on June...

    ECAB Advises Customers Visa and Mastercard Cards No Longer Accepted in Cuba

    Important Advisory Regarding Card Usage in CubaDear Valued Customers,We regret to inform you that...

    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Airworthiness Inspector – Avionics

    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYwithThe Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA)serves as the regulatory authority for safety...
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    Technology

    Facebook and IG are currently down for millions of users – Antigua News Room

    Millions of Facebook and instagram users worldwide experienced disruptions on Friday as reports of an outage surged across multiple regions.Outage monitoring service IsDown reported...

    Desiree Zachariah Represents the Ministry of ICTs at Workshop On Digital Resilience in Belize – Antigua News Room

    Ms. Desiree Zachariah (yellow jacket) - Manager Business and Data Analytics UnitThe Ministry of...

    Amplify Summit Elevates Caribbean’s Digital Vision – Antigua News Room

    Senator The Hon. Jonathan Reid, Minister of Innovation, Industry, Science and Technology, Government of...

    Anthropic urges AI labs to pause, warns humans risk losing control – Antigua News Room

    Aljazeera – Anthropic is proposing that the world’s top artificial intelligence companies come up with a coordinated way to pause development of advanced AI systems, warning that the technology is improving so quickly that there’s a risk humans would lose control.The company behind the...

    Antigua and Barbuda ranked 154th in CARICOM AI readiness index, 2025 report shows

    The 2025 Government AI Readiness Index, published by Oxford Insights, measures how prepared governments are to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for public benefit, across...

    World

    “We Need a Seat”: Antigua and Barbuda Calls for Greater Voice for Climate-Vulnerable Nations

    Antigua and Barbuda is pleased to be participating in the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum...

    VIDEO: Caribbean Voices Must Be Heard in Global Climate Talks, Says Minister Joseph

    Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as Antigua and Barbuda must be given a...

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    CARICOM Eminent Persons Group | Postponed Visit to Haiti

    STATEMENT from CARICOM Eminent Persons Group | Postponed Visit to HaitiThe CARICOM Eminent Persons...

    Arthur becomes the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

    CBS- Tropical Storm Arthur formed Wednesday off the Gulf Coast of Texas, becoming the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.The storm developed near the middle of the Texas coast, about 40 miles from Port O’Connor and 190 miles from Lake Charles, Louisiana,...
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    Society

    APUA Producing 11 Million Gallons Daily as El Niño Concerns Grow

    The government says Antigua and Barbuda is producing a record 11 million gallons of water per day as officials work to strengthen storage capacity...

    Saharan Dust Pushes Air Quality to Moderate Levels Through Weekend

    Saharan Dust Surge Prompts Moderate Air Quality Alert for Antigua and BarbudaThe Antigua and...

    New Seed Bank and Sweet Potato Projects Aim to Strengthen Antigua and Barbuda’s Food Supply

    The Minister for Agriculture updated Cabinet on the continuing collaboration between the Ministry of...

    Police Hunt Two Suspects After Robbery Ends in Shooting

    Two men remain on the run after an armed robbery at a construction site on All Saints Road ended with a worker being shot.Police said the incident occurred around 3 p.m. on June 12 when the suspects allegedly robbed a man of jewelry and...

    We are trying to reach the following persons as a matter of urgency. Are you listed below? Do you have information as to their...

    We are trying to reach the following persons as a matter of urgency. Are you listed below? Do you have information as to their...

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    ECAB Advises Customers Visa and Mastercard Cards No Longer Accepted in Cuba

    Important Advisory Regarding Card Usage in CubaDear Valued Customers,We regret to inform you that...

    VIDEO: Caribbean Voices Must Be Heard in Global Climate Talks, Says Minister Joseph

    Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as Antigua and Barbuda must be given a...

    OPINION: Is Extending and Expanding the Windfall Tax the Correct Answer?

    IS EXTENDING AND EXPANDING THE WINDFALL TAX THE CORRECT ANSWER?In an Op-Ed on June...

    Tropical Storm Arthur Causes an Estimated $4-6 Billion in Total Damage and Economic Loss

    Tropical Storm Arthur Causes an Estimated $4-6 Billion in Total Damage and Economic Loss,...

    Antigua toughens legislation dealing with cybercrime

    The Antigua and Barbuda Parliament has given the green light to legislation allowing for...

    New Seed Bank and Sweet Potato Projects Aim to Strengthen Antigua and Barbuda’s Food Supply

    The Minister for Agriculture updated Cabinet on the continuing collaboration between the Ministry of...

    Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet Recommends Sir David Harrison to Lead UWI Five Islands Campus Council

    The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has agreed to recommend Sir David Harrison as...

    LETTER: Mental Health Stigma in the Workplace & the Society

    Dear Editor,There is a growing concern regarding the treatment of individuals who experience mental...

    Drought Conditions Persist Across Antigua After Six Dry Months

    Antigua has experienced six consecutive months of below-normal rainfall, leaving much of the island...

    “We Need a Seat”: Antigua and Barbuda Calls for Greater Voice for Climate-Vulnerable Nations

    Antigua and Barbuda is pleased to be participating in the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum...

    Moroccan footballer Hakimi to be tried in France for rape, appeals court says

    _(FRANCE 24 with AFP)_ – A French court confirmed Friday that Moroccan footballer Achraf...

    UNI Global Union Demands Urgent Talks as US$1.8 Billion CIBC-Butterfield Merger Raises Worker Concerns

    UNI Global Union has called for urgent talks with CIBC Caribbean and Butterfield Bank...