News
Antigua Man Arrested 13 Years After Being Charged with Racketeering in Connection with Illegal...
DOJ - An Antigua man has been arrested more than a decade after being charged in connection with his participation in a large-scale illegal...
Accused in Med Student’s Death Faces Extended Committal Delays
Significant delays continue to plague the committal proceedings of Karim Edwards, accused in a fatal traffic incident involving a medical student.
For nearly a year,...
Piango Fest Winners Announced
The recently concluded Piango festival honored winners in diverse agro-processing categories.
Among the accomplished recipients were Marion Walters, triumphing in the Mango Eating Competition (Children),...
Antigua and Barbuda Sees Government Revenue Surge
POINTE XPRESS - Antigua and Barbuda's economy displays continued growth as government revenues surge, as highlighted by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Deputy Commissioner Jermaine...
Drought in Panama Canal Zone Not Impacting Antigua and Barbuda Shipments
Despite concerns surrounding the ongoing drought in the Panama Canal region, shipments to Antigua and Barbuda remain unaffected, as confirmed by Port Manager Darwin...
OPINION: The Caribbean, Private Jet-Setting
By Makeda Mikael
The relative safety of the Caribbean offers a new type of jet-setting for the ultra-rich, who have long ceased using commercial travel...
Satellite Office to Open at Port by Ministry of Trade
POINTE XPRESS - Antigua's Ministry of Trade and the Antigua Port Authority have united to enhance business efficiency at the main seaport by launching...
More Fans Allocated for Educational Institutions to Combat Heat
In the midst of a scorching heatwave, government schools in Antigua and Barbuda are gearing up for the upcoming academic year with a strategic...
Bahamas: Human remains discovered
Loop News - The Royal Bahamas Police Force is aggressively investigating the discovery of human remains on Saturday.
Preliminary investigation revealed that sometime around 8...
Renowned Calypsonian and Gospel Singer Denyse Plummer Passes Away
Denyse Plummer, the acclaimed calypsonian and gospel vocalist, has passed away, her vibrant voice silenced by cancer.
Although rumors of her demise circulated a month...
Cellphone and Smart Watch Concerns Arise in CXC Exams
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has uncovered irregularities in the 2023 exam session, with significant concerns surrounding the usage of cellphones and smartwatches.
Dr. Nicole Manning,...
Chief Environment Officer Voices Concerns Over Heat-Driven Aggression
Ambassador Diann Black-Layne, Chief Environment Officer, expresses worry about escalating aggression in the face of rising temperatures.
Notably, the United States readies for increased crime...
LIAT 2020’s Future Holds Promise, Says PM Browne
Prime Minister Gaston Browne remains optimistic about the outlook of Caribbean air travel through the efforts of LIAT 2020.
The region's air transportation system's potential...