Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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OPINION: The Price of CARICOM Countries’ Competing Foreign Policy Dispositions

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By Dr. Nand C. Bardouille The 14 sovereign Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states have struggled to collectively mount a coherent foreign policy response to the U.S. military's now...

Ge’eve Places First Runner-Up at 2025 Queen of Queens Calypso Monarch in Montserrat

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Ge’eve places first runner-up at Queen of Queens Calypso Monarch in Montserrat Calypsonian Ge’eve, representing Antigua and Barbuda, placed first runner-up at the 2025...

Three Antiguans Named in King’s New Year Honours

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Governor General Sir Rodney Williams has announced that three Antiguans have been named in King Charles III’s New Year Honours for exceptional service to...

PM Says Final Retroactive Pay Disbursements Underway for Public Servants

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The government has started disbursing the final tranche of back pay owed to public-sector employees under the 2018–2023 wage agreement, Prime Minister and Finance...

St. Vincent to Launch Citizenship by Investment Programme in 2026, PM Says

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Prime Minister Godwin Friday says his New Democratic Party government plans to introduce a Citizenship by Investment programme in 2026, reopening debate over the...

All Passengers Make Flights After Airport Clears Baggage Backlog

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All Passengers Make Flights After Airport Clears Baggage Backlog All passengers reached their departure gates and no flights were missed Tuesday afternoon after a temporary...

Jeremy Floyd, 19, Remanded After Guilty Plea in Modified Flare Gun Case

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A 19-year-old man was left in custody after admitting to a weapons offence on Monday, as prosecutors dropped the case against three others arrested...

Public Appeal Launched to Help Beloved Sports Figure Fight Cancer

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Community launches appeal to help Bolans resident access overseas cancer treatment A community fundraising appeal has been launched to help 43-year-old Bolans resident Judy Thomas-Ward...

Baggage Carousel Breakdown Causes Long Delays at V.C. Bird Airport

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Travellers at V.C. Bird International Airport faced long delays on Monday after a key baggage carousel malfunctioned, creating a backlog of passengers waiting to...

Government Confirms Third Retroactive Pay Installment for Public Sector Workers

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The Ministry of Finance says eligible non-established public sector employees will receive a third payment toward retroactive wages for the 2018–2023 contract period. In a...

Petition calling for Nicki Minaj to be deported gathers over 50,000 signatures

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MSN- A Change.org petition calling for Nicki Minaj to be deported to her birthplace of Trinidad and Tobago — driven by online outrage over...

Ottos man jailed for 17 months for illegal firearm possession

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A 29-year-old man from Ottos has been sentenced to 17 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition. Otis Jackson was sentenced on...

Antigua Sailing Week: A New Way to Experience Antigua’s Stunning Destinations

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Cruise the Antiguan coastline at your preferred pace © ABTA 2026 celebrates Antigua Sailing Week’s evolution into a relaxed, point-to-point cruising experience. The new format emphasizes cruise-in-company...