Thursday, February 26, 2026

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OECS Director General Says Caribbean Must Abandon Illusions and Save Itself

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OECS Director General Official Remarks: Professor Justin Robinson of UWI Five Isles has issued a courageous clarion call in his widely circulated article “No One...

Ambassador Murdoch Hails Unified OECS Accession to UN Anti-Torture Treaty

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All member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are now party to the United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT), marking what...

Trinidad PM criticises CARICOM stance on Cuba and Venezuela

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The 50th Meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government opened in St Kitts and Nevis with divisions emerging over regional foreign policy. Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime...

Millions in Building Materials Being Distributed to Needy Households Across Antigua

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Distribution of HAPI Materials Begins as English Harbour Homeowner Receives Lumber Distribution of lumber under the government’s housing assistance initiative has officially begun, with materials...

Antigua and Barbuda considers tougher rules after rise in lost passports

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The government of Antigua and Barbuda is considering stricter measures following a sharp increase in reports of lost passports. Speaking last week, Director General of...

Photo of the Day: Summit of Smiles! Browne and Persad-Bissessar Strike a Cordial Note

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Photo of the Day: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, the Hon. Gaston Browne, greets Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, the Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar,...

Rubio flies into the Caribbean for talks with leaders unsettled by Trump policies

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AP- Secretary of State Marco Rubio flies into the Caribbean country of St. Kitts and Nevis on Wednesday for talks with regional leaders who, like others...

Antigua monitoring students in Cuba amid US sanctions pressure

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The government of Antigua and Barbuda says it is closely monitoring the welfare of its nationals studying in Cuba as tightened US sanctions strain...

HAPI Coordinator Hails Arrival of Largest-Ever Shipment of Building Materials

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Largest-Ever HAPI Materials Shipment Arrives as Programme Moves to Five Builds at a Time The Home Assistance Programme for the Indigent (HAPI) has received...

Virgin Atlantic returns as sponsor for Antigua Sailing Week 2026

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Virgin Atlantic will return as the transatlantic airline sponsor for Antigua Sailing Week when the event takes place from 22 to 26 April 2026. Organisers...

Antigua and Barbuda Launches Clean Seed Sweet Potato Initiative

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The inaugural meeting of the Clean Seed Sweet Potato Committee was held this week in Antigua and Barbuda, marking a significant step forward for...