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Residents of Antigua and Barbuda now have an opportunity to express condolences to the Queen and members of the Royal family on the passing of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, husband to the Queen Elizabeth II, with the signing of…
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A former member of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda (RPFAB), Ivor Lawrence, and his brother Charles Lawrence, both of whom now reside in New York City, have made a donation of protective gear for use by police officers who are…
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    COVID-19 public vaccine recommences The second phase of the vaccine roll-out programme was launched Tuesday, with four public vaccine centers opening their doors to the general public for free COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccines.   …
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Saliem Harrigan aka “Cariem” or “Chuckey” of Greenbay, who was wanted by the Police is now in police custody. Saliem surrendered around 1:00 p.m today at the Langford’s Police Station, accompanied by his attorney. Police are continuing…
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The members of the Duke of Edinburgh Award in Antigua and Barbuda are truly saddened to hear of the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.  We join with their Excellencies, The Governor General Sir Rodney…
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Macmillan Education – Caribbean announce a series of ‘virtual visits’ to countries across the Caribbean – and will be ‘in’ Antigua between the 19 – 23 April 2021. As the leading publisher for the Caribbean, Macmillan Education, would…
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The Police have issued a ‘Wanted Bulletin’ for the immediate arrest of Saliem Harrigan aka “Cariem” or “Chuckey” of Greenbay. He is wanted in connection with allegations in several serious criminal offences. He is believed to be armed…
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Several containers loaded with emergency supplies donated by public and private sector entities are leaving for St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) tonight. Director of the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), Philmore Mullin,…
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Evidence released last week from the investigation into why Tiger Woods crashed his car and nearly died in February continues to point to a simple cause that ties all the valuable clues together, forensic crash experts told USA Today…
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AMMAN (Reuters) -Jordan’s King Abdullah and former crown prince and half-brother Prince Hamza made their first joint appearance since a rift shook the country, attending a ceremony on Sunday marking 100 years of independence. State media…
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by Gyles Brandreth Writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth reflects on public reaction to the Duke of Edinburgh's death, and how next weekend's low-key funeral will be a poignant moment in the life of the Royal Family and the nation. (BBC…
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iWitness News - The three main unions representing public sector workers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) were scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves on Tuesday, concerning their objection to the government’s COVID-19…
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Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has tested positive for COVID-19. The Prime Minister began experiencing flu-like symptoms Monday evening and was subsequently tested for COVID-19. Dr. Rowley is in isolation and under medical…
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VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran and world powers will meet on Friday after their experts flesh out concrete plans on how the United States would lift sanctions and Iran return to its obligations, as part of indirect talks aimed at reviving the 2015…
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BBC World News - The International Monetary Fund is now forecasting a stronger economic recovery this year and next. The IMF has upgraded both its UK and global forecasts compared with what it projected in January. But the British…
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A police trainer has testified that ex-officer Derek Chauvin was not trained to use his knee in a neck restraint as he did during George Floyd's arrest. Minneapolis use-of-force expert Lt Johnny Mercil said Chauvin should also have later…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden was announcing Tuesday that he’s bumping up his deadline for states to make all adults in the U.S. eligible for coronavirus vaccines. With states gradually expanding eligibility beyond such priority…
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Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, has written to the Master of All Souls College at Oxford University, seeking reparations for what now amounts to tens of millions of pounds sterling, amassed from the hard labour of…
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LOOP News Saint Lucia - The recent acts of violence that occurred near the Augier bus stand, where six other bus stands are located in Vieux-Fort, have triggered calls for an increased police presence. The call has come from minibus…
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