Protestors say that the government’s vaccination mandate is reminiscent of slavery. “Education not vaccination…the people have the power!” This was the clarion cry as approximately 200 people gathered outside the Ministry of Education headquarters last Tuesday to protest what they described as discrimination against unvaccinated children. One woman said that she did her part to […]
November 1, 2021, Antigua & Barbuda celebrated 40 years of independence! This twin island nation has a rich history and deeply rooted cultural heritage. Since its original ‘discovery’ by European explorers, Antigua & Barbuda and its Arawak population has experienced periods of colonization before eventually realizing independence. The early inhabitants of Antigua were Indigenous Peoples […]
Antigua and Barbuda will see a boost in airlift for the winter season, as demand for the destination increases amongst travellers seeking to escape the cold weather. Air Canada announced the resumption of its flights on Sunday, October 3, to and from Toronto to St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda minister of tourism, […]
Former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir Lester Bird (83), died at 6 am on Monday morning, August 9, 2021. A statement from the Office of Prime Minister Antigua and Barbuda said that the country has lost one of its most heroic sons. In consultation with the Prime Minister who returns to the country […]
The OECS Nationals Council Canada is delighted and honored to be part of this historic milestone celebration. As we marked this 40-year journey, it is significant that we pause and reflect on our foundation, the challenges and our proud record of achievements. The OECS came into being against the background of the struggle for decolonization […]
Embattled Member of Parliament for All Saints West Michael Browne has denied committing the criminal charge levied against him. The 44-year-old accused was arrested and charged in November last year. Those charges cannot be disclosed for legal reasons. In April 2021, Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel-Edwards declared that there is sufficient evidence against Browne to commit the […]
Tourism hopes are high in Antigua and Barbuda as the country welcomes the return of cruising, signalling the rebound of the vibrant cruise tourism sector. The mood was celebratory as Windstar Cruises’ Star Breeze, coasted into Antigua’s, St John’s Harbour on July 15, greeted by a symbolic water cannon salute, the booming of tugboat horns, […]
Stafanie Taylor became the second West Indies Women player to claim a T20I hat-trick as the hosts swept Pakistan Women 3-0 in North Sound, Antigua. After dismissing Pakistan’s top-scorer Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig and No.11 Anam Amin off successive balls in the final over of the first innings, Taylor followed up with an unbeaten 43 […]
SAINT JOHN’S, Antigua – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned of the possibility of implementing a mandatory vaccination program in Antigua and Barbuda as he criticized persons who were encouraging others not to participate in the national vaccination program aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. “This is not a threat,” Browne said on his […]
Bonner, Mayers personify new culture, says Brathwaite NORTH SOUND, Antigua – Captain Kraigg Brathwaite has pointed to Nkrumah Bonner and Kyle Mayers as the new talismen of the West Indies Test squad, and believes they embody the vibrant culture permeating the unit in recent months. Bonner struck his maiden Test hundred and Mayers chipped in […]
