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The global fallout of Trump’s travel bans
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping orders banning citizens of 12 countries, international students, and his threats to ban Nigeria and 35 other countries from travelling to the United States—whether anchored under the guise of national security,...
ABHTA Hosts People & Culture Retreat – Shaping the Future of Tourism Workplaces!
Antigua News Room
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July 2, 2025
– On June 25, 2025, the Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) proudly hosted its inaugural People and Culture Retreat, bringing together HR professionals, People Managers, and industry stakeholders for a dynamic day of...
Antigua and Barbuda PM Gaston Browne attends SKMF 2025 with family
SKN News
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June 29, 2025
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne and his family travelled to St Kitts to attend the coveted Music Festival on its second day. The Caribbean leader and counterpart was given a warm welcome into St Kitts by Prime Minister, Dr...
Spain and France go after mega-rich in huge changes to air travel rules
The Mirror
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July 2, 2025
France and Spain are among a group of countries that have pledged to tax premium flying and private jets. In a bid to raise funds for climate action and sustainable development, the European nations along with Kenya and Barbados have committed to...
Antigua and Barbuda Assures US Over Citizenship by Investment Programme
Antigua News Room
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June 28, 2025
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has sought to reassure the United States regarding Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP), emphasising the country’s commitment to transparency and accountability. Addressing concerns raised...
Dominican Republic ranked 47th in global tourism cost report
Dominican Today
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The Dominican Republic ranks 47th in the world in terms of tourism costs, with an average daily travel expenditure of US$132, according to a March 2025 report by HelloSafe. This places the country in the mid-to-high range globally—more expensive...
Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet Responds to Criticism Over Jolly Beach Resort Investment
Antigua.News
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June 28, 2025
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a statement in response to public comments from former Finance Minister Harold Lovell regarding the government’s recent decision to support the Social Security Scheme’s investment in the redevelopment...
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority recognised during International Yoga Day celebrations
The Antigua Observer
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June 28, 2025
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority was recognised for its support of yoga in Antigua and Barbuda, during the International Yoga Day celebrations held at the Coolidge Cricket Ground on June 21. The celebration, hosted by the High Commission...
Coalition set sights on taxing luxury air travel to fund climate action
Climate Home News
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July 1, 2025
Eight countries including France, Spain and Kenya are pushing for increased taxation on premium air tickets and private jet travel to fund climate action and development. The newly formed “coalition of the willing”, which also includes Barbados,...
More Brits heading overseas for holidays
TTR Weekly
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June 30, 2025
LONDON, 1 July 2025: Two-thirds of Britons plan to holiday abroad this year despite concerns about affordability and travel costs, according to findings featured in the annual Post Office Holiday Spending Report. The study also showed that more...
Jamaica’s tourism industry grapples with uneven growth in first half of 2025
The Gleaner
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July 1, 2025
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica’s tourism industry is navigating a mixed landscape in 2025, with global economic uncertainty and a lingering US travel advisory dampening early performance even as regional markets, increased airlift, and targeted...
Antigua Government Reviews Water Infrastructure Upgrades Ahead of Carnival
Antigua News Room
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June 27, 2025
CABINET NOTES- The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda welcomed the Management Team of the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) for a comprehensive briefing on the progress of several key infrastructure projects currently underway. The team...
Ambassador Anderson delivers national statement at historic OAS General Assembly in Antigua
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 1, 2025
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, delivered Jamaica’s National Statement at the 55th Regular Session of the OAS General...
The 6 Most Underrated Caribbean Beach Towns You Need to Visit
Matador Network
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Most travelers land here with the same idea: find a stretch of sand, park up at a beach club, order something cold, and leave winter behind for a week. And while there’s nothing wrong with that, the beaches in the brochures tend to be crowded,...
Antigua PM Browne calls for urgent action on mental health at OAS Forum
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 26, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, issued a powerful appeal for regional and global action on mental health during a forum hosted alongside PAHO/WHO. The event, titled “Uniting the Americas for Mental Health: From Commitment to...
Eight-country coalition aims to tax luxury air travel
Brenham Banner-Press - Texas
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Countries including France, Kenya, Barbados and Spain on Monday launched a coalition to push for taxes on wealthy air passengers to help poorer nations respond to climate change, the French presidency said. The coalition, which also brings...
Antigua PM calls for an end to the stigma linked to mental health
Loop News
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CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne Wednesday said the number of people in Latin America and the Caribbean who die by suicide or live with a mental disorder represents lives overshadowed by despair, potential left unrealized and...
Love Link Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda’s dating show goes regional
The Antigua Observer
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June 30, 2025
- Advertisement - Antigua and Barbuda’s first reality dating show has been deemed a success. With 18,000 views in 48 hours and three couples formed, the twin island nation’s TV gamble paid off and now the country is ready to take the entire region...
US Ambassador Michael Kozak Tours Caribbean LNG Inc. Facility, Praises US-Antigua Partnership
Antigua.News
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June 29, 2025
State-of-the-Art Terminal Positions Antigua and Barbuda as Regional LNG Hub ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA – Senior Bureau Official in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Ambassador Michael Kozak completed a comprehensive tour of the Caribbean LNG Inc....
Investigation Launched into Missing American Tourist on Providenciales
Magnetic Media
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June 29, 2025
New York, NY – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) honored outstanding journalists and media professionals at its annual Caribbean Media Awards, held during Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY 2025) last week. Sponsored by the Bermuda Tourism...