Government Moves Forward with New Port in Barbuda for Trade and Tourism

Government Moves Forward with New Port in Barbuda for Trade and Tourism The government is advancing plans to build a new port in Barbuda as part of efforts to expand trade and tourism infrastructure on the sister island. During Thursday’s...

Why This Caribbean Island Is Suddenly Everywhere on American Travelers’ Radars

The beaches. All 365 of them. The food scene, where waterfront fish shacks and polished fine dining live side by side. The warm, unhurried schedule of island days. Antigua and Barbuda has always had the right ingredients for a perfect Caribbean...

Antigua and Barbuda Set to Welcome 1 Million Cruise Visitors, PM Browne Says

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda is on course to welcome more than one million cruise visitors this season, marking a record high for the twin-island nation’s tourism industry. Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show on Pointe...

Chris Dehring sees hope for West Indies cricket through sports tourism

Though West Indies cricket has seen some difficult days recently, the business mind in charge of the Caribbean’s cricketing future sees a light at the end of the tunnel through a sports tourism-driven path. Cricket West Indies CEO Chris Dehring...

Four CARICOM Countries Implement Free Traveling

Flag of CARICOM. Photo: National Today October 13, 2025 Hour: 2:18 pm The measure was agreed upon by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of State during their 49th Ordinary Meeting on July 6, and responds to the need to advance regional...

Antigua Cruise Port Launches Record-Breaking 2025/2026 Cruise Season

Antigua Cruise Port has officially launched its 2025/2026 season, with expectations set for a record-breaking year in cruise tourism. The season began on Thursday, October 2, when Rhapsody of the Seas made the first scheduled call, kicking off...

Sri Lanka, Antigua and Barbuda Establish Diplomatic Relations

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, and Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda have formally established diplomatic relations following the signing...

Caribbean MegaBounce postponed to November 7-10 due to Hurricane Melissa

Caribbean MegaBounce, the region’s most electrifying inflatable entertainment experience, has been postponed to November 7-10, 2025, due to Hurricane Melissa’s impact on Jamaica. The specialized technical team responsible for setting up the...

Barbuda under high surf warning as dangerous swells approach

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP A high surf warning has been issued for Barbuda, with forecasters warning of dangerous marine conditions through the weekend. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service said swells could generate waves...

Antigua to Host 2025 Caribbean Dinghy Championship

The Antigua Yacht Club (AYC) is excited to announce that it will host the 2025 Caribbean Dinghy Championship (CDC), sanctioned by the Caribbean Sailing Association (CSA), from October 24–26, 2025. This premier dinghy regatta will gather the...

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA PARTICIPATES IN HIGH-LEVEL TOURISM CONFERENCE IN BARBADOS

Tourism Minister Hon. Charles Fernandez is leading Antigua and Barbuda’s delegation to a high-level regional meeting in Barbados. The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference 2025 officially opened at the Hilton...

How A Roti-Making Course In Antigua Became One Of My Best Travel Experiences

St. John’s, Antigua—On the grounds of the luxurious Weatherills Estate, a quiet kind of magic unfolded beneath the veranda’s shade. Flour-dusted hands and warm smiles guided an intimate roti-making class led by celebrated Guyanese chef, cookbook...

Antigua and Barbuda Promotes Tourism at Major Argentina Travel Fair

Antigua & Barbuda proudly takes center stage at FIT (Feria Internacional de Turismo) in Argentina — Latin America’s largest international tourism fair! This prestigious event brings together thousands of industry professionals, decision makers,...

Antigua And Barbuda Art Week Returns, Transforming The Twin-Islands Into A Vibrant Canvas Of Culture

The annual celebration runs from November 26 – December 2, 2025, with 15+ events showcasing visual arts, music, dance, spoken word, fashion, and cuisine. Antigua and Barbuda will be filled with ‘Culture in Colour’ this November as Antigua and...

UK providing urgent hurricane relief to Caribbean

Royal Navy ship HMS Trent is providing a maritime presence in the Caribbean to offer disaster response support, if required. The British Government says it is providing £2.5 million (about $510 million) in emergency funding to support recovery...

LETTER: Barbuda, can be a nice place to visit but some esthetic needs to be done to the island

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Dear Editor, Earlier this week, I visited Barbuda for a short get away from the mainland. It was my first time visiting the island and the positive impression of the island is going to resonate with me for a...

Antigua and Barbuda Art Week Returns This November with ‘Culture in Colour’

Antigua and Barbuda Art Week is a celebration of the arts in the twin-island paradise (photos courtesy the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority) Over the following days, highlights will include a Visual Arts Exhibition at the Dr. Alister Francis...

Antigua and Barbuda’s Art Week Has Culture, Fashion, and Island Spirit

Antigua and Barbuda is getting ready to paint the islands in vibrant shades of creativity. From Nov. 26 to Dec. 2, 2025, the destination’s annual Art Week returns under the theme Culture in Color, presenting a spirited week-long festival of visual...

Best P&O Cruises holidays: Top destinations, ships and winter deals

P&O Cruises flies the flag for Great Britain when it comes to affordable family-friendly and adult-only cruises to a variety of destinations. The seven cruise ships across the P&O Cruises fleet feature images of the union flag across the bow and...

Guatemala tourism industry set for major economic boost

Guatemala’s travel and tourism sector is set for a major economic boost, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), with international visitor spending projected to climb from GTQ 11.7 billion (USD 1.5 billion) in 2019 to a forecast...