THE SHORTEST INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS IN THE WORLD

While epic long-distance journeys grab attention, there's something almost comical about super-short international flights. These tiny hops – often between islands or across borders – make you wonder what "flying abroad" really means. OAG says the...

Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda Forge New Diplomatic Ties

October 04, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has formally entered into diplomatic relations with the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda, marking a new chapter in its international engagement strategy. The agreement, which took immediate effect upon...

VIDEO: Antigua and Barbuda Eyes Record-Breaking Tourism Year in 2025

Antigua and Barbuda Eyes Record-Breaking Tourism Year in 2025 Antigua and Barbuda is on track for another record year in tourism, with strong bookings for the second half of 2025 expected to surpass last year’s historic highs, officials said at a...

New Bus Stop, Beach Bathrooms and Court Renovation Coming to St. Mary’s South

Friends, I am pleased to announce a series of upcoming development projects aimed at enhancing public facilities and improving community life within St. Mary’s South. Within the coming weeks, work will begin on: a new Bus Stop in Cades Bay, for...

Sri Lanka, Antigua and Barbuda Establish Diplomatic Relations

Joint Formal Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda / Saint John’s On October 3rd, 2025 and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka / Colombo Establishment...

PM Browne pushes for stronger Antigua-Turkiye partnership

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has outlined proposals to deepen cooperation between Antigua and Barbuda and Turkiye during talks with the country’s new ambassador, Emriye Bağdagül Ormancı. Browne suggested forming a technical team to explore...

Canadian and European tourist arrivals to Caribbean decline in first half of 2025

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has reported a downturn in visitor arrivals from Canada and Europe in the first half of 2025, even as other markets showed growth. - Advertisement - According to CTO database administrator Paul Garnes,...

Old Barnes Funeral Home Demolished as Antigua Cruise Port Expansion Advances

Barnes Funeral Home Demolished as Antigua Cruise Port Expansion Advances The demolition of the former Barnes Funeral Home has marked a significant step forward in Antigua Cruise Port’s Upland Development Project, paving the way for a new...

The 2025/2026 cruise season has officially kicked off at Antigua Cruise Port

The 2025/2026 cruise season has officially kicked off at Antigua Cruise Port, with Rhapsody of the Seas making the first scheduled call on October 2, bringing a buzz of excitement and the promise of a record-breaking cruise season ahead....

Sports tourism’s US$B future

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: Sports tourism could deliver more than US$2 billion to the Caribbean by 2030, and one of the region’s most influential sports executives believes the time to act is now. Speaking at the State of the Tourism Industry...

Barbados & Dominica Join Forces To Offer Multi-Destination Tourism Experiences

Two Caribbean islands, Barbados and Dominica, have signed a landmark agreement to collaborate on promoting their tourism products and offering enhanced multi-destination packages. This partnership between Barbados – the Gem of the Caribbean and...

Mary Shelford Reps St. Kitts at Tourism Youth Congress

BASSETERRE – Mary Ann Shelford, St. Kitts’ Junior Minister of Tourism, is proudly representing her nation at the 2025 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, a flagship event of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) held during the State of the...

UK charters flights to get Britons out of Jamaica

ShareSave Hurricane Melissa has destroyed homes and infrastructure, flooded neighbourhoods and left dozens dead The UK government has chartered flights to help British nationals leave Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. As many as 8,000...

Caribbean tourism shows resilience amid mixed markets

Bridgetown, Barbados: Caribbean tourism recorded 18.5 million arrivals in the first half of 2025, up nearly two per cent on last year and six per cent above pre-pandemic levels, according to new data presented at the CTO’s State of the Tourism...

Region records decline in tourist arrivals from Canada, Europe, but an increase from South America

The num­ber of Cana­di­an vis­i­tors to the Caribbean fell by nine per cent to 1.67 mil­lion, while ar­rivals from Eu­rope dropped by an es­ti­mat­ed five per cent to 2.53 mil­lion dur­ing the first half of 2025, com­pared to the same pe­ri­od...

High Surf Warning Issued for Barbuda, BVI and Anguilla

Wave heights are expected to reach 2.1 to 2.7 metres or 7 to 9 feet, occasionally or locally reaching near 3.4 metres or 11 feet. The swell period will be 12 to 13 seconds. North swells will range from 2.4 to 2.7 metres or 8 to 9 feet and will...

C’bean sees fewer tourists from Canada, Europe; arrivals from S. America increase 

By Kenton X. Chance BRIDGETOWN, Barbados —The number of Canadian visitors to the Caribbean fell by 9% to 1.67 million, while arrivals from Europe dropped about 5% to 2.53 million during the first half of 2025, compared to the year-ago period. Paul...

Intrepid Travel Launches ‘Short Breaks’ Collection

Intrepid Travel has launched “Short Breaks,” a new collection of four- to six-day itineraries, created with North American travelers in mind. One of the travel trends to come out of summer 2025 was the rise in shorter stays. Based on Intrepid’s...

COMMENTARY — Airport arrival leaves traveller disgruntled

It’s great to be back in the territory after a summer in England. I think. The premier and his deputy were on the plane with us, but their vehicle picked them up at the plane door and whisked them away, so they didn’t see what was happening in the...

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...