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Airports at risk: Caribbean runways face rising seas
Ryan Bachoo Lead Editor-Newsgathering ryan.bachoo@cnc3.co.tt On approach to the ANR Robinson International Airport in Tobago, the runway is almost surrounded by the sea—a sight that can unsettle even the seasoned traveller....
More Americans pursue second citizenship as US passport slips in global ranking
A rising number of US and UK citizens are seeking to escape the high taxes and political, social and economic uncertainty in their home countries, immigration specialists say. They are taking advantage of citizenship-by-investment (CBI) and...
Winners of the WOW Factor Awards Honoured
An unforgettable evening of celebration and recognition unfolded as the WOW Factor Awards 2025 honouredexcellence in customer service and professionalism across Antigua. From a competitive field of 34 finalists, twelve outstanding professionals...
Caribbean cultural practitioners and Cricket West Indies face identical dilemmas
Dear Editor, In a media event on October 1 at Cricket West Indies’ headquarters in Antigua, the top executives explained the financial challenge facing the company. In order to retain full membership of the International Cricket Council the West...
I ate tapas under Antonio Banderas' balcony just three hours from Liverpool
Your author enjoying a chilled vermouth at Antigua Casa de Guardia(Image: Liverpool Echo) Now the Traitors and Strictly Come Dancing are back there can be no denying that we are firmly on the downslide toward Christmas. There may be people reading...
More Americans pursue second citizenship as US passport slips in global ranking
A rising number of US and UK citizens are seeking to escape the high taxes and political, social and economic uncertainty in their home countries, immigration specialists say. They are taking advantage of citizenship-by-investment (CBI) and...
Unadventurous husbands, kids: why women go solo
My juiciest solo travel tale is almost 20 years old now. It was in a hostel in Krakow, Poland’s most beautiful city. The man in question worked in tech for a Norwegian oil company and was on a lads’ weekend with a friend. I was a French language...
Who Went Home On ‘The Golden Bachelor’ Tonight? And Who’s Going From Hometown Week To Fantasy Suites?
Get in Bachelor Nation, we’re headed to Hometown Week! With three women left on Mel Owens’ Golden Bachelor Season 2 journey, the Golden Guy hopped on a plane at LAX with a dream and a cardigan (probably) to explore hometowns and meet loved ones of...
COMMENTARY: Bridges Over Water: Enhancing the U.S.–Caribbean Partnership
By Dr. Isaac Newton What if the ocean separating the United States from the Caribbean were not a boundary but a bridge waiting to be crossed with vision and action? The waves already carry the answer. They whisper that the future belongs to those...
Festivals Commission makes adjustments in light of recent Cabinet decision
Adjustment to Independence Day Celebration Date The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) advises the public that, following Cabinet guidance, the official observance of Independence Day 2025 will now take place on Monday, November 3,...
New Coco Reef manager says no more wicker
Created: Oct 22, 2025 07:57 AM General manager of Coco Reef Resort, Matthew Cornall, speaks at the Bermuda Partnership Summit (Photograph by Claire Shefchik) As the newly appointed general manager of Coco Reef Resort, Matthew Cornall wasted no...
Revealed: Only a third of national climate pledges support ‘transition away from fossil fuels’
Only around a third of the latest country climate pledges submitted to the UN express support for the “transition away from fossil fuels”, according to Carbon Brief analysis. Several countries even have used their 2035 climate plans to commit to...
Jahfari Harper Charged in Connection with Multiple Larcenies
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Thursday, October 9, 2025 Police have arrested and charged 30-year-old Jahfari Harper of Gray’s Farm in connection with two separate incidents of larceny. In the first incident, Harper is accused of stealing two...
Nine Suspects in Police Custody in Connection with Shooting at Fort James
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Friday, October 10, 2025 Nine (9) male suspects are currently in police custody assisting with investigations into a shooting incident that occurred at Fort James Beach on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Around 10:32...
After 16 years, CLICO compensation issues still unresolved
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is expected to lead a delegation to Trinidad & Tobago to discuss the payment of millions of dollars owed to former policyholders of the Colonial Life Insurance Company, CLICO, and the British American Insurance...
ST. KITTS & NEVIS’ GDP SLOWS SHARPLY: FROM STRONG POST-COVID REBOUND TO REGIONAL UNDERPERFORMANCE
Basseterre — The latest IMF Western Hemisphere economic outlook delivers a sobering verdict on St. Kitts & Nevis’ economic trajectory. After recording a strong post-COVID rebound in 2023, the Federation’s momentum has faltered. GDP growth stood at...
Luxury Specialist Quinn Bolsters European Presence With UK MD
LONDON — US-based luxury lifestyle communications specialist Quinn has bolstered its European presence with the appointment of a UK managing director. Sarah Curra (pictured) founded specialist travel and hospitality firm The Mango Agency and...
Nor'easter without a name to bring ocean flooding and high winds to U.S. East Coast
A storm without a name was expected to bring flooding to the East Coast from South Carolina to New Jersey and high winds to New York City over the holiday weekend. While the storm affecting the eastern U.S. wasn’t tropical, two other tropical...
Jahfari Harper Faces Charges for Involvement in Several Larcenies
Police have apprehended and charged 30-year-old Jahfari Harper from Gray’s Farm in connection with two distinct larceny incidents. According to reports, in the first occurrence, Harper is alleged to have stolen two backpacks, an Antigua and...
Flooding Underway as Nameless Nor'easter Starts to Slam US East Coast
A storm without a name was expected to bring flooding to the East Coast from South Carolina to New Jersey and high winds to New York City over the holiday weekend. While the storm affecting the eastern U.S. wasn't tropical, two other tropical...