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Women’s Heart: Intricacies and Complications
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among women worldwide and yet, women’s heart health is often overlooked and misdiagnosed. Women often present with atypical, non-classic symptoms such as fatigue, jaw pain, acid reflux,...

Ambassador Anderson delivers national statement at historic OAS General Assembly in Antigua
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...

Antigua and Barbuda Observes Census Day on Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda Observes Census Day on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 The National Bureau of Statistics, through the Census Office, reminds residents that Wednesday, June 25, 2025, has been officially designated as Census Day. Census Day marks the...

Three Antiguan Women Win at Caribbean Posh Icon Awards
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Three Antiguan women were among the winners at the Caribbean Posh Icon Women Awards held in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Makeup artist Charity Henry, of Makeup by Charity H, received the Artistry in Beauty...

Antigua & Barbuda Festival Commission Announces INET Party Monarch Competition is well on its way.
PRESS RELEASE Antigua & Barbuda Festival Commission Announces INET Party Monarch Competition is well on its way. For Immediate Release – Wed. June 25th, 2025 – St. John’s, Antigua… The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) officially...

Eastern Caribbean Nations Propose Unified Oversight for CBI Programmes
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda, along with Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia, are moving to tighten regulation of their citizenship by investment (CBI) schemes. A draft agreement dated 1 July...

Long-Overdue Bathroom Upgrades Begin at YASCO Sports Complex
For years, the lack of functional restroom amenities at YASCO has drawn criticism, particularly given the high volume of events hosted at the facility, including school sports, national track meets, and training sessions. The absence of adequate...

Love Link Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda’s dating show goes regional
- 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...

Antigua and Barbuda reiterates support for Ukraine
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Antigua and Barbuda reaffirmed its support to Ukraine in its war with Russia and called on the international community to help broker a peace agreement. “We are standing with you, and we’ll continue to do so. This is a...

CAF and Trust for the Americas sign agreement to support youth innovation
CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, and The Trust for the Americas signed a new cooperation agreement today to support a youth digital training initiative in Grenada. The announcement was made during the 55th General...

Penticton Indian Band youth initiative connects with history-making Caribbean team (Penticton)
Photo: Contributed Team Antigua Island Girls An alliance has formed between Penticton and the Caribbean in their effort to "empower youth with cultural learning, and community leadership." The Team Antigua Island Girls, also known as the "Island...

Antigua and Barbuda National Olympic Committee Celebrates Olympic Day 2025
PRESS RELEASE St. John’s, Antigua…June 22nd 2025…. The Antigua and Barbuda National Olympic Committee (ABNOC) is proud to join the global Olympic Movement in celebrating World Olympic Day 2025, under the inspiring theme “Move, Learn, Discover –...

FINAL GRADUATION HELD BEFORE RENAMING OF ANTIGUA STATE COLLEGE
Close to 300 students graduated from the Antigua State College, the final graduation before the name of the institution is changed. It is to be named the Dr Alister Francis School of Education, Arts, Science and Industry, as part of the Antigua...

Antigua and Barbuda Pan Association elects new executive, ‘Stone’ Johnson returns
- Advertisement - By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] Patrick “Stone” Johnson has been re-elected as president of the Antigua and Barbuda Pan Association, defeating challenger Gavin Francis by a margin of 13 votes to 8 during the...

Antigua Girls’ High School Registration Notice
- Advertisement - Registration for new students to the Antigua Girls’ High School will take place online, utilizing the school’s online registration portal. Online registration takes place between Monday, 7th and Friday, 11th July, 2025. Please...

Dr Greene appointed Antigua and Barbuda’s Sports Commissioner
By Samuel Peters After months of public speculation, the Cabinet announced on Friday that Dr. Colin Greene will assume the role of Antigua and Barbuda’s new Sports Commissioner. The veteran educator, who has served as Principal of Princess...

The best bespoke yacht trips for children and parents
For those families with dreamy budgets, who can travel wherever they fancy on their own or with a chartered superyacht, the British travel company Pelorus (pelorusyachting.com) has a simple answer to the perennial question of “what should we do...
‘Antigua Is Not A Meritorious Society, ‘LB’
The constant wail of past PM and National Hero Sir Lester Bird was, ‘Antigua is not a meritorious society.’ This was not only in relation to his own merit worthiness, and to his own father & former PM, but the wail was for citizens, especially the...

National Youth Parliament Association launches Smart Snack Initiative
- Advertisement - By Deslyn A Joseph The National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda (NYPAAB) aims to promote healthier food choices among school children through its the Smart Snacks Initiative. Glenroy Alcendor, a representative...
Barbuda Students Earn National Praise for CSEC Maths Success
Four students from Sir McChesney George Secondary School in Barbuda have been nationally recognised for outstanding CSEC Mathematics results, a milestone hailed as a breakthrough for education on the sister isle. Deshawn Barton, Dasheek Charles,...