Prime Minister Gaston Browne has criticised elements within the Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers (ABUT), accusing them of using recent strike action as a political tool and warning that such actions risk undermining the education system and harming students. Speaking on his Pointe FM radio programme on Saturday, Browne alleged that some members […]
Jamaica once again stamped its authority on Caribbean track and field, dominating the 2025 Carifta Games with a commanding display that secured their 47th overall title since the event’s inception in 1972. The Caribbean powerhouse amassed a staggering 78 medals over the three-day competition, including 30 golds, leaving their regional rivals trailing. The Bahamas finished […]
Grammy Award-winning reggae icon Buju Banton is poised to make history this summer as the first reggae artist to headline at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Known for his soul-stirring lyrics, commanding stage presence, and deep cultural influence, Banton’s return to the West Coast promises to be nothing short of legendary. Fans will be treated […]
Julien Alfred delivered two electrifying performances in Florida, announcing her dominance in the early stages of the outdoor track season. At the Miramar Invitational in Broward County, the Olympic 100m champion took on Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson in a highly anticipated 300m clash. The showdown lived up to expectations, with Alfred holding off a furious late […]
Digital representation of Black hair: a long-overdue shift in gaming For years, Black characters in video games were rare, and when they did appear, they were often limited in scope—reduced to stereotypes or offered few customization options. The issue ran deeper than character selection; it extended into how Black hair was visualized. While developers gradually […]
Over the past two decades, China has quietly but powerfully extended its reach into the Caribbean, investing billions in infrastructure, development, and soft power diplomacy—raising concerns among Western nations about its growing influence in the region. From low-income housing projects in Grenada to major infrastructure upgrades at the Maurice Bishop International Airport, China’s financial footprint […]
Robert Eifler, CEO and President of Noble Corporation, a world-class offshore drilling company, has named Guyana the best offshore location globally, praising the country’s success, particularly in the Stabroek Block. In an interview with Offshore Magazine, Eifler discussed global offshore drilling trends and the increasing significance of regions like Guyana, which he called a key […]
Six years after her mother, Hyacinth Gage, mysteriously disappeared in Antigua, Patricia Joseph is still haunted by the unanswered questions surrounding her mother’s fate. “The worst part is the mental torture,” Patricia says. “The gut-wrenching flashes of wondering what her mother’s last moments were” have left Patricia in a constant state of limbo. Hyacinth, 74, […]
Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, is at the brink of collapse as a year-long criminal insurrection continues to spiral out of control, displacing over a million people. The Haitian police officer patrolling the streets by day with an Israeli assault rifle is all too familiar with the escalating violence. By night, he returns home to an increasingly […]
As territorial tensions between Guyana and Venezuela continue to simmer, Guyana’s government this week vowed to slap treason charges on any Guyanese who allows Venezuela to appoint or elect him or her as the governor of its oil-rich western region that Venezuela has threatened to annex and administrate. Minister of National Security Robeson Benn told […]
