Is US pressure causing Antigua to dump Cuban nurses? Antigua and Barbuda’s efforts to shore up its overstretched health services have ignited political debate, with the government defending the recruitment of more than 100 nurses from Ghana amid claims that the move signals a quiet retreat from long standing medical cooperation with Cuba. Officials confirmed […]
Visa anxiety exposes fragile Caribbean mobility compact Uncertainty travels faster than facts. In recent weeks, recurring reports of U.S. visa denials affecting Saint Lucians, alongside nationals of other Caribbean citizenship-by-investment (CIP/CBI) states, have unsettled households, boardrooms, and policy circles alike. Whether every report is accurate is almost beside the point. The perception alone carries weight, […]
Anguilla may be one of the Caribbean’s smaller islands, but when it comes to world-class cuisine, it stands proudly among the region’s elite. Long before lobster became a sought-after delicacy in North American high society in the late 1800s, Caribbean communities had already embraced the sweet, rich flavours of this beloved crustacean. Today, Anguilla’s reputation […]
Steelpan champion Khan Cordice inspires Toronto audience By Lincoln DePradine Musician Khan Cordice is the recipient of several awards and winner of numerous steelpan competitions, including 11 in his homeland Antigua. However, high up on the list of victories was his involvement last year with Exodus Steel Orchestra, the 2025 champions in the large bands’ […]
The spirit of national pride and Caribbean unity filled the Toronto Grand Convention Centre on November 8th last as nationals and friends of Antigua and Barbuda gathered to celebrate the country’s 44th Independence Gala. The event, hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Association of Toronto (ABAT) under the leadership of Chair Selma Alincy, was a […]
Pan lovers in for a night of steelpan magic Pan enthusiasts are in for a treat this weekend as the Canadian Federation of Steelpan joins forces with the Antigua and Barbuda community to present A Night with Khan Cordice, a celebration of one of the Caribbean’s most gifted musical minds. The event takes place Friday, […]
Steel pan legend to deliver keynote at Antigua and Barbuda Independence Gala There’s a drumbeat in the distance, and it’s coming for you. The bright, ringing tones of the steel pan are led by Antigua and Barbuda’s Khan Cordice. Cordice will share his artistry and insight as Keynote Speaker at the 44th Antigua and Barbuda […]
Former Trinidad and Tobago PM demands answers over Interpol detention Former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley says he was detained during a stopover in Antigua and Barbuda after learning his name had been flagged on an Interpol watch list — a development he describes as politically motivated and orchestrated by local state […]
With just two weeks to go before the official launch of Antigua Carnival 2025, the twin-island nation is witnessing a marked increase in travel demand as excitement grows for the region’s most vibrant summer celebration. Tourism officials say strong marketing efforts across key Caribbean and Latin American markets have paid off, drawing in visitors eager […]
Author Sharon Gordon channels Miss Lou in ‘Sheribaby’ By Lincoln DePradine A casual glance of the cover of “Sheribaby’’, a newly published book by award-winning storyteller Sharon Gordon, could easily leave the impression that it’s simply a children’s text. But, it’s far from being a book just for kids. Sheribaby, although told through the eyes […]
