Antigua Embraces Spanish for Regional Growth Antigua and Barbuda is moving toward formally recognising Spanish as the country’s second official language as part of a broader strategy focused on education, regional integration and economic cooperation. The decision emerged from this week’s Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, where ministers endorsed a national policy […]
Thunder Superstar Shai Earns Consecutive MVP Awards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has added another chapter to his remarkable rise in professional basketball after being named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, becoming only the 14th player in league history to win back to back MVP honours. The 27-year-old Oklahoma City Thunder guard officially […]
A historic constitutional change took effect in Antigua and Barbuda this week as newly appointed government ministers pledged allegiance to the federation rather than the British monarchy during the country’s latest cabinet swearing in ceremony. The new administration was installed following the April 30 general election, which delivered a fourth consecutive victory to the Antigua […]
InterCaribbean Air Canada Agreement Expands Regional Access Air travel across the Caribbean and Canada is set for a significant boost following a new commercial partnership designed to simplify connections and widen passenger choice across the region. interCaribbean Airways has confirmed the launch of an interline agreement with Air Canada, a move that will link its […]
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, […]
