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Observer News DeskAntigua and Barbuda has joined the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) as the Tourism Authority steps up efforts to attract more meetings, incentive travel, conferences and events business to the destination.The Antigua and Barbuda
By Sharon N. Simonsharon.simon@antiguaobserver.comPressure group Justice Now says replacing the prison chief will not deliver meaningful change or accountability for grieving families.Speaking on Observer AM, group spokesperson Khalid Shabazz said a change in
By Sharon N. Simonsharon.simon@antiguaobserver.comPolitical analyst Dr George Daniel has accused the Government of putting public funds at risk through poor planning, while also raising concerns about judicial scapegoating, transparency and the rising cost of
By Azara Laviaazaria.lavia@antiguaobserver.comTwenty-four Caribbean journalists from eight countries are received specialist training in Saint Lucia to strengthen accurate, ethical and child-sensitive reporting before, during and after disasters and other emer
Observer News DeskLocal advocates are stepping up pressure for the Cancer Centre in Antigua and Barbuda to reopen without further delay, warning that its prolonged closure continues to force patients overseas for critical radiation and oncology treatment.The c
The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) was represented at the 2026 Concacaf Professional Football Development Seminar, held in Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, from 16 to 17 September.The association was represented at the two-day f
By Neto BaptisteThe Antigua and Barbuda senior men’s football team is calling for strong support in the stands when it opens its Concacaf Nations League (CNL) campaign on 23 September at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.Midfielder Daryl Massicott, one of three
Observer News DeskTwenty-six laboratory directors from across the Caribbean have completed a regional workshop aimed at improving disease detection, surveillance and coordinated responses to public health threats.The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) hos
By Kisean Josephkisean.joseph@antiguaobserver.comFormer Assistant Commissioner of Police Nuffield Burnette has challenged the practice of officers ordering motorists to remove vehicle window tints at the roadside without first proving that the tint exceeds the
Jermaine Anthony has reportedly been appointed acting superintendent of His Majesty’s Prison (HMP), as Colonel Trevor Pennyfeather proceeds on pre-retirement leave ahead of the end of his contract.Pennyfeather confirmed his contract ends on October 7 and that
By Observer News DeskThe Blue Dragonfly Foundation has received a US$50,000 grant to establish a hydroponic farm in John Hughes that will provide vocational training and work opportunities for autistic people in Antigua and Barbuda.The funding comes from the G
By Observer News DeskStudents from across the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union will take part in a simulated investment competition this October and November, as organisers seek to build young people’s understanding of the region’s securities market.The Easter
By Sharon N Simonsharonnsimon@gmail.comTen suicides recorded in Grenada last month have sparked urgent calls across the Caribbean to treat mental health as a daily priority.Grenadian consultant Hadasha Buckmire warns that islanders are being pushed to breaking
Sharon N. Simonsharon.simon@antiguaobserver.comA groundbreaking artificial intelligence model developed at the Mayo Clinic can identify subtle signs of pancreatic cancer on standard CT scans up to three years before clinical diagnosis.Lead researcher and radio
By Kisean Josephkisean.joseph@antiguaobserver.comA coalition of 11 local environmental groups and OceanCare are urging Antigua and Barbuda to reconsider its position at the International Whaling Commission (IWC), arguing that support for commercial whaling con
By Observer News DeskAn 18-year-old Golden Grove man has been charged with the murder of Swetes supermarket owner Mordecai Eleazer Francis, who was fatally shot at his business in Freeman’s Village in July.Police said David McDonald was arrested and formally c
The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) hosted Concacaf’s Executive Mentorship Programme (EMP) over the weekend, bringing together its full executive committee and heads of department for two days of governance and leadership training.The programme
By Neto BaptisteRoadworks and poorly maintained highways are hampering the Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation’s (ABCF) efforts to prepare riders for regional and international competitions.Federation president St. Clair Williams said the season had been fr
By Neto BaptisteJennings Cricket Club president Glen Miller has called for national recognition of four young Antiguan cricketers who represented the West Indies at the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup earlier this year.Spinner Micah McKenzie, all-rounder Matthew
By Tahna Weston tahna.weston@antiguaobserver.com Pastor Kevin Liddie is of the opinion that the Sex Offenders Registry alone cannot protect children, calling for stronger safeguards and coordinated support. Liddie speaking during Observer Radio’s Big Issues pr
By Kisean Joseph kisean.joseph@antiguaobserver.com Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers has issued a stern warning to people involved in ongoing criminal activity, warning them to surrender before officers track them down. Jeffers made the appeal during an e