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Antigua Marks World Steel Pan Month with Street-Side Celebration
Antigua.News
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August 18, 2025
Soloists Gavin Francis, Curtis “C.C.” Cochrane, and Japhon Bartley wowed audiences with intricate performances, while full ensembles Pandemonium Steel Orchestra, Panache Steel Orchestra, and the iconic CUB Hells Gate Steel Orchestra, brought the...
PPP/C to support construction of 40,000 new homes in next term
News Room
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August 18, 2025
Building on its success in delivering more than 53,000 house lots over the past five years, the incumbent PPP/C now has its sights set on supporting home ownership on a similar scale. In its 2025 manifesto, launched today at the Pegasus Corporate...
Antigua and Barbuda poised to become green shipping hub as it signs MOU with Veer
Offshore Energy
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August 18, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda’s government and the Bahamas-based maritime startup Veer have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to turn the region into a clean shipping hub. Illustration. Courtesy of Veer As informed, the parties intend to transform...
Antigua & Barbuda to launch Antigua Racing Cup in 2026
Travel Press
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August 18, 2025
The Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment has announced that a new vision for yachting in Antigua and Barbuda is beginning to take shape, building on the long-established brand of Antigua Sailing...
Giant African Snail Still Prevalent Across Antigua
Antigua.News
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August 17, 2025
What residents should do • Do not handle snails with bare hands. They may carry parasites harmful to humans. Always use gloves or tools when collecting them. • Report sightings. Notify the Ministry of Agriculture or the local agricultural...
Giant African Snail Spreading Across Antigua Despite Control Efforts
Antigua News Room
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August 17, 2025
The invasive Giant African Snail is continuing to spread across Antigua, officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and the environmental unit have confirmed. First detected on the island several years ago, the pest is now appearing in growing...
VIDEO: Antigua and Barbuda Invests in Agricultural Infrastructure to Boost Food Security
Antigua.News
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August 14, 2025
We should brace both agriculture and manufacturing together. Everything we use and consume comes out of agriculture and manufacturing. I know that we don’t have much natural resources like Africa and other countries; however, what we grow can be...
The Energy Report: Make Trade, Not War
Investing
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August 15, 2025
The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump now plans to urge Putin to agree to a Ukraine cease-fire at their upcoming summit. If Putin consents, Trump will bring President Zelensky into talks—possibly in Alaska—to discuss long-term peace,...
Antigua Placed Under Drought Warning as Dry Conditions Intensify
Antigua News Room
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August 13, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua Placed Under Drought Warning as Dry Conditions Intensify The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has placed Antigua under a drought warning, cautioning that moderate or worse short-term...
Antigua and Barbuda poised to become Regional Catalyst for Zero Emissions Shipping | VIDEO STORY
Antigua.News
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August 12, 2025
This is absolutely fantastic news! Being the first to sign this kind of agreement shows that Antigua and Barbuda is serious about protecting our beautiful oceans and leading the way in sustainable development. I’m so proud to see our nation taking...
Antigua and Barbua Participates in 60th Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean
Antigua News Room
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August 12, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda is currently being represented at the 60th Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, by a high level delegation being led by The Honorable Shenella Govia, Senator and Minister of State of Education,...
VIDEO: Government to accelerate agricultural infrastructure development
Antigua News Room
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August 14, 2025
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is investing heavily in agricultural infrastructure over the coming months, as part of a broader strategy to bolster national food security and reduce reliance on desalinated water for agricultural use. The...
Antiguan Scholar Champions Steelpan in Education at Canadian Industry Conference
Antigua.News
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August 14, 2025
Antiguan researcher and music educator Dr. Zahra Lake brought both passion and purpose to the inaugural Canadian Steelpan Industry Conference (CSIC) last week, delivering a keynote address that urged greater recognition of the steelpan in formal...
RESEARCHER DR ZAHRA LAKE DELIVERS KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE INAUGURAL CANADIAN STEELPAN INDUSTRY CONFERENCE IN TORONTO
ABS Antigua & Barbuda
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August 14, 2025
On the heels of leading newcomer Pandemonium Steel Orchestra to a second-place finish at the 2025 Antigua Carnival Panorama Competition, Dr Zahra Lake delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Canadian Steelpan Industry Conference (CSIC) in...
ENERGY MINISTER BULLISH ON ADDING MORE RENEWABLES TO ENERGY MIX
ABS Antigua & Barbuda
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August 12, 2025
Energy Minister, Hon. Melford Nicholas, has reaffirmed Antigua and Barbuda’s commitment to adding more renewables to its energy mix. Minister Nicholas outlined the country’s major focus on solar energy, as he addressed a recent high-level meeting...
Antigua and Barbuda Team Heads to China for Advanced Training in Agricultural Machinery
Antigua News Room
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August 11, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda to Participate in Specialized Agricultural Machinery Training in China by Shenequa Williams In a significant stride toward agricultural modernization, 25 professionals from Antigua and Barbuda are set to take part in a...
Caribbean Spirit Sets Sail at 15th Antigua and Barbuda Hamptons Challenge
Antigua.News
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August 13, 2025
An evening awards gala at The Bell and Anchor transformed the harbor into a slice of the Caribbean, with island-inspired cuisine, rum cocktails, and music setting the tone. ABTA CEO Colin C. James described the Challenge as “a platform to connect...
Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority to Collaborate with Veer Group on Zero-Emission Shipping
Antigua.News
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August 10, 2025
Southcott, whose company is registered in the Bahamas, highlighted the importance of finding a strong partnership to promote clean shipping and energy independence. “Antigua and Barbuda is one of the ideal places for this initiative,” she stated....
Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission Extends National Gratitude for a Spectacular Antigua Carnival 2025
Antigua News Room
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August 10, 2025
The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of Antigua Carnival 2025. This year’s celebration was nothing short of extraordinary a true VIBE that showcased the best of our...
Young people must lead clean energy revolution
Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
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August 13, 2025
Letters to the Editor Newsday Just Now Students undergoing solar photovoltaic training at Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology, Barbados. Photo courtesy Samuel Jackman Prescod, Institute of Technology - Article by ILO Caribbean, UNICEF...