PM Rubbishes Sir George Ryan’s Criticism of Jolly Beach Investment

PM Rubbishes Sir George Ryan’s Criticism of Jolly Beach Investment and Explains Advantages of CIP Cost Model Prime Minister Gaston Browne has moved to clarify his government’s strategy for the Jolly Beach redevelopment, arguing that critics have...

New Dredging Machine for Antigua and Barbuda Expected Within Months

A €1.1 million Caterpillar excavator purchased in Holland to support dredging works in Antigua and Barbuda is expected to arrive within the next two to three months. Cabinet spokesman Maurice Merchant confirmed that 50% of the payment has already...

Are you looking for some last minute sunshine? From as little as £89 a week, here's our definitive guide to autumn's best holiday bargains for every kind of trip

Fancy a spur-of-the-moment autumn getaway? If you’ve never tried it before, this could be the year that changes your mind. A hot British summer combined with economic uncertainty and improved booking apps have resulted in a glut of last-minute...

ANTIGUA & BARBUDA: Dominican Dr Griffin Benjamin restricted from leaving country, entering gov’t health facilities

Dominica News Online - Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at 11:00 AM Dr. Griffin BenjaminAntigua’s Ministry of Health has placed Dominican-born Dr. Griffin Benjamin, the director of Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital, under suspension, effectively...

Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet to Review Promotion of National Day of Prayer After Turnout

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda says it will strengthen promotion of the National Day of Prayer after this year’s observance attracted fewer participants than expected. Cabinet spokesman Maurice Merchant acknowledged that Prime Minister Gaston...

Antigua and Barbuda Artists Command the Stage at Notting Hill Carnival and Leicester in the UK

Three of Antigua and Barbuda’s top musical talents have triumphantly concluded a week-long cultural outreach tour across the United Kingdom, bringing the nation’s acclaimed Carnival vibes to Europe’s largest street festival and delivering a...

St. Barth Has a Rum Week With Rare Tastings, Beach Parties and World-Class Dining

Glasses clinking at sunset on Grand Cul-de-Sac beach. A tasting table lined with rare bottles from Martinique, Guadeloupe, Barbados and beyond. The warm night air, the rhythm of conversation, and the unmistakable aroma of aged Caribbean rum. Every...

Antigua and Barbuda denies US visa threat over Cuba ties

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The government of Antigua and Barbuda has rejected claims that citizens face visa restrictions from the United States because of the twin-island nation’s relationship with Cuba. Speaking at the weekly...

Caribbean Photo of the Week: Turner’s Beach, Antigua

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Samanta Bent, who sent in this lovely shot of a boat and a rainbow from Turner’s Beach in Antigua. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with...

How Robert De Niro is building a Barbuda paradise from sand up

The Nobu Beach Inn will be the actor-director’s most personal hospitality project yet by CHARLES CURKIN I WAS at a six-top at the otherwise empty Nobu restaurant on Barbuda when Daniel Shamoon, one of my dining companions, gestured toward the...

ANTIGUA-CRIME-Government welcomes overall decline inc rime, including those against tourists

I have visited 27 Caribbean islands and I guarantee I know the best one for you to visit... whether you're a foodie, beach lover or just looking for the best spot for your family

I've had the good fortune to visit almost every island in the Caribbean and I’m often asked where is the best place to go in this wonderful, charismatic region. While we all share a vision of waving palms and a warm, turquoise sea, there is much...

Bishop hails Antigua and Barbuda’s first National Day of Prayer

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Bishop Charlesworth Browne has praised Antigua and Barbuda’s inaugural National Day of Prayer, calling the new public holiday an “epoch-making initiative.” CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The bishop...

Health Ministry Purports To Bar Psychiatric Chief from Leaving Antigua and Barbuda, Letter Reveals

The Ministry of Health has imposed sweeping restrictions on Dr Griffin Benjamin, head of the ClareVue Psychiatric Hospital, ordering him not to leave Antigua and Barbuda and suspending him from all official duties. In a letter from the Permanent...

Antigua & Barbuda HTA Announces Annual Hospitality Job Fair with Over 30 Companies Participating

Antigua & Barbuda – The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) is proud to announce its Annual Hospitality Job Fair, set for Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Multipurpose Cultural & Exhibition Center, Perry Bay, from 9:00 AM –...

Massive Turn Out at Historic National Day of Prayer in Antigua

The day’s activities began at dawn with prayer services across churches and congregations, followed by special media devotions every half hour from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. In the afternoon, residents joined a March of Witness from the Multipurpose...

Liquor Sales Suspended as Antigua Marks National Day of Prayer

Supermarkets in and around St John’s closed their liquor sections on Thursday as Antigua and Barbuda observed the National Day of Prayer. Government regulations required a suspension of alcohol sales for the public holiday, with retailers posting...

Faith Leaders Lead Antigua and Barbuda in National Day of Prayer

Antigua and Barbuda paused on Thursday to observe its National Day of Prayer, a public holiday set aside to reflect on faith and unity under the theme “Acknowledging Our Dependence on God.” From early morning, congregations across the islands...

Kerzner International Announces New One&Only Resort and Private Homes to Open in Fiji

Kerzner International Holdings Limited (“Kerzner”) recently announced the signing of the first One&Only resort and community of Private Homes to be developed in Fiji. Located in the Yasawa Islands, an archipelago in Western Fiji, the resort is...

Paul Ryan Reappointed as Indonesia’s Honorary Consul in Antigua and Barbuda

The presidential notice also called upon all citizens of Indonesia in Antigua and Barbuda to recognize Mr. Ryan in his official capacity and requested the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to accord him full recognition and support in carrying out...