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Antigua & Barbuda: Lovell warns against ‘casino-style gambling’ with Social Security money in volatile tourism sector
Win Media SKN
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July 10, 2025
By Kisean Joseph Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua Observer) – The inherent risks of tourism investments have taken center stage in the heated debate over the government’s proposal to use Social Security funds for the Jolly Beach resort, with...
Antigua Island Girls build bridges through Vancouver Island's Canoe Journey
Alberni Valley News
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July 10, 2025
The Antigua Island Girls, the first all black female rowing team to cross an ocean, prove anything is possible Two members of the Antigua Island Girls, who hail from the small nation of Antigua and Barbuda, will be honoured guests in the Pulling...
Sandals Resorts International’s Milestone Achievement of CARPHA’s Healthier Safer Tourism Travellers Health Assurance Award
Antigua News Room
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July 10, 2025
Sandals Resorts International’s Milestone Achievement of CARPHA’s Healthier Safer Tourism Travellers Health Assurance Award The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) awarded all nineteen (19) Sandals Resorts its prestigious Healthier Safer...
COMMENTARY: Time to Rethink Caribbean Tourism
Antigua News Room
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July 10, 2025
By Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for the Caribbean For decades, Caribbean tourism has been synonymous with sun, sea, and sand. These natural assets remain a source of beauty, pride, and economic promise. During my four years in the region,...
Legal Battle Over Barbuda Airport Construction To Continue in November
Antigua.News
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July 10, 2025
A long-running legal dispute over the construction of a new airport runway in Barbuda will extend into November, with the next court hearing scheduled for November 11, 2025. Mussington and co-applicant Jacklyn Frank are challenging the right of...
Beach Volleyball Duo Continue Competing
Bernews
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July 9, 2025
Bermuda’s beach volleyball duo, Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl, will play for ninth place on the final day of the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation [NORCECA] U18 Beach World Championship Qualifier. The pair advanced to...
ACI World opposes air travel tax
TTR Weekly
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July 9, 2025
SINGAPORE, 10 July 2025: ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30, focused on introducing a new tax...
Potential hike in air travel tax concerns ACI World
Airport World
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ACI World has expressed serious concerns regarding the decision by France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda to launch a coalition ahead of COP30 focused on introducing a new tax on air transport. The tax,...
How the Four Seasons Nevis Is Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel — One Sea Turtle at a Time
Caribbean Journal
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July 9, 2025
This short film shows the Sea Turtle release at the Four Seasons Nevis’ beach on July 9. The turtle was geo-tagged and its movements will now be tracked across the wider region. If you’ve been to Nevis, you know it. The energy. The pull. Maybe...
ACI World raises concerns over proposed air travel tax
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 157 ACI World expresses concern over France, Kenya, Barbados, Spain, Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Antigua & Barbuda's coalition proposal to introduce a new air transport tax. ACI World has expressed...
Canoe Journey features Antigua Island Girls in 2025
Chemainus Valley Courier
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July 9, 2025
The Antigua Island Girls, the first all black female rowing team to cross an ocean, prove anything is possible Two members of the Antigua Island Girls, who hail from the small nation of Antigua and Barbuda, will be honoured guests in the Pulling...
Legal challenge to Barbuda Airport case adjourned
The Antigua Observer
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July 9, 2025
- Advertisement - By Deslyn A Joseph The case brought by the Chairman of the Barbuda Council John Mussington and Jacklyn Frank against the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA), the Development Control Authority (DCA), and the Attorney...
Antigua: Government defends policy to strengthen national social security scheme
Loop News
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July 7, 2025
July 7, CMC -The Antigua and Barbuda government is defending its decision to transfer and redevelop the Jolly Beach Hotel as part of the efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of the country’s National Social Security Scheme (NSSS). “A...
VIDEO: DJ Khaled Brings Star Power to Antigua | “It’s Not An-tee-gwah, It’s An-tee-guh!”
Antigua.News
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July 8, 2025
The Grammy-winning producer shared clips from the family getaway on his social media channels, giving his millions of followers a glimpse of Antigua’s crystal-clear waters, lush hillsides, and luxury accommodations. But it was a short video,...
Barbuda road infrastructure project set for expansion following Public Works visit, Mussington says
The Antigua Observer
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July 7, 2025
- Advertisement - By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] Barbuda’s road infrastructure is set to be expanded from four kilometres to nine kilometres of new concrete roadway following a visit by Public Works Department, Barbuda Council Chairman...
Vélez-Málaga’s beaches more accessible than ever
Euro Weekly News
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July 8, 2025
Unveiling of new equipment and teams at Benajarafe beach Credit: Ayuntamiento de Vélez-Málaga Vélez-Málaga’s Beaches Department proudly unveiled its enhanced accessible beach services on Tuesday morning, for the 2025 summer season, strengthening...
I’m a Travel Advisor, and These Are My 5 Favorite Caribbean Private Island Resorts
AOL
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COMO Parrot Cay COMO Parrot Cay's Serenity Villa as seen from above.Vacationing on a private island might seem extravagant, but the Caribbean offers a variety of resorts that are worth a second look. As a travel advisor specializing in the region...
The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban
The Travel
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July 7, 2025
The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...
Travel: Hiking through Guatemala's active volcanoes
Mint
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July 6, 2025
Volcanoes spell danger for some, adventure for others. But for the people of the Central American nation of Guatemala, volcanoes are a part of life. Sitting south of Mexico, Guatemala is home to mountains, thick tropical forests and 37 volcanoes,...
These are officially the world's 'best' passports for travel freedom in 2025
Nine
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July 8, 2025
You won't get far without one. But not all passports are equal. A new survey has revealed how much freedom the world's passports really offer, with iVisa launching the Passport Score rankings. It factors in rejection rates, costs, and processing...