By Harry Johnson, ETurboNews The Government of Antigua and Barbuda wishes to reassure all travelers from the United States that travel between our two countries is not banned. Nationals and legal residents of the United States continue to enjoy visa-free entry when traveling to and from Antigua and Barbuda. We are aware of recent media […]
By Source Travel Daily | Editorial credit: Dennis MacDonald / shutterstock.com Antigua and Barbuda celebrated a record-breaking tourism year in 2024, surpassing pre-COVID benchmarks with robust growth across multiple visitor segments and markets. ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA – The Ministry of Tourism and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) celebrated 2024 as an exceptional year for tourism during a […]
By Juergen T Steinmetz | eTurboNews Antigua, the larger island comprising the twin-island destination of Antigua and Barbuda, is known for its rich history and a multitude of activities to keep you busy. Whether you are looking to relax on the beach or explore the island’s culture, there’s something for everyone. The rich heritage at Nelson’s […]
Editorial credit: 360b / Shutterstock.com On the afternoon of January 24, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People. Noting that Antigua and Barbuda is one of the first countries in the Eastern Caribbean […]
Antigua and Barbuda and Qatar have signed an air services agreement that will enable airlines to operate commercial and cargo flights between both countries. The agreement was signed by Mohamed Falah Al-Hajri, Qatar’s Acting Undersecretary of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and Brian Challenger, Antigua and Barbuda’s Senior Technical Advisor at the Ministry of […]
Editorial credit: Eliyahu Yosef Parypa / Shutterstock.com The government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced that it plans to challenge the expansion of Caribbean Airlines (CAL) into the Eastern Caribbean, which would harm the regional airline LIAT 2020. The Cabinet issued a statement after its weekly meeting stating that it had taken note of CAL’s […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders Call me a cynic, but years of participation in negotiations between developed and developing countries have schooled me to be cautious about grand announcements and promises. The devil is usually in the details. Experience has taught me to remain hopeful, but to be vigilant in ensuring the commitments, pledges and promises […]
MIAMI, FL -6 MAY 2017- A Boeing 737 airplane from Bahamas Air (UP) at the Miami International Airport (MIA). (Shutterstock) Bahamasair is aiming to add at least one new aircraft to its fleet every year through 2025, a senior executive revealed yesterday, with ambitions to expand its routes to more Caribbean territories. Prince Storr, the […]
In Antigua, Street vendors and other small business owners are in for a boost when members of the United Progressive Party (UPP) embark on a special community drive. A convoy of supporters will travel from Mack Pond in All Saints Village to Old Road Village, making stops along the way to patronize chefs, crafters, farmers […]
OSBOURN, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA – DECEMBER 30, 2021: Terminal at the V. C. Bird International Airport in Antigua Although there has been quite a buzz over the revelation of a new airways from the African continent to Antigua and Barbuda, United Progressive Party (UPP) Chairman D Gisele Isaac said she is taking the news with […]