By Gemma Handy, Antigua Observer Developers behind the controversial Peace, Love and Happiness (PLH) project in Barbuda have been accused of “greenwashing” regarding a probe they commissioned to assess the impact of the massive scheme on local residents’ human rights. Swiss consultancy firm Focus Right is said to have interviewed more than 70 Barbudans to […]
By Santana Salmon, Caribbean National Weekly The Antigua and Barbuda government has accused the Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB) of engaging in a pattern of frustration to prevent the administration from retaining ordinary shares in the bank. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, speaking on a radio program, said the ECAB board of directors had given a […]
ST JOHN’S, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA -21 JAN 2018 – View of passengers on stairs deplaning a Boeing 737 airplane from United Airlines (UA) at the V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) in Antigua. (Shutterstock) By St. Vincent Times The Antigua and Barbuda government says a new airline will soon be permitted to operate flights from […]
St Johns, Antigua, Caribbean – March 2nd 2018: A trio of people dressed in traditional, exotic, carnival costumes, entertaining tourists in the port of St Johns, Antigua. (Shutterstock) By Antigua Observer The return of Carnival festivities to the city of St John’s this year has been welcomed by revelers and organizers, as well as the […]
Tourism service providers are taking advantage of the D.E.E.R training program being offered by Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority.
By Linda S. Hohnholz, ETurboNews With Barbuda’s tourism sector poised for growth, tourism service providers in Barbuda, are taking advantage of the D.E.E.R training program being offered by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority from July 12 – July 14, 2022, in Barbuda. D.E.E.R which stands for “Delivering Exceptional Experiences Repeatedly” is specifically aimed at […]
By Meg Griffith, Travel Week ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA — After a two-year hiatus, Showcase Antigua Barbuda was back in fine form earlier this month, with tour operators, airlines, policy makers, trade and media all getting down to business in and around St. John’s for networking, B2B discussions, and, of course, sightseeing. Noting that Antigua and […]
By Santana Salmon, Caribbean National Weekly Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, criticizing the trade embargo placed on Venezuela by the United States, is calling on Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders to approach Caracas for assistance in dealing with the rising costs of energy products. Browne said the sanctions by Washington against the South American […]
By WIC News Reporter The Government of Canada announced on Friday that Canadian officials would be in Antigua from 19 to 22 July 2022 to carry out biometric processing for persons wishing to obtain visas. As part of the visa application process, Antigua and Barbuda nationals must provide biometric information (fingerprints and a photo) when […]
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at opening ceremony of the Non-Aligned Movement Summit, Venezuela. – Porlamar, Venezuela. September 17th, 2016 (Shutterstock) By CARICOM We have come to the end of what has been a very challenging year for our Community and its Member States. However, we have used […]
Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda Gaston Browne speaks on stage during 2019 Global Citizen Festival at Central Park. – New York, NY – September 28, 2019 (Shutterstock) Watch video of The Atlantic Council’s conversation with CARICOM Chairman and Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Hon. Gaston Browne, on Caribbean priorities heading into 2022 and […]