A month ago, tropical storm Philippe made landfall in Antigua with powerful lightning storms. It is speculated that one of these bolts of lightning hit what was the on-water commercial building of the Antigua Yacht Club Marina in English Harbour, on the southern point of the island.

Antigua and Barbuda is celebrating its 42nd anniversary of political independence from Britain on Wednesday with Prime Minister Gaston Browne saying that the past four decades have been “nothing short of extraordinary, marked by a myriad of challenges and continued progress.

In the heart of the Caribbean, a renewed discussion surrounding the region's air travel has emerged. The continued disruptions faced by inter-Caribbean Airways have cast a spotlight on the challenges of maintaining efficient connectivity in the Caribbean. As we navigate through these tumultuous times, it becomes increasingly evident that the Caribbean's unity and collective efforts must be reinvigorated.

As the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean echo across the region, the anticipation for the World Creole Music Festival in the Commonwealth of Dominica is building to an exhilarating crescendo. From October 27th to 29th, 2023, Roseau will transform into a cultural haven, showcasing the rich tapestry of Creole music and heritage. Antiguans and Barbudans, with their deep-rooted connections to Dominica, eagerly anticipates this celebration of shared culture and history.

Dear Community partners,

The Antigua and Barbuda Association of Toronto (ABAT) will be hosting a virtual event in collaboration with Council of Caribbean Associations Canada (CCAC) and Be the Change.  This event will provide students from the Caribbean an opportunity to learn about the application process for Canadian colleges along with the VISA application process.

Several Antiguans know of Alyssa Derrick’s Global Gyal travel blog and vlog. What they may not know was what was motivating her to travel around the world.

When it comes to managing personal finances, Antiguans and Barbudans stand alongside many of the world’s developing nations as only approximately 33% of adults worldwide are deemed financially literate.

As one of the members of Team Antigua Island Girls, if I had to tell you what made the Pacific row in June-July 2023 so much more intense than our Atlantic row in 2018-19, I would start and end with the weather conditions. Yes, there were other challenges before, during and after but those are stories for another time. The weather, however, set the tone for our respective rows.