"Dear Members and Friends,

Asot Anthony Michael's death marks a tragic and complex chapter in the political and social life of Antigua and Barbuda. The former Labour Party member and independent parliamentarian was found dead on November 5th at his residence on Antigua’s west coast, his body bearing multiple stab wounds. Police have since arrested and charged 26-year-old Alexta Francis in connection with the murder, with Francis making an initial court appearance the following week.

Jackie was born on the beautiful Island of Antigua, land of 365 white sandy beaches. She was the 9th child for her parents. In her early years she attended the Ottos Primary School at almost 4 years old. According to her mother she could read very well at that age, so they registered her to attend School. She was excited and learned her lessons throughout the different grades and was always at the top of the class.

The UN Gender Equality Forum at Nelson’s Dockyard National Park on May 25-26, 2024, was a landmark event focused on advancing gender equality and women’s rights within Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Tropical storm Beryl has developed over the Atlantic Ocean packing winds of over 60 miles per hour and is forecast to track into the Caribbean Sea and become the first hurricane of the 2024 season. It brings a risk of life-threatning conditions, heavy rainfall, hurricane force winds and dangerous storm surge and waves to the central and western Caribbean including Antigua & Barbuda. This is just a small slice of a bigger problem.

While the United States and West Indies will co-host the International Cricket Council (ICC) Twenty/20 cricket tournament next month, Sir Viv Richards maintains that the Caribbean vibes make the region and, in particular, Antigua & Barbuda, the best place to attend games.

Carnival Ah Call: Are you ready to answer?

We are offering a chance for two members of the diaspora to win an all-inclusive carnival experience. The excitement starts from the Toronto Caribbean Carnival then your next stop is the Caribbean's Greatest Summer Festival – Antigua Carnival. Yes, it’s possible to do it all; we’re carnival hopping!

19 year old T’Quan James is from the small village of Newfield, which is close to the capitol St John's in Antigua. He is one of the excellent teachers at the The National Sailing Academy of Antigua based in English Harbour which was founded in 2010 by Elizabeth Jordan who's mission is to change the lives of children and differently-abled children and adults by introducing them to sailing not just as a sport or leisure option but also as a career. The lessons are offered free as part of the national curriculum.

Here’s what is considered to be the most popular traditional dishes that Antigua and Barbuda has to offer. Bun and cheese is a popular breakfast. The highlight of this dish is the Antigua raisin bun, which is spliced open, buttered, and eaten with sliced cheese: hence the name Bun and cheese. Bun and cheese can also be eaten as a snack throughout the day. This dish is also eaten all year-round, unlike in some of the other Caribbean countries where people only make buns for Easter. Salt-fish (usually cod preserved with salt) is a staple in many pantries.