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Moment 'dark fleet' shipping tanker engulfed in flames after mid-sea collision
Daily Star
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June 18, 2025
Flames engulfed a huge “dark fleet” cargo ship after it reportedly smashed into another boat. The terrifying moment when the “dark fleet” tanker caught on fire in the Persian Gulf as smoke towered into the sky was caught on camera. Early this...
Immigration: 36 countries threatened with exclusion by Trump, is Tunisia in the crosshairs?
Tunisie Numerique
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June 18, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, whose influence continues to shape current policy, has officially warned 36 countries—25 of them located in Africa—giving them a 60-day deadline to...
Antigua and Barbuda Urges Global Action at UN Ocean Conference 2025
Antigua News Room
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June 10, 2025
Media Release Antigua and Barbuda Urges Global Action at UN Ocean Conference 2025 Nice, France — The Honourable Anthony Smith Jr., Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Lands and the Blue Economy of Antigua and Barbuda, delivered a compelling...
Introduce AI prison officers in new system suggests Visiting Committee chair
The Antigua Observer
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June 18, 2025
- Advertisement - By Deslyn A Joseph As Chairman of the Prison Visiting Committee continues to renew calls for a modern correctional facility while highlighting the committee’s continued focus on inmate rehabilitation, Bishop Charlesworth Browne...
Move beyond talkto action on OECS integration, Pringle says
The Antigua Observer
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June 18, 2025
- Advertisement - By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] Leader of the Opposition Jamale Pringle challenged OECS leaders yesterday to move beyond endless discussions and actually implement regional integration measures that have been debated...
Hon. Dwayne George Represents Antigua and Barbuda at Caribbean Development Bank Meeting in Brazil
Antigua News Room
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June 11, 2025
SENATOR DWAYNE GEORGE SAID: Senator Dwayne George had the distinct honour of representing Antigua and Barbuda at the 55th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), held on June 9th-12th, 2025 in Brasília,...
Inflation continues to fall in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua News Room
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June 11, 2025
The Statistics Division, under the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance releases the CPI for Feb 2025 Year-on-Year Analysis The Consumer Price index rose 4.0 % for the twelve months ending February 2025. The February 2025 inflation change...
Work underway to make paternity leave law for civil servants
The Antigua Observer
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June 18, 2025
- Advertisement - By Elesha George [email protected] Work is actively underway to make paternity leave a legal entitlement for male civil servants in Antigua and Barbuda. Crown Counsel Zachary Phillips from the Attorney General’s office said the...
WTO director defends organisation amid concerns being raised by OECS countries
Jamaica Observer
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June 18, 2025
WTO Director General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, addressing the seventh meeting of the OECS Assembly (CMC Photo) KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, (CMC) – The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said on Tuesday that the...
Ship Collision Off UAE Coast That Caused Fire Was Due To Misjudgment, Says Authority
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The collision between an oil tanker ADALYNN and cargo vessel Front Eagle on Tuesday, June 17, off the UAE's coast was due to "navigational misjudgment by one of the vessels", the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI)...
NO RIFT
The Gleaner
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June 18, 2025
XAVIER GILBERT’S move to Montego Bay United (MBU) from Arnett Gardens came as a shock to many as Gilbert had become a well-liked figure in the Junglists’ technical area. However, the head coach explained he leaves the club on good terms after...
President Tinubu To Embark On Weeklong Official Visit, Vacation In Saint Lucia
The Nigerian Voice
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All things being equal, President Bola Tinubu is expected to depart Nigeria for Saint Lucia on June 28 for official engagements and private leisure time. Philip J. Pierre, the Caribbean prime minister, made the planned trip known at a pre-cabinet...
A&B’S JUSTIN COCHRANE EAGER TO INSPIRE YOUNG FOOTBALLERS
ABS Antigua & Barbuda
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June 18, 2025
Former National Midfielder Justin Cochrane, the first ‘Benna Brit’ to join the Benna Boys squad, credits his years playing with Antigua and Barbuda as the start of his coaching development. Since retiring Cochrane has worked his way through...
Antigua and Barbuda deepens strategic ties with China through high-level ministerial visit
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 7, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda has taken a major step toward strengthening bilateral relations with China, as Senior Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph led a high-level ministerial delegation on a strategic visit to the cities of Shanghai and Hangzhou. The...
White House Weighs Adding 36 Countries to US Travel Ban
Greek Travel Pages
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June 17, 2025
Photo source: Daniel Torok © The White House The Trump administration is considering an expansion of America’s travel ban to include 36 additional countries – most of them in Africa – according to a leaked State Department memo obtained by Agence...
Antigua and Barbuda eyes cargo aircraft to boost food security amid global disruptionsBy Elesha George
The Antigua Observer
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June 7, 2025
- Advertisement - [email protected] Amid mounting global tensions and rising concerns over supply chain disruptions, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced its intention to acquire a cargo aircraft to strengthen food security and...
Saharan Dust Triggers Moderate Air Quality Alert Across Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua News Room
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June 8, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Air Quality Bulletin Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services 10:00 am Sunday 08 June 2025 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category:...
Honduras vs Antigua and Barbuda Prediction and Betting Tips | 10th June 2025
Sportskeeda
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June 8, 2025
High-flying Honduras host Antigua at the Estadio Nacional Chelato Ucles on Tuesday for a clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ranked 75th in the world, La Bicolor are already through to the next round after winning all three of their...
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA LOSE 1-0 TO CUBA IN WORLD CUP QUALIFIER
ABS Antigua & Barbuda
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June 7, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda’s Benna Boys have lost 1-0 to Cuba in their World Cup qualifier at the Technical Centre at Paynters Friday afternoon. Pedro Bravo struck the winner almost on the stroke of half time. It means the Benna Boys remain winless in...
Antigua and Barbuda Joins Landmark OECS Agricultural Study Tour to Costa Rica
Antigua News Room
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June 6, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP By Brent Simon Ministry Officials Explore Climate-Smart Innovation, Youth Empowerment & Regional Resilience San José, Costa Rica – Antigua and Barbuda’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture,...