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Q&A: Antigua and Barbuda prime minister on granting Rastafari their sacramental marijuana rights

The Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda recently granted Rastafari official sacramental authorization to grow and smoke marijuana that their faith deems sacred

The Independent UK

Rastafari gain sacramental rights to marijuana in Antigua and Barbuda, celebrate freedom of worship

For decades, members of the Rastafari community have been persecuted and imprisoned for their ritualistic marijuana use

The Independent UK

Eight best Caribbean holidays and countries to visit

From active volcanoes to turtle-filled coves, there’s more to the Caribbean than picture-perfect beaches

The Independent UK

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Antigua travel guide: Everything to know before you go

The ‘Land of 365 Beaches’ is, fittingly, an absolute dream for those wanting to relax on the sand, but it also offers more active pursuits, luxury hideaways and plenty of space to party

The Independent UK

Former captain Sammy takes over as West Indies white ball coach

St. John's (Antigua and Barbuda) (AFP) - Daren Sammy, the only man to lead his side to two T20 World Cup titles, was on Friday appointed the new head coach of West Indies' white ball teams, the national federation announced.

AFP

King Charles faces Commonwealth struggle as countries refuse to celebrate Coronation

Some Caribbean countries were not celebrating Kings Charles' Coronation on Saturday - instead looking to detach themselves from the monarchy and become a republic together

Daily Mirror

Countries that could END their time in Commonwealth and cut King Charles ties - full list

The British crown now officially rules over 15 "Commonwealth realms" and many of them are rethinking relationships with the Crown and reckoning with colonialism’s bloody past

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Businessman who alleges Indian kidnap plot wins Antiguan court ruling

Fugitive Mehul Choksi claims UK-based group was part of alleged conspiracy to abduct him in 2021

The Guardian - UK

AP PHOTOS: Joyous Holy Week celebrations around the world

From dressing as Roman soldiers in Antigua, Guatemala, to carrying palm fronds on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week

The Independent UK

Guatemala Holy Week unfolds under new UNESCO heritage status

Antigua (Guatemala) (AFP) - Thousands of Guatemalan worshippers wearing black hoods and purple tunics funnel slowly through the streets of Antigua carrying images of Jesus over a multicolored carpet of flowers and scented sawdust as somber music rings out.

AFP

Businessman completes 3,000-mile Atlantic rowing challenge for cardiac charity

Andrew Osborne battled extreme sickness and a storm before arriving in Antigua 11 weeks after setting off from Gran Canaria.

The Independent UK

At least 3 dead, 13 missing after boat capsizes near St. Kitts

At least three people died and 13 were missing after a boat traveling to the eastern Caribbean island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis from neighboring Antigua capsized early Tuesday morning, a government news outlet said.

Reuters

Seized yacht linked to Russian oligarch is about to go up for auction

Antigua and Barbuda are selling the vessel.

Fortune

Antigua and Barbuda to auction off $81m yacht ‘owned by Russian oligarch’

Andrey Guryev, who has been put under UK government sanctions, claims he is not owner of Alfa Nero

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Friends who are new to rowing in training for Atlantic endurance race

Sabrina Faith and Leanne Maiden are planning to row 3,000 miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean.

The Conversation

DALL-E 2 and Midjourney can be a boon for industrial designers

Since the introduction of DALL-E 2 and ChatGPT, there has been a fair amount of hand-wringing about AI technology – some of it justified.

Evening Standard

Winter sun in Antigua: what to do, see and drink in this rum-soaked corner of the Caribbean

With 365 of them, Antigua isn’t short of beaches. But, as Abha Shah discovers, there’s plenty more to this Caribbean island than golden sands

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A ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant’s ‘fresh tropical fruit’ blunder cost her a trip to Antigua

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Daily Mirror

British Airways scraps 'life-line' Caribbean fares ahead of Windrush anniversary

British Airways has stopped selling community fares to Caribbean destinations, impacting people travelling to countries including Barbados, Antigua, St Lucia, Guyana, Dominica, St Kitts and Tobago

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire graduate sets Atlantic challenge record for solo female rower

Miriam Payne rowed for 59 days from Canary Islands to Antigua in one of world’s toughest races

Daily Mirror

Heroic pals complete 'toughest race on earth' by rowing 3000 miles for charity

Friends Steve Hayes and Peter Wright arrived in Antigua after completing a daunting 3,000 mile rowing challenge that has been dubbed "the world's toughest row"

The Guardian - UK

On my radar: Nikki Amuka-Bird’s cultural highlights

The actor on a double dose of Greek tragedy, the real-life drama of basketball, and a perfect day in Antigua

Chronicle Live

Gateshead submariner 'overwhelmed' after record Atlantic crossing in 'world's toughest row'

HMS Oardacious became the fastest ever serving military team to row across the Atlantic this week with a Geordie on board

Daily Mirror

The Apprentice fans spot major safety blunder with life jackets on first episode

Fans of BBC's The Apprentice spotted a major safety issue during the first episode's challenge, which saw one of the groups of candidates sell boat tours in Antigua

Manchester Evening News

BBC The Apprentice viewers issue two complaints minutes into new series as Lord Alan Sugar makes 'huge mistake'

Lord Alan Sugar kicked off his search for his next business partner on Thursday night

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