The Latest Breaking News from Antigua

Tropical Storm Philippe makes landfall in Barbuda as heavy rains drench northeast Caribbean

Tropical Storm Philippe has made landfall in the tiny island of Barbuda as it unleashed heavy rains and flash floods in the northeast Caribbean

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2023

‘Billionaire club’: the tiny island of Barbuda braces for decision on land rights and nature

Hurricane Irma’s destruction of the Caribbean island opened the door for rampant development that threatens its unique ecosystems – but islanders are fighting back

The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2023

Secret Celebrity Renovation's Rob Mariano Previews Reunion With The Amazing Race's Phil Keoghan And Max Thieriot Honoring The Man Who Inspired CBS' Fire Country

Fire Country's Max Thieriot and The Amazing Race's Phil Keoghan step up in Secret Celebrity Renovation Season 3, as reality star/contractor Boston Rob Mariano previewed.

Cinemablend · Aug 4, 2023

Brit, 29, dies after falling unconscious on British Airways flight to the Caribbean

The man, diagnosed with hypotension, muscular dystrophy, and ulcerative colitis, was travelling with his mum to Antigua when he fell ill mid-flight

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Meet the LGBTQ activist who challenged his Caribbean country's anti-sodomy law and won

Orden David took the government of his island nation of Antigua and Barbuda to court to end his country’s anti-sodomy law

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2023

Inside 'plus-size hotel' with extra wide chairs and reinforced beds for larger guests

The Catamaran Hotel in Antigua has various special features, which 29-year-old Kirsty Leanne praised on social media, as they cater in particular for overweight guests

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2023

From snorkelling to surfing: nine must-try Caribbean beach and water activities

Whether you want to try your hand at windsurfing or kayaking, or prefer something a little less demanding such as drifting lazily along in a glass-bottom boat, there’s something for everyone in the Caribbean

The Guardian - UK · Jun 7, 2023

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 · Jun 2, 2023

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 · Jun 2, 2023

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 · May 17, 2023