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WATCH:Appeal for Information After Alleged Attempt to Snatch Necklace on All Saints Road

Top News Antigua and Barbuda October 13, 2026

WATCH:Appeal for Information After Alleged Attempt to Snatch Necklace on All Saints Road

Circulating appeal says a man’s necklace broke and fell to the ground during the incident near the credit union.

By Shermain Bique-Charles

Top News Top News October 13, 2026

$5,000 Prize for National Theatre Logo Competition

Prime minister doubles the previously advertised award, saying creative work deserves greater recognition.

By Shermain Bique-Charles

Colombian businessman Álvaro Pulido Vargas

Top News Top News October 13, 2026

Alvaro Pulido Vargas Due in US Court Today in Money-Laundering Cases Linked to Antigua

One indictment alleges transfers of approximately US$3.13 million from accounts in Antigua and Barbuda to South Florida.

By Shermain Bique-Charles

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Minister Nicholas in discussions at the 35th CWWA Conference in Grenada

Nicholas Leads APUA Delegation to Regional Water Conference

October 13, 2026

Antigua and Barbuda to Host Caribbean Tourism Conference in 2027

Antigua and Barbuda to Host Caribbean Tourism Conference in 2027

October 13, 2026

National Health Insurance Could Become Reality by 2028 as Antigua and Barbuda Relaunches Universal Health Coverage Programme

National Health Insurance Could Become Reality by 2028 as Antigua and Barbuda Relaunches Universal Health Coverage Programme

October 13, 2026

OECS Ministers of Social Policy

Antigua and Barbuda Selected for Field Mission in World's First Cradle-to-Career Disability Study

October 13, 2026

VIDEO: Doctors at Dominica China Friendship Hospital Stage Protest Outside Medical Facility

VIDEO: Doctors at Dominica China Friendship Hospital Stage Protest Outside Medical Facility

October 13, 2026

Minister of State in the Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation and St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Godwin Friday

Antigua and Barbuda Earmarked to Host OECS Council of Ministers for Human and Social Development in 2027

October 12, 2026

Credit Suisse AT1 Case

Illustration of the Credit Suisse AT1 wipeout, with torn bonds, negotiators and a balance scale holding a UBS merger agreement.

Credit Suisse AT1 wipeout: the price of UBS’s ‘yes’

September 29, 2026

Illustration of a closed FINMA Credit Suisse file and magnifying glass between Swiss buildings and a New York courthouse.

Credit Suisse fraud case: US judge moves towards private review of FINMA files

September 27, 2026

Arbitrator finds Credit Suisse write-down trigger never fired

Arbitrator finds Credit Suisse write-down trigger never fired

August 31, 2026

Torn AT1 bond and redacted Swiss files symbolising secrecy in the Credit Suisse AT1 arbitration

Credit Suisse AT1 Arbitration moves behind closed doors as Switzerland’s paper trail stays hidden

August 29, 2026

Video Stories

VIDEO STORY | Decision Day Tomorrow: 37 Candidates, 17 Seats — One Nation Chooses Its Future

VIDEO STORY | Decision Day Tomorrow: 37 Candidates, 17 Seats — One Nation Chooses Its Future

VIDEO STORY | A journey eight years in the making: PM’s Booby Alley project enters final stretch

VIDEO STORY | A Journey Eight Years in the Making: PM’s Booby Alley Project Enters Final Stretch

VIDEO STORY: Solid Waste Workers Down Tools Over Back Pay And Conditions As GM Defends Rollout

VIDEO STORY: Solid Waste Workers Down Tools Over Back Pay And Conditions As GM Defends Rollout

VIDEO STORY | From Pain to Progress: Danny Thomas Begins His Fight Back with Renewed Hope

VIDEO STORY | From Pain to Progress: Danny Thomas Begins His Fight Back with Renewed Hope

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Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda

Minister Nicholas in discussions at the 35th CWWA Conference in Grenada

Nicholas Leads APUA Delegation to Regional Water Conference

October 13, 2026

Antigua and Barbuda to Host Caribbean Tourism Conference in 2027

Antigua and Barbuda to Host Caribbean Tourism Conference in 2027

October 13, 2026

National Health Insurance Could Become Reality by 2028 as Antigua and Barbuda Relaunches Universal Health Coverage Programme

National Health Insurance Could Become Reality by 2028 as Antigua and Barbuda Relaunches Universal Health Coverage Programme

October 13, 2026

Editorial

Editorial

Before You Shoot, Think: An Open Letter to the Young People of Antigua and Barbuda

Before You Shoot, Think: An Open Letter to the Young People of Antigua and Barbuda

August 30, 2026

From Captive Child to Russian General: Hannibal, the Unconquered Mind and the Unfinished Work of Emancipation

From Captive Child to Russian General: Hannibal, the Unconquered Mind and the Unfinished Work of Emancipation

LETTER: Our Children Need Extra Protection

LETTER: Our Children Need Extra Protection

February 24, 2026

Caribbean

Caribbean

OECS Ministers of Social Policy

Antigua and Barbuda Selected for Field Mission in World's First Cradle-to-Career Disability Study

October 13, 2026

VIDEO: Doctors at Dominica China Friendship Hospital Stage Protest Outside Medical Facility

VIDEO: Doctors at Dominica China Friendship Hospital Stage Protest Outside Medical Facility

October 13, 2026

Colombian businessman Álvaro Pulido Vargas

Alvaro Pulido Vargas Due in US Court Today in Money-Laundering Cases Linked to Antigua

October 13, 2026

World

World

Colombian businessman Álvaro Pulido Vargas

Alvaro Pulido Vargas Due in US Court Today in Money-Laundering Cases Linked to Antigua

October 13, 2026

From Coaster Buses to Driverless Technology: China Offers a Glimpse Into the Future of Public Transportation

From Coaster Buses to Driverless Technology: China Offers a Glimpse Into the Future of Public Transportation

October 12, 2026

Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule

Pope Leo XIV to Undergo Surgery to Remove Lung Nodule

October 11, 2026

Business and Finance

Business and Finance

Illustration of an open data vault, exposed identity records and Liechtenstein’s flag against an Alpine backdrop.

Liechtenstein register hack exposes the privacy risks of financial transparency

October 3, 2026

Illustration of an oil tanker, a Caribbean port and a fuel nozzle linking Hormuz disruption to gasoline and diesel prices.

How much is Hormuz really adding to Caribbean fuel prices?

September 26, 2026

From Potters to Dallas: Antiguan and Barbudan Ryancia Henry Rises to Top Luxury Hotel Management Role

From Potters to Dallas: Antiguan and Barbudan Ryancia Henry Rises to Top Luxury Hotel Management Role

Style

Style

Editorial illustration of television screens showing drama, comedy and fantasy scenes in a stylish living room.

The Best TV Shows of the 21st Century Didn’t Stay on Screen

September 26, 2026

ABRSC to Host Second Annual Africa-Caribbean Dress Gala Dinner on October 4

ABRSC to Host Second Annual Africa-Caribbean Dress Gala Dinner on October 4

September 23, 2025

Giorgio Armani Remembered for Contributions to Antigua and Barbuda

Giorgio Armani Remembered for Contributions to Antigua and Barbuda

September 4, 2025

Tourism

Tourism

A couple celebrates their love against the stunning backdrop of Antigua and Barbuda's turquoise waters and pristine white sand beaches.

Antigua and Barbuda Takes the Crown as Caribbean’s Leading Wedding Destination 2026

October 12, 2026

Jam Bull and Art After Dark Among New Highlights for Antigua and Barbuda Art Week

Jam Bull and Art After Dark Among New Highlights for Antigua and Barbuda Art Week

October 11, 2026

Antigua and Barbuda’s Junior Minister of Tourism, Ms. Janica Adams and other tourism officials

Janica Adams Earns Special Recognition at Regional Tourism Youth Congress

October 9, 2026

Culture, Science and Tech

Culture, Science and Tech

VIDEO: As School Reopens, Simon Bolivar Pre-School’s Garden serves as a Model for teaching Agriculture in Early Childhood

VIDEO: As School Reopens, Simon Bolivar Pre-School’s Garden serves as a Model for teaching Agriculture in Early Childhood

September 7, 2026

CUB Hells Gate Crowned 2026 Panorama Champions After Electrifying Carnival Showdown

CUB Hells Gate Crowned 2026 Panorama Champions After Electrifying Carnival Showdown

From Potters to Dallas: Antiguan and Barbudan Ryancia Henry Rises to Top Luxury Hotel Management Role

From Potters to Dallas: Antiguan and Barbudan Ryancia Henry Rises to Top Luxury Hotel Management Role

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Cars line both sides of the road near the traffic lights, while an ambulance approaches in the distance with its lights flashing. Homes sit close to the road.

LETTER: A Call for Immediate Action on Excessive Noise, Traffic Obstruction and Blocked Emergency Routes

September 28, 2026

Man standing overlooking a town

LETTER | Enough Is Enough: Zero Tolerance, Zero Excuses - It Is Time to Take Back Our Nation”

September 26, 2026

OPINION: THE $3 BILLION WAKE-UP CALL: Who Owns Caribbean Tourism?

OPINION: THE $3 BILLION WAKE-UP CALL: Who Owns Caribbean Tourism?

September 25, 2026