Ash, that’s what. As we watch for September hurricanes we are also keeping an eye on the little rumbles from the Soufrierre Hills Volcano on Montserrat, our next door neighbour. Happily we might have a “near miss” with hurricanes Kirk and Leslie.
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Tropical Storm Isaac is expected to pass to the south of Antigua in the next 24 hours. People are seriously getting prepared which is a good thing. See more local reports.
At the Primary held at Jam City on Sunday night, the Antigua Labour Party candidates for Barbuda Council elections were selected; with Bernie Newton securing the highest number of votes (82), followed by Calvin Gore (75), David Shaw (67), Tyrone Beazer (63), and Elvis Burton (57). Elections are held every two years on Barbuda with […]
With another system on the way, the hurricane season is hotting up with several storms forming. Ernesto’s current forecast track has it passing south of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, as a category one hurricane, on Monday afternoon.
A chance for Antiguans and Barbudans in the UK to meet the members of their London 2012 Olympics team on the evening of Thursday 9th August (Word document, 300KB).
The dilapidated hotel buildings of Dulcina in July 2011 The overgrown swimming pool and wind-beaten veranda at The Beach House in August 2011 Adam Barrett, CEO of Stanhope Shepherd International Limited, says there is far too much to consider before committing millions of dollars to their intended project to develop a huge area of Barbuda […]
The team going to London to represent the twin island state has been announced.
Almost a decade after its closure, Barbuda Council member Fabian Jones has spoken of ‘serious action’ to get owners of the K Club to make a final determination about the ageing property. Compulsory acquisition of the property remains an option according to Jones. Half-hearted attempts have been made to sell the hotel, which in its […]
Chief Fisheries Officer Cheryl Appleton has said it is too early to say what aspects of the Fisheries Act might be changed since further consultations will take place with stakeholders on Barbuda. Barbudans have grave concerns regarding the conservation of their fish stocks – including lobster – in the light of recent attempts by Chinese […]
At a special ceremony at the Cody Kelly pre-school on 5th July, thirty four children graduated from pre-school to take on a new challenge at the Holy Trinity Primary school from September this year. The programme was hosted by Elaine Teague, the supervisor and Ms. Petrolynn Isaac, the master of ceremonies. An unprecedented amount of […]