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By barbudanGO Barbuda is known for the Codrington Lagoon bird sanctuary that is home to the magnificent frigate bird and many others. In fact, in the world of ornithology (that is the bird watchers’ world), it is said that Barbuda is a great place to observe more than 120 different…

As the year draws to a close, we take a look at some of the most desirable destinations to charter a superyacht in 2023.

Virtually every island in the Caribbean boasts an ideal spot to bird watch. Here are our 10-top Destinations for Bird Watchers

By Carlena Knight Carlena.knight@antiguaobserver.com Central government could soon be facing off once again with the Barbudan people in court - this time over the Cedar Tree Point development. The proposed development in the north-west of the island spans almost 114 acres, with 98 of them comprising a so-called ‘security buffer’…

Newsy + Bellingcat dig into a luxury development that has divided a Caribbean island, raising questions about protections for vulnerable environments.

By Gemma Handy Gemma.handy@antiguaobserver.com Developers behind the controversial Peace, Love and Happiness (PLH) project in Barbuda have been accused of “greenwashing” regarding a probe they commissioned to assess the impact of the massive scheme on local residents’ human rights. Swiss consultancy firm Focus Right is said to have interviewed more…

By Latrishka Thomas Latrishka.thomas@antiguaobserver.com Barbuda Caribana 2022 started off with a bang and by the end of the first day, two young ladies were crowned Miss Barbuda in two different age categories of the Little Mr And Miss Barbuda Pageant. The competition took place on Friday night under the theme…

By Gemma Handy Gemma.handy@antiguaobserver.com From lionfish to mongooses, and black rats to Giant African Snails, invasive species pose one of the greatest…

Barbuda’s fragile and biodiverse natural site of Palmetto Point, recognised as a wetland of international importance by the Ramsar Convention, remains

Bouji hotels and restaurants are cropping up on lesser-known Caribbean islands, adding to their uncrowded allure – here's how to visit them