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Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force says the country remains committed to assist in efforts to restore stability in French-speaking Caricom member, Haiti. Chief of Defence Staff, Colonel Telbert Benjamin, tells ABS News about plans for a collaborative effort in support of the strife-torn Caribbean nation. The army chief says the concerns over the plight of

Antigua and Barbuda celebrated the coronation of its new head of state with a parade through the city of St John’s followed by a lighting ceremony at the weekend. A service of thanksgiving and prayer, which took place at the St John’s Pentecostal House of Restoration, offered prayer and praise for the leaders…

Superintendent of Prisons, Colonel Trevor Pennyfeather said he plans to introduce stricter measures to reduce the likelihood of another Covid-19 outbreak at His Majesty’s Prison. Colonel Pennyfeather confirmed to Observer media that all staff members and prisoners who tested positive for Covid-19 nearly a month ago have now fully recovered.…

Two outstanding cadets enrolled in the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force’s (ABDF) Cadet Programme are now in the United Kingdom as part of an exchange initiative with the Cumbria Army Cadet Force. Cadet Corporal Daena Bird and Cadet Lance Corporal Dante Browne are now in Cumbria, located in North West…

By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com Information Minister Melford Nicholas was steadfast in his assertion yesterday that the government bears no responsibility for Tuesday’s boat tragedy believed to have claimed the lives of 16 people – comments that have been condemned by the Opposition. Three men have been confirmed dead and…

At least three migrants are dead and 13 others are missing after a stolen boat used by human smugglers capsized in the Eastern Caribbean Sea.

At least three migrants are dead and 13 others are missing after a stolen boat used by human smugglers capsized in the Eastern Caribbean Sea.

At least 14 Cameroonians were rescued from Caribbean waters after their boat capsized off St. Kitts' coast, with 3 others dead and 13 unaccounted for.

At least 14 people from the African nation of Cameroon were rescued from waters in the eastern Caribbean early Tuesday after their boat capsized, but three people were dead and 13 others missing, authorities on Antigua said.

At least 14 people from the African nation of Cameroon were rescued from waters in the eastern Caribbean early Tuesday after their boat capsized, but three people were dead and 13 others missing.