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LNG Plant Inches Toward Full Operation as Crabbs Channel Dredging Nears Finish
Minister of Utilities and Energy Melford Nicholas has announced the dredging channel at Crabbs Peninsula is 98 percent complete, with LNG vessels expected to begin moving through by June and the US$50 million power plant set to reach full operation shortly thereafter. The project is projected to deliver EC$60 million in annual savings for APUA and establish Antigua and Barbuda as a regional energy hub.
Christopher 'Yung Luiy' Howell Passes Away After Critical Illness
Christopher Howell, known as Yung Luiy, has died after a critical illness involving kidney failure and a liver condition at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre. His family, who had publicly appealed for blood donations and launched a GoFundMe campaign, has expressed gratitude to those who offered support.
Court of Appeal Slashes Sentences for Five Men in Firearm Cases
The Court of Appeal has reduced sentences for five men convicted on firearm charges, including popular tattoo artist Ozsie Kelvin "Mongoose" Russell, after attorneys successfully argued a magistrate had improperly imposed additional time. One man, Jeson Cedeno, had his sentence reduced to time served after the court found he was sentenced under legislation not yet in effect at the time of his offence.
Beaches Resorts Opens $150M Treasure Beach Village at Turks and Caicos Resort
Beaches Resorts has officially opened Treasure Beach Village, a US $150 million oceanfront expansion at Beaches Turks and Caicos, featuring 101 multi-bedroom suites, six new dining concepts and an extensive collection of commissioned local artwork. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 28 drew Turks and Caicos government officials, resort executives and local artists, with the first guests welcomed on March 1.
Court of Appeal Reduces 'Mongoose' Firearm Sentence to Under Two Years
The Court of Appeal has reduced the firearm possession sentence of Oszie Kelvin Russell, known as 'Mongoose,' from three-and-a-half years to one year and ten months. Russell had pleaded guilty to possessing an unlicensed 9mm Glock pistol, ammunition, and a suppressor found at his Lightfoot home.
ABS to Move to Caribbean Cinemas Building by June, Minister Confirms
Information Minister Melford Nicholas has confirmed that the Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Service will relocate to the Caribbean Cinemas building by June, following the finalisation of an agreement between the government and the property's owner. The move comes after ABS spent years operating from temporary locations due to health and safety concerns at its previous facility.
WISH and Hopeful Hearts Foundation Unveil Mental Health Mural at Antigua Recreation Grounds
The Wadadli Initiative for Self-Care and Healing and the Hopeful Hearts Foundation have unveiled a community mural at the Antigua Recreation Grounds as part of a national mental health awareness campaign targeting youth. The installation anchors a broader initiative that includes a digital mood tracker, public service announcements, and school outreach.
OnlyFans Billionaire Leonid Radvinsky Dies at 43 After Private Cancer Battle
Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of OnlyFans, has died at 43 following a private battle with cancer, with the company announcing he 'passed away peacefully.' Radvinsky acquired the parent company of OnlyFans in 2018 and oversaw its growth into a multibillion-dollar global platform.
ABLP Loyalist Refuses to Back Dr. Philmore Benjamin in St. Mary's North
A lifelong ABLP supporter has written an open letter declaring he will not vote for Dr. Philmore Benjamin in St. Mary's North, citing concerns over Benjamin's past opposition to the Labour Party and his appointment without a primary process. The writer says he will instead support Level Up.
Two Pilots Dead After Air Canada Jet Strikes Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport
Two pilots were killed and dozens injured after an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 collided with a Port Authority fire truck at LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, forcing the closure of the airport and the cancellation of nearly 600 flights. Preliminary reports suggest a possible miscommunication between air traffic control and the ground vehicle may have contributed to the crash.
Air Peace Chairman Denies Being Served in Lagos Tax Lawsuit
Air Peace says neither its Chairman Dr. Allen Onyema nor Vice Chairman Mrs. Alice Onyema has been served with any court summons related to a reported Lagos State tax lawsuit. The airline insists all tax obligations are current and disputes the claim that proceedings have been ongoing since February.
Opinion: Why Young Antiguans Must Vote Even When Politics Feels Repetitive
Opinion writer Petra Williams makes the case that young Antiguans must resist political fatigue and turn out to vote, arguing that their absence from the polls does not signal protest — it signals exclusion. As reported by Antigua News Room, the piece urges youth to claim their democratic power before decisions that will shape their future are made without them.
Mejia Murder Case Sent to May Assizes as Prosecution Files 28-Item Evidence List
The murder case against Angela Mejia, accused of killing nine-year-old Chantel Crump, has been committed to the May Assizes after prosecutors filed a list of at least 28 exhibits in the St. John's Magistrates' Court. Evidence includes crime scene photographs, autopsy images, forensic material, and items of clothing recovered from the scene.
Murder Case Against Angela Mejia Committed to May Assizes
The murder case against Angela Mejia, accused of killing nine-year-old Chantel Crump, has been committed to the May Assizes after prosecutors submitted a 28-item exhibit list in the St. John's Magistrates' Court. A trial date will be set when the High Court convenes for the May Assizes sitting.
ABDA's World Oral Health Day Parade Draws Crowds in Nationwide Health Push
The Antigua and Barbuda Dental Association marked World Oral Health Day on March 20 with a lively community parade featuring students, healthcare professionals, and volunteers united under the theme "A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life." The event highlighted the association's ongoing commitment to oral health education through its Sunny Smiles Program.
Antigua and Barbuda Seeks CDB Funding to Overhaul National Waste Management
Antigua and Barbuda has applied to the Caribbean Development Bank for financing to support a comprehensive feasibility study and engineering designs for an overhauled national solid waste management system. The move follows the country's participation in the 8th Regional Programme Steering Committee meeting for the Zero Waste in the Caribbean Project.
Baltimore Rejects UPP 'Bribery' Claims Over Pre-By-Election Gift Distribution
Randy Baltimore has denied UPP allegations that pre-by-election gift distributions in St. Philip's North constituted bribery, calling the claims baseless and accusing critics of exploiting images of children for political gain.
UPP Drops St. Paul Candidate Marsh Over Refusal to Renounce U.S. Citizenship
UPP leader Jamale Pringle has confirmed that attorney Wayne Benjamin Marsh will not contest the St. Paul seat in the upcoming general elections, as Marsh is reportedly unwilling to renounce his U.S. citizenship — a constitutional requirement for parliamentary eligibility. The party is expected to announce a replacement candidate shortly.
Pilot, Copilot Killed as Air Canada Jet Strikes Fire Truck at LaGuardia Airport
An Air Canada regional jet collided with a fire truck on the runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport late Sunday, killing the pilot and copilot and sending 41 passengers and crew to hospital. The airport was closed for investigation, with more than 500 flights cancelled as of early Monday morning.
Met Service Director Urges Major Climate Infrastructure Investment Amid Rising Weather Threats
Meteorological Service Director Dale Destin is calling for major national investment in climate monitoring infrastructure, warning that Antigua and Barbuda's ability to respond to worsening weather events is at stake. His remarks came as the country marked World Meteorological Day.