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14/08/2025

Anthony Smith Jr, the Member of Parliament for All Saints West, has dismissed Harold Lovell's return to the political limelight as the opposition caretaker for All Saints West as an opportunistic move by “someone with no genuine connection to the constituency”, describing the former United Progressive Party (UPP) leader's return as "a ticking time bomb" for the party. In a media statement first published on Monday, Smith Jr said that Lovell’s return to active politics for the UPP as a “politically convenient” move in a constituency “who knows who have been with us”.

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14/08/2025

The Antigua and Barbuda Table Tennis Association (ABTTA) recently announced a four-member national contingent is headed to the People’s Republic of China, where they will participate in a training program designed for table tennis coaches and players. The programme will focus on participants from developing countries and will be held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, from August 12 to September 1. The team – Tritia George, Mekhi Simmons, Joel Browne, and Barrington Loague – will join participants from across the developing world in an intensive program that is expected to blend high-level technical training, cultural exchange, and professional development.

The Antigua and Barbuda Table Tennis Association (ABTTA) recently announced a four-member national contingent is headed to the People’s Republic of China, where they will participate in a training program designed for table tennis coaches and players. The programme will focus on participants from ...

14/08/2025

Antigua Girls High School (AGHS) striker and MVP in the recent girls under-20 schools football competition, Nafisa Quashie, leads the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) selections ahead of the Under-14 Girls National Football Team’s participation in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Challenge Series slated for August 15-19 in Trinidad. The 14-year-old striker who scored the most goals across all three divisions of the schools’ programme last season, scored 13 times in the U20 Division and another 12 in the U16 Division which included three hattricks.

By Neto Baptiste Antigua Girls High School (AGHS) striker and MVP in the recent girls under-20 schools football competition, Nafisa Quashie, leads the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) selections ahead of the Under-14 Girls National Football Team’s participation in the Caribbean Foot...

14/08/2025

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has ruled that the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court of Appeal lacked jurisdiction to overturn a $25,000 exemplary damages award to a former Transport Board manager who was unfairly dismissed in 2014, in a judgment delivered yesterday. Anderson Carty, who was employed at the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board (ABTB) for eight years until October 2014, successfully challenged his dismissal through the courts after being terminated while on approved vacation leave.

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has ruled that the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court of Appeal lacked jurisdiction to overturn a $25,000 exemplary damages award to a former Transport Board manager who was unfairly dismissed in 2014, in a judgment delivered yesterday. Anderson Carty, who wa...

14/08/2025

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14/08/2025

Legendary West Indies batsman and former captain, Sir Vivian Richards, has warned that actions based on emotions will not solve the issues that have plagued West Indies cricket for years. Speaking publicly on the issue for the first time since the regional squad was bowled out for just 27 against Australia in July, the Antiguan called for patience and a level-headed approach to finding a permanent solution.

By Neto Baptiste Legendary West Indies batsman and former captain, Sir Vivian Richards, has warned that actions based on emotions will not solve the issues that have plagued West Indies cricket for years. Speaking publicly on the issue for the first time since the regional squad was bowled out for.....

14/08/2025

From championing aquaponics to support food security plans to mental health reform in schools and financial literacy, the newly appointed CARICOM and National Youth Ambassadors have shown they are ready to take up the mantle of their new roles and lead innovation on critical issues within Antigua and Barbuda. On Tuesday, Governor General Sir Rodney Williams appointed 12 new National Youth Ambassadors and two CARICOM Youth Ambassadors during a ceremony marking International Youth Day at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus (UWIFIC).

By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] From championing aquaponics to support food security plans to mental health reform in schools and financial literacy, the newly appointed CARICOM and National Youth Ambassadors have shown they are ready to take up the mantle of their new r...

14/08/2025

🚨 TROPICAL STORM ERIN ALERT
📍 Leeward Islands & British Virgin Islands
🕚 11 AM | Thu, Aug 14, 2025
📡 Antigua & Barbuda Meteorological Services

⚠️ TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT IN EFFECT
This means Erin is in our monitored area, but no watches or warnings are in place yet. This may change later today.

🌀 Tropical Storm Erin is strengthening
▪️ Moving W at 17 mph
▪️ Winds up to 60 mph (higher gusts)
▪️ Forecast to become a hurricane by Friday
▪️ Center located ~804 mi E of the Leeward Islands

📈 Risk of storm-force winds:
▪️ Moderate (40–50%) for Anguilla & parts of BVI
▪️ Lower for other islands
🔁 A slight shift south or continued westward motion could bring Erin dangerously close late Friday night into Saturday.

🌊 Impacts Possible:
▪️ Swells & rough seas
▪️ Heavy rainfall
▪️ Strong gusty winds

📌 Stay ready. Stay informed.
Monitor official updates and be prepared — not just for Erin, but for the rest of hurricane season.

Next update: 5 PM today, or sooner if needed.

14/08/2025

Former Minister of Education Dr Jacqui Quinn has categorically denied speculation that she is considering replacing Algernon "Serpent" Watts as the United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for St George in the next general election. "I'm not running," Quinn told Observer media on Wednesday. "The main reason why I retired from politics was for health reasons. As a cancer survivor now 13 years in remission, it would be medically foolhardy for me to expose myself to the rigours and stressors of a political campaign."

Former Minister of Education Dr Jacqui Quinn has categorically denied speculation that she is considering replacing Algernon "Serpent" Watts as the United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for St George in the next general election. "I'm not running," Quinn told Observer media on Wednesday. "The mai...

14/08/2025

Antigua and Barbuda's disaster preparedness officials are urging residents to finalize their emergency plans as meteorological services monitor Tropical Storm Erin that could pose potential threats to the Northern Leeward Islands. Sherrod James, Director of the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), and Deputy Director Craig Cole shared with the media the current preparations and reminded the public that hurricane season protocols should already be in place.

By Kisean Joseph [email protected] Antigua and Barbuda's disaster preparedness officials are urging residents to finalize their emergency plans as meteorological services monitor Tropical Storm Erin that could pose potential threats to the Northern Leeward Islands. Sherrod James, Dir...

14/08/2025

A senior police official and a government minister are calling for urgent community-wide intervention to address escalating youth violence, warning that traditional support systems have collapsed and left children to essentially raise themselves. Inspector Claudina Nathaniel Morgan, head of the Youth Intervention Unit within the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, painted a stark picture of the current situation during a recent interview, describing how fundamental institutions have failed to provide adequate guidance for young people.

By Kisean Joseph [email protected] A senior police official and a government minister are calling for urgent community-wide intervention to address escalating youth violence, warning that traditional support systems have collapsed and left children to essentially raise themselves. In...

14/08/2025

Every August 14th tells a story... 📅 Looking back at these Daily Observer front pages spanning a decade, we see the rhythm of island life - the triumphs, challenges, and everyday moments that shape Antigua.

From students setting records to environmental progress, our community's resilience shines through.