News: Antigua and Barbuda

We have started to collect the most important news related to Antigua and Barbuda in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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• September 13th 2020 – August 6th 2017
• August 1st 2017 – April 17th 2015
• April 16th 2015 – November 11th 2011
• July 28th 2011 – February 19th 2009
• February 18th 2009 – February 13th 2009
• February 13th 2009 – August 3rd 2008
• August 2nd 2008 – April 29th 2006

Antigua and Barbuda: news

The coal-pots fuelling Antigua's ghost stories and folk tales

Sunday, September 13th 2020, 23:16

In generations past, Antiguans would gather around a coal-pot not only to cook but also to socialise.
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How a Rastafarian village gave Hollywood Peter Pan

Saturday, April 4th 2020, 23:55

A child actor from a small religious community in Antigua is bringing the timeless character to life.
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‘Why I don't want to own the land my business is built on’

Wednesday, August 14th 2019, 23:57

Hurricane Irma hit Barbuda in 2017. It left a trail of destruction and kick-started old tensions - especially over land.
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Don't get my goat: The island farmers fighting livestock theft

Friday, June 7th 2019, 23:15

One farmer in Antigua who had his $3,000 prize goat stolen is fighting back with a new approach.
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Barbuda after Hurricane Irma: A Caribbean paradise lost

Friday, September 8th 2017, 21:21

The BBC's Laura Bicker is the first foreign journalist to arrive in Barbuda, as residents waited to leave.
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Hurricane Jose: 'Barely habitable' Barbuda residents flee

Friday, September 8th 2017, 20:54

The evacuation of all Barbudans who wanted to leave is completed ahead of Hurricane Jose's arrival.
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Hurricane Irma: 'It was like a horror movie'

Thursday, September 7th 2017, 5:31

Residents in Barbuda say people were tying themselves to their roofs as Hurricane Irma struck.
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Hurricane Irma: Barbuda 'barely habitable', says PM

Thursday, September 7th 2017, 4:15

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne describes the destruction left by Hurricane Irma.
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Hurricane Irma: 'I think it will be catastrophic'

Wednesday, September 6th 2017, 3:41

Antigua resident Sandra Bahri says she's scared about the storm but people there are prepared.
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Feather in the cap

Sunday, August 6th 2017, 0:42

Skilled artists continue to make elaborate costumes by hand for vibrant celebrations in Antigua.
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