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Antigua

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The Caribbean's Best Resorts With Everything Included

CHOOSING THE Caribbean’s best all inclusive resorts is a bit like choosing a list of its best restaurants — it simply begs for a definition. And the definition of “all-inclusive” has changed a lot over the years. All-inclusive properties have […]

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Antigua Launching "Zero Hunger" Project

Above: Parliament in Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda will be launching a new pilot project called “Zero Hunger.” The project is a joint collaboration between Antigua’s government, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture, […]

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A Marshall Plan for the Caribbean?

Above: Antigua Prime Minister Dr Baldwin Spencer (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Would a Marshall Plan-like programme help the Caribbean deal with its economic challenges? That’s the proposal of Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Dr Baldwin Spencer, who […]

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4.9-Magnitude Earthquake Lightly Shakes Antigua and Barbuda, St Kitts

Above: a map of the quake (USGS) By the Caribbean Journal staff A 4.9-magnitude earthquake near Barbuda caused light shaking in Antigua, St Kitts and Guadeloupe Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, which occurred at […]


Caribbean Room With a View: Above the Beach in Antigua

Above: the Premium Plus View cottage with its private plunge pool IT BEGAN WITH A RESTAURANT. The boutique 26-cottage Cocos Hotel started life as a small restaurant perched above a peninsula on the southwestern coast of Antigua. Above: Cocos Thanks […]


Antigua Looking to China For Help With Agricultural Sector

Above: Agriculture Minister Hilson Baptiste By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda is looking to capitalize on an $8 million grant from China to shore up the country’s agricultural sector, according to Agriculture Minister Hilson Baptiste. Baptiste recently attended […]

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Antigua's John Ashe Elected President of UN General Assembly

Above: Ambassador John Ashe By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua’s Ambassador to the United Nations, John Ashe, has been elected President of the United Nations General Assembly. Ashe, who was chosen along with 21 vice presidents in New York on […]


Antigua: No Intention to Reengage With International Monetary Fund

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Following the successful completion of its Stand-By Arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, Antigua has no plans to reengage with the IMF, according to Finance Minister Harold Lovell. Antigua will maintain […]


Antigua and Barbuda to Receive $10 Million World Bank Loan

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda will receive a $10 million loan from the World Bank, following approval by the bank’s Board of Directors. The loan will support the government’s efforts to “improve public […]

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Antigua Completes IMF Programme

Above: downtown St John’s (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The International Monetary Fund’s Executive Board has completed its 10th and final review of Antigua and Barbuda’s performance under its Stand-By Arrangement. The IMF will now disburse $25.4 million […]


Antigua Tourism, Beyond the Beach

Above: Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s newest tourism push isn’t just targeting foreign visitors: it’s targeted toward the local population. The country’s new video, “Pieces of the Tourism Puzzle,” attempts to bring the message of tourism […]


OECS Heads of Government to Hold Summit in Antigua

Above: the Sandals Grande in Dickenson Bay By the Caribbean Journal staff Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Heads of Government will be meeting in Antigua and Barbuda beginning June 2 for the 57th meeting of the OECS Authority. The authority, […]


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