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Employee accuses resort’s management of unfairly promoting expatriates over locals - Antigua Observer Newspaper

1 month ago | antiguaobserver.com | Azara Lavia

By Azara Lavia An employee at a prominent local resort has raised concerns over what he perceives as unfair management practices, lack of career growth opportunities, and favouritism in hiring among other issues. The restaurant manager, who has worked in the hospitality industry in Antigua and Barbuda as well as…
A national suicide prevention hotline is being developed by an Antiguan psychotherapist

Jan 16, 2025 | antiguaobserver.com | Samantha Simon

- Advertisement -After having the opportunity to develop and implement a series of mental health initiatives while working for the United Nations (UN), Antiguan-born psychotherapist Mr. Jamion Knight is launching a major community-based mental health programme which will include a national suicide prevention hotline.
Imani Sinclair appointed as Coordinating Ambassador for the Caribbean region by One Young World

Jan 16, 2025 | antiguaobserver.com | Samantha Simon

- Advertisement -One Young World is proud to announce the selection of Imani Sinclair as the new Coordinating Ambassador for the Caribbean region. After a rigorous application and interview process, Imani has been chosen to represent the diverse and dynamic voices of the Caribbean within this globally renowned organization. Imani’s appointment marks a significant milestone in her journey with One Young World.
Stalled weather system dumps over an inch of rain

Jan 16, 2025 | antiguaobserver.com | Samantha Simon

- Advertisement -A stalled cold front continues to bring wet weather to the island on Thursday, following significant rainfall in the past 24 hours. Many areas across Antigua have already recorded more than an inch of precipitation. While showers are expected to persist throughout today, meteorologists indicate conditions should improve heading into the weekend, with rain chances dropping below 40 percent.
United States and Antigua and Barbuda initial Open Skies Agreement

Jan 15, 2025 | antiguaobserver.com | Samantha Simon

- Advertisement -On Wednesday, January 15, U.S. Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Roger Nyhus, and the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Hon. Gaston Browne, initialled an Open Skies Agreement at the Office of the Prime Minister. This landmark agreement further strengthens the aviation relationship between the United States and Antigua and Barbuda, fostering greater opportunities for air travel and economic cooperation between the two nations.
Antiguan-born psychotherapist and former UN official offers free therapy sessions

Jan 13, 2025 | antiguaobserver.com | Samantha Simon

- Advertisement -In light of the urgent need to support persons, families and communities affected by a series of complex and traumatic life experiences, former United Nations (UN) official and international psychotherapist Mr. Jamion Knight is offering free trauma recovery and psychotherapy sessions to Antiguans and Barbudans.
All truckers and rig operators called to attend important meeting

Jan 13, 2025 | antiguaobserver.com | Samantha Simon

- Advertisement -Attention all Truckers and Rig Operators at the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority. As we head into the new year there are some traffic concerns in need of address. The Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority in collaboration with the Traffic Department of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda will be holding a very important meeting tomorrow Tuesday 14thJanuary.
Kevin Schulth charged for committing multiple offences

Jan 12, 2025 | antiguaobserver.com | Samantha Simon

- Advertisement -Police have formally arrested and charged Kevin Schulth for committing multiple offences. The Golden Grove resident was charges with Insulting Language, Failure to comply with lawful directions, Indecent Language, Failure to produce a valid drivers licence, Disorderly Conduct by making noise, Resufing to give name, and Resufing to give address. The offences occurred at Long Street on 28 December, 2024.
STRATCOM: Deon Lloyd charged with murder

Jan 11, 2025 | antiguaobserver.com | Samantha Simon

- Advertisement -Police have arrested and charged 42-year-old Deon Lloyd of Lower Ottos with murder. He is accused of killing 35-year-old Javorn Williams of Old Road following a shooting incident at Mount Obama (Boggy Peak) on Thursday, 2nd January. Williams was pronounced dead on the scene. The accused was also treated at the hospital for injuries he sustained during the said incident. He is expected in court next week. - Advertisement -
The UPP is paralyzed by hypocrisy, bad mind and internal chaos

Jan 10, 2025 | antiguaobserver.com | Samantha Simon

- Advertisement -Dear Editor:In a letter you published yesterday, the writer attempted to call out MPs Simon and Lewis. The writer’s selective outrage is as predictable as it is misplaced. Instead of speculating about the absence of UPP MPs Richard Lewis and Kelvin Simon from the campaign platform, the more pertinent question is this: why did the UPP take six weeks—six entire weeks—to select a candidate and mobilize for a by-election they knew was coming?