ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

CODRINGTON, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - SEPTEMBER 22: Aerial view of the Codrington lagoon September 22, 2017 in Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda. Hurricane Irma inflicted catastrophic damages to the island nation. The storm surge changed its landscape by creating a new ocean gap along the edge of the lagoon. The island is currently uninhabited after the government of Antigua ordered a mandatory evacuation of all of its residents. (Photo by Jose Jimenez Tirado/Getty Images)
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OPINION
Barbuda's Hurricane Irma Story Is About Devastation And Resilience
By Joanne C. Hillhouse, Guest Writer
The year since the storm has brought the best and worst out of our small island nation.
TOPSHOT - A man walks on a street covered in debris after hurricane Irma hurricane passed on the French island of Saint-Martin, near Marigot on September 8, 2017. Officials on the island of Guadeloupe, where French aid efforts are being coordinated, suspended boat crossings to the hardest-hit territories of St Martin and St Barts where 11 people have died. Two days after Hurricane Irma swept over the eastern Caribbean, killing at least 17 people and devastating thousands of homes, some islands braced for a second battering from Hurricane Jose this weekend. / AFP PHOTO / Martin BUREAU (Photo credit should read MARTIN BUREAU/AFP/Getty Images)
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U.S. NEWS
These Caribbean Islands Are Reeling After Hurricane Irma's Deadly Rampage
By Hayley Miller
The powerful storm has killed at least 38 people in the Antilles.
A picture taken on September 6, 2017 shows a general view of the Pointe de la Verdure beach in Gosier, on the French overseas island of Guadeloupe, as high winds from Hurricane Irma hit the island. Monster Hurricane Irma slammed into Caribbean islands today after making landfall in Barbuda, packing ferocious winds and causing major flooding in low-lying areas. As the rare Category Five storm barreled its way across the Caribbean, it brought gusting winds of up to 185 miles per hour (294 kilometers per hour), weather experts said. / AFP PHOTO / Helene Valenzuela (Photo credit should read HELENE VALENZUELA/AFP/Getty Images)
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GREEN
Hurricane Irma Barrels Through Caribbean, Leaving Behind 'Total Carnage'
The storm killed eight people on Saint Martin and one person on Barbuda.
ST JOHNS, ANTIGUA - NOVEMBER 21: Prince Harry attends a Charity showcase at Government House on the second day of an official visit to the Caribbean on November 21, 2016 in Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda. Prince Harry's visit to The Caribbean marks the 35th Anniversary of Independence in Antigua and Barbuda and the 50th Anniversary of Independence in Barbados and Guyana. (Photo by Julian Hamilton - Pool/Getty Images)
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STYLE
Oh Look, There Goes Prince Harry Being Unbelievably Cute Again
By Jamie Feldman
Hugs and sports and kids and hugs and sports and kids.
TRAVEL
25 Incredible Caribbean Stays
By Jetsetter, Contributor
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BUSINESS
As Climate Change Hits Economies, Small Island States Turn to Selling Passports
By Till Bruckner, Contributor
TranspariMED & Transparify
Such economic citizenship programmes, which are being run by several small island states in the region, have raised concerns that terrorists, criminals and other shady characters could buy Caribbean passports to evade justice, slip into Europe and North America through the back door, or squirrel away billions in stolen public money in tropical tax paradises.
WORLDPOST
UK Home Office Silent on Caribbean Passport Controls
By Till Bruckner, Contributor
policy entrepreneur
IMPACT
Looking To Paris For Our Very Survival
By Gaston Browne, Contributor
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
We have a very real stake in what comes out of Paris -- it is called survival. We cannot allow the Paris agreement to be one that we know will cause us to have a climate that is warming at a rate that is likely to be catastrophic for us.
TRAVEL
Top 10 Destinations for an Endless Summer in Autumn
By minube, Contributor
Community of over 2 million international travelers
Although the local leaves are turning colors, summer is still in full swing a bit further south and there's still a chance to take that last-minute summer getaway. From the incredible reefs of Honduras to hidden beaches in Brazil, here are the top 10 destinations for an endless summer.
WORLDPOST
The WTO and Copyright Piracy
By Simon Lester, Contributor
Trade policy analyst, Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Poli...
To no one's great surprise, pornography and gambling were some of the first online success stories. The WTO has recently authorized Antigua and Barbuda to retaliate against the U.S., based on a U.S. violation of WTO rules through a ban on foreign-owned Internet gambling websites.
BLACK VOICES
Travelistas Tour The Beautiful Island Of Barbuda (VIDEO)
By Teri Johnson, Contributor
Travel & Lifestyle Expert, Fragrance Designer, Entrepreneur
The nightlife in Antigua is enjoyed by both locals and tourists. In my quest to find the spots where the locals hang, I would run into tourists or medical students from all over the world.
BLACK VOICES
Travelistas Tour Antigua And Chat With Actor Anthony Mackie (VIDEO)
By Travelista.TV, Travelista.TV
The cuisine on the island of Antigua is similar to other Caribbean islands, however, Antigua is known for a few special dishes
BLACK VOICES
Travelista Teri Johnson Visits Mt. Obama, Other Antigua Attractions (VIDEO)
By Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson
On the first leg of their trip, Travelista Teri checks into her resort and sets out to explore a little high-flying fun -- literally
SPORTS
U.S. Soccer Tops Antigua and Barbuda, 3-1: Clint Dempsey, Herculez Gomez Score Goals
"We’re still happy with the result, we’re happy that we won," Dempsey said. "We would have liked to kept a clean sheet, but
ENTERTAINMENT
The Skin Will Make You Jump Out of Yours!
By Elizabeth Abbott, Contributor
Writer, animal advocate, Animal Protection Party (Canada) cand...
Their luck changes (for the scarier!) when Michael happens upon a centuries-old vase buried deep in the ruins of Betty's
TRAVEL
7 Best Beaches In Antigua, According To Locals (PHOTOS)
Photos by Zach Stovall. From boaters to entrepreneurs, here are the favorite beaches of notable islanders. Antigua has 365
NEW YORK
The Truth About Antigua and Barbuda: A Response to Congressman Edolphus Towns
By Kevin Powell, Contributor
Author of ’The Education of Kevin Powell: A Boy’s Journey into...
Not only is Rep. Towns' statement a pathetic attempt at scoring political points, but it is also an outright lie.
POLITICS
Setting the Record Straight About Antigua
By Rep. Edolphus Towns, Contributor
House Oversight Committee Chairman
Like most of his claims of leadership and effectiveness, Kevin Powell's assertion of being a negotiator in Antigua is pure fantasy.
POLITICS
While Leaders Meet, American Tourists Detained and Forgotten
By Kevin Powell, Contributor
Author of ’The Education of Kevin Powell: A Boy’s Journey into...
Since September 4th, six Brooklyn tourists have been detained in Antigua, where a trial that is hugely slanted against them continues with no end in sight, and without help from the Obama Administration.