Antigua Sailing Week 2021: The Virtual Edition is set to take place from April 25 – April 30 in Antigua, and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority and the luxurious …
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Antigua Sailing Week Announced Virtual Auction
The organizers of Antigua Sailing Week announce a virtual fundraising auction as part of their week of virtual activities being held in lieu of the recent cancellation. In support of …
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CARICOM Blue Economy Survey
Ruel Ellis, from the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus. Have been tasked with mapping the Blue Economy activities taking place in …
Karl James Elected as Antigua and Barbuda Sailing Association President
At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Antigua and Barbuda Sailing Association (ABSA) on January 13, the members unanimously elected Karl James OLY MBE as the new President. In …
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Antigua and Barbuda Yachting Industry Open for Business Despite Event Cancellations
The Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association (ABMA) wishes to reassure visiting yachtsmen and women that despite the cancellation of iconic Antigua Sailing Week the yachting industry in Antigua and Barbuda …
Antigua Sailing Week 2021 Cancelled
Event organisers will be joining local government and the international community in working to limit and eradicate the COVID-19 spread by cancelling the 2021 edition of Antigua Sailing Week (ASW), …
Mask Wearing is Mandatory
Over the past week, Antigua and Barbuda have seen a significant increase in the number of COVID – 19 cases causing the Government to make the decision to extend curfew …
Sargassum Briefing
Sargassum Briefing report from National Parks Authority The Islands of the Caribbean, inclusive of Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda, have been affected by Sargassum Seaweed (Sargassum sp.) since 2011. Sargassum blooms …
Mangrove Wetlands
Information from the National Parks Authority Mangrove Wetlands are a combination of mangrove flora and the associated wetland/swamp area. Mangrove wetlands provide a variety of ecosystem services and are a …
Mercury Phased Out
Four non-profit organisations in Antigua and Barbuda have embarked on an ambitious campaign to reduce and phase out mercury in the country. Mercury is a highly toxic chemical that over …