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A mystery English millionaire, royal ‘connections’ and the row that could shatter a paradise island forever

A planning row between a London developer and a protective local community has raged for six years on Barbuda, write Senior Climate Correspondent Louise Boyle and Investigations Editor David Cohen

The Independent UK

Brit, 29, dies after falling unconscious on British Airways flight to the Caribbean

The man, diagnosed with hypotension, muscular dystrophy, and ulcerative colitis, was travelling with his mum to Antigua when he fell ill mid-flight

Daily Mirror

Meet the LGBTQ activist who challenged his Caribbean country's anti-sodomy law and won

Orden David took the government of his island nation of Antigua and Barbuda to court to end his country’s anti-sodomy law

The Independent UK

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Inside 'plus-size hotel' with extra wide chairs and reinforced beds for larger guests

The Catamaran Hotel in Antigua has various special features, which 29-year-old Kirsty Leanne praised on social media, as they cater in particular for overweight guests

Daily Mirror

From snorkelling to surfing: nine must-try Caribbean beach and water activities

Whether you want to try your hand at windsurfing or kayaking, or prefer something a little less demanding such as drifting lazily along in a glass-bottom boat, there’s something for everyone in the Caribbean

The Guardian - UK

Q&A: Antigua and Barbuda prime minister on granting Rastafari their sacramental marijuana rights

The Caribbean island nation of Antigua and Barbuda recently granted Rastafari official sacramental authorization to grow and smoke marijuana that their faith deems sacred

The Independent UK

Rastafari gain sacramental rights to marijuana in Antigua and Barbuda, celebrate freedom of worship

For decades, members of the Rastafari community have been persecuted and imprisoned for their ritualistic marijuana use

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Eight best Caribbean holidays and countries to visit

From active volcanoes to turtle-filled coves, there’s more to the Caribbean than picture-perfect beaches

The Independent UK

Antigua travel guide: Everything to know before you go

The ‘Land of 365 Beaches’ is, fittingly, an absolute dream for those wanting to relax on the sand, but it also offers more active pursuits, luxury hideaways and plenty of space to party

The Independent UK

King Charles faces Commonwealth struggle as countries refuse to celebrate Coronation

Some Caribbean countries were not celebrating Kings Charles' Coronation on Saturday - instead looking to detach themselves from the monarchy and become a republic together

Daily Mirror

Countries that could END their time in Commonwealth and cut King Charles ties - full list

The British crown now officially rules over 15 "Commonwealth realms" and many of them are rethinking relationships with the Crown and reckoning with colonialism’s bloody past

Daily Mirror

Businessman who alleges Indian kidnap plot wins Antiguan court ruling

Fugitive Mehul Choksi claims UK-based group was part of alleged conspiracy to abduct him in 2021

The Guardian - UK

AP PHOTOS: Joyous Holy Week celebrations around the world

From dressing as Roman soldiers in Antigua, Guatemala, to carrying palm fronds on the streets of Lagos, Nigeria, Christians around the world are celebrating Holy Week

The Independent UK

Businessman completes 3,000-mile Atlantic rowing challenge for cardiac charity

Andrew Osborne battled extreme sickness and a storm before arriving in Antigua 11 weeks after setting off from Gran Canaria.

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At least 3 dead, 13 missing after boat capsizes near St. Kitts

At least three people died and 13 were missing after a boat traveling to the eastern Caribbean island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis from neighboring Antigua capsized early Tuesday morning, a government news outlet said.

Fortune

Seized yacht linked to Russian oligarch is about to go up for auction

Antigua and Barbuda are selling the vessel.

The Guardian - UK

Antigua and Barbuda to auction off $81m yacht ‘owned by Russian oligarch’

Andrey Guryev, who has been put under UK government sanctions, claims he is not owner of Alfa Nero

The Independent UK

Friends who are new to rowing in training for Atlantic endurance race

Sabrina Faith and Leanne Maiden are planning to row 3,000 miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean.

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The Conversation

DALL-E 2 and Midjourney can be a boon for industrial designers

Since the introduction of DALL-E 2 and ChatGPT, there has been a fair amount of hand-wringing about AI technology – some of it justified.

Evening Standard

Winter sun in Antigua: what to do, see and drink in this rum-soaked corner of the Caribbean

With 365 of them, Antigua isn’t short of beaches. But, as Abha Shah discovers, there’s plenty more to this Caribbean island than golden sands

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A ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant’s ‘fresh tropical fruit’ blunder cost her a trip to Antigua

This was a devastating mistake to make.

Daily Mirror

British Airways scraps 'life-line' Caribbean fares ahead of Windrush anniversary

British Airways has stopped selling community fares to Caribbean destinations, impacting people travelling to countries including Barbados, Antigua, St Lucia, Guyana, Dominica, St Kitts and Tobago

The Guardian - UK

Yorkshire graduate sets Atlantic challenge record for solo female rower

Miriam Payne rowed for 59 days from Canary Islands to Antigua in one of world’s toughest races

Daily Mirror

Heroic pals complete 'toughest race on earth' by rowing 3000 miles for charity

Friends Steve Hayes and Peter Wright arrived in Antigua after completing a daunting 3,000 mile rowing challenge that has been dubbed "the world's toughest row"

The Guardian - UK

On my radar: Nikki Amuka-Bird’s cultural highlights

The actor on a double dose of Greek tragedy, the real-life drama of basketball, and a perfect day in Antigua

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