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When LIAT74 went into receivership in 2020, hearts across the Caribbean were broken over the loss of an institution that had provided ease of travel across the region for over 60 years. Thanks to the efforts of Gaston Browne’s government and a partnership with Air Peace Caribbean Ltd, a new and revitalised airline, LIAT (2020) Ltd (LIAT20) has risen like a phoenix from the ashes. With a mission to foster connections among people and places while ensuring safe and reliable flight services, the LIAT brand is back and better than ever. We sat down with CEO Hafsah Abdulsalam to learn…
In the moonlit skies across the globe, a silent army takes flight each night, sweeping gracefully through the darkness in a choreography as old as time itself. These bats, often misunderstood and feared, are the unsung heroes of the environment, playing an indispensable role in maintaining the ecological balance of their habitats. Puzzling, bats are among the most feared animals in the world – at the very least, one of the most misunderstood. So, why should something so shy, diminutive and unaggressive get such a bad rap? For starters, Dracula and vampire films have a lot to answer for. Indeed,…
Kay Greveson is an award-winning nurse with over 21 years of experience working as a specialist nurse in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In addition to her groundbreaking nursing work in the field of gastroenterology, Kay is also a qualified independent prescriber of advanced aesthetic techniques and a member of the British Association of Cosmetic Nurses. She founded her first successful clinic, Regents Parks Aesthetics, in London in 2012. After visiting Antigua on holiday several times and falling in love with the island, she decided to open her first international clinic here in October 2022.Kay has many A-list and high-profile clients…
The beautiful island nation of Antigua & Barbuda is transforming its economic, educational, touristic and logistics landscape with large-scale projects, paving the way for an even brighter future. From the expansion of the Antigua Cruise Port to the construction of a world-class conference centre at the American University of Antigua, the expansion of the University of the West Indies, the transition to a cleaner LNG energy, and the transformation of the Coolidge Cricket Ground into a state-of-the-art international centre of cricket and sport, these projects are not just significant; they are game-changers for the small but mighty Antigua & Barbuda.…
Ron Finley has made his mark as a rebel with a green cause. Known as the ‘Gangsta Gardener’, Finley has transformed forgotten patches of Los Angeles into thriving urban oases, sparking a global movement for food justice and community empowerment. His journey began back in 2010 when, after realising that it was easier to buy fast food and alcohol than an apple near his home in South Central Los Angeles, he decided to reclaim a strip of public land in front of his house where he planted a vegetable garden and fruit trees. This ignited a battle with the City…
Kathy Sledge is a true legend. A singer, songwriter, author, producer, manager, and Grammy-nominated music icon, her legacy spans decades. As the signature voice in Sister Sledge, their timeless hits, such as We Are Family and He’s the Greatest Dancer, have become worldwide anthems. Having worked with some of the biggest producers and artists in the world, her artistic triumphs encompass chart-topping hits, platinum albums and successful forays into several genres of popular music. Iconic producer Nile Rodgers sums it up: “Kathy has one of the most original and unique voices in pop music. Always has, and always will!” In…
Angela Bassett, award-winning actress, director, producer and activist is a true Hollywood legend. Although she hasn’t stopped working since the early 1990s when she first found fame in the groundbreaking Boyz n the Hood, she is best known for her biographical portrayal of strong African American women such as Rosa Parks, Betty Shabazz, Katherine Jackson, Voletta Wallace and her Oscar-nominated role as Tina Turner in What’s Love Got to Do with It.In more recent years, Yale-educated Angela has starred in Mission: Impossible Fallout, American Horror Story and is currently in the midst of filming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, where the…
Once again, in this issue we meet up with a new citizen to find out why they’ve decided to become an Antigua & Barbuda passport holder. Mouna Ayoub, a French businesswoman, author and socialite of Lebanese origin, is one of the newest citizens of these paradise islands. Just as comfortable on the red carpet at events like the Cannes Film Festival as she is in one of Antigua’s local eateries during her recent visit to Antigua, we asked about her experience in becoming a citizen of the twin islands. You are certainly cosmopolitan and have lived in many places around…