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Barbuda’s most famous resident is undoubtedly the frigatebird – at the very least, it is the most spectacular. Indeed, when on the island, look up; chances are you will spot one of the pterodactyl-like frigatebirds gliding overhead, their distinctive forked tails and glossy black feathers shimmering in the sunlight. With a wingspan of over six feet (1.8 m), spotting one of Antigua & Barbuda’s national birds in flight is something you’ll never forget.The world-renowned frigatebird sanctuary is located within the 16-mile (26 km) Codrington Lagoon National Park – a designated Wetland of International Importance. Home to 5,000 frigatebirds, the sanctuary…

Antigua is world-famous for its 365 beaches – one for every day of the year. Barbuda may not offer a new beach for each day, but its beaches are some of the best in the world and where often, the only footprints found are your own. On the Caribbean side, expect swaying coconut trees and spectacular beaches fringed with coral reefs teeming with kaleidoscopic sea life. On its wilder Atlantic side, you will discover deserted beaches littered with picturesque driftwood and shells, with rolling waves crashing onto the shore. Most of the beaches have stunning powdery-soft white sands, but it…

Calling Christal Clashing inspirational is an understatement. Her list of achievements is nothing short of remarkable. At just 14, she became the first female swimmer to represent Antigua & Barbuda at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Fast forward to 2018, she was part of the history-making Team Antigua Island Girls in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, becoming the first all-black team and first-all-female Caribbean team to row any ocean when they crossed the Atlantic. In 2023, they crossed the mid-Pacific Ocean in the World’s Toughest Row – Pacific. Christal incredibly achieved all this while battling the debilitating symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric…

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…

Antiguan Ted Martin is one of the island’s most seasoned photographers with over 20 years experience under his belt. You may find him at a wedding or event, immortalising a special moment or taking a fabulous portrait of someone in his studio in English Harbour. But it is his exhilarating action photography for which Ted is probably well-known – images that capture the adrenaline-pumping feeling of being out on the water in some of the world’s most prestigious sailing races. Ted is also celebrated as a well-loved and established tour guide, deeply inspired by his home island’s culture, nature and…

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…