Museums have no borders,they have a network Director of Historic Preservation with the Heritage Trust (Antigua & Barbuda) Inc rises to 1,545 meters above sea level and is renowned for its 365 beaches the island attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year from around the world the archipelago does not currently fully showcase its rich history; its museums only present the tales of Captain Horatio Nelson and his Caribbean escapades with the exception of a small museum which focuses on the Siboney people who are thought to have settled on the archipelago as early as 2,400 BC the Heritage Trust of Antigua & Barbuda (HTAB) was established to restore historic spaces reveal more of the archipelago’s untold history and provide training and employment opportunities within the archipelago’s heritage sector is the first project developed by the HTAB Located on the island of Antigua and in the capital city Government House is a symbol of the archipelago’s democratic governance The site symbolises the nation’s journey from being a centre of colonialisation under European rule to full emancipation in 1834 and then independence 147 years later Government House has served as the official residence of the archipelago’s Governors starting with Governor Hugh Elliot in 1809 The main building is constructed in the traditional West Indian architectural style It is surrounded by historic outbuildings that once served as carriage houses all enclosed within a masonry perimeter wall HTAB’s board is working to restore and repair these buildings with stages one and two of the Master Plan and stage four will focus on the development of an onsite museum Government House will continue to function as the official residence and offices of the archipelago’s Governor Generals while also housing a museum aimed at telling the story of power on the archipelago The museum will showcase the history of colonialism emancipation and independence of the island and explore the role of the Governor-General and democratic processes in place today Training Future Generations in Heritage Preservation particularly in the fields of carpentry and masonry in order to understand historic lime mortar usages Trainings for museum workers and for historical tour guides will also be provided Stage three of the project will further expand training and employment opportunities in heritage-focused restoration work This will primarily involve making carpentry repairs (much of the furniture dates from the Georgian era) upholstering furniture and analysing paint Local contractors are being awarded bids based on their ability to provide training during the work the collaboration between HTAB with the Harrison Centre which teaches locals the skills required for the restoration work of the Government House Stage four of the Master Plan will focus on establishing the museum as HTAB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Museum of London Docklands for its creation The two institutions are closely connected:  the West India Docks were used to store produce shipped from the West Indies occupies one of the original warehouses on West India Quay This partnership aligns with HTAB’s vision of showcasing the history of Antigua and Barbuda through the lens of its people HTAB has started collecting oral histories and is working towards creating a trainee or internship program in partnership with local secondary schools The individuals involved in the restoration and development of the museum have donated numerous objects for the museum The project’s stakeholders will be involved in the events planned for 2025 and some of these events will be immersive experiences designed to attract a younger generation of museum-goers the cultural sector in Antigua and Barbuda faces challenges such as brain-drain by encouraging early interest in the heritage sector HTAB aims to ensure that those who leave the island for education will return to find employment opportunities in this field The HTAB aims to introduce the heritage sector and the future role younger generations can play in the sector By making visible the training and restoration work that has been undertaken on the building and in view of the development of the museum the HTAB wishes to offer an example of what can be achieved and inspire future generations Developing a museum space that is deeply rooted in Antigua and Barbuda’s history while also focusing on heritage restoration and providing training and job opportunities for the next generation will serve as a powerful symbol of Antigua and Barbuda’s history and a beacon of cultural pride for the Caribbean [1] The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility in Antigua and Barbuda is focused on providing Technical and Vocational Education Programmes that give students a second chance as well as lifelong learning opportunities Steve Rigby’s chartered J/122 El Ocaso won CSA Racing Class 3 in the 56th edition of Antigua Sailing Week on April 26-May 2 Their victory also earned them Antigua Sailing Week’s most coveted prize or 4 class winner with the fastest overall corrected times calculated on a time-on-distance basis Event information – Race details – Results “There are five boats that could have won this regatta We’ve won four races and the next boat won three so it’s been very competitive and it really could have been anyone’s regatta It feels like the most competitive regatta that El Ocaso has ever been in.” El Ocaso is now one of a select group of only three boats that have won the Lord Nelson Trophy on three occasions Sir Peter Harrison’s Farr 115 Sojana won in 2011 while Larry Ellison’s Farr designed Maxi Sayonara was victorious in 1997 This year competitors at Antigua Sailing Week were challenged by a wider than usual range of conditions shifty and tactically challenging race days down to some really windy squally days on which sharp boat handling paid dividends with the 24 different race winners including crews from as far afield as Finland and Australia 65 per cent of the fleet scored at least one podium finish while Roy Disney’s turbocharged Volvo 70 Pyewacket was the only boat to take both line honors and victory on corrected time in every race Adrian Lee’s HH66 Lee Overlay Partners III won the Performance Multihull category CSA Racing Class 2 was closely fought to the very end Don Terwilliger’s Beneteau First 47.7 Dauntless initially had the upper hand and it wasn’t until the end of race six that last year’s winner Woody and Carolyn Cullen’s Swan 58 WaveWalker Dauntless notched up four third places in a row and only won one further race while WaveWalker posted four seconds and one first place eventually taking victory by only two points Ryan Hope Ross’ J/105 More Zessin’ similarly established a clear early lead in CSA Racing Class 4 including a run of three consecutive wins in the first four races the ability to improve during a regatta is often a key to success and Carlo Falcone’s 44ft one off IOR design Caccia Alla Volpe Falcone won his class with a margin of seven points and also scooped trophies for both the Best CSA Caribbean Racing Yacht and Best Antiguan Racing Yacht Geoffrey Pierini’s Splice took a clear overall victory in the RS Elite class counting only nine wins and only one second place the CSA Bareboat class was also closely fought this year with almost one design racing between the top four boats which are all identical designs Swiss sailor Jakob Oetiker’s KH+P Revival won the first three races and took podium finishes in all but one of the others taking overall victory with a margin of only three points CSA Club Class A had only one race per day with Sebastian Gylling’s Finnish Swan 51 Eira the only boat to win two races taking victory just one point ahead of Geoffrey Evelyn’s Jeanneau Sun Magic 44 Dandelion Four different boats also took race wins in CSA Club Class B but two boats – both local – finished the series tied on 11 points: Sandy Mair’s First 35 Cricket and Carrack and Tyden Jones’ J/30 Absolute Properties (Blue Peter) with the count back resolved in Mair’s favor Absolute Properties (Blue Peter) sailed with a young crew all week while 16-year-old Carrack Jones was awarded the Youth Trophy The Best Racing Charter Yacht trophy went to El Ocaso while the Royal Southern YC Challenge cup went to David Crum’s Quintessence Katy Campbell’s Salona 45 Panacea X won two trophies including the CSA Travellers Trophy in recognition of her having competed in six regattas across three Caribbean regions this season She was also presented with the Best Women’s Crew trophy Tags: , Launched in 1997, Scuttlebutt provides sailing news with a North American focus. 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All Rights Reserved.made by VSSL Agency Galveston is abuzz with rumors that two big local names are moving to buy the blighted Antigua Apartments The AMOCO Federal Credit Union-Magnolia Creek Branch has opened on West League City Parkway Vehicles are parked outside the former Hooters in Galveston on Friday where suddenly a mystery buyer has appeared and Chris O’Neal will open McNeal’s Tavern and Eatery on Seawall Boulevard in Galveston Complex conjecture: Owners and insiders are being very tight-lipped about rumors the beleaguered Antigua Apartments has a new owner with plans to demolish and start anew Conjecture floating around about just who the new owner might be is intriguing One very unconfirmed rumor has it a once-prolific island businessman with plans to return stateside was considering buying the property in a partnership with another entrepreneur a demolish and redo is likely for that prime seawall parcel which went on the market in December after city inspectors found hundreds of code violations was listed by Conveyance Real Estate in Houston and promoted as a “redevelopment-ready site” with “all utilities present including three-phase power and sewer capacity for at least 164 units.” Conveyance emphasizes the property has a highly flexible zoning designation that would allow for a “luxury resort high-end coastal residences or a mixed-use project.” The listing marked the first time the beachfront apartment complex — built in 1961 on 5.9 acres — had been for sale in its 64-year history Rumors about new owners began circulating after Antigua Apartment tenants late last month received notice telling them they had three months to move out which listed the Antigua property for $14.8 million — about $2.5 million per acre — didn’t respond this week to several requests for comment which has been working with owners to remedy code violations their representative did indicate they were talking to a potential buyer and a sale may be close but that is the only info we have about it now.” 7 began an inspection of Antigua Apartments lasting through Sept The city inspection was prompted by reports that some residents had been without power for weeks after Hurricane Beryl in July last year Inspectors looked at both the exterior and interior of the 18 multi-family buildings and three swimming pools noting the numerous instances of missing drywall infestations of insects and rodents and water damage The city required owner Jennette Hunnicutt and representatives to develop plans to come into code compliance and to inform the city about plans for tenants Irish jig: In other island seawall developments McNeal’s Tavern + Eatery is setting the table for a June 1 opening owners Tom McGill and Chris O’Neal confirmed this week The business partners had hoped to open McNeal’s months ago — posting on social media they would open it in late December and then in January But in what might sound like a familiar issue around town the business partners had problems with contractors who would disappear for long stretches McGill and O’Neal recruited crews they used in 2021 to build out the original McNeal’s in Plano The business partners put those contractors up in island hotels and got the work done in a matter of days The Plano crews transformed the building formerly occupied by Pit Stop BBQ making the establishment ready for a June 1 opening whose family has vacationed in Galveston for 20 years McNeal’s describes its décor as rugged Texas “balanced with subtle nods to our Irish roots.” The establishment’s Plano breakfast and brunch menu includes such fare as biscuits and gravy and a traditional Irish breakfast that includes pork sausage Also appropriate for a tavern with a happy hour serving cocktails and $4 domestic pints is the McNeal’s Hangover Burger short rib and chuck patty topped with a fried egg and bacon marmalade Hooters and holler: Just shy of a year after breastaurant chain Hooters abruptly departed Galveston a mystery buyer finalized acquisition of the 10,000-square-foot building at 6028 Heards Lane Island Realtor Jacki Hart of RE/MAX Leading Edge this week confirmed the sale and that she represented a buyer whose identity she declined to disclose “While there are no immediate plans for the building they have many ideas in the works,” Hart said Citing a challenging operating environment of rising food and labor costs the fast-casual Hooters chain in June last year announced closures of about 40 restaurants in the United States including the one operating on the island since 2017 the building was home to George’s Texas Cuisine and T-Bones Sports Bar the building housed a long line of eateries China Island Buffet and Saka Sushi & Hibachi Still growing: Texas City-based AMOCO Federal Credit Union late last month marked the grand opening of its Magnolia Creek branch in League City with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that drew more than 100 people represents AMOCO’s second League City site but also its 11 overall 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advisors sending clients to Antigua and Barbuda, there's news on the tech and travel front. The twin-island nation's tourism authorities have officially launched ArriveAntigua.com a digital entry system designed to streamline arrivals and departures through V.C The move is a strategic step toward enhancing the destination's competitive draw in Caribbean tourism ArriveAntigua.com digitizes what used to be be paper-based forms Travelers complete the required Immigration and Customs data within 72 hours of their flight Key features include:• Automatic passport scanning: Visitors can take a photo of their passport and submit it at which point data from the document auto-populates the digital form.• Quick questionnaire: Short intuitive questions about the trip and declarations.• QR code generation: A unique code travelers can save on their devices or take a screenshot which can then be scanned for quick passage through both arrival and departure checkpoints "ArriveAntigua.com significantly reduces processing time at various checkpoints CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority "Completing the online form takes about three minutes travelers typically save more than 50% of the time compared to traditional processing processing at immigration can often take as little as five minutes or less." • Related: An expanded culinary celebration "You can complete a single form for your spouse and dependent children under the age of 18," James said each adult will still need to fill out an individual form And James points out that the digital system is not limited to those arriving on commercial flights "The expansion of ArriveAntigua.com to cover seaports and private jet arrivals is an exciting next step," said James "We expect the rollout [on those] to happen within the next few months." • Related: Antigua addresses speculation about travel restrictions If clients forget to fill out the form or misplace their QR code Free WiFi at the airport means travelers can fill out the form on the spot Paper forms are still available for those who prefer to go the analog route "With the growing airlift and increased visitor numbers to Antigua and Barbuda this system has proven invaluable in ensuring swift passenger movement through the airport-screening process enhancing the overall traveler experience," said James baffled authorities and growing concern as the island searches for answers to its missing persons epidemic is grappling with an unexplained rise in missing persons leaving families desperate and police scrambling for leads In recent years, an "ever-increasing number of people" on Antigua have vanished "without trace" in what some residents are calling an "epidemic" of disappearances, said the BBC Exact numbers are hard to come by, but according to research by Antigua.News at least 100 people are currently missing without a trace in Antigua this disproportionate number of disappearances is "particularly perplexing" From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox One islander who spoke to the broadcaster said he had collected a list of 60 missing Antiguans whose disappearances have not been resolved Men accounted for "roughly two in three" of the missing with ages ranging from teenagers to those in their 70s Some point towards an "under-resourced and under-paid police force" while others have suggested "sinister" motivations including "organ trafficking" and gang initiation killings The island's "swathes of bushland" make concealing a body relatively easy while making searches more difficult Antigua and Barbuda's acting police commissioner, Everton Jeffers, "has assured the public that the police are committed to resolving these cases", said Island Press Box but "history suggests that limited resources and a lack of forensic advancements have hindered past investigations" The creation of a specialist taskforce is "commendable" and represents a chance at "long-overdue justice" for the families of the missing, said Island Press Box. But solving these cases "will require more than just a new unit": it will take "genuine commitment, better investigative tools, and most importantly, a justice system that refuses to let these cases go cold". A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com Rebekah Evans joined The Week as newsletter editor in 2023 and has written on subjects ranging from Ukraine and Afghanistan to fast fashion and "brotox" before pivoting into personal finance at the height of the pandemic and cost-of-living crisis and she has interviewed people from across the world and from all walks of life Rebekah completed an NCTJ with the Press Association and has written for publications including The Guardian the Press Association and local newspapers The Seattle Sounders defeated Guatemala’s Antigua GFC 3-1 on Wednesday evening at Estadio Pensativo in Guatemala in the first leg of Round One of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup. Paul Arriola, Pedro de la Vega and Albert Rusnák scored for Seattle The winner of this series will advance to the Round of 16 against Mexico’s Cruz Azul The Sounders offseason acquisition duo of Arriola and Jesús Ferreira wasted no time in making an impact as the latter set up his former FC Dallas teammate inside three minutes to give the Sounders an early lead Ferreria deftly dropped a pass into Arriola’s path at the top of the box and Arriola’s one-timer took a deflection that went up and over a diving Luis Morán Antigua equalized in the 24th minute after a barrage off pressure when Santis received a cross in front of goal before calmly depositing his right-footed shot past Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei The Sounders nearly retook the lead in the 56th minute when de la Vega made a marauding run down the left flank to the end line and cut the ball back to the center of the box for Ferreira Seattle found its ultimate match-winner in the 61st minute when de la Vega unleashed a screamer from outside the box that deflected off the head of Antigua defender Kevin Grijalva and into the top corner Antigua almost equalized through Santis again in the 70th minute when his shot from the left side of the box just skipped past an outstretched Frei and wide of the post Seattle iced the match and recorded a huge third aggregate road goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time when Rusnák got on the end of a brilliant counterattack. Obed Vargas sent through Georgi Minoungou in behind and the Ivorian coolly slotted a ball across the box for Rusnák Seattle has a very tight turnaround as it heads back home to take on Charlotte FC on Saturday (7:30 p.m PT; Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV | TICKETS) in the 2025 MLS season-opener before welcoming Antigua to Lumen Field next Wednesday (7:30 p.m ViX | TICKETS) for the second leg of the home-and-home aggregate First Round series The connection in Dallas between Ferreira and Arriola took little time to acclimate itself to the Sounders as the two new acquisitions got on the score sheet almost immediately while Arriola was deployed on the left wing After a head-turning string of preseason matches in Spain and in Seattle the Sounders’ Young Designated Player opened his 2025 account in style Seattle is hoping this is a sign of things to come after de la Vega battled injuries last year but has been electric in the attack when healthy Wednesday was the Sounders’ first win on the road against Central American competition since September 2012 when they defeated Honduras side CD Marathón 3-2 Join Sounders FC for an unforgettable year Unlock exclusive perks and be part of the action as we enter a new era The biggest club soccer event in history is coming to Seattle With a Sounders FC Flex Membership you select which matches you want in the seats (or suites!) of your choosing Enjoy the view from our elevated Club seats for one match and then for your next one sit close pitch to catch all the action - all with preferred member pricing Racing at this year’s Antigua Sailing Week is so close that one-third of the classes started the penultimate day with boats tied on points at the top of their respective leaderboards CSA Racing Class 1 is the only one in which a consistent overall winner has emerged – Roy Disney’s turbocharged Volvo 70 Pyewacket The Volvo 65s Sisi and Sailing Poland are currently lying in second and third places respectively overall CSA Racing Class 4 has seen three boats – Caccia alla Volpe More Zessin’ and Quintessence III – take race wins to date while two others have also scored podium results Colin Baldwin’s Archambault A40 Sete Mares was fourth in both of today’s races missing out on third place by only 6 seconds in the first race and by 7 seconds in the second race Today’s spotlight also swung onto the many young Antiguan sailors who now compete across all classes at Antigua Sailing Week Among numerous success stories is that of 16-year-old Isaiah Tonge He raced on one of the largest boats at ASW last year Woody and Carolyn Cullen’s Swan 58 WaveWalker from Nantucket Yacht Club joining them again this year as part of the foredeck team “Isaiah is a local youth sailor we met last year – he came up and introduced himself to Carolyn and myself and asked to sail with us,” says Woody helps the whole crew with prepping the boat and cleaning up afterwards “It’s a real joy to have him – he’s a very passionate young sailor a student of sailing with high aspirations and there’s no reason he won’t achieve those.” “The experience on WaveWalker has been a dream for me ever since I started sailing,” says Tonge I should get on this boat because it’s just so amazing’ When I spoke to them last year for the first time So I’m really appreciative of Carolyn and Woody for allowing me to go on this boat again this year.” “It’s a fantastic mission,” Woody says of the Youth to Keelboat (Y2K) initiative that places young local sailors aged 14-25 with competing yachts very good sailors and they just need an opportunity to get on these boats to both grow and to show their skill not only does he bring his skill and his passion to our boat So it’s a win-win for boat owners and the youth of Antigua.” Today’s first race started in 9-10 knots of wind with the breeze later reducing to mostly 6-7 knots as a storm cell developing to the west of the island progressively sucked wind away from the course area Nevertheless it remained dry and warm both on shore and on the race course throughout WaveWalker posted a solid performance in CSA Racing Class 2 while Don Terwilliger’s Beneteau First 47.7 Dauntless finished with a pair of third paces Wayne Zittel’s X-Yachts XP50 DNR has been consistently improving all week and won both her races today WaveWalker now leads the class on 13 points With two races scheduled for the final day of competition all three boats have a mathematical chance of overall victory The top three boats in CSA Racing Class 3 – Jim Vos’ young Antiguan crew on his RP37 Warthog plus two chartered J/122 Steve Rigby’s El Ocaso and Richard Matthews’ Oystercatcher – all remain in contention for an overall class victory are alumni from the early days of the Y2K programme while Matthews is racing with three current members This initiative was created in 2018 by Antigua Sailing Week the Antigua and Barbuda Sailing Association the Caribbean Sailing Association and the National Sailing Academy The latter provides dinghy sailing for all Antiguan secondary schools plus a Sailability programme for disabled adults and children all of which are free of charge to participants it doesn’t have resources to leapfrog them from dinghies into keelboat racing on an international stage The Y2K scheme provides opportunities both for young people to sail with their peers on all-youth boats and on boats with adult crews and has grown significantly since its advent These range from some of the smallest boats at the event through Gary O’Grady’s traditional long keel Tradewind 35 Cara of the South to the biggest yacht at this year’s regatta Lennart Davidsson’s legendary 79ft Sparkman and Stephens designed Kialoa III “Getting on a boat with crew from countries around the world can take young people out of their comfort zone where they have the opportunity to learn both sailing and teamwork within a different culture,” says ASW president and National Sailing Academy general manager Alison Sly-Adams “Creating those pathways is vital because otherwise you’ve excited someone about the opportunities available but you still can’t give them the means to get there.” “The programme offers our young people exposure to what the yachting industry has to offer providing opportunities and making connections,” adds Y2K coordinator Allison Anthony In the two years she has been working with the initiative she has seen remarkable personal growth in participants as they develop teamwork skills and confidence Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription Sign up to receive awesome content in your inbox We don’t spam!Read our privacy policy for more info We keep your data private and don't spam. 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Antigua and Barbuda was one of 22 countries on the "yellow" draft list Deficiencies could include failing to share with the U.S inadequate security practices for issuing passports or the selling of citizenship to people from banned countries Antigua and Barbuda wasn't the only Caribbean country on the "yellow" draft list Citizens from 11 countries on the "red" draft list would be flatly barred from entering the U.S. The draft proposal also included an "orange" list of 10 countries for which travel would be restricted but not cut off The government of Antigua and Barbuda noted in its statement that legal residents of the U.S The Caribbean country's government also said U.S "We deeply value our friendly and cooperative relationship with the United States and look forward to strengthening the ties that bind our nations," the government of Antigua and Barbuda said GUATEMALA – Sounders FC began its 2025 campaign with a 3-1 win on the road Wednesday evening over Guatemalan side Antigua GFC in Concacaf Champions Cup action Paul Arriola scored a debut goal for his new club in the third minute Pedro de la Vega added another from outside the area in the 61st minute and Albert Rusnák bagged Seattle’s third of the night in second-half stoppage time as the club takes the 3-1 aggregate lead back to Seattle The second leg of the Round One matchup is set for next Wednesday February 26 on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field with the winner advancing to face Liga MX side Cruz Azul in the Round of 16 Sounders FC kicks off the 2025 MLS regular season at home on Saturday February 22 against Charlotte FC (7:30 p.m SEA – Albert Rusnák (Georgi Minoungou) 90’+5’ Seattle Sounders FC – Stefan Frei; Alex Roldan Paul Arriola (Paul Rothrock 67’); Jordan Morris (Danny Musovski 76’) Antigua GFC – Luis Morán; Alexander Robinson Cristian Hernández (Diego André Fernández Chinchilla 85’) José Gálvez (Diego Santis 46’); Derwinder Deesmith Bradley Jolón (Francisco Apaolaza 68’) Romario Luiz da Silva (Robinson Daniel Flores Barrios 73’) Substitutes not used: Juan Guillermo Carbonell Rivera After three days of racing and equal days of celebrating at Antigua Sailing Week it was time for sailors to enjoy a little downtime on Lay Day which offered a change of pace for both Antigua Sailing Week crews The day started with fun dinghy racing on short courses just off Pigeon Point Beach where there was a festive atmosphere all day and a fun afternoon of beach games was served up… For those still eager for a little on-the-water action dinghy racing on RS Feva’s saw ASW teams take on some of the local sailors in a series of fun relay races With ASW Race Manager Jaime Torres comparing the racing and plenty of fellow sailors and friends shouting support from onshore F-U-N competition was the order of the day Those who have never sailed before were invited to join race crews from Antigua’s National Sailing Academy (NSA) in their dinghies creating a memorable experience for all involved others chose to simply chill out on the beach Rana-Jamila Lewis explained: “Lay Day is an opportunity for crews to take a pause from racing and provides an opportunity for local people to enjoy the regatta festivities and interact with the sailors.” Local vendors provided an array of delicious food for the hungry beach-goers; from homemade pineapple ice cream to BBQs serving mouth-watering jerk chicken Bringing the beats and a lively crowd to the beach at Catherine’s Café to more local vibes and the famous cocktails at Bumpkins beach bar & restaurant Lay Day at ASW was once again a perfect day for all “There’s always a great turnout and it’s good to see the friendly competition amongst beachgoers and sailors in some of the games,” continued Lewis “Fun games included a fast-paced obstacle course Prizes from our sponsors included Gill swag bags DJ Who compared the afternoon and the vibe continued into the early evening with the Venom X band as the sun went down on another great Lay Day at Antigua Sailing Week.” with two more days of competition (Thursday: Falmouth Ocean Club Youth to Keel Race Day & Friday: Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority Race Day) before the final prizegiving and party at Nelson’s Dockyard on Friday May 2 – Sounders FC defeated Antigua GFC 3-1 on Wednesday evening in the second leg of Round One in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup advancing 6-2 on aggregate to the Round of 16 Pedro de la Vega scored a brace and Paul Arriola added a goal as Seattle moves on to face Liga MX side Cruz Azul in the next round March 5 on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field with a Season Member pre-sale at 10:00 a.m PT before the general public on-sale at 1:00 p.m Seattle returns to MLS action on the road against Real Salt Lake on Saturday Venue: Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field ANT – José Gálvez (Cristian Hernández) 45’+1’ ANT – Derwinder Deesmith Bradley Jolón (caution) 66’ ANT – Diego André Fernández Chinchilla (caution) 81’ Seattle Sounders FC – Andrew Thomas; Alex Roldan (Kalani Kossa-Rienzi 81’) Paul Arriola (Paul Rothrock 57’); Jordan Morris (Danny Musovski 46’) Antigua GFC – Luis Morán; Ángel Santiago Díaz Kevin Grijalva (Brandon de Leon 64’); Óscar Santis Cristian Hernández (Diego André Fernández Chinchilla 74’) José Gálvez; Francisco Apaolaza (Derwinder Deesmith Bradley Jolón 46’) Romario Luiz da Silva (Robinson Daniel Flores Barrios 46’) L’homme-vertige: Tales of a City (2024) Dir DCPIn Guadeloupean Creole and French with English subtitlesIn the Chanzy neighbourhood of Pointe-à-Pitre bulldozers are pulling down condemned residential blocks the debut feature film by Guadeloupean artist Malaury Eloi Paisley follows wanderers through the city’s empty streets In her empathetic conversations and relationships with a former freedom fighter the director fashions a moving portrait of an endangered community and its survivors DCPAntigua/USA In EnglishWhile visiting family in Antigua in early 2029 a woman has recurring glimpses of a catastrophic hurricane that may hit her island healthy grandmother to get out before it’s too late but struggles with the choices in front of her.Featuring a pre-recorded Q&A with director Malaury Eloi-Paisley Leadership support forBAM’s strategic initiatives provided by: Leadership support forBAM Access Programs provided bythe Jerome L Leadership support forBAM programming provided by: Leadership support forBAM Film provided byThe Thompson Family Foundation Major support for programs inthe Lepercq Cinema is provided byThe Lepercq Charitable Foundation Go to the movies just once a month and a BAM membership pays for itself Jamaican-American poet and LGBTQ+ activist Staceyann Chin radically reimagines the essential art of mothering forging a new sense of home with her daughter while she seeks her own elusive mother Brooklyn Academy of Music, 30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217info@BAM.org BAM is a 501(c)(3) | EIN 11-2201344​ © Brooklyn Academy of Music Next Wave® and Teknopolis® are trademarks of Brooklyn Academy of Music Community Safety Department Director To Resign Amid Tension With Cambridge Police Department From Lab to Startup: Harvard’s Office of Technology Development Paves the Way for Research Commercialization People’s Forum on Graduation Readiness Held After Vote to Eliminate MCAS 8 Takeaways From Harvard’s Task Force Reports Members of the Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery initiative met with Prime Minister Gaston A Williams of Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday after the initiative’s research team determined that “several hundred people” had been enslaved by Harvard affiliates in the island nation between the 1660s and 1815 the prime minister and governor general pledged their “full cooperation and support” to the initiative’s efforts to identify descendants of the enslaved individuals according to Harvard Slavery Remembrance Program Director Richard J HSRP is the Legacy of Slavery initiative’s effort to identify those enslaved by Harvard affiliates and their direct descendants The meeting was also attended by Gabriel Raeburn HSRP’s senior research fellow; Harvard professor Vincent A who serves on the Legacy of Slavery initiative’s memorial project committee; and University of the West Indies professor C HSRP has discovered four Harvard-affiliated enslavers and “at least five” slave plantations in Antigua populated by people they had enslaved The list of “several hundred names” of enslaved individuals was “a pretty major breakthrough,” Cellini said “We’re on the threshold of an exciting new phase of the work of the Harvard Slavery Remembrance Program opening up an on-the-ground effort in Antigua,” he added The offices of the governor general and prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda did not respond to a request for comment Browne, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, has previously sought reparations from the University for its connections to slavery. In a 2019 letter to then-Harvard President Lawrence S. Bacow, Browne demanded reparations for Harvard’s ties to Isaac Royall Jr. Royall funded Harvard’s first professorship of law Though Harvard has not embarked on a reparations program Kennedy O’Reilly wrote that it has ramped up its collaboration with the University of the West Indies–Five Islands Campus Harvard has shared some online coursework and Harvard Library holdings with UWI scholars The partnership is not affiliated with the Legacy of Slavery initiative HSRP visited the five identified plantations to access primary source materials four of the five sites still have original standing structures from before the 1830s including mills where enslaved individuals ground sugar cane to create cane syrup and other sugar products HSRP will use government and church records to identify direct descendants with the help of local government Cellini added that transparency was a critical part of the “equal partnership” between HSRP and the government of Antigua as they continue their work “This research simply cannot and should not be done in isolation by a small team sitting in Cambridge and full collaboration and partnership with people in the communities most directly involved and affected.” —Staff writer Sophie Gao can be reached at sophie.gao@thecrimson.com. 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Subscribe to our email newsletter. – The draw for the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup was held earlier today in Miami with Sounders FC matching up against Guatemalan side Antigua GFC in Round One of the continental tournament This will mark Rave Green’s eighth Concacaf Champions Cup campaign last playing in the 2022 contest where they became the first MLS team to lift the championship trophy The Round One matchup marks the first time that Seattle and Antigua have ever played in a friendly or competitive fixture The Guatemalan side finished seventh in the Liga Nacional Apertura standings finishing second in the Liga Nacional Clausura standings earlier this year Antigua has won the Liga Nacional Apertura title three times (2015 The first match of the two-leg series takes place in Guatemala with the Rave Green then hosting the second fixture on the Emerald Queen Casino Pitch at Lumen Field time and ticketing information for the home match will be available at a later date The winner of the Round One matchup will face the winner of the Cruz Azul-Real Hope Round One series in the Round of 16 The Concacaf Champions Cup brings together the most successful clubs from North America 2025 marks Seattle’s return to the tournament The Rave Green won the title in 2022 and currently remain the only MLS team to lift the Concacaf Champions Cup trophy which granted the team a berth in the FIFA Club World Cup 2022 and next summer’s FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Seattle is one of 10 MLS teams represented in 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup action Sporting Kansas City and the Vancouver Whitecaps Sounders FC finished the 2024 MLS regular season fourth in the Western Conference with a 16-9-9 record advancing to the Western Conference Final before falling 1-0 to the LA Galaxy The club also reached the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S Open Cup Semifinals and the Leagues Cup 2024 Quarterfinals in 2024 accumulating a 22-13-12 record across all competitions with its sights set on the 2025 season which kicks off with its fixture against Antigua and social equity as cornerstones for a secure and prosperous future SIDS face a disproportionate share of global climate injustice bearing the brunt of environmental and economic pressures while contributing minimally to global emissions Caribbean SIDS suffered 91% of economic losses from tropical storms among all SIDS globally amounting to nearly $32 billion in damages and hinder progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SIDS often struggle to allocate resources effectively for resilience-building and climate adaptation The United Nations System, through the Regional Collaborative Platform (RCP-LAC) Issue-Based Coalition on Climate Change and Resilience (IBC) has aligned its efforts with the ABAS priorities to support Caribbean SIDS in overcoming these challenges This comprehensive agenda is structured around four key pillars: building resilient economies and promoting environmental protection and planetary sustainability these pillars provide a roadmap for addressing systemic vulnerabilities and advancing sustainable development in the region in its role as co-chair of the IBC alongside UNEP has undertaken a meticulous mapping exercise identifying 132 initiatives and actions led by 11 UN agencies addressing critical areas such as disaster risk reduction The geographic distribution highlights the breadth of UN engagement Regional and multi-country initiatives further reinforce the importance of cross-border collaboration and shared solutions The infographics presented in this document illustrate the depth and diversity of these contributions offering a visual representation of how UN system actions align with the development priorities of Caribbean SIDS From strengthening economic resilience and securing water and food systems to promoting sustainable infrastructure and advancing disaster risk governance They also highlight the critical role of gender-responsive and disability-inclusive strategies in ensuring equitable resilience-building and development outcomes and cybersecurity require urgent attention aligning high-level policy discussions with field-level actions is essential to translating commitments into tangible outcomes Addressing these gaps will require sustained international support As the world enters a decisive decade for climate action and sustainable development the ABAS agenda serves as a vital framework for ensuring that Caribbean SIDS are not left behind the region can not only mitigate immediate risks but also build a foundation for long-term prosperity This document celebrates the collective efforts of the United Nations and its partners while reaffirming the commitment to advancing the ABAS priorities in the face of an increasingly uncertain future.  Thank you. If you have 2 minutes, we would benefit from additional feedback (link opens in a new window) Sign Up for Our Monthly Caribbean Newsletter Fresh off a record tourism year, Antigua and Barbuda is launching several initiatives for 2025 a culinary festival and major industry events Frontier Airlines will begin San Juan-Antigua service Feb adding to the destination's recent air service expansion from carriers including American Airlines James announced the destination's first Culinary Month in May positioning the islands as "a new culinary hotspot in the Caribbean." The destination will host Caribbean Travel Marketplace May 18-22 and celebrate the 300th anniversary of Nelson's Dockyard in 2025 Officials also launched a redesigned website at visitantiguabarbuda.com with personalized viewing features and flight options when the islands welcomed more than 330,281 stay-over visitors and 823,955 cruise passengers with strong performance from the United Kingdom Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez credited the growth to improved connectivity expanded hotel offerings and the destination's position as a regional hub with two international airports Officials expect continued expansion of cruise home-porting operations in 2025 Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI based on a press release distributed by Antigua and Barbuda It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor Copyright © 2025 Northstar Travel Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 301 Route 17 N, Suite 1150, Rutherford, NJ 07070 USA | Telephone: (201) 902-2000 Wednesday evening's match is available to watch in English on FS2 first round match is also available to stream in Spanish on ViX The Seattle Sounders are visiting Antigua GFC at Estadio Pensativo in Leg 1 of the first round of the Concacaf Champions Cup on Wedneday evening (5 p.m Wednesday evening's match is available to watch in English on FOX Soccer Plus The CCC first round match is also available to stream in Spanish on ViX+ and Concacaf's Youtube Channel Airlines Cancel Flights to Israel After Missile Strike Near Airport Bowman’s Travel Brief: Avoid Newark Airport Mastering the Art of Group Travel Bookings Fiesta Americana Travelty Celebrates Travel Advisors The Top 24 Most Powerful Travel Agencies of 2024 The Strategic Art of Pre-Planning Luxury Vacations: A Perspective for Travel Advisors For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter On the Pulse: Rental Escapes Message to Travel Advisors Collette - Expertly Crafted Tours for the Modern Traveler Noreen Kompanik is a San Diego based journalist who is also the co-owner and publisher of Rovology Giving Thanks To You - A Poem for Travel Advisors The increased depth on Sounders FC’s 2025 roster has been a talking point since the start of preseason Leg 2 Concacaf Champions Cup victory over Antigua GFC showed why Despite a whopping seven changes from Seattle’s previous starting lineup against Charlotte FC the team maintained its dominance on the pitch eliminating the Guatemalan side from the international tournament “Credit to the entire roster for being very deep and well organized,” said winger Paul Arriola “I'm hoping that's going to pay off in the long run for us whether that be within the league or being able to play in tournaments like this and continue on big runs.” Given the Sounders’ heavy schedule and only three days of rest after the home opener rotations in the Starting XI and throughout the duration of the match were bound to happen But Head Coach Brian Schmetzer’s confidence in the group had him taking one step further in bringing in nearly a whole new set of players to compete in the CCC Leg 2 match “We can't get through this stretch of games without changes,” he said “And I think all of the players are ready to perform at the level that we need them to.” The pair finished the night with a combined 14 recoveries 209 touches on the ball and 24 passes into the final third “Both JP and Danny Leyva were ready for this opportunity,” said Schmetzer The dangerous demeanor of the Sounders offense was also on full display. Following a solid brace from Jordan Morris in Saturday’s draw against Charlotte, Arriola and Designated Player Pedro de la Vega continued the club’s offensive prowess with three more goals to show for “[Paul] could have [also] had three or four assists so I thought he was very good tonight,” said Schmetzer “[And] if you don't get excited watching [Pedro] play then I think something’s off because his technical ability the team has produced eight goals with 18 players getting at least one start Their ability to find the back of the net with different players on the pitch is a testament of not only the vast amount of quality on the roster but the chemistry that has developed over the last two months between the veterans on the squad and the newcomers and that was the purpose to win and the opportunity to be a part of a team that's already super super good that has had really good years,” said Arriola the team advances to the Round of 16 where they will face Cruz Azul in a two-leg showdown beginning on March 5 at Lumen Field (7:30 p.m “I'm really excited to face them,” said Arriola “They expect championships with the roster that they built and the strength that they have español  français DG Okonjo-Iweala said: “By depositing its instrument of acceptance the government of Antigua and Barbuda is signalling its strong commitment to safeguarding marine resources and the livelihoods of its people Our oceans' resources are a vital component of many national economies and we are grateful to Antigua and Barbuda for joining other WTO members in a collective effort to address this crucial global challenge Only 16 more instruments are needed now for the Agreement to come into force!” Trade and Barbuda Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda said: “Antigua and Barbuda's deposit of its instrument of acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies reaffirms our nation's commitment as a small island developing state to multilateralism and to the sustainable use of marine resources It also demonstrates our unwavering support for the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda and our recognition of the importance of the fisheries sector to food security people's livelihoods and resilience building.” Formal acceptances from two-thirds of WTO members are required for the Agreement to enter into force The instrument of acceptance from Antigua and Barbuda reduces to 16 the remaining acceptances needed By adopting the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies by consensus at the WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference in Geneva in 2022 multilateral rules to curb harmful fisheries subsidies The Agreement prohibits subsidies for illegal and for fishing on the unregulated high seas The Agreement also recognizes the needs of developing economies and least-developed countries by establishing a fund to provide technical assistance and capacity-building to help them implement the new obligations if they have formally accepted the Agreement.  members agreed at the 12th Ministerial Conference to continue negotiating on outstanding fisheries subsidies issues with a view to adopting additional provisions to further strengthen the Agreement's disciplines The Agreement is available here The list of members that have deposited their instruments of acceptance can be found here Information for members on how to accept the Protocol of Amendment can be accessed here Problems viewing this page? If so, please contact [email protected] giving details of the operating system and web browser you are using by VisasNews 1 comment Antigua and Barbuda has introduced a fully digital arrival and departure card With the launch of the ArriveAntigua.com platform the country joins a growing Caribbean trend toward smarter Say goodbye to paper forms hastily filled out on the plane—Antigua and Barbuda has taken a big step forward in streamlining its entry procedures all international travelers are now required to complete a digital arrival and departure form before visiting the twin-island nation Accessible via ArriveAntigua.com the platform—designed exclusively for mobile and tablet devices —centralizes personal details and customs declarations that were previously collected at border checkpoints the system generates a QR code that travelers must present upon arrival at V.C spearheaded by Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Immigration Department and the Customs and Excise Division aims to enhance the travel experience while strengthening national security Charles Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment, welcomed the initiative, stating: We are committed to continuously improving the visitor experience in Antigua and Barbuda The launch of ArriveAntigua.com is a major step in creating a smooth and seamless experience from the moment visitors arrive allowing travellers to spend less time in the terminal and more time enjoying our 365 stunning beaches And this is just the beginning: authorities have already announced plans to expand the system to include seaport arrivals—particularly cruise passengers—as well as travelers arriving on private jets through Fixed Base Operators (FBO) across the country The goal is to eventually cover all international points of entry to Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda joins a growing list of Caribbean nations adopting paperless entry solutions several territories have implemented similar systems: These efforts reflect a shared commitment across the region: to simplify visitor arrivals while enhancing border control through technology Antigua and Barbuda is no stranger to digital innovation. For several years now, the country has offered an online electronic visa (e-Visa) system for travelers who require one. The streamlined process allows non-exempt visitors to obtain their travel authorization without visiting an embassy and Sri Lanka can apply for an e-Visa to enter Antigua and Barbuda travelers from many nations—including EU countries and Canada—are visa-exempt for stays of up to six months It says the new digital form is required but it is not working for me What do I do and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use Antigua and Barbuda (Photo Credit: Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority) Travelers will now be required to use a modernized electronic entry system when traveling to Antigua and Barbuda, with the launch of ArriveAntigua The Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Tourism and Investment created the program in collaboration with the Antigua Department of Immigration and the Antigua and Barbuda Customs and Excise Division Travelers heading to the Caribbean nation and arriving at V.C Bird International Airport will be required to go to ArriveAntigua.com within 72 hours of their flight where they can complete an online form using their mobile device They’ll be required to upload a photo of their passport and complete a questionnaire travelers will receive a QR code which can be accessed through email added to an iPhone Wallet or saved via screenshot The QR code is then presented at customs upon arrival and exit ArriveAntigua is only available for commercial air travelers at present but will be expanded to include seaport arrivals and private jet travelers “We are committed to continuously improving the visitor experience in Antigua and Barbuda,” said the nation’s Minister of Tourism “The launch of ArriveAntigua.com is a major step in creating a smooth and seamless experience from the moment visitors arrive allowing travellers to spend less time in the terminal and more time enjoying our 365 stunning beaches.” Lacey Pfalz is Associate Editor at TravelPulse She's a passionate advocate of responsible travel and believes the best travel experiences happen outside of a planned itinerary She can be reached at lpfalz@ntmllc.com Sponsors and supporters of the 16th edition of the RORC Caribbean 600 are ready in Antigua for the annual influx of boats and teams from around the world supporters and volunteers who make the organisation of the RORC Caribbean 600 and RORC Nelson’s Cup Series possible,” commented Steve Cole “Working closely with them to ensure everyone benefits from the arrival in Antigua of this internationally renowned event their individual contributions further enhance the competitor experience.”

The Royal Ocean Racing Club is grateful to Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority along with the continued support of a number of official partners and supporters: Connectivity Partner - Axxess Marine; Logistics Partner - Sevenstar Yacht Transport; Official Rum - English Harbour Rum; Official Lager - Carib Lager and The Inn at English Harbour Sevenstar Yacht Transport © Tim Wright/RORC Sevenstar Yacht Transport – Official Logistics Partner
 Sevenstar Yacht Transport is pleased to continue its sponsorship of the RORC Caribbean 600 helping racing teams get their yachts where they need to be With years of experience in yacht transport Sevenstar makes it easy for teams to move between major race events 

Sevenstar’s Racing Specialist - Sander Speet and Caribbean Specialist - Sanne van den Heuvel will be in Antigua for this edition Competitors can meet them at the Sevenstar registration desk to collect their backstay flag and waterproof bag They also look forward to welcoming everyone to the Sevenstar Welcome Party on Saturday 22nd February 22nd at 6:30pm "We’re happy to support the RORC Caribbean 600 again,” says Sander Speet “Our goal is to make yacht transport as seamless as possible so teams can focus on racing We think before the start and beyond the finish line to make more racing possible we help teams plan and execute their racing schedules worldwide We’ll be in Antigua to assist and ensure a smooth journey to Cowes for the Admiral’s Cup as well as events like the Rolex Fastnet Race and Transquadra See you there!”

Axxess Marine - Official Connectivity Partner
“For the fourth year running Axxess Marine is a proud official sponsor of the RORC Caribbean 600 we are pleased to provide support in the form of essential internet connectivity services required by the RORC Race and Media Team The Live stream of the start will also be powered by Axxess Marine as we aim to connect the worldwide fan base to the race in real time 
“The RORC Nelson’s Cup series and ever-popular RORC Caribbean continuously provide great revenue to local companies situated in the heart of Antigua's yachting sector Axxess Marine provides connectivity in the form of voice and data coverage while roaming throughout the region This connection spans locally as well as to many Caribbean countries for an affordable cost We wish all sailors a safe and successful race as they stay connected whilst taking part in this impressive race,” commented Dennis Henri CEO Axxess Marine English Harbour Rum © Arthur Daniel/RORC English Harbour 5 Year old Rum - Official Rum  No visit to Antigua would be complete without sampling some local rum Thanks to the Official Rum Sponsor English Harbour 5 Year Old Rum crews will get plenty of chances to enjoy their favourite tipple “Antigua Distillery are proud to have been a sponsor of this highly successful yacht race since its inception in 2009 and look forward to a continuing and exciting relationship,” says Lisa Farara Executive Director of Antigua Distillery who are celebrating their 92nd year.  At the RORC Caribbean Prizegiving Ceremony each boat is presented with a personalised beautiful memento – an engraved decanter filled with English Harbour 5 Year Old Rum Special prize winners also receive a much-coveted rum-filled oak cask containing the esteemed golden nectar as a fitting reward for their hard-earnt victory in the race Every boat is met on the dock after finishing the RORC Caribbean 600 by the RORC Race Team and welcome volunteers Whatever time of day or time the team arrives back on the dock a case of ice-cold Carib Beer is presented to them and is one of the things the crews are looking forward at the end of the 600nm race.  “We are once again thrilled to sponsor RORC Caribbean 600,” says Frances Ann Attong - Marketing & Communications Manager for A.S Bryden & Sons (Antigua) Limited - the official distributor for Carib Beer “Carib Lager is undeniably the brew of the Caribbean and this partnership exemplifies our commitment to supporting prestigious sporting events and celebrating the spirit of adventure and camaraderie that defines the sailing community We look forward to sharing memorable experiences with the RORC team Inn at English Harbour © Tim Wright/RORC The afternoon before the start of the RORC Caribbean 600 hosted by The Inn at English Harbour for the skippers/owners of the competing yachts at the exclusive hotel’s Reef Restaurant on Galleon Beach This informal occasion has been a popular distraction for many years now from all the lastminute race preparations before the start.  The RORC Caribbean 600 starts on Monday 24th February from Antigua.  SEATTLE – Seattle Sounders FC earned a 3-1 victory over Antigua GFC in the second leg of their Round One series as the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup continued Wednesday at Lumen Field in Seattle The 3-1 victory last week put Seattle in a good spot but the Sounders closed the series at home with another win to punch their ticket to the Round of 16 where the MLS side will play Liga MX club and six-time CCC winners Cruz Azul Pedro de la Vega opened the scoring in the 24’ after his shot ricocheted off a defender with the Argentine not wasting his second chance the visitors got on the board when Cristian Hernández floated a terrific ball over the top of the defense Seattle’s newcomers Jesus Ferreira and Paul Arriola linked for a second consecutive week for the go-ahead goal this one coming in the 53’ with link-up play to notch Arriola’s second goal in the tournament De la Vega netted his second goal for a brace in the 88’ after finding some space to finish calmly from close range winners of the 2022 edition of the tournament are now unbeaten in 12 straight Champions Cup matches marking the longest streak by an MLS team in the modern era Corporate Governance and Public Private Partnerships for Antigua and Barbuda said the choices world leaders make today in this Assembly — and every institution of governance — will shape the survival of entire nations and the world’s future  For small States like Antigua and Barbuda the choices to act on climate change are crucial  “Our islands are on the frontlines of a climate catastrophe we did not cause; a debt crisis we did not create and conflicts in which we have no part,” he said  SIDS4 is a milestone and sparked the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS — a renewed declaration for resilient prosperity  “This Agenda is not just a roadmap for the future; it is a lifeline for now,” he added  At its core is the SIDS Centre of Excellence built by these countries for themselves and meant to create ground-breaking technologies revolutionary processes and pioneering solutions Island Investment Forum and Debt Sustainability Support Service the Centre can transform how countries adapt vulnerabilities and set a path for resilient prosperity  We need the cooperation and support of the global community to ensure its success,” he added  It is absurd that Governments subsidize the industries that accelerate the climate crisis  He called for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty to halt the reckless destruction of the environment to end fossil fuel subsidies and chart a course towards a sustainable future with a negotiated and graduated transition  “Let COP29 [Twenty-ninth Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change] be the moment we draw a line in the sand,” he said  “Let it be known — we can no longer afford the luxury of delay”  Recognizing that fossil fuels still play a role in many countries’ energy security he called for these companies to pay a global levy to fund mitigation efforts and compensation for the damage inflicted There should be no additional delays at COP29 in the capitalization and operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund  “The international financial system is skewed and unjust — punishing the most vulnerable while rewarding the already rich and prosperous with favourable terms for their financial instruments,” he said small States like mine have been shackled by debt we did not cause; debt that arose from recovery spending on recurring disasters that are beyond our control.”  The SIDS Debt Sustainability Support Service is a critical mechanism to provide tailored solutions repurposing of SDRs and carbon pricing funding to help these States escape the cycle of unsustainable debt  “This is not charity — it is the justice of financial inclusion,” he added The adoption of the multidimensional vulnerability index offers a path to correct the unjust treatment accorded to small  It is a vital tool and acknowledges the complexities such States face structural vulnerabilities and a lack of resilience as well as their exposure to myriad external shocks  International financial institutions must integrate the index into their policies to ensure that support is targeted where most needed  “There can be no just and sustaining reform of the World Bank other global financial institutions and multilateral banks without their effective use of the MVI,” he said the arguments for its use are irrefutable and just.”  These initiatives are a small component of the more fundamental reforms of the international financial architecture “to provide greater funding accessibility and better terms to include lower interest rates and longer maturity transformations”  They are part of the wider need for change to address the historic imbalances against SIDS Listen to and download the full statement in mp3 format. 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Sanders, condemned Harvard’s decision to lay off the staff of the Harvard Slavery Remembrance Program urging the University to step up its reparative efforts in a Tuesday letter to University President Alan M In the letter, which was obtained by The Crimson, Sanders referenced HSRP researchers’ recent trip to Antigua and Barbuda where they met with the country’s prime minister and governor general to discuss potential research collaborations The trip was planned after HSRP identified hundreds of individuals who had been enslaved by Harvard affiliates in the island nation Sanders expressed “deep surprise and concern” at the sudden layoffs and asked that Harvard “ensure” it continues to investigate its ties to Antigua and Barbuda “with the same level of institutional commitment and rigor.” He also urged University leadership to directly involve the Antiguan government in its descendant identification efforts “The people of Antigua and Barbuda seek not symbolic gestures but real engagement and meaningful action that befits the benefits that Harvard derived,” he wrote Sanders advocated for a “program of exchange” between Harvard and the University of the West Indies He specifically called on Harvard to collaborate with UWI on climate disaster research and to provide high-achieving students from Antigua and Barbuda with scholarships to study at Harvard Kennedy O’Reilly declined to comment on Sanders’ demands or on the contents of his letter to Garber Kennedy O’Reilly cited the University’s existing partnerships with UWI through which it has shared some online coursework and Harvard Library holdings with Antiguan researchers She also referenced Harvard scholars’ participation in conferences and collaborations with UWI scholars Antigua and Barbuda footed the bill for Harvard faculty members to speak in the Caribbean nation and that the partnership had cost the country “more money than we were getting from it.” Kennedy O’Reilly declined to comment on Sanders’ specific criticisms but said that Harvard is “committed to continuing and expanding this partnership with UWI’s priorities guiding the direction of this collaborative work.” Sanders said that despite the HSRP team’s visit to the country just one week before the layoffs the Antiguan government had not been notified of the impending outsourcing of the team’s work to genealogical society American Ancestors “That is the worst discourtesy of all,” he said Sanders added that neither American Ancestors nor Harvard has communicated with Antigua and Barbuda since HSRP’s work was outsourced Antigua and Barbuda has long sought reparations from Harvard Browne demanded in a letter to then-Harvard President Lawrence S Bacow that the University repay the island nation for its ties to early donors who owned plantations in the region Sanders had written two other letters demanding reparations from Harvard before his Tuesday letter to Garber: one to Bacow in 2018 and another to former University President Drew Gilpin Faust in 2016 Browne called on Harvard to take “meaningful action” on Antiguan public radio We are seeking justice for the people whose suffering built Harvard into what it is today,” Browne told the radio station “Our ancestors worked for centuries without pay and their labor fueled Harvard’s early development.” Sanders emphasized in his interview with The Crimson that he was “not expecting Harvard to write a check to Antigua and Barbuda,” and that he was not seeking to humiliate the university “We don’t know what the answers to any of this is but we do know that injustice was done,” Sanders added Harvard University was a beneficiary of all of that and people from Antigua and Barbuda paid for all of this in blood.” A previous version of this article incorrectly referred to Harvard’s partnerships with UWI as short-term the partnerships are intended to be long-term —Staff writer Alexandra M. Kluzak can be reached at alexandra.kluzak@thecrimson.com Antigua and Barbuda; known for its amazing beaches the question remains: what makes up our country Is it these generalisations or is it more than sun History is the key to answering these questions Antigua goes beyond these stereotypes and rather history shapes and influences our perception of our country gender and political censorship remain prevalent and these stem from our deeply implicated history triumphs and legacies that shape our current identity Let me give you a personal example of which you can possibly relate to: while enjoying the beach with friends we took shelter under an umbrella as it began to rain A black woman demands that we leave her umbrella and scolds one of our white friends for being with our black friend group She physically starts arguing and removing our belongings when a white family decides to take shelter under another umbrella she does not object or question them as she did with us and the fact that this woman was black herself brings up questions of internalised racism How can someone who shares the same skin complexion treat us with prejudice The answer seems to point towards internalised racism and the deep implications present due to colonialism and its system of oppression the woman values white individuals more than she values her own race She views these white individuals to be superior (better than) black people but how does our history and environment shape these prejudices While she could have potentially treated us this way because of our ages or because she thinks this tourist white family could spend more money at her establishment It still brings up discussions of how we treat black locals compared to white tourists Does money buy our respect and how has the tourist industry created a cycle of perpetuated internalised racism so much so that we treat our own people with unkindness This situation raises questions of how far we as a society have come from our colonial past (slavery) and how that past still remains in our daily lives – in ways we aren’t aware of So ask yourself: How well do you know your history Can you see the patterns of our historical past written all over Antiguan culture it’s a guide for our future- a mirror reflecting who we are today we miss the chance to address systemic issues such as race and gender inequalities We risk raising a generation disconnected from their identity and their power to make change we see history repeating itself and efforts to erase critical lessons become apparent overshadowed by the glossy image of a tourist paradise I am starting this series because I believe history is crucial to guiding us forward and that we should learn about what it means to be Antiguan and Barbudan in today’s world To the youth of Antigua and Barbuda: I implore you to learn about your history and question it It’s important for us to establish a dialogue where we can discuss these issues and learn from them If you have any suggestions or questions that you would like to discuss alongside this series, my email is [email protected] Neriah Sandin was raised in Antigua and is now pursuing a Degree in Development Studies at Lund University in Sweden social and political forces that shape societies She has experience teaching in both Spain and Antigua which has deepened her passion for youth engagement and education Please enter an answer in digits:five × 3 = Seattle Sounders FC commence their bid to win a second Concacaf Champions Cup title with a Round One Leg 1 fixture at Guatemalan side Antigua GFC on Wednesday evening The aggregate winner advances to the Round of 16 against LIGA MX side Cruz Azul who have already advanced via a 7-0 aggregate Round One victory over Haitian side Real Hope Ten MLS clubs are participating in the 27-team continental tournament that grants a spot in the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup The single-match final will be held on June 1 Antigua qualified via their semifinal appearance in the 2024 Concacaf Central American Cup They are off to a hot start in Guatemala's Liga Nacional winning five of their first eight matches with a league-leading 16 points Antigua buscará replicar el gran paso que tuvo en la Copa Centroamericana 2024 🥑 🇬🇹🔜 #ConcaChampions 2025 pic.twitter.com/5OkvOhFMcK Seattle remain MLS's only modern-day CCC champion, lifting the 2022 title over Mexico's Pumas UNAM. That accomplishment retroactively clinched a spot in this summer's FIFA Club World Cup Seattle might have to play this Leg 1 fixture without DP midfielder Albert Rusnák (10g/16a in 2024) who was sidelined for the club's final preseason match with a quad injury The 2022 Champions are back! 🟢🔵🇺🇸✨ Seattle Sounders start their 2025 campaign in Round One! pic.twitter.com/noPIcDicCF Varied conditions tested teams at Antigua Sailing Week today across a range of wind strengths with the big boats enjoying adrenaline-pumping speeds of 20 knots in the stronger gusts In CSA Racing Class 2 Woody Cullen’s Swan 58 WaveWalker won both her races including a victory in the second race by a scant 36 seconds over Don Terwilliger’s Beneteau First 47.7 Dauntless Wayne Zittel X-Yachts XP50 DNR rounded out the podium in third “We sail with a great mix of friends and family as well as professional crew,” says Cullen’s wife Carolyn “They’re amazing and the one thing that’s unique about them is they all coach This was my first race taking the lead on jib trim – that’s thanks to the great crew and great coaching with much of it from women.” Women form one third of the crew “We have women from bow to stern,” says Carolyn “I grew up sailing Optimist and 420 dinghies but I’m back on it now with WaveWalker,” says Emma “I’m always learning all the time – on every race – so many things from each of the crew members.” The big boats in CSA Racing 1 help to create a key part of the mix that makes Antigua Sailing Week an awe-inspiring experience for all At the end of second windward leg of their first race today Roy Disney’s Volvo 70 Pyewacket reached the windward mark with an inside overlap on the leading boat in CSA Racing Class 3 Marc Emig’s team from Marseille on the J/133 Credit Mutuel – Jivaro Jim Vos’ RP37 Warthog and his crew of young Antiguan sailors went on to take line honours in this race Credit Mutuel – Jivaro took victory on corrected time just 35 seconds ahead of Steve Rigby’s J/122 El Ocaso while Richard Matthews’ J/122 Oystercatcher on Liquid notched up his first podium finish Warthog took fourth place after time correction double Olympic gold medallist and five times Dragon class world champion Poul Høj Jensen Warthog then blasted round the course on their second race of the day and retaining victory on corrected time ahead of Jivaro and Oystercatcher but still retains an overall lead three points ahead of Jivaro The RS Elite fleet concluded their short three-day series of 12 races today Geoffrey Pierini’s Splice took a clear overall victory counting nine wins and only one second place Veteran Antiguan sailor and former Antigua Yacht Club admiral the battle to complete the podium could not have been closer with Lesley Martin’s Zan and Richard Fear’s Brown Skin Girl were tied on points at the start of their final day was enough to lift Zan up to third overall CSA Racing Class 4 is the most numerous at this year’s Antigua Sailing Week and enjoyed tantalisingly close competition in their first race today Katy Campbell’s Salona 45 Panacea X won line honours but Ryan Hope Ross’ J/105 More Zessin’ took victory on corrected time by a margin of only two seconds Patrick Holloran’s First 40.7 Caipirinha and Carlo Falcone’s 47ft IOR racer Caccia Alla Volpe finished in a dead heat on corrected time More Zessin’ also prevailed in the second race with Caccia Alla Volpe second and David Crum Frers 46 Two Tonner Quintessence III third Today was also the Marina Resort Women’s Race Day at Antigua Sailing Week support and inspire women sailors and aspiring sailors Lyssandra Barbieri’s Grand Soleil 43 Blue Moon which spends most its life as a cruising boat for her Second Star Sailing Sea School is racing all week with a 12-strong women-only crew some of which are new to big boat sailing and benefited from coaching from British professional sailor Louise Clayton ahead of the regatta “I had never raced before,” says Aliya Brown an Antiguan who has the pivotal role of mainsheet trimmer “So this is my proper first ever training and race week and I’m really enjoying it,” she adds as well as others to improve on – I also get to focus on those to improve my sailing and can help other people too.” Barbieri highlights the importance of being able to provide opportunities for people who don’t know someone with a boat and doesn’t have huge amounts of money “We’re giving opportunities to people that don’t have those options right now,” she says “I have a sailing school in Italy and I really wanted to open a school in the Caribbean as well the winds are consistent and there’s a really great supportive sailing community It’s also really convenient for people from all over the world because there are direct flights.” which is currently lying third overall in CSA Racing Class 4 is also a sea school boat and is racing this week with five women on board She has taught more than 1,000 aspiring sailors to date and says: “I love the people aspect and trying to figure out how to make everyone work together as one team.” This evening she was presented with the ASW Inspirational Woman Award and a Locman watch courtesy of Marina & Resort Ltd “Women’s day at ASW is about celebrating all of the women on board this week whether a seasoned skipper or a new trainee,” says Alison Sly-Adams “There are 107 of you here and six female skippers We see this as our opportunity to tell some of your stories and inspire other women to give sailing a try.” After today’s sailing there was complimentary Prosecco courtesy of daily sponsor Marina & Resort Ltd ahead of the daily prize giving at the Antigua Yacht Club Competition for all CSA classes continues on Reggae and Rum day tomorrow Discover a new live experience with thrilling moments & frequent bonuses delivering wins up to 7200x wrapped in a superbly designed studio with hosts trained to entertain The dispute dates back to 2003 when the US took action against Antigua and Barbuda for offering online gambling services The US argued that these services violated its laws It also raised issues regarding the accessibility of online gambling to minors and vulnerable populations the US sought to prosecute any online gambling suppliers operating from the nation disagreed with the US position and brought the case to the WTO in 2003 The Caribbean nation claimed that the US had violated the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) an agreement the WTO created in 1995 to regulate international trade in services granting it the right to withhold $21m annually in intellectual property (IP) rights held by US companies Antigua and Barbuda’s ambassador to the US stated that the country had incurred losses totalling $315m by that time — an amount exceeding a quarter of its annual gross domestic product Even though the WTO had given Antigua and Barbuda authorisation to levy trade sanctions in order to recover its losses the country is still waiting for its payment Ambassador Hurst added that the country isn’t optimistic about receiving any type of compensation in the near future He doesn’t see anything changing with the inauguration of President Donald Trump only a few days ago Antigua and Barbuda’s former ambassador to the United Nations also believes it will take “another generation” to get something done He pointed out that the US is “not as generous as it once was.” stated during a WTO meeting in 2018 that Antigua and Barbuda had presented “excessive demands” and emphasised that monetary compensation was not stipulated under the established rules The US had made multiple settlement proposals argued that none of the US proposals came close to addressing even 1% of the damage inflicted He pointed out that the WTO’s dispute resolution system was designed to ensure that all member states would have their rights safeguarded.  The United States is still our most important trading partner and we intend to continue to massage that relationship and that at some point the US will relent and provide us with the monies that they owe us.”