The regional airline LIAT says while it does not want to pick a fight with the Trinidad and Tobago government over its subsidy to the state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL), the situation is a violation of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas that governs the regional integration movement.

There is a kind of feverish excitement at LIAT’s headquarters at the VC Bird International Airport in Antigua, these days, as the airline prepares for the arrival of its first ATR – a brand new turbo prop plane from French aircraft manufacturer Avion Transporte de Regionale.

The 46th edition of Antigua Sailing Week was a truly international affair, with yacht crews representing 26 different nations.

CJRP Travel, in partnership with BVI AIRWAYS has announced that its first flight between Tortola and Antigua via Anguilla and St Kitts will commence on Friday, May 24th, 2013.

Yet another edition of Antigua Sailing Week has been logged in the books. The thrill and excitement of competitive racing will certainly be framed into fun memories as much as the camaraderie and friendships that were fostered when the sun set and the landside fun kicked in.

As the international fleet sailed out to the combat area you could almost feel the tension on the dock.The pressure was heightened by tricky conditions with many class of winner yet to be decided.

Let me take the opportunity of the impending Labour Day celebrations to send best wishes to all the working people of Antigua and Barbuda, the region and the wider world. I particularly want to recognise and congratulate Organised Labour and the Trade Unions for the superb work they do in protecting the jobs and working lives of their members.

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) has partnered with Elite Island Resorts, NBC6 South Florida and American Airlines for the Ultimate Honeymoon campaign 2013.