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  • McDougall urges Roseau North residents to confirm voter registration ahead of by-election

    McDougall urges Roseau North residents to confirm voter registration ahead of by-election

    As the upcoming Roseau North by-election moves into its final stretch, Dominica Labour Party candidate Ashma McDougall has made a public call to all eligible voters in the constituency, urging them to complete the critical pre-voting step of verifying their voter registration status to guarantee their voices are counted on polling day. McDougall shared her remarks in a recent interview with Dominica’s state-owned media outlet, DBS Radio.

    During the conversation, the candidate opened up about her experience on the campaign trail, highlighting the warm reception she has received from residents across Roseau North’s communities. “Every day, I go door-to-door, moving between neighborhoods and speaking with voters from all walks of life, and I leave every interaction feeling incredibly grateful,” she said. “The open conversations I’ve had with constituents, and the trust they have extended to me throughout this campaign, have been far more encouraging than I ever expected.”

    Each conversation and exchange of policy ideas with local residents, McDougall noted, has only deepened her confidence in the Roseau North constituency’s untapped potential for growth and progress. With election day quickly approaching, she emphasized that checking registration status is a small but vital action that every eligible voter should prioritize ahead of the vote.

    “Your vote is your voice, and that voice holds the power to shape the future of every community across Roseau North,” McDougall explained. Beyond confirming registration, she also called on residents to turn out in force on election day, framing the vote as more than a choice between candidates. “This isn’t just about picking one person for office—it’s about choosing the kind of representation you deserve, the kind that will push Roseau North forward toward shared progress,” she said. “Vote for leadership that actually listens to you, vote for the values that matter to our community, vote for someone you can trust to deliver for Roseau North.”

    McDougall also pushed back against the often-personal nature of modern political campaigning, making clear that her bid for office has never centered on her own ambition. “For me, this campaign has never been about one individual,” she said. “I don’t waste time engaging with personal insults or trading attacks with other candidates. This race is about our community, it’s about our constituency, and most importantly, it’s about building a shared collective vision for the future of Roseau North.”

  • Turks and Caicos partners with CARPHA to strengthen laboratory and health security systems

    Turks and Caicos partners with CARPHA to strengthen laboratory and health security systems

    A major public health initiative to combat the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has wrapped up in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), after a five-day technical assessment mission conducted by the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) between July 13 and 17, 2026.

    The mission forms part of CARPHA’s broader Integrated Antimicrobial Resistance Programme, which works across the Caribbean region to strengthen local capacities for AMR detection, monitoring and rapid response, with a specific focus on upgrading laboratory infrastructure, standardizing surveillance practices and reinforcing regional health security frameworks.

    A specialized three-person technical delegation led the on-the-ground assessment. The team included Mohamed Elsherbiny, Senior Technical Advisor in the Office of the CARPHA Executive Director and head of the integrated AMR programme; Dr Gabriel Gonzalez Escobar, Assistant Director of Surveillance, Disease Prevention and Control, who also leads CARPHA’s central Medical Microbiology Laboratory; and Megan Bardsley, an epidemiologist assigned to the agency’s integrated AMR initiative.

    Over the course of the five-day visit, the CARPHA team held consultation sessions with a wide range of local stakeholders, including senior officials from TCI’s Ministry of Health, technical leads from the National Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU), management and staff from the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), clinical leadership from TCI Hospital, and representatives from national infection prevention and control teams.

    The assessment carried out by the delegation covered a broad scope of critical areas tied to AMR response. Technical experts evaluated the condition of local laboratory facilities, the functionality of existing diagnostic equipment, current staffing capacity and training gaps, national AMR governance structures, adherence to established biosafety protocols, the robustness of local AMR data management systems, and the effectiveness of ongoing AMR surveillance activities. As part of the broader review, the team also assessed national tuberculosis patient specimen referral processes and evaluated TCI’s existing pandemic preparedness capabilities to respond to emerging public health threats.

    In its post-mission statement, CARPHA noted that the agency has a long-standing and productive collaborative relationship with the TCI National Public Health Laboratory. The organization specifically highlighted the lab’s consistent work in confirming test results for high-priority pathogens, as well as the successful recent rollout of the MolBio mobile testing platform, which has expanded local diagnostic reach.

    Following the comprehensive assessment, the CARPHA team identified multiple actionable opportunities to advance TCI’s AMR response capacity. Key areas for improvement include expanding core diagnostic services, boosting overall laboratory operational efficiency, updating and strengthening biosafety and biosecurity protocols, scaling up antimicrobial susceptibility testing and molecular diagnostic capabilities, and standardizing processes for more accurate and complete AMR data collection and reporting.

    The review also explored adjustments to cross-border specimen referral arrangements within CARPHA’s regional laboratory network. Proposals on the table include deepening collaborative ties with Jamaica’s national laboratory system, to ensure TCI clinicians and researchers have reliable access to specialized regional testing and reference services that are not available locally.

    DR. Lisa Indar, Executive Director of CARPHA, emphasized the urgency of coordinated action on AMR in her statement following the mission. “Antimicrobial resistance stands as one of the most pressing threats to global public health today,” Indar said. “Strengthening robust laboratory systems and standardized surveillance is absolutely fundamental to enabling timely detection of drug-resistant pathogens and guiding evidence-based public health action. We are deeply encouraged by the clear commitment demonstrated by our colleagues in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and we look forward to supporting the full implementation of the recommendations developed during this assessment mission.”

    Looking ahead, CARPHA has confirmed that it will maintain long-term engagement with TCI’s Ministry of Health and Human Services and local national partners. Next steps include co-developing a phased implementation roadmap for the mission’s recommendations, providing ongoing targeted technical support to local teams, and further integrating TCI into CARPHA’s regional AMR surveillance network to improve cross-border coordination on this shared public health threat.

  • Mahaut, Jimmit and Tarreau set for St. Ann parish feast celebrations

    Mahaut, Jimmit and Tarreau set for St. Ann parish feast celebrations

    Community leaders in Mahaut Jimmit Tarreau are gearing up for their much-anticipated annual celebration of the Parish Feast of St. Ann, with a full lineup of inclusive activities scheduled to run from July 23 to 26, 2026. Organized jointly by the Mahaut Jimmit Tarreau Village Council and the area’s Parliamentary Representative, this year’s gathering blends religious tradition, local cultural expression, and recreational entertainment to create space for residents and out-of-town visitors to connect and honor the feast day.

    One of the flagship events of the celebration is a Gospel Fest, which will shine a spotlight on homegrown creative talent from across the region. Confirmed performers include vocalists Janet Azzouz, Mikael Ferrol, Julien Rivierre, and Dennis Augustine, Michel “Micho” Mason, alongside a special performance from the Men’s Ministry of the Mahaut Baptist Mission Church, with additional guest acts set to make appearances throughout the festival.

    Beyond the Gospel Fest, organizers have packed the four-day schedule with a diverse array of community-focused activities. Attendees can look forward to a popular Fish Night social gathering, an Oldie Goldie Dance throwing back to classic hit tracks, helmed by popular local DJs Dr. Miguel Labaddie and Flip the Boss, an early morning Jouvé street celebration, and the highly anticipated return of the MAHAUT EXPO. The expo will highlight handmade crafts, artisanal goods, and fresh agricultural produce from local communities spanning the route from Tarreau to Canefield, giving small-scale creators and farmers a platform to showcase their work to the public. The schedule also includes a lively Band Splash performance gathering at Zaaman Park and a relaxed Kool Down event to wind down between larger activities.

    The entire celebration will draw to a close with a solemn grand Mass held at Massacre Parish Church, a traditional closing tribute to St. Ann that anchors the festive four-day gathering in its religious roots. Organizers have extended an open invitation to all residents, visitors, and community members from surrounding areas to join in the celebrations, reminding attendees that outside independent vendors will not be allowed to operate during the scheduled events to keep the focus on local participants.

  • Prominent businessman McMillan Jno-Baptiste dies

    Prominent businessman McMillan Jno-Baptiste dies

    The Dominican business community is mourning the loss of one of its most storied figures, McMillan Jno-Baptiste, a pioneering fuel retailer whose decades-long career left an indelible mark on the nation’s petroleum sector. Affectionately known to most as “Mr. McMillan” or “Mr. Mac,” Jno-Baptiste passed away, closing the book on a nearly 60-year career dedicated to serving communities across the country.

    Jno-Baptiste first entered the energy industry in 1956, when he launched his professional journey with global oil giant Esso. After 18 years of building hands-on expertise in the sector, he struck out as an independent entrepreneur, founding his own fuel retail business in 1974. Over the subsequent decades, he steered his company through a era of dramatic transformation in the global petroleum market, weathering volatile swings in global fuel prices, steadily rising operating expenses, and shifting industry regulations that challenged small independent retailers across the Caribbean.

    Against these headwinds, Jno-Baptiste never wavered from his commitment to delivering reliable, accessible fuel services to the Dominican public. He continued to actively manage his business operations well into his later years, earning a reputation for consistency, integrity, and customer-focused service that set him apart from competitors.

    His contributions to both Dominica’s local business ecosystem and national petroleum infrastructure have been widely celebrated by industry peers and community members alike. His passing marks the end of an extraordinary career defined by relentless hard work, quiet perseverance, and unbroken decades of service to the Dominican nation, leaving a legacy that will be remembered by generations of customers and fellow business leaders.

  • STATEMENT: Electoral office responds to ‘false claims’ about voter confirmation procedures

    STATEMENT: Electoral office responds to ‘false claims’ about voter confirmation procedures

    False claims circulating across social media platforms over the weekend have prompted an official response from the country’s Electoral Office, which is moving swiftly to refute allegations that third parties can complete voter confirmation for absent electors by presenting their documents alone.

    In a public statement released to counter the growing spread of unsubstantiated misinformation, Chief Election Officer Anthea Joseph’s office categorically denied that such a practice is allowed or even possible under the jurisdiction’s current voter confirmation framework. The office emphasized that the entire system has been built with layered security safeguards explicitly designed to require the in-person physical presence of every elector seeking confirmation.

    To illustrate the rigid checks built into the process, Electoral Office officials outlined the mandatory workflow that all electors must complete. When an elector arrives at a confirmation center, their personal identifying information is first entered into the official digital system. Next, a live photograph of the elector is captured on-site, and the individual is required to provide a personal electronic signature via a dedicated signature capture pad. Critical procedural blocks are coded directly into the system: the confirmation application cannot be marked as complete until both the on-site photograph and the unique electronic signature have been successfully recorded.

    Because of these non-negotiable procedural requirements, the office confirmed that it is structurally impossible for a third party to finalize voter confirmation for another person without that elector being physically present at the center. The Electoral Office has formally rejected the false information that has spread through social media channels, and moved to reassure the general public that all official confirmation centers are adhering strictly to the prescribed regulatory procedures at all times.

    Beyond this immediate denial, the office offered a second guarantee to voters: comprehensive on-site supervision and oversight are being implemented at every confirmation location to protect the integrity of the entire voter confirmation process. Officials noted that the Electoral Office remains fully committed to upholding the requirements laid out in the Registration of Electors Act and all established administrative protocols for voter confirmation.

    In closing, the office issued a public appeal urging all community members to cross-check any claims related to electoral procedures through the Electoral Office’s official communication channels, rather than relying on unvetted social media posts. The statement also encouraged voters to avoid sharing unconfirmed allegations, which can mislead electors and erode public trust in the integrity of the region’s electoral system.

  • Dominica’s Bee Natural highlights export challenges at regional IICA-CDB forum

    Dominica’s Bee Natural highlights export challenges at regional IICA-CDB forum

    A regional virtual forum hosted by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has centered on the unique struggles that micro and small agricultural enterprises (Agri-MSMEs) across the Caribbean face when attempting to break into regional and international export markets, spotlighting two standout local businesses from Dominica and Antigua & Barbuda.

    The event, branded under the theme “Moving Products to Markets, Literally!”, forms a core component of a long-running collaborative initiative between IICA and CDB designed to remove the most persistent barriers to market entry for small agri-enterprises. The program supports participating businesses through export pilot trials, targeted support to boost production capacity, and expanded access to critical financing that many small operations struggle to secure.

    Dominica’s homegrown wellness brand Bee Natural was one of the featured businesses at the forum, with founder Terri Henry-Lovell sharing the company’s journey to build a customer base across multiple Caribbean nations. Henry-Lovell detailed that Bee Natural, which produces award-winning wellness goods crafted from locally harvested honey, beeswax and propolis, has made notable inroads into regional markets, but persistent logistical challenges continue to stunt its growth.

    She echoed a widespread frustration shared by small island-based Agri-MSMEs: affordable, reliable freight and logistics infrastructure remains severely limited across the region. For many operations, the only feasible way to move products to neighboring markets is to rely on traveling passengers to carry goods in their personal luggage, an ad-hoc solution that cannot support scalable long-term growth. Beyond unreliable transportation, forum participants identified a suite of additional barriers: inconsistent shipping timetables, exorbitant freight costs, burdensome and unclear cross-border customs procedures, steep packaging costs, limited cold storage capacity for perishable goods, and difficulty building partnerships with established regional distributors.

    Antigua & Barbuda’s Shade Hydroponics, known by its brand name SHAADE, also joined the forum to showcase its line of local products, which includes artisanal herbal teas, raw honey, fresh peppers and a range of other wellness goods. Like Bee Natural, SHAADE outlined the practical support that would allow the business to scale its distribution across the Caribbean.

    Diana Francis, IICA’s representative in Trinidad and Tobago and the project’s coordinator, emphasized that the initiative is built around delivering tangible, measurable commercial outcomes rather than generic capacity building. “This forum starts with the endgame – literally placing products on shelves, in homes across regional markets, and potentially beyond. This project wants to go beyond conventional capacity building and just telling Agri-MSMEs where the markets are. We want to help them put their products on the shelves and keep them there,” Francis explained.

    In its closing, the forum reaffirmed that Caribbean Agri-MSMEs already have the core components needed for export success: the region is home to passionate, skilled entrepreneurs crafting high-quality, innovative products that have strong demand in regional and global markets. To unlock that potential, participants agreed that cross-sector collaboration is non-negotiable. Stronger coordinated partnerships between national governments, logistics service providers, financial institutions and regional development agencies will be critical to breaking down systemic barriers and helping small agri-enterprises expand their footprint, strengthen regional trade, and drive inclusive economic growth across the Caribbean.

  • Antigua & Barbuda-flagged cargo ship damaged in Black Sea attack

    Antigua & Barbuda-flagged cargo ship damaged in Black Sea attack

    A deadly Russian attack on commercial shipping in the Black Sea off Ukraine’s Odesa coast has left one Filipino seafarer unaccounted for and drawn renewed international attention to the escalating dangers facing civilian vessels transiting the contested waterway.

    The July 19 strike targeted the VENTURO, a 57,000 deadweight tonnage Supramax bulk carrier registered under the flag of Antigua and Barbuda. According to official statements from the Ukrainian Navy reported by regional and international media outlets, the attack destroyed the vessel’s propulsion systems, leaving it dead in the water and stranded far from shore.

    At the time of the strike, the VENTURO was en route from Varna, Bulgaria, to the Romanian port of Sulina, operating along regular commercial trade routes that connect the Black Sea and Mediterranean. All 18 members of the vessel’s crew were Filipino nationals.

    Coordinated rescue operations launched shortly after the attack successfully brought 17 crew members safely to shore. Three injured seafarers were evacuated to local medical facilities for urgent treatment, but search teams have been unable to locate the 18th crew member, who remains officially listed as missing following the incident.

    The empty VENTURO remains adrift and disabled in the strike zone, unable to move under its own power to exit the area. As emergency teams work to secure the vessel and recover the missing crew member, new threats have emerged against response operations: the Antiguan Herald reports that a follow-up Russian strike targeted rescue infrastructure in the Odesa region, putting first responders and recovery teams at equal risk to crews caught in initial attacks.

    Diplomatic and security tensions have risen sharply following the incident. Ukrainian officials have condemned the strike as a deliberate attack on unarmed civilian commercial shipping, a violation of international maritime law. For its part, Russia has claimed the vessel was targeted because it claimed that all ships operating in the region were suspected of carrying military cargo bound for Ukraine. This allegation has not been independently verified by any third-party observers or international bodies to date.

    The attack is the latest in a growing string of strikes targeting commercial shipping in the Black Sea following Russia’s withdrawal from the UN-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative in 2023. Security analysts warn that the persistent targeting of civilian vessels has pushed risk premiums for maritime insurance in the region to record highs, driving many commercial shipping companies to re-route their vessels away from Black Sea ports entirely, disrupting global grain and commodity supply chains already strained by geopolitical conflict.

  • Women and girls take the plunge at Dominica’s inaugural Women’s Dive Day

    Women and girls take the plunge at Dominica’s inaugural Women’s Dive Day

    On July 18, a groundbreaking initiative unfolded on the Caribbean island of Dominica, as local dive operator Dive Dominica Ltd. welcomed more than 100 girls and women across age groups for the nation’s first ever Women’s Dive Day. Designed to shatter long-standing gender stereotypes in the watersports industry, the event opened the door for female participants to take their very first breaths underwater and explore the transformative recreational and professional opportunities that ocean activities can offer.

    Hosted at the Anchorage Hub’s purpose-built confined water pool facility, the full-day introductory program centered on making scuba diving approachable and accessible for women who had never before interacted with dive equipment. Unlike open-water introductory events that can feel overwhelming for first-timers, the controlled pool environment let new divers build skills gradually, surrounded by peers who shared their same starting point. Participants spanned five decades of life, ranging in age from 10-year-old young ocean enthusiasts to 60-year-old women curious about exploring a new outdoor hobby.

    Leading the immersive session was Earl Martindale, Dive Dominica’s lead PADI-certified instructor, who walked attendees through core foundational knowledge before they ever entered the water. The curriculum opened with a detailed safety briefing to address common first-time anxieties, followed by one-on-one assistance to properly fit each participant’s scuba gear, ensuring comfort and safety for their first underwater experience. Once in the pool, Martindale and his team of assistant instructors guided each diver through basic scuba skills as part of PADI’s official Discover Scuba program, structured to build confidence slowly rather than push new participants beyond their comfort zone.

    By the end of the day, every single participant had successfully completed all requirements of the introductory dive, walking away with an official PADI Discover Scuba Certificate of Completion to mark their milestone. The event received additional community support through a partnership with local supplier Fine Foods Inc., which donated Blue Waters bottled water to keep attendees hydrated throughout the day. Several participants also received custom PADI-branded gifts as souvenirs to commemorate their first underwater adventure.

    For Dive Dominica, the event was far more than a one-off recreational gathering: organizers frame it as a critical first step toward closing the gender gap in the global watersports and marine tourism sectors, where men have historically held the majority of recreational participants and professional roles. By creating a low-pressure, welcoming space exclusively for women and girls to try diving, the company aims to inspire more females to pursue scuba diving both as a leisure activity and as a long-term career in marine tourism, conservation, or dive instruction. In a statement following the event, Dive Dominica celebrated the participants’ willingness to step outside their comfort zones, saying: “Dive Dominica congratulates all participants on disrupting the status quo and feeding the ‘urge to submerge’!”

  • Esports event blending sport, technology and entertainment carded for Portsmouth in August

    Esports event blending sport, technology and entertainment carded for Portsmouth in August

    Portsmouth Bombers Football Club (Bombers FC) has revealed an exciting new collaboration with NSE Night Club that marks a major step forward in blending traditional sports and digital youth culture. The partnership will deliver the Bombers FC EGame Challenge 2026, an open-air esports tournament centered on the popular EA SPORTS FC 26 game, scheduled to take place on August 22, 2026, at Portsmouth’s Benjamin Park.

    Organizers project the one-day event will draw competitive players from every corner of Dominica, framing the tournament as a deliberate strategic push by the club to expand its reach beyond the traditional pitch. By embracing the rapidly growing global esports sector, Bombers FC aims to build deeper connections with young community members, strengthen bonds with existing football supporters, and launch a new model of innovative, inclusive community gathering.

    Unlike traditional esports events held in indoor venues, the Bombers FC EGame Challenge is designed as a multi-layered community celebration that merges competitive gaming with core elements of football, live music, and general entertainment. While registered participants battle for top tournament prizes, attending spectators will have access to a full schedule of family-friendly activities, including on-site food vendors, non-stop live entertainment, and a massive LED screen broadcasting the tournament’s most anticipated matches in real time.

    “For our club, expanding access to football and connecting with the next generation of fans is always our top priority,” shared a club spokesperson. “Esports has emerged as one of the fastest-growing cultural and economic industries across the globe, and this challenge gives us a unique chance to bring gamers, football lovers, local families, and entire community groups together in an energetic, welcoming space. This event is just the latest reflection of Bombers FC’s long-standing commitment to innovation, youth development, and active community engagement.”

    To ensure the tournament accommodates players of all ages and skill levels, the competition will be split into five distinct competitive divisions: Under-13, Under-15, Under-18, Open Male, and Open Female. To keep entry barriers low for all interested participants, registration has been priced at just EC$25, a rate the club says is intentionally set to keep the event accessible to casual and competitive gamers alike, regardless of experience level.

    Attendees can expect a festival-style atmosphere throughout the day, with multiple dedicated gaming stations for competing players, a knockout bracket structure that builds to a thrilling final, and all key matches displayed live on the giant outdoor LED screen for the crowd to enjoy. This setup is designed to ensure both participants and spectators leave with a memorable, engaging experience.

    Looking ahead, Bombers FC leadership expressed confidence that the EGame Challenge can grow into a staple annual event on Dominica’s national sports and entertainment calendar. Beyond local community impact, the club also believes the tournament will help position Dominica as a growing destination for esports competitions and youth-focused cultural events.

    For community members seeking more information, the club is urging interested people to scan the QR code included on the official event poster to access full tournament details, registration instructions, and real-time updates moving forward. Additional official announcements, including full competition rules and confirmed registration opening dates, will also be posted to Bombers FC’s official website and public Facebook page in the coming weeks. The club extended an open invitation to all gamers, football fans, potential sponsors, and community members across Dominica to take part in what it calls a trailblazing new event that unites sport, cutting-edge technology, and mass entertainment.

  • Antigua & Barbuda set to host six days of CPL cricket and festivities

    Antigua & Barbuda set to host six days of CPL cricket and festivities

    The Caribbean Premier League (CPL), one of the most anticipated annual sporting celebrations in the region, is set to return to Antigua and Barbuda for six days of elite cricket, nonstop entertainment, and cultural celebration. Scheduled to run from August 20 to 25, 2026 at the iconic Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, this year’s iteration of the Republic Bank-backed tournament is already being hailed as the ultimate fusion of sport and island revelry, living up to the destination’s self-given title as the global “Home of Party Cricket.”

    At the heart of the local action is the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, the tournament’s host team, which will play four home matches on its home turf throughout the week. Fans can mark their calendars for the team’s opening clash against the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots on August 20, followed by matchups with the Trinbago Knight Riders on August 22, the Guyana Amazon Warriors on August 23, and the Barbados Tridents on the tournament’s closing day, August 25. All matches are slated to kick off at 7:00 p.m. local time, giving attendees plenty of daytime to explore the twin islands before the on-field action begins.

    Beyond the boundary ropes, the tournament represents a key strategic win for Antigua and Barbuda’s burgeoning sports tourism sector. Charmaine Spencer, Chief Marketing Officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, explained that high-profile sporting events like the CPL are central to the country’s efforts to expand its tourism offerings, attract diverse visitor segments, extend average guest stays, and drive consistent travel demand across the calendar year.

    “CPL doesn’t just bring cricket fans to our shores—it gives us a one-of-a-kind platform to show the world the warmth of our hospitality, the stunning natural beauty of our islands, and the richness of our Caribbean culture,” Spencer noted. “We’re inviting every visitor to dig deeper and explore everything Antigua and Barbuda has to offer, long after the final wicket falls.”

    That approach is front and center in the 2026 campaign from the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons, which carries the tagline “Come for the Fete, Stay for the Match.” Sabrina Webster, the team’s Brand and Marketing Communications Manager, said the campaign is designed to frame the tournament as much more than a series of cricket matches—it’s an entry point to a full island experience that blends world-class sport with authentic Caribbean celebration.

    “Our 2026 campaign invites cricket fans from across the globe to experience the very best of Antigua and Barbuda through the electric energy and unmatched excitement that only CPL can deliver,” Webster said. For both die-hard cricket supporters and casual travelers looking for a one-of-a-kind tropical getaway, this August’s CPL stop in Antigua and Barbuda promises to deliver an unforgettable combination of top-tier athletic action and full-blooded Caribbean carnival fun.