For centuries, sugar shaped the landscapes, economies, and societies of Antigua and Barbuda. Beginning in the colonial era, European plantation owners established sugar estates across the islands, relying heavily on enslaved Africans whose forced labor made the cultivation and processing of sugar possible. Across the Caribbean, slavery created a brutal plantation system in which enslaved people endured exhausting work, harsh discipline, and inhumane living conditions. Sugar b

Born in Mandeville, Jamaica, Lisa Hanna grew up in a family that encouraged ambition, education, and service. From an early age, she developed an interest in communication and the performing arts, eventually studying at the University of the West Indies, where she pursued studies in communication. Her journey also took her beyond Jamaica, giving her experiences that broadened her perspective on leadership and public life. Long before entering politics, Hanna became a familiar

Across the twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, education is regarded as one of the foundations of national development. From classrooms filled with young students to institutions preparing future doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, and public servants, the country’s education system reflects both its Caribbean heritage and its connections to the wider world. Education is compulsory for children within the established school-age range, and the government provides publicly

Recipe Courtesy of World.Food Callaloo soup is more than a comforting bowl of greens; it is a flavorful expression of the Caribbean’s layered history. Made with callaloo leaves—often from taro or amaranth—along with coconut milk, okra, herbs, peppers, and sometimes crab or salted meat, the soup varies from island to island. Its ingredients reflect the meeting of African, Indigenous, European, and Asian culinary traditions that shaped Caribbean cooking. Served in homes, m