Petra, Author at Petra the Spectator

Falcons Soar to Stun the Knight Riders in Thrilling Finish

The Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was the stage for an engaging battle in Match 7 of the 2025 Caribbean Premier League on Wednesday night. By the time the final ball was bowled,…

Petra August 21, 2025

SPORTS NATION

Rain Wins, but Antigua’s Spirit Shines at Sir Viv

ST JOHN'S, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA - AUGUST 17: Rain causes a delay ahead of the coin-toss during the Men's 2025 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League match between Antigua & Barbuda…

Petra August 19, 2025

SPORTS NATION

Karima Gore Flies High as Falcons Clip Royals in Thrilling Finish

Antigua’s carnival may be over, but last night the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium came alive with more bacchanal as the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons held on for their first win…

Petra August 17, 2025

The Sunday Spectator

Men, Take Prostate Health Seriously! Screening This Saturday

For too many men, the conversation about prostate health starts far too late, often when the disease has already taken hold. The Lions Club of Antigua hopes to change that.…

Petra August 15, 2025

The Sunday Spectator

Sechuns – The Band! Rewriting the Road Map for Antigua’s Mas

In 2025, Sechuns The Band didn’t just take to the road — they took the road, Band of the Year. Calbert Francis - Band Leader, Sechuns -The Band For Calvert Francis, the man…

Petra August 15, 2025

The Sunday Spectator

The Reign of the Monarchs: 30 Years of Soca Royalty

August 3, 2025 - In the vibrant world of Antigua’s Carnival, few events command as much attention as the Party Monarch Competition. For nearly 30 years, this Soca showdown has…

Petra August 3, 2025

The Sunday Spectator

Emancipation Reflections – Antigua and No Apprenticeship

Presentation by Reverend Dr Joseph Nicholas taken from his thesis during the Emancipation Day Remembrance after the 6:00 am Emancipation Prayer Service at the Greenbay Moravian Church, Friday 1 August…

Petra August 1, 2025

The Sunday Spectator

A Carnival Institution: Inside the Legacy of The Breakfast Fete

The Turning Point The Breakfast Fete reached a turning point in 2008 when the founding fathers and mothers acknowledged that the event had outgrown its original intent. It had simply…

Petra July 24, 2025

The Sunday Spectator

The Prelude to a Carnival Institution: The Roving Years Uncovered

The Beginnings of The Original Breakfast FeteImagine a college student returning home for the summer, full of energy and excitement about all the entertainment options available during the school year,…

Petra July 9, 2025

The Sunday Spectator

HoneyBee Theatre is off to take Broadway by storm this summer.

HoneyB Theatre Group July 9, 2025 - Under the leadership of founder and principal director Zahra Airall, members of the club and theatre students from other schools will be attending…

Petra July 9, 2025