Petra, Author at Petra the Spectator

Falcons at the Crossroads: The Flight Path to the CPL Playoffs

As the Caribbean Premier League nears the final stages of the regular season, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons are at a pivotal point. With feathers sharpened from a season of…

Petra September 2, 2025

The Sunday Spectator

The Covenant of Trust: Social Security, Government, and the Jolly Beach Test

A Pillar of National Security The Social Security Scheme is one of Antigua and Barbuda’s most critical national institutions. Its long-term survival is beyond mere policy; it is a matter…

Petra August 27, 2025

SPORTS NATION

Falcons Take Flight: Levelling Scores, Topping Tables, and Building for the Road Ahead

August 26, 2025 - On Sunday, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons wrapped up their home leg with a performance that was both symbolic and decisive. Defeating the St. Kitts &…

Petra August 26, 2025

SPORTS NATION

Falcons Talons Bruised in A Night of Nerves

August 23, 2025 - Last night at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was more than just cricket—it was history. A record-breaking crowd roared from the stands, painting the ground in…

Petra August 23, 2025

The Sunday Spectator

CARIFESTA: Binding the Caribbean Through Culture

As a Caribbean woman, for as long as I have heard about CARIFESTA, it has always felt like the ultimate cultural homecoming for the Caribbean spirit. I imagine every drumbeat,…

Petra August 22, 2025

SPORTS NATION

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