Antigua and Barbuda has raised $30 million through a 365-day Treasury bill auction on the Regional Government Securities Market. Moreover, the auction attracted strong investor interest and exceeded the government’s target amount.

The auction took place on May 13, 2026. Additionally, it was conducted through the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange primary market platform.

According to the official figures, five licensed intermediaries submitted a total of 23 bids. The bids ranged from $10,000 to $9.9 million. As a result, the total value of bids reached $34.2 million.

That figure exceeded the government’s target by $4.2 million. Therefore, the results showed strong demand from investors for Antigua and Barbuda’s government securities.

The Treasury bill has a maturity period of 365 days. Investors often use these short-term securities as lower-risk investment options. In addition, governments across the region regularly use Treasury bill auctions to raise funds for public financing needs.

The Regional Government Securities Market allows Eastern Caribbean governments to access funding from investors across the region. Consequently, the platform continues to play an important role in regional financial activity.

The latest auction also highlights continued investor confidence in Antigua and Barbuda’s financial instruments. Although the government sought $30 million, the market response went beyond expectations.

Furthermore, the wide range of bid values reflected participation from different types of investors. Some bids were relatively small, while others approached $10 million.

The Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange’s primary market platform handled the auction electronically. As a result, licensed intermediaries were able to submit bids directly through the system.

Treasury bill auctions remain a key financing tool for governments in the Eastern Caribbean. At the same time, they provide investors with opportunities to participate in government-backed securities.

The Antigua and Barbuda government has not yet released additional details regarding the allocation of the funds raised through the auction. However, the strong response signals continued interest in regional government securities despite wider economic pressures affecting global markets.