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Goods Pricing Bill: Public Consultation Announced for Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda’s government is inviting the public to a national consultation on the Price of Goods Bill, 2025. This new bill aims to replace an old law to better fit today’s economic reality. The consultation will take place on November 24 at the Parliament Building in St John’s. It is open to citizens and […]

Farming

Climate-Smart Farming Boosted in Antigua and Barbuda by CCRAF Launch

Antigua and Barbuda recently hosted an important event focused on climate-smart farming. The island welcomed the 10th Anniversary mini-launch of CCRAF on the Road. This celebration took place at the Caribbean Agricultural and Development Institute’s field station at Betty’s Hope. Experts and local farmers came together to discuss new ways to protect Caribbean agriculture from […]

Antigua’s Energy Minister to Speak at Caribbean Energy Week 2026

Antigua and Barbuda’s Energy Minister, Melford Walter Nicholas, will speak at Caribbean Energy Week (CEW) 2026. The event runs from March 30 to April 1 in Suriname. It brings together leaders to discuss energy growth and investment in the Caribbean. Antigua and Barbuda is pushing hard to switch to renewable energy. The country aims for […]

Alfa Nero

Alfa Nero is the subject of claims prompting PM Browne to plan a lawsuit

Prime Minister Gaston Browne is set to take legal action against a U.S. law firm. The firm made serious claims about the government’s 2023 sale of the Alfa Nero superyacht. Browne calls those claims baseless and damaging.He said a pre-action letter will be sent soon. This letter is the first step before filing a full […]

Cancer

Antigua’s Cancer Institute Set to Open in Early 2026

The Cancer Institute of Antigua and Barbuda is on track to open in early 2026. The old machinery that delayed its reopening was removed last week. This clears the way for new, advanced equipment to be installed. The removal marked the end of a long legal dispute about who owned the old machines. Now, the […]

UWIFIC

Free Education May Soon Be Available at UWIFIC

Prime Minister Gaston Browne recently shared plans to make university education free for Antiguans and Barbudans at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus (UWIFIC). The government is considering this move because it already supports most students through scholarships. Making tuition free would remove financial barriers and open more doors for locals. The […]

For rent

Rising Rental Prices in Antigua Cause Hardship for Residents

The rental market in Antigua is becoming too expensive for many people. What used to be a fair market has changed. Now, the prices for homes are very high and don’t match what most locals earn. Many are struggling to find a simple, affordable place to live. One reason for the problem is the lack […]

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Antigua PM Calls for US and Venezuela to Use Diplomacy

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne urged the United States to resolve its dispute with Venezuela through diplomacy and dialogue. He stressed the need to keep the Caribbean a zone of peace. His message came during rising tensions and increased US military presence in the region. President Trump recently deployed significant military assets near […]

Weekend Wounding Incidents in Antigua Raise Concerns

Police in Antigua are investigating three wounding incidents that happened over the weekend. These attacks happened in different places and hurt several men. The police are working to find those responsible and understand what led to these violent events. The first incident was on Saturday. A man from Barbuda said someone hit him on the […]

Missing Bolans Woman Found Safe

A missing Bolans woman was found safe and reunited with her family. Dawn Anjella Simon, 56, had been reported missing earlier this week. She is a volunteer soldier with the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF). Her disappearance caused worry in the community. Simon was last seen on Sunday, November 9, in the Bolans area. […]