Government officials say they were unaware of a US$450,000 commission tied to the Alfa Nero superyacht sale. Furthermore, Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the African Union, Johann Hesse, appeared before Cabinet after allegations surfaced in court filings. Cabinet spokesman Maurice Merchant explained that the filings sought to link Hesse to Prime Minister Gaston Browne. Therefore, […]
Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, congratulated Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on her party’s victory. Furthermore, Mottley’s Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won all 30 seats in Wednesday’s General Election. This clean sweep stunned political observers. In a Facebook post, Browne praised Mottley’s leadership and the BLP’s decisive win. He wrote, “Congratulations to […]
Residents in St. John’s Rural South are raising concerns about loud music from nearby bars. Furthermore, they say the noise disrupts sleep and affects daily life. Many report feeling exhausted at work. At a town hall Thursday night, one resident said, “There should be a cut-off time, but at 2:30 a.m., there’s still noise.” In […]
Antigua and Barbuda is actively promoting its Carnival across the Caribbean. Meanwhile, officials brought the campaign to Trinidad and Dominica. During Trinidad Carnival, the delegation joined the region’s largest street festival. Additionally, they met directly with revelers, promoters, and media representatives. Officials from the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority and the Festivals Commission led the […]
Government officials are launching a 24-hour transfer system to speed up child maintenance payments. Mothers complained that funds paid through the courts took too long to reach them. Consequently, families struggled to meet urgent needs. The issue came up at a town hall on Thursday night in St. John’s Rural South. One mother said her […]
Government officials say they will address travel concerns. The issue affects Dominican permanent residents. Several residents reported trouble re-entering Antigua and Barbuda. They say immigration officers require visas. However, they already hold valid permanent residency. The concern surfaced during a town hall meeting. The meeting took place in St. John’s Rural South on Thursday night. […]
PM Gaston Browne has moved to file a major defamation lawsuit. He is seeking a $2.5 million settlement. On Thursday, Browne confirmed he has instructed attorney Warren Cassel to act. He met Cassel at his office earlier in the day. However, he said the visit was not a simple courtesy call. Instead, he gave formal […]
Public Accounts Committee members will meet on Feb. 26. The session starts at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the House of Parliament. The building sits on Queen Elizabeth Highway. Importantly, the session will be open to the public and the media. Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle chairs the committee. He confirmed that members […]
V.C. Bird International Airport experienced record rainfall on February 10–11, 2026. Moreover, the 24-hour total broke decades-old records. Chief climatologist Dale C.S. Destin confirmed 34.4mm (1.35in) of rain fell. This surpassed the previous record of 22.2mm set in 1981. Rainfall data at the airport has been collected since 1962. Therefore, the new measurement represents the […]
Oil spill concerns have emerged in Hermitage Bay. Moreover, the National Office of Disaster Services is now monitoring the situation. NODS confirmed it is aware of the incident. Officials said the substance appears to be oil. Therefore, the agency has begun close observation. At this time, NODS is working with local partners. Together, they are […]
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