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Ministry

Ministry Names Winners Of Christmas Lighting Contest 2025

Ministry of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries has announced the winners. The announcement covers the Christmas Home and Business Lighting Competition 2025. The annual competition highlights festive lighting displays. It focuses on creativity and holiday spirit. Ministry officials confirmed the competition included two main categories. These were the Home category and the Business category. The […]

Ricardo

Ricardo Drue Posthumous Album Released Two Years After Death

Ricardo Drue’s posthumous album MY YEAR!! has been released. The project extends the musical legacy of the Antiguan-born soca artist. It comes two years after his death. The release adds a new entry to his recorded catalogue. Ricardo Drue was known across the Caribbean. He gained recognition for high-energy performances. He also built wide regional […]

Venezuelans

Venezuelans in Antigua Condemn Article Portraying Maduro Positively

Venezuelans living in Antigua and Barbuda have condemned a recent article they say misrepresents President Nicolás Maduro. Moreover, they argue it ignores the hardships millions of their compatriots face. In a public statement, the group said the article’s portrayal of Maduro as a “good man” is inaccurate. Furthermore, they criticized the piece for using anti‑imperialist […]

Billboard

Billboard Thefts Spark Safety Worries Across Antigua and Barbuda

Billboard infrastructure thefts are raising safety concerns across Antigua and Barbuda. Reports indicate the latest incident occurred along the Queen Elizabeth Highway. At least two structural braces were stolen from an Antigua.news billboard on the heavily travelled corridor. Moreover, similar damage has been discovered at other billboard sites. Consequently, authorities believe the incidents may be […]

CXC

CXC Launches New Standards to Boost Literacy and Numeracy

CXC has launched new literacy and numeracy standards to tackle declining student performance across the Caribbean. During a regional press conference in Kingston, Jamaica, officials said the standards target secondary students in Forms 1 through 3. Moreover, the initiative provides teachers with a structured guide for instruction and learning. Nolette Leslie-Yearde, CXC’s Senior Manager for […]

PM

PM Browne Says Country Could Starve if U.S. Imports Halt

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned that Antigua and Barbuda is highly dependent on imports from the United States. Consequently, any prolonged disruption could quickly become a national crisis. Imports and Food Security Browne explained that about 80 percent of what the country consumes comes from the U.S. “If the food boats don’t come here […]

Antigua

Antigua Rebuts Claims, Affirms Strong U.S. Partnership

Antigua has firmly rejected recent claims questioning its relationship with the United States. Antigua described the statements as misleading, inaccurate, and damaging to public trust. Moreover, officials said the commentary presents speculation as fact. As a result, it creates confusion and misrepresents national policy. First, the Government dismissed assertions that ties with Washington are under […]

TOXIC

TOXIC: Children’s Syrup Banned After Dangerous Chemicals Found

TOXIC: Indian authorities have banned Almunt-Kid syrup immediately. The decision follows the discovery of ethylene glycol, a highly toxic chemical. Children are especially at risk. According to reports, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation issued a warning about the syrup. Consequently, the Telangana Drugs Control Administration suspended its use and sale without delay. Health authorities […]

SWETES

SWETES: Main Road to Be Renamed Rufus Lewis Highway

SWETES: The main road through Swetes will soon be renamed the Rufus Lewis Highway. Prime Minister Gaston Browne made the announcement during the funeral of Rufus Adolph Lewis, a veteran trade unionist and nation builder. The decision follows a request from Lewis’ son, Enoch Lewis, who asked for the renaming to honor his father’s lifelong […]

DISCLOSURE

DISCLOSURE: New Party Urges Transparency on US Deportation Deal

DISCLOSURE: Antigua and Barbuda’s newest political party is calling for clarity. The Antigua and Barbuda National Congress, ABNC, wants full disclosure. The request concerns an agreement with the United States on deportees. The first week of 2026 has been turbulent for the nation. On the first day, the Prime Minister urged unity. He asked citizens […]