Gov’t Highlights Local Benefits Gov’t officials renewed their plan to grow Antigua and Barbuda’s medicinal cannabis sector yesterday. Moreover, they stressed that local people must gain most of the benefits. The message was clear. The gov’t wants ordinary citizens to succeed, not only large investors. Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin opened the meeting with a […]
Households will soon get approval to install solar storage systems as the gov’t updates its renewable energy rules. Moreover, Energy Minister Melford Nicholas said the changes will help balance clean energy growth with stable electricity revenues. Nicholas spoke ahead of the upcoming Renewable Energy Symposium. He said the gov’t still wants homeowners to invest in […]
Concerns are rising inside a major statutory corporation after reports that a former supervisor may soon return. Moreover, staff say the development feels dangerous and disrespectful. The supervisor was fired almost two years ago after several sexual-harassment complaints. Female employees say the situation is extremely alarming. They argue that any reinstatement would weaken efforts to […]
St. Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has secured a second term after a decisive election win. Moreover, his Saint Lucia Labor Party (SLP) defeated Allen Chastanet’s United Workers Party (UWP) by a wide margin. The SLP captured 14 of 15 parliamentary seats in Monday’s general election. Consequently, Pierre will have a strong mandate to […]
Massive power outages struck Havana and western Cuba on Wednesday, leaving millions without electricity. Moreover, the blackout highlights the island’s ongoing energy crisis. Lázaro Guerra, general director of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, said a transmission line connecting two major plants failed. Consequently, power would be restored gradually across affected areas. In Havana, police […]
Antigua marked World AIDS Day 2025 with a clear message about health rights and legal protection for people living with HIV. This year’s global theme, “Take the rights path: My health, my right!”, pushed nations to confront long-standing inequalities in HIV care and prevention. During an interview on Observer AM, HIV/AIDS Clinical Care Coordinator Dr. […]
Worker threatens legal action after Jumby Bay dismissals. The case has stirred public concern, and the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) has increased pressure on the resort. The union continues to demand that management reverse six recent dismissals. The worker, a former Food and Beverage Server, began his job in December 2017. He has […]
Police issued this alert as officers saw a rise in break-ins across the islands. They said the illegal trade in stolen items continues to push thieves to target more homes. As a result, they urged residents to act with caution and support crime-prevention efforts. In recent weeks, police received several reports of stolen appliances, electronics, […]
Antigua’s Dr Marshall has achieved a historic milestone as he became the first regional examiner for the National Trinidad Dental Board Examinations. The exams took place on November 27 and 28, 2025. Moreover, his selection marked a major achievement for Antigua’s dental community and strengthened regional professional ties. In addition, Antigua’s veteran dentist joined a […]
Antigua and Barbuda recorded a 1.4% decline in consumer prices for the year ending August 2025. The Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) through its Statistics Division. Moreover, the drop was mainly driven by falling transport costs, furnishings, household equipment, and routine household maintenance. Notably, the Transport Services index […]
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