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Antigua Sailors Shine at BVI Dinghy Championship

Antigua sailors delivered strong performances at the 2026 BVI Dinghy Championship in Tortola. Moreover, the Antigua Yacht Club youth sailing programme earned top regional results during the two-day event. The annual championship took place on May 16 and 17 at the Royal BVI Yacht Club. Throughout the competition, Antigua’s young sailors faced a competitive regional […]

Antigua

Antigua Fire Officers Attend Regional Chiefs Conference

Antigua and Barbuda fire officers are representing the country at the 2026 Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs Conference in the Dominican Republic. Moreover, the regional event brings together senior emergency officials from across the Caribbean. Three senior officers from the Antigua and Barbuda Fire Brigade are attending the conference. They are Assistant Commissioner of Police […]

Abigail

Abigail Piper Named Antigua and Barbuda’s Miss Caribbean Universe Delegate

Abigail Piper will represent Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 Miss Caribbean Universe pageant. Moreover, organizers announced Abigail Piper as an official delegate earlier this week. The Miss Caribbean Universe organization introduced Abigail Piper in a social media post. In addition, organizers described Abigail Piper as passionate about youth empowerment, education, and personal growth. Organizers […]

Malaka

Malaka Parker Urges Senators to Strengthen Accountability

Parker called for stronger accountability in the Senate on Monday. Moreover, she urged government senators to carefully review laws and national decisions. Opposition Senator Malaka Parker spoke after taking her oath at Government House. Meanwhile, Deputy Governor General Sir Clare Roberts led the swearing-in ceremony. During her remarks, Parker stressed the Senate’s duty to protect […]

MP

MP Kiz Johnson Pledges Continued Service to Constituents

MP Kiz Johnson says he remains committed to serving the people of St. Philip’s South after officially taking the Parliamentary Oath. Moreover, MP Kiz Johnson promised to serve with “passion, courage, and action.” In a statement issued on Monday, the Member of Parliament described the occasion as a moment of honor and responsibility. He also […]

Turner

Turner Launches Lightfoot Cleanup Drive

Turner has launched a new bulk waste cleanup campaign in Lightfoot as part of a wider beautification effort in St Peter. Moreover, St Peter MP Rawdon Turner said the project aims to create cleaner and safer communities across the constituency. He shared the update in a statement released this weekend. Turner explained that the initiative […]

Former

Former Chief Magistrate Returns to Government Role

Former Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh has returned to government service less than three years after disciplinary findings ended her judicial career. Moreover, an internal memorandum dated May 14 placed Walsh at the Department of Immigration. The document identified her as a General Consultant. According to the memorandum, her role includes oversight linked to the Intel […]

Teacher

Teacher Burnout Crisis Raises Alarm in Schools

Teacher burnout in Antigua and Barbuda has become a growing concern, according to educators and union officials. Moreover, master teacher and researcher Lydia Quinn warned that burnout may already be costing lives. She said several dedicated teachers have died after years in the profession. “We have teachers who are dropping down dead,” Quinn said. Quinn […]

St.

St. John’s Opens Carnival Vending Applications for 2026

St. John’s Development Corporation has announced the start of Carnival vending applications for the 2026 carnival season. Moreover, officials are encouraging vendors to apply early as preparations begin for one of Antigua and Barbuda’s biggest annual events. According to the corporation, Carnival Vending 2026 will officially run from July 11 to August 8, 2026. Therefore, […]

Medicinal

Medicinal Cannabis Partnership Expands Research and Education

Medicinal cannabis research and education will expand in Antigua and Barbuda through a new partnership between the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus and the Medicinal Cannabis Authority. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding on April 17, 2026. Moreover, the signing took place during the opening of the third annual Antigua […]