Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams praised major water expansion efforts during Tuesday’s Throne Speech. However, he also warned that ageing pipes still create serious delivery problems. Speaking at Parliament’s ceremonial opening, Sir Rodney said the government had greatly increased water production since 2014. He said the Antigua Public Utilities Authority raised the potable water supply from […]
Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams says Antigua and Barbuda aims to become an “economic powerhouse” and “lifestyle superpower.” He shared the vision during Tuesday’s 2026 Throne Speech at Parliament’s ceremonial opening. Meanwhile, the country begins a new parliamentary term after the April 30 general election. Sir Rodney said the government plans a major national transformation across […]
Canadian national Roselynee Crisostomo has had all cannabis charges withdrawn on medical grounds. Authorities arrested the 48-year-old at V.C. Bird International Airport on March 10. She arrived on an Air Canada flight from Toronto. Police alleged they found 67 pounds of cannabis inside two suitcases. In addition, officers reportedly discovered 61 vacuum-sealed packages during a […]
Motorists will face overnight detours on All Saints Road as major infrastructure works continue. The Ministry of Works said the project area stretches between Belmont Clinic and Bellevue Heights Service Station. The detour begins at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Meanwhile, the traffic changes will remain in place until 7:00 a.m. on Thursday. […]
Malaria-carrying mosquitoes are rare in Antigua Health officials in Antigua and Barbuda are urging the public not to panic after two imported malaria cases were confirmed. They stressed there is no local transmission at this time. Instead, they reassured residents that risk remains very low. Officials explained that the confirmed cases were linked to travel. […]
Global conflicts are raising pressure on Antigua and Barbuda, Governor General Sir Rodney Williams warned during the Speech from the Throne. He spoke during the foreign affairs segment of Tuesday’s parliamentary opening. He said small island states now face growing risks from global instability. Foreign affairs, he added, remain one of the most difficult areas […]
Ministry of Health officials confirmed a contained chickenpox cluster at Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital. The cases were identified in two male wards. The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs addressed the issue publicly. Officials said the situation remains limited to the affected wards. In response, health teams quickly introduced public health safety measures. […]
An elderly couple remains in serious condition after a violent home invasion in Liberta. The attack happened during the early hours of the morning. Police said two masked men broke into the couple’s home while they slept. The suspects then launched a brutal attack inside the house. The elderly woman suffered a gunshot wound to […]
UWI Five Islands Campus now boasts nearly 2,000 students after only four years. The campus also plans a major EC$300 million expansion. The Government of Antigua and Barbuda established the campus despite early criticism. Some critics doubted a small nation could support a university campus. Others believed outstanding arrears would block the project. However, the […]
Sir Rodney Williams says road and housing projects continued despite cement shortages. The Governor General highlighted major progress within the Ministry of Works. He said road conditions across Antigua have improved in recent years. Several highways have recently received repairs and upgrades. These include the Sir George Walter Highway and Friars Hill Roadway. Crews also […]
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