Government officials in Antigua and Barbuda have started reorganizing state boards following the Gaston Browne administration’s election victory on April 30. The update came during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the Cabinet had already reviewed several statutory boards as part of the restructuring process. “Several boards were looked at, and […]
Vigil prayers and candlelight filled Urlings on Thursday night as residents gathered for three fishermen still missing at sea. Community members from St. Mary’s South came together in a show of support and solidarity. The gathering honored Devon Prince, also known as “Grease Gun,” Adrian Pryce, called “Ivan,” and Carlton Pitt, known as “Nagamootoo.” Throughout […]
YEEP will expand its second-chance education programme with four new subject areas for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Youth Education and Empowerment Programme continues growing as more people seek academic and personal development opportunities. As a result, officials are adding Spanish, Theatre Arts, Adult Literacy, and Financial Literacy to the curriculum. YEEP Director Dr. Troy […]
Dale Destin says stronger early warning systems could save Antigua and Barbuda hundreds of millions of dollars each year. The Director of the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service spoke on Thursday at the opening of the Early Warnings for All Project Inception Workshop at Trade Winds Hotel. During the event, Destin stressed the importance of […]
Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs Michael Joseph recently led a high-level delegation to Barbuda to assess healthcare services and public health infrastructure. The visit forms part of the government’s wider effort to strengthen healthcare delivery across Antigua and Barbuda. Officials said the initiative also ensures Barbuda’s healthcare needs remain a national […]
Child abuse and neglect cases are increasing in Antigua and Barbuda, leading to more children being placed in foster care. The issue was discussed during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the Cabinet reviewed troubling figures presented by the Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation. According to Merchant, officials reported more […]
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams will deliver the Throne Speech on May 26 during the ceremonial opening of Parliament in Antigua and Barbuda. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared the details on Thursday. He spoke during the swearing-in ceremony for Joel Anderson-Rayne and Tiffany Strann-Peters at Government House. Moreover, Merchant confirmed several important dates […]
Duo appointments took center stage at Government House yesterday as Senator Joel Anderson Rayne and Tiffany Anthea Lauren Strann-Peters officially took their oaths. First, officials swore in Senator Joel Anderson Rayne as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Corporate Governance, and Public-Private Partnerships. His appointment came only days after he became a senator on […]
Drug accused Semand Vivan Shammo Aljndo has complained about bed bugs at His Majesty’s Prison. Meanwhile, the issue has again raised concerns about prison conditions. Aljndo is a 23-year-old Canadian national. He is currently on remand for drug trafficking charges. On Wednesday, he interrupted court proceedings. He told Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel that bed bugs […]
Shipment delays have forced a temporary slowdown in several road upgrade projects across Antigua and Barbuda. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Works says normal activity should return later this month. According to the ministry, delays in aggregate shipments caused the disruption. These materials are necessary for asphalt and concrete roadworks. As a result, several ongoing projects […]
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