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ABEC

ABEC Warns of Legal Action Over Fraud Claims

ABEC is threatening legal action after allegations questioned the integrity of Antigua and Barbuda’s general election. Meanwhile, the Commission strongly denied all claims of fraud and political interference. The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission responded after former Deputy Chairman Bruce Goodwin made comments on the programme Eye on the Issues. During the show, Goodwin questioned […]

Health

Health Minister Honors Nurses Across Antigua Clinics

Health Minister Michael Joseph has completed an island-wide tour of public clinics to celebrate Nurses Week. During the visits, he thanked nurses for their dedication and frontline service. Throughout the tour, Joseph visited clinics in Bethesda, Freetown, Newfield, Swetes, Liberta, Cobbs Cross, Jennings, Bolans, Johnson’s Point, and Old Road. At each stop, he presented gift […]

Ministry

Ministry Mourns NSWMA Worker Killed on Duty

Ministry officials are mourning the death of a National Solid Waste Management Authority worker killed while on duty. Meanwhile, condolences continue pouring in for the worker’s grieving family and coworkers. In a statement released after the tragedy, the Ministry of Health expressed deep sadness over the fatal incident. The ministry also extended sympathy to the […]

Sir

Sir Ronald Warns Over Limits on US Migration Pressure

Sir Ronald Sanders says Antigua and Barbuda cannot accept large numbers of third-country nationals from the United States. Meanwhile, he stressed that the country already set clear limits on what it can handle. Speaking on the issue, Sanders explained that Antigua and Barbuda made a limited offer to the US. He described it as a […]

Villa

Villa Resident Found Dead at Home After Welfare Concerns

Villa residents discovered a tragic scene on Tuesday after they found a man dead inside his home. Meanwhile, police launched an investigation into the circumstances. Residents identified the deceased as Henry Waterman. He lived for years in the Villa community in Antigua and Barbuda. Waterman came from Barbados. He also worked previously as a teacher […]

SLBMC

SLBMC Director Praises Nurses on International Nurses Day

SLBMC Medical Director Dr. Shivon Belle Jarvis has praised nurses for their vital role in healthcare. Meanwhile, she highlighted their importance during International Nurses Day. Jarvis said nurses remain central to patient care and the future of healthcare delivery. In addition, she described their work as essential to saving lives. She issued her remarks in […]

NSWMA

NSWMA Mourns Worker Killed in All Saints Road Tragedy

NSWMA has expressed deep sorrow following the death of worker Okeen Lightfoot in a tragic road accident. Meanwhile, colleagues and residents continue to mourn the loss. The National Solid Waste Management Authority released a condolence statement on Tuesday. In it, the agency paid tribute to its fallen employee. “We extend heartfelt condolences on the tragic […]

Fault

Fault Near Cassada Triggers Island-Wide Blackout

Thousands of residents lost electricity after a major fault struck near the Cassada substation on Wednesday. As a result, homes and businesses across Antigua went dark. The Antigua Public Utilities Authority, also known as APUA, confirmed the outage shortly after the system collapsed. According to the utility company, the problem started on the Cassada #2 […]

A&B

A&B Welcomes Delegates for CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026

A&B welcomes delegates as Antigua and Barbuda prepares for the 44th Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026. The event runs until May 15. Ahead of the opening, Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism Michael Freeland joined officials at VC Bird International Airport on Sunday. He attended meet-and-greet activities and delegate arrivals. In addition, tourism stakeholders […]

Teachers’

Teachers’ Union President Marks 100 Years of Education Advocacy

Teachers’ Union President reflects on a century of service as the Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers (A&BUT) marks 100 years. In addition, President Casroy Charles described the milestone as a journey, not a destination. He said the work of building a strong education system continues. “We have learned that it’s a journey and not […]