More than 40 companies have expressed interest in the expansion of the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus. Moreover, the project continues to attract strong regional and international attention. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared the update during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. He said the government is moving ahead with plans to expand […]
Free eyeglasses will soon arrive in Antigua and Barbuda under the Prime Minister’s Vision Initiative. Moreover, officials say the programme will help tackle preventable vision problems across the country. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared the update during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. He said the initiative forms part of wider healthcare improvements now underway. According […]
UWI Games 2026 will officially begin on Friday with a live opening ceremony on UWItv. Moreover, the event marks the return of the regional sporting tradition after a hiatus. The University of the West Indies will broadcast the ceremony at 5:30 PM Jamaica time. Meanwhile, Eastern Caribbean viewers can tune in at 6:30 PM. This […]
Antigua and Barbuda will introduce stronger health screening measures for incoming travellers. Moreover, officials are preparing the Infectious Disease Centre as global health concerns grow. The Cabinet announced the measures during Thursday’s post-Cabinet media briefing. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared details during the update. Merchant said Health Minister Michael Joseph briefed Cabinet on […]
Three people will appear in court after police carried out operations in Red Hill. During the exercise, officers seized a gun, ammunition, and cannabis. Police launched the operations early Monday morning. Several police units joined the coordinated effort across the community. Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department Task Force took part. In addition, the Gang […]
ABWU has launched a new partnership with the Lupus Association of Antigua and Barbuda. Moreover, the union pledged support through a new awareness initiative. The partnership started with a EC$2,500 donation. In addition, the contribution was presented during POP Day on Friday. POP Day, also known as Put on Purple Day, raises awareness about lupus. […]
Antigua and Barbuda concluded Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026 with strong tourism growth and major development announcements. Meanwhile, the country hosted the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s flagship event for the second straight year. The event welcomed travel professionals, tour operators, airlines, and media representatives from around the world. Additionally, the showcase took place during Antigua […]
8 new senators officially joined Antigua and Barbuda’s Upper House on Wednesday during a ceremonial sitting at the Parliament Building. Moreover, senators took the oath of allegiance as the new parliamentary term formally began. The sitting followed the April 30 general election. Before the swearing-in, senators unanimously re-elected Alincia Williams-Grant as Senate President. In addition, […]
Williams-Grant says women remain underrepresented in Antigua and Barbuda’s Parliament despite gains in the Senate. Moreover, Senate President Alincia Williams-Grant made the remarks during the ceremonial opening of the Senate following the April 30 general election. She noted that women now hold seven of the 17 seats in the Upper House. However, she said the […]
Hughes says opposition senators plan to bring “the highest level of debate” to Antigua and Barbuda’s Senate. Moreover, Senate Minority Leader Chester Hughes made the remarks during Wednesday’s Senate sitting. The session followed the swearing-in of senators after the April 30 general election. Hughes said opposition senators will focus on policy, legislation, and national issues. […]
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