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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 […]

Malaka

Malaka Parker Officially Sworn In as Senator

Malaka Parker officially joined the Senate on Monday after taking the oath during a ceremony at Government House. Deputy Governor General Sir Clare Roberts presided over the ceremony as Parker received her instruments of appointment and formally became an opposition senator. Her appointment now completes the opposition’s representation in the Upper House ahead of Wednesday’s […]

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PM Warns MPs Against “Slothfulness” After Win

PM Gaston Browne told government MPs that their election victory is “not a mandate for slothfulness” as Parliament opened its new term on Monday. Moreover, he urged lawmakers to work harder and stay focused on serving the people of Antigua and Barbuda. Browne made the comments during the first sitting of the new Parliament at […]

Caridocs

Caridocs Launches Bulk Application Day for Jamaicans

Caridocs will host a Bulk Application Day for Jamaican nationals living in Antigua and Barbuda next month. Moreover, the event aims to help applicants avoid delays and costly mistakes when processing important documents from Jamaica. The session will take place on June 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Villa Polyclinic Conference […]

Rough

Rough Seas Trigger Small Craft Advisory Until Tuesday

Rough seas and strong winds have prompted a small craft advisory for Antigua and Barbuda through Tuesday. Moreover, officials are warning mariners to remain vigilant as hazardous marine conditions persist across open waters. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services issued the advisory at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026. In particular, the warning affects […]