Cabinet has outlined a major set of proposed laws targeting child abuse, workplace violence, and e-crimes. Meanwhile, officials say the reforms aim to strengthen national safety and modernize legal systems. The Attorney General presented the legislative package during Cabinet on Wednesday. The bills will go before Parliament in the upcoming session. According to officials, the […]
The Cabinet has approved Spanish as Antigua and Barbuda’s official second language. Meanwhile, officials say the move will strengthen education, trade, and regional ties. The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda announced the decision as a major national policy initiative. It aims to promote multilingual education across the country. In addition, the policy will strengthen cultural […]
APUA has warned that electricity costs in Antigua and Barbuda are rising due to higher global fuel prices. Meanwhile, consumers are already seeing increases in their monthly bills. The Antigua Public Utilities Authority said the Fuel Variation Charge has gone up for May. It increased from 55 cents to 70 cents per kilowatt-hour. As a […]
APUA has stopped extracting water from the Potworks Reservoir. Meanwhile, the utility says drought conditions forced the decision. The Antigua and Barbuda Public Utilities Authority confirmed the change in a press release. It said low water levels made extraction unsafe and unsustainable. For several months, the reservoir supplied about 1.2 million imperial gallons daily. However, […]
DCA offices will close temporarily on Thursday, 14th May and Friday, 15th May 2026. Meanwhile, the agency says the move supports internal restructuring work. The Development Control Authority issued a public notice on the closure. It advised all members of the public about the temporary service interruption. During this period, no in-person services will be […]
Family members of the bus driver involved in Tuesday’s fatal crash on All Saints Road are now speaking publicly. Meanwhile, they expressed deep sorrow over the death of NSWMA worker Okeem Lightfoot. In a public statement, the family offered condolences to Lightfoot’s loved ones. They also confirmed full cooperation with police investigators. “There are truly […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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