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Antigua Transport Costs Surge 47.6% as Airfares Drive Inflation

Antigua and Barbuda saw transport costs rise sharply over the past year. Airline fares drove most of the increase across the transport sector. The Statistics Division released new data showing the latest inflation trends. Transport prices rose 14.5 percent year-on-year in March. Transport services recorded an even bigger jump of 47.6 percent. Higher regional and […]

Randy

Randy Baltimore Puts Newfield Roads First Priority

Randy Baltimore says Newfield roads will be his top priority in St. Philip North constituency during campaign period overall focus. He spoke during an appearance on ABS Television programme Know Your Candidates discussion show during discussion now. He highlighted infrastructure as key challenge facing residents across the constituency region also. Newfield roads are aging and […]

Ashworth

Ashworth Azille Proposes Temporary ABST Cut for Relief

Ashworth Azille has proposed a temporary reduction in ABST. He says the move could ease rising living costs. He raised the idea during a campaign interview. The proposal comes ahead of the general election. Six-Month Tax Reduction Idea Azille suggested lowering the ABST rate from 17% to 10%. He floated a six-month timeframe. However, he […]

Turner

Turner Highlights Job Gains Ahead of Election

Turner says his direct job support has reduced unemployment in St. Peter. He shared this while campaigning for re-election. Rawdon Turner represents the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party. He is seeking another term in the April 30 general election. During a candidate interview, Turner stressed employment as a top priority. He said he focused on […]

Antigua

Antigua Hosts Major Youth Leadership Conference

Antigua and Barbuda will host a major Caribbean youth conference this June. The event marks a return after more than 20 years. Specifically, the country will welcome the Rotaract District 7030 Conference 2026. This year’s theme is “Linked in Wadadli.” The conference will run from June 25 to 29, 2026. It will take place at […]

Sir

Sir Richie Golf Day Raises Funds and Hope

Sir Richie Richardson hosted a successful Charity Golf Day on April 11, 2026. The event drew strong support from many groups. Golfers came from the US, Canada, the UK, St Kitts, and Antigua. In addition, corporate partners and community supporters joined the day. Together, they enjoyed friendly competition and shared purpose. At the same time, […]

Rotary

Rotary Club Sets Colours 17 with Smurf Theme

Rotary Club of Antigua is preparing for its 17th Colours event. This year, the theme is “Welcome to Smurf Village.” The event will take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026. It will be held at Coolidge Cricket Ground. Over time, Colours has become a leading charity event. In fact, it plays a key role in […]

Government

Government House Reopens as Living Heritage Museum

Government House has reopened after a decade-long restoration project. The milestone marks a major moment for Antigua and Barbuda. On Friday, Sir Rodney Williams officially unveiled the restored Main House and museum. As a result, the historic site now welcomes the public. The project began in 2014 after years of urgent repair needs. Previously, the […]

Food

Food Prices Fall but Inflation Rises to 1.7% in March

Food prices fall in Antigua and Barbuda, but overall inflation rises in March 2026. The Statistics Division released the latest Consumer Price Index report. As a result, the report shows mixed price movements across the economy. Moreover, the CPI increased by 1.7% over the year from March 2025 to March 2026. The All-Items Less Food […]