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ABDF

ABDF launches Exercise Daybreak ahead of CHOGM 2026

ABDF launches Exercise Daybreak this week across Antigua and Barbuda. The training runs from April 13 to April 17. It forms part of preparations for CHOGM 2026. Meanwhile, the exercise brings together local and regional forces. These include teams from St. Kitts and Nevis and Barbados. In addition, the Canadian Armed Forces will take part. […]

Antigua

Antigua diplomat urges CARICOM head to consider exit

Antigua diplomat urges CARICOM Secretary General to consider stepping down. The call comes amid a growing regional dispute. The issue surrounds her recent reappointment. Sir Ronald Sanders made the comments on ABS Television. He represents Antigua and Barbuda in the United States and the OAS. During the interview, he spoke plainly and firmly. He said […]

Thirty

Thirty laptops stolen in Ministry of Health break-in

Thirty laptops went missing after thieves broke into the Ministry of Health headquarters. The incident occurred between April 13 and April 14, 2026. Officials say thieves took 30 Dell Pro 16 notebook computers. The Pan American Health Organization supplied these devices. Clinics across the country used them for daily operations. This loss now disrupts key […]

Pineapple

Pineapple Beach Club hosts staff health expo

Pineapple Beach Club hosted its first staff Health Expo on Wednesday afternoon. The event focused on employee wellness and prevention. Moreover, the resort built the initiative around a simple message. Health is wealth, and staff matter most. Management says workers remain its greatest asset. The expo began at 1:30 pm on the property. Organizers planned […]

Power

Power restored after crash disrupts Belmont #3 feeder

Power has been restored to several communities after an outage on the Belmont #3 Feeder. The Antigua Public Utilities Authority Electricity Business Unit confirmed the update. The outage started after a vehicle crashed into a utility pole. As a result, electricity service dropped across multiple areas. The affected communities included All Saints Road west of […]

UWI

UWI Five Islands honours top students for academic excellence

UWI Five Islands Campus has honoured top students for strong academic performance. The recognition covers the first semester of the 2025–2026 academic year. Moreover, the university named students to the Honour Roll and Principal’s List. These awards celebrate consistent academic achievement and discipline. The ceremony took place with both in-person and online attendance. In addition, […]

I

“I Owe This Community Everything”: Joseph unveils Rural West plan

“I Owe This Community Everything,” Michael Joseph said as he outlined his vision for St. John’s Rural West. The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate spoke on ABS Television. Moreover, he said his campaign focuses on community-driven development. He also stressed his long history of humanitarian work. Joseph told voters he wants greater impact in […]

Prosecution

Prosecution nears end in Nigel Christian murder trial

Prosecution nears the end of its case in the Nigel Christian murder trial. The final witness is expected to finish testimony on Thursday. Moreover, the trial continues before Justice Rajiv Persaud. The case stems from a 2020 killing. Three men face charges in the matter. They are Saleim Harrigan, Wayne Thomas, and Lasean Bully. Prosecutors […]

Antigua

Antigua Sailing Week Secures Strong Support From Leading Antiguan Business

Antigua Sailing Week 2026 is gaining strong support from Antiguan businesses. Organizers announced broad backing across multiple sectors. As a result, the event shows strong community and commercial confidence. Moreover, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority continues its support. Several partners have also confirmed participation for 2026. Therefore, the event continues to grow in scale […]

Inland

Inland Revenue Department and UWI Mourn Passing of Rholanda Benjamin-Grant

Inland Revenue Department and The UWI Global Campus Antigua & Barbuda mourn Rholanda Benjamin-Grant. They also pay tribute to her long public service career. As a result, her death has deeply affected colleagues and the wider community. Benjamin-Grant died on March 18, 2026, at age 57. She served in the Civil Service since 1988. She […]