Kia Kirwan will represent Antigua and Barbuda this Wednesday. She will compete in the Caribbean Queen Pageant 2026. The event takes place in St. Maarten. The pageant forms part of the Miss St. Maarten Carnival celebrations. It is scheduled for April 15. Moreover, the show begins at 8 p.m. It will be held at St. […]
Pearl Quinn-Williams says she is confident of victory. She is the candidate for the United Progressive Party in St John’s City East. Moreover, she believes she has already closed the gap. The last election result showed a narrow six-vote margin. However, she now claims that deficit is no longer an issue. At the same time, […]
North Coast Hardware workers are now benefiting from a new deal. The agreement was reached with the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union. As a result, employees now have improved terms and conditions. Importantly, this is the first Collective Bargaining Agreement for the company. It comes after workers voted for unionisation several years ago. Therefore, the […]
Sports development in Barbuda is now a key focus. The Ministry of Sport is leading new efforts. These steps aim to strengthen grassroots programmes across the island. Recently, ministry officials visited Barbuda. The trip took place on Monday. Moreover, it focused on finding gaps in sports development. At the same time, officials explored ways to […]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened applications. The programme targets young professionals across the Caribbean. Moreover, it links to a regional internship opportunity. The internship comes through the OPANAL. It aims to support training in international relations. In addition, it focuses on international law and related fields. The programme is open to several groups. These […]
Gaston Browne says safety is vital for economic growth. Moreover, he described Antigua and Barbuda as highly secure. He told supporters that the country ranks among “one of the safest places in the world.” In addition, he linked safety directly to economic performance. Therefore, he argued that security supports national development. Browne made the comments […]
Land remains top issue for Barbuda voters, says Walker Land remains the top issue for Barbuda voters ahead of the April 30 general election. Trevor Walker made the statement after nomination day. He spoke for the Barbuda Peoples Movement. Moreover, Walker said his party has campaigned on the ground for two weeks. He said voters […]
Social Security staff at the Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board took industrial action. About 40 workers at the Long Street branch protested yesterday. They acted over health and safety concerns. In addition, they raised issues about appraisals and pay increments. Therefore, workers demanded urgent action from management. Samuel James spoke on behalf of the […]
Antigua Elite Gymnastics Team secured 16 medals in its regional debut and finished second overall. The academy delivered a strong performance. In addition, the team competed against about 300 athletes. These athletes came from Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and Jamaica. Therefore, the competition level remained very high. However, Antigua athletes still performed strongly. The team […]
Pringle promises year-round barrel concessions as part of a cost-of-living plan. Jamale Pringle outlined the plan on Sunday night. He said a United Progressive Party government would expand barrel concessions. In addition, he said families need relief from rising prices. Pringle spoke at the party’s campaign launch. Therefore, he used the platform to present key […]
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