ABLP has welcomed the launch of a new law degree at UWI Five Islands Campus. The party called it a major step for education. Moreover, it said the move will expand local opportunities. The new Bachelor of Laws programme will begin in August 2026. Already, the first group has attracted regional students. Therefore, interest in […]
PM Gaston Browne says he has never denied duty-free vehicle waivers. He made the statement during ongoing public debate. Moreover, he signaled support for clearer rules. Speaking on Pointe FM’s Browne and Browne Show, Browne defended the current system. He said it allows broad access to concessions. In addition, he stressed fairness in how approvals […]
PM Gaston Browne says the government will offer the highest wage increase it can afford. He made the statement as talks with public sector unions continue. Moreover, he stressed that negotiators have clear instructions. Speaking on Pointe FM’s Browne and Browne Show, Browne explained the government’s position. He said the negotiating team must aim high. […]
Medical leaders across Antigua and Barbuda are mourning the loss of Dr. Cuthwin Lennard Lake. He died Monday evening at Sir Lester Bird Medical Center. He was 96. The Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda shared the news in a statement. It described Dr. Lake as a pioneer and national leader. Moreover, the group called […]
This has been the hardest time in his life, Wayne Thomas told the court. He spoke on Tuesday during the ongoing Nigel Christian murder trial. Moreover, he said he was innocent of all charges. Thomas is one of three men on trial. The others are Saleim Harrigan and Lasean Bully. All three face charges for […]
Three fishermen stranded at sea Three fishermen from Antigua were rescued on Monday. Moreover, their boat lost power near Redonda. Officials said the vessel suffered a power failure. As a result, the men could not control its movement. Three fishermen detected from the air Three fishermen were later spotted by an aircraft. The aircraft was […]
Lighting has brought the Pares basketball and netball courts back into use. The facility had been inactive for 25 years. ABLP St. Peter candidate Rawdon Turner shared the update. He said the change marks renewed life in the community. First, Turner highlighted the return of activity. He said the courts are active again after decades. […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s government has rejected claims about U.S. visa restrictions. It called them false and misleading. Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle made the claims recently. However, the government strongly pushed back on his statements. In a statement on Saturday, officials clarified the issue. They said the United States controls its own visa policies. Moreover, they […]
Prime Minister Gaston Browne strongly defended the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP). He said it generated over EC$1.4 billion in 11 years. Speaking at the ABLP’s 2026 manifesto launch, he rejected calls to scrap the programme. Instead, he warned of serious financial gaps. First, Browne stressed the scale of the revenue. He repeated the figure […]
Tourism Wage Reform Under Review Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed a separate minimum wage for hotel workers. Moreover, he says tourism should not follow the same wage rules as smaller businesses. He spoke on Pointe FM’s Browne and Browne Show. In that interview, he focused on wage changes for the tourism sector. First, he […]
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