Smoking laws will be reviewed after the next general election, Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin said. Currently, smoking cannabis or tobacco in public remains illegal. This is under the Tobacco Control Act 2018 and Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act 2024. However, Benjamin explained that the government plans to revisit enforcement. He added the review will […]
Parliament has been dissolved in Antigua and Barbuda, Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed. Last Friday, Browne announced plans to dissolve Parliament, but delayed slightly to give the opposition time to prepare. Addressing the House, he said he wrote to Governor General Rodney Williams under Section 60 of the Constitution. This formally triggers a general election. […]
Police are warning motorists to drive carefully as road collisions rise in Antigua and Barbuda. So far in 2026, two fatalities have been recorded. Overall crashes are also increasing compared with last year. Traffic data shows 637 collisions this year, up from 621 during the same period in 2025. Sergeant Leonel of the Traffic Division […]
ABLP Candidate Dwayne George has pushed back on claims that the Bolans playing field is unfit for use. He pointed to a recent football match as proof that the facility remains operational. In a public statement, George said the Bolans Football Club and Potters Football Club played a full match on the field. Some critics […]
Antigua will expand rent-to-own housing, Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced on his weekly show. He said the government will build 50 condominium units in Bolans and 50 at Louis Hill in Barbuda. Residents can apply monthly rent toward ownership, giving them a clear path to their own homes. Browne said the plan expands the Booby […]
Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) is taking major steps to grow the nation’s music industry. Furthermore, it is collaborating with Kitwana Israel of AdvoKit Productions. Israel brings over a decade of professional experience. Moreover, he has worked across the Caribbean, the United States, and Africa. His work reaches both local and international audiences. For […]
Antigua and Barbuda has started 2026 with record-breaking tourism numbers, officials announced this week. For example, cruise arrivals hit 197,206 in January, surpassing 173,266 in 2025 and 48,750 in 2022. Air arrivals also reached a new milestone, climbing to 36,052 visitors, up from 34,365 last year. This shows steady growth in stay-over tourism. Meanwhile, the […]
Antigua and Barbuda Dishes Shine in Canadian Culinary Showcase Antigua and Barbuda showcased its vibrant cuisine at a special dinner in Yorkville, Canada. In fact, the event highlighted the islands’ unique flavors and culinary culture. Guests enjoyed tamarind compote on wood bread, mahi mahi, goat confit, and Qatayef pancakes with saltfish. Then, the meal ended […]
American woman Keishell Labeach, 40, was fined after police discovered cannabis in her luggage at the airport. She is four months pregnant. The incident occurred on March 25 in the airport’s oversized baggage area. Security personnel raised an alert, prompting police to respond immediately. Officers found multiple cannabis packages, including two transparent bags, two Ziploc […]
MP Randy Baltimore has donated medical supplies to the Glanvilles Polyclinic. The donation aims to support patients and frontline staff. In a social media post, Baltimore listed the items. They included gauze pads, wheelchairs, bedding, and walkers. Moreover, he described the donation as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen healthcare services in the constituency. “Healthcare […]
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