GOVERNMENT of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a utilities amnesty to support disconnected households. Specifically, the plan removes all outstanding arrears for eligible residents. The policy applies to customers without electricity, water, or landline service for more than 180 days. In other words, households disconnected for at least six months can benefit. The announcement followed […]
CABINET has approved a monthly EC$50,000 subsidy to reduce airfare between Antigua and Barbuda. According to officials, the measure aims to ease travel costs. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant announced the decision after the latest Cabinet meeting. He explained that high airfare has raised growing concerns among residents. In particular, the cost affects access […]
OBSCURE diseases are affecting many families in Antigua and Barbuda, doctors at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre warn. In particular, they are seeing rising cases of multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood. Dr Aliena Beiba Omar Sol, a haematologist, said the country records about five cases per 100,000 people each year. Although this number […]
2026 Carnival launch has been postponed, the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) confirmed. Originally set for April 11, the event’s start is delayed due to scheduling conflicts with key service providers. Ambassador Elizabeth Makhoul, ABFC Chairperson, explained to Observer Media that external partners required to execute the launch had prior commitments. Therefore, the Commission […]
Teachers’ upgrade payments will be completed this week as the government continues rolling out retroactive pay for public servants. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the Treasury is prioritising the disbursements. He confirmed that final checks are underway. “Payments are being prioritised, and the Treasury aims to issue outstanding sums by Thursday,” Merchant said […]
POLICE in Antigua and Barbuda are reminding the public that the sale of alcohol is prohibited on Good Friday, April 3, 2026. Specifically, this rule follows the Licensing (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Act, No. 9 of 2014. Furthermore, licensed premises that sell alcohol must remain closed, except those operating under a hotel, tavern, or club licence. […]
DOCTORS in Antigua and Barbuda warn the public about the growing, dangerous practice of prescription hopping. In fact, patients visit multiple doctors and pharmacies to get the same medications at once. Dr Courtney Lewis, Vice President of the Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda, says the practice is more common than most people realize. Moreover, […]
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 […]
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