APUA has deployed a water delivery truck to assist residents on Bishopgate Street. The move follows ongoing disruptions caused by mainline replacement works. Currently, crews are replacing aging water infrastructure in the area. As a result, customers have experienced interruptions to their normal supply. Therefore, APUA has introduced temporary relief measures. Accordingly, a water truck […]
Government has approved an immigration amnesty for eligible non-nationals living in Antigua and Barbuda. The move aims to ease labour shortages and help affected workers regularise their status. The decision came during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. At the meeting, the Prime Minister first updated ministers on economic conditions. He also […]
Cabinet has approved a 10-percentage-point reduction in the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax during a targeted relief period in 2026. The decision aims to ease cost-of-living pressures and boost consumer spending. Accordingly, the standard ABST rate will drop from 17 percent to 7 percent. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant confirmed the move during Friday’s […]
Cricket West Indies and Antigua Community Urged to Act Respectfully Online and Protect Wetlands Cricket West Indies has issued a strong warning to fans and supporters. The organization said cyberbullying, harassment, and personal abuse will not be tolerated on its social media platforms. The cricket body acknowledged that fans are passionate and often have strong […]
Antigua and Barbuda Publishes 2026 Public Holidays and Launches Workplace Violence Bill Consultations Antigua and Barbuda has published the official list of public holidays for 2026. Meanwhile, the government also announced public consultations on a proposed Workplace Violence and Harassment (Prevention) Draft Bill. According to the Office of the Labour Commissioner, the 2026 public holidays […]
Cabinet has appointed a special Select Committee to coordinate national activities marking 50 years of parliamentary service by Sir Robin Yearwood. Cabinet described the milestone as historic and nationally significant. Sir Robin is Antigua and Barbuda’s longest-serving parliamentarian. The Select Committee includes Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin, and Health Minister Sir […]
UWI posthumously conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on the late Honourable Don Wehby last Saturday in Kingston.The award was presented during the graduation ceremony for the Mona School of Business and Management and the Faculty of Sport. The University of the West Indies said the honour recognized Wehby’s outstanding service to business, sports, […]
PMs Gaston Browne and Roosevelt Skerrit should not be blamed for recent U.S. visa restrictions, according to Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan. Speaking in a recent interview, Astaphan said Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica acted early to strengthen their Citizenship by Investment, or CBI, programmes. Therefore, he rejected claims that weak programme management caused the U.S. […]
Antigua and Barbuda is participating in a major global democracy forum.The country is represented at the India International Conference on Democracy and Election Management. The conference is known as IICDEM 2026.It brings together election leaders from around the world. Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission, Ambassador Arthur G. B. Thomas, is attending.Supervisor of […]
Industrial Court proceedings continued today in an unfair dismissal case.The claim was brought by Philmore Beazer against the Barbuda Council. The matter was originally filed in 2023.Since then, it has faced repeated delays. During the preliminary hearing, the Barbuda Council applied for an adjournment.The Council said it needed more time to file its defence. However, […]
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