Antigua and Barbuda has begun talks with the United States following a new immigration measure announced by President Donald Trump. On Wednesday, the government said it is actively engaging US authorities for clarity. The proclamation lists Antigua and Barbuda among countries facing full or partial US entry restrictions. As a result, officials moved quickly to […]
Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week that would ease federal restrictions on marijuana. According to sources, the order would move marijuana to a lower drug category. As a result, federal rules around the drug would loosen. However, the change would not legalize marijuana nationwide. Instead, the move would reclassify marijuana from […]
Government officials in Antigua and Barbuda have announced plans to deploy 120 newly recruited health professionals by the end of 2025. The announcement came during Thursday’s post-Cabinet media briefing. Cabinet met on Wednesday, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Sir Steadroy Cutie Benjamin. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the recruitment process is complete. Most […]
Gaston Browne and Maria Bird-Browne are drawing national attention to a key legal moment in Antigua and Barbuda. On Thursday, January 16, at 9:00 a.m., the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in St. John’s will host a public reading in open court. Importantly, this is not a rally or a protest. Instead, it is a formal […]
New flu cases are rising sharply across Europe, driven by a dominant A(H3N2) sub-clade K virus, the WHO reports. At least 27 of 38 European countries are seeing high or very high influenza activity. Six countries, including Ireland, Serbia, Slovenia, and the UK, report over half of flu-like patients testing positive. The flu season began […]
Twenty-five young people received Duke of Edinburgh Awards at a ceremony held at Government House on Saturday. The investiture was officiated by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams. He highlighted the programme’s role in building confidence, discipline, teamwork, and purpose among youth. “Both Lady Williams and I take pride in supporting a programme that nurtures leadership, […]
Math results in Antigua and Barbuda remain below regional averages, Senator Alex Brown warned during the 2026 Budget Debate. He said the country faces a serious challenge in mathematics education. Furthermore, he urged the government to focus on targeted solutions rather than just funding. “Funding alone is not enough if outcomes do not improve,” Brown […]
Ministry officials have clarified the process for payment and refund of CXC examination fees for May/June 2026. The government will fully cover examination costs for in-school candidates sitting CCSLC, CSEC, and CAPE exams. As a result, all fees already collected from students or their parents and guardians will be refunded in full, effective immediately. The […]
$50K remains on the table for information leading to the arrest of those behind the APUA arson, Prime Minister Gaston Browne said Monday. He issued the warning during the Lower House sitting for the 2026 Budget debate. At the same time, he pledged firm action to protect national stability. Specifically, Browne addressed the burning of […]
Antigua and Dominica are responding after the United States expanded travel restrictions affecting their citizens. On December 16, President Donald Trump announced new entry limits for foreign nationals. As a result, Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica face partial restrictions starting January 1, 2026. Specifically, the proclamation blocks several visa categories. These include immigrant visas and […]
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