Antigua & Barbuda took part in recent CARICOM trade talks with Colombia, held in Bogotá on September 9–10, 2025. The negotiations aimed to update the CARICOM-Colombia Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement, which has been in place for over 30 years. The focus was on expanding market access for agricultural and industrial products, improving trade procedures, […]
Antigua & Barbuda is set to receive a new dredger within the next two months. The vessel will be used to maintain and expand the nation’s ports and harbours, supporting both trade and tourism. Officials say the dredger will help keep shipping channels clear and allow larger vessels to dock safely. This is seen as […]
A contractor in Antigua fell victim to a daring armed robbery on Friday afternoon. The incident happened just after 1 p.m. along Sir Andy Roberts Drive, when two men staged a fake roadblock using traffic cones and reflector vests. The men pulled the contractor from his vehicle at gunpoint and escaped with more than $19,000 […]
Antigua & Barbuda will join more than 150 countries in celebrating World Wellness Weekend from September 19 to 21, 2025. The event is led by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority with support from local wellness groups and partners. The program includes a Barbuda beach clean-up, healing circles, art therapy, hikes, and yoga sessions. There […]
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake shook parts of the Eastern Caribbean early Monday morning. The tremor struck at 5:16 a.m. and was recorded at a depth of 24 kilometres beneath the earth’s surface. The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre said the quake’s epicenter was about 72 kilometres southeast of St. John’s, Antigua & […]
Antigua & Barbuda has recorded a 14.6% decline in overall crime for the period January to August 2025. The report from the Criminal Records Office showed 2,163 offences this year, compared to 2,533 for the same period in 2024. Major reductions came in larceny, breaking and larceny, malicious damage, and unlawful sexual intercourse. However, cases […]
Sunday 14 September 2025th The Department of Culture, in conjunction with Blue Waters Resort and 84 Summer Weekend, with kindsupport from Julees, Khan Cordice Music, and Showcase, is pleased to announce a special MusicalMasterclass and Inspiration Session with the renowned UK collective Steam Down. The event will takeplace on Wednesday, 17th September 2025 at 3:30 […]
Young innovators from Antigua & Barbuda are preparing to compete in the first Global Ecobots Challenge 2025. The event brings together student teams from around the world to showcase their robotics and environmental solutions. Local teams, Ecobots and Ecobits, are training hard for the international competition. The challenge focuses on creating robots that solve environmental […]
The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet has approved a sweeping investment plan to modernize the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF). The upgrades will focus on enhancing security, resilience, and readiness to respond to both domestic and regional challenges. Officials highlighted that the initiative will include new facilities, advanced training programs, and updated equipment to ensure […]
Constable Shamar “Mighty Birdie” Smith has been crowned the 2025 Police Calypso Monarch. He won at the Antigua Recreation Grounds during the 57th Police Week celebration. He beat 11 other performers in a contest dubbed “12 giants.” Shania “Lady Ace” Samuel placed first runner-up, while Clint “Panampanana” Spencer came in third. Smith’s journey is remarkable. […]
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