Antigua and Barbuda has made history by being elected Chair of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) Special Committee on Transport — marking the first time the nation will head this regional body. The announcement was made during the 34th meeting of the Committee, where Antigua and Barbuda secured unanimous support from all member states. […]
Health teams in Antigua and Barbuda are participating in an important training workshop titled “Epidemiological and Entomological Surveillance and DHIS2 Fundamentals”, running from August 29 to September 10, 2025. During this two-week initiative in St. John’s, Public Health Officers, Vector Control Officers, and Environmental Health Staff—key surveillance focal points at health facilities and hospitals—are enhancing […]
In 2025, UN DESA released a vital report titled “Strengthening Civil Society Engagement and Partnerships for ABAS”, focusing on how civil society in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can better implement the Antigua & Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) Sustainable Development Goals. The study was built on a wide consultative process, including a global online […]
Antigua & Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne responded on 4 September 2025 to U.S. military activity in the southern Caribbean—specifically, the destruction of an alleged drug boat linked to Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua cartel. Browne stated that while such action against drug traffickers cannot easily be condemned, any hint of escalation toward broader military intervention […]
CEOWORLD Magazine explores which Caribbean islands are emerging as top relocation choices for global executives seeking a blend of safety, cost-efficiency, and strategic value. Although the full article couldn’t be accessed directly, the context suggests a focus on nations offering investor-friendly citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs, emphasizing security, low living costs, and enhanced global mobility. This aligns […]
Anguilla, a small British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, has unexpectedly struck digital gold. In 2024, the island earned approximately 105.5 million East Caribbean dollars (about US $39 million) by licensing the .ai domain—a suffix hugely popular among AI-related companies and organizations. This figure represented nearly 23% of the island’s total government revenue, while tourism accounted […]
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has accepted an apology from Antigua & Barbuda Falcons head coach Paul Nixon and the team’s management after Nixon made inaccurate remarks about how CWI handled player medical records. The issue centered on all-rounder Justin Greaves, with Nixon initially suggesting poor communication from CWI. However, CWI clarified that all medical handover […]
For the first time in almost five years, Antigua and Barbuda has recorded a fall in consumer prices. Official statistics show that the inflation rate dropped by 1.2 percent in the 12 months ending April 2025, marking the country’s first deflation since November 2020. The main driver of this decline was a steep fall in […]
Thirty-year-old Anthony Joe of Cassada Gardens has been arrested and charged with stealing three bunches of coconuts (valued at $500) and a quantity of avocados (valued at $400) from an elderly man’s property in Crosbies between August 28 and 29. He is expected to appear in court this week following police investigations. The Police Administration […]
The Ecclesiastical Commission of Antigua and Barbuda—made up of representatives from the country’s major churches—has submitted a new Code of Conduct proposal to the Cabinet. It outlines expectations for politicians, including pledges to always speak the truth, use non‑defamatory language, uphold exemplary lifestyles, and prioritise national growth and economic development for all citizens and residents. […]
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