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St. John’s Opens Carnival Vending Applications for 2026

St. John’s Development Corporation has announced the start of Carnival vending applications for the 2026 carnival season. Moreover, officials are encouraging vendors to apply early as preparations begin for one of Antigua and Barbuda’s biggest annual events. According to the corporation, Carnival Vending 2026 will officially run from July 11 to August 8, 2026. Therefore, […]

Medicinal

Medicinal Cannabis Partnership Expands Research and Education

Medicinal cannabis research and education will expand in Antigua and Barbuda through a new partnership between the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus and the Medicinal Cannabis Authority. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding on April 17, 2026. Moreover, the signing took place during the opening of the third annual Antigua […]

Malaka

Malaka Parker Officially Sworn In as Senator

Malaka Parker officially joined the Senate on Monday after taking the oath during a ceremony at Government House. Deputy Governor General Sir Clare Roberts presided over the ceremony as Parker received her instruments of appointment and formally became an opposition senator. Her appointment now completes the opposition’s representation in the Upper House ahead of Wednesday’s […]

PM

PM Warns MPs Against “Slothfulness” After Win

PM Gaston Browne told government MPs that their election victory is “not a mandate for slothfulness” as Parliament opened its new term on Monday. Moreover, he urged lawmakers to work harder and stay focused on serving the people of Antigua and Barbuda. Browne made the comments during the first sitting of the new Parliament at […]

Caridocs

Caridocs Launches Bulk Application Day for Jamaicans

Caridocs will host a Bulk Application Day for Jamaican nationals living in Antigua and Barbuda next month. Moreover, the event aims to help applicants avoid delays and costly mistakes when processing important documents from Jamaica. The session will take place on June 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Villa Polyclinic Conference […]

Rough

Rough Seas Trigger Small Craft Advisory Until Tuesday

Rough seas and strong winds have prompted a small craft advisory for Antigua and Barbuda through Tuesday. Moreover, officials are warning mariners to remain vigilant as hazardous marine conditions persist across open waters. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services issued the advisory at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026. In particular, the warning affects […]

Dale

Dale Destin Urges Stronger Tsunami Preparedness

Dale Destin is urging Antigua and Barbuda to strengthen tsunami preparedness after Saturday’s strong earthquake. Moreover, he warned that the quake should serve as a serious reminder about the region’s seismic risks. The earthquake struck around 10:50 a.m. local time on May 16. According to the United States Geological Survey, the quake measured 6.1 magnitude. […]

Carlisle

Carlisle Bay Employee Earns Global Hospitality Honour

Carlisle Bay employee Kalin Fontaine has earned international recognition after receiving a major hospitality award for luxury service excellence. Moreover, Fontaine ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitality professionals for 2026. According to a statement from Carlisle Bay, Fontaine received a 2026 Leading Quality Assurance Sirius Award. In addition, she placed among the top 10 […]

ABLP

ABLP Thanksgiving Service Calls for Unity After Win

ABLP supporters, ministers, and church leaders gathered on Sunday for a national thanksgiving service after the party’s election victory. The service took place at St. John’s Pentecostal Church House of Restoration. Moreover, organizers described the event as both spiritual and national in focus. Cabinet ministers, senators-designate, diplomats, and supporters attended the gathering. In addition, church […]

Government

Government Says Development Projects Will Continue After Election

Government projects launched before the April 30 election will continue across Antigua and Barbuda, Prime Minister Gaston Browne said this week. Moreover, he insisted the administration plans to expand several national development programmes. Speaking on Pointe FM, Browne rejected claims that recent works were only linked to the election campaign. Instead, he said the government […]