Antigua and Barbuda will screen 10,000 students for vision problems under an expanded eye care programme. Additionally, the programme will provide more than 400 free eye surgeries this year. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared the update during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. Merchant said the Cabinet received a presentation from Health Minister Michael Joseph. The […]
Antigua and Barbuda will introduce stronger health screening measures for incoming travellers. Moreover, officials are preparing the Infectious Disease Centre as global health concerns grow. The Cabinet announced the measures during Thursday’s post-Cabinet media briefing. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared details during the update. Merchant said Health Minister Michael Joseph briefed Cabinet on […]
Antigua and Barbuda concluded Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026 with strong tourism growth and major development announcements. Meanwhile, the country hosted the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s flagship event for the second straight year. The event welcomed travel professionals, tour operators, airlines, and media representatives from around the world. Additionally, the showcase took place during Antigua […]
Antigua and Barbuda has raised $30 million through a 365-day Treasury bill auction on the Regional Government Securities Market. Moreover, the auction attracted strong investor interest and exceeded the government’s target amount. The auction took place on May 13, 2026. Additionally, it was conducted through the Eastern Caribbean Securities Exchange primary market platform. According to […]
Antigua sailors delivered strong performances at the 2026 BVI Dinghy Championship in Tortola. Moreover, the Antigua Yacht Club youth sailing programme earned top regional results during the two-day event. The annual championship took place on May 16 and 17 at the Royal BVI Yacht Club. Throughout the competition, Antigua’s young sailors faced a competitive regional […]
Antigua and Barbuda fire officers are representing the country at the 2026 Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs Conference in the Dominican Republic. Moreover, the regional event brings together senior emergency officials from across the Caribbean. Three senior officers from the Antigua and Barbuda Fire Brigade are attending the conference. They are Assistant Commissioner of Police […]
Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have started revealing key players for the 2026 Caribbean Premier League season. The franchise announced several regional stars as preparations continue for CPL 2026. Moreover, the team said it is building a strong squad for the upcoming tournament. Among the players confirmed are West Indies cricketers Evin Lewis, Fabian Allen, Alzarri […]
Antigua and Barbuda has officially ended the oath of allegiance to the British monarch. Instead, government ministers now swear loyalty only to the nation, its Constitution, and its laws. The change marks a major constitutional shift for the Caribbean country. The new Cabinet took the revised oath after the recent snap general election. Prime Minister […]
Antigua and Barbuda officially completed its new Cabinet on Tuesday after a commanding election victory. The governing party won 15 of 17 parliamentary seats in the April 30 general election. As a result, leaders moved quickly to form the new administration. Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin first received their ministerial instruments […]
Antigua and Barbuda’s passport remains one of the Caribbean’s strongest travel documents in 2026. The latest Henley Passport Index ranked the country 22nd worldwide. As a result, Antigua and Barbuda kept its place among the region’s top-performing passports. According to the report, citizens can now travel to 154 destinations without securing a visa beforehand. In […]
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