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Browne urges unity and reflection after by-election loss

Browne called for unity and reflection after the by-election defeat, urging supporters to stay strong and focused. In a statement after the results, Alex Browne said the movement remains strong. He stressed that supporters have not lost their spirit or purpose. “Today, we stand stronger than before,” Browne said. “We have not lost our belief […]

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Browne Urges Delay on US Visa Applications

Browne urges citizens not to apply for US visas unless travel is absolutely urgent. The Prime Minister gave the advice during an interview with state media. He spoke as new US visa rules take effect for Antigua and Barbuda. Specifically, new visas may now carry tighter limits. During the current review period, some visas may […]

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Browne: ABLP Has Eight New Election Candidates Ready

Browne says the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has at least eight new candidates ready. Moreover, he calls it part of a clear succession plan. Prime Minister Gaston Browne shared the update this week. He spoke on the Browne and Browne Show on Pointe FM. During the program, Browne stressed long-term planning. “We believe in […]

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Browne Urges Stronger EU-Caribbean Crime Fight

Browne on Monday called for stronger security ties between the Caribbean and the European Union. Prime Minister Gaston Browne warned that transnational organized crime threatens both regions. Moreover, he said crime networks respect no borders. He addressed the inaugural Caribbean–EU Parliamentary Assembly in Antigua and Barbuda. During his remarks, he stressed the need for deeper […]

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Browne Says No Proof of Illegality in Hesse Matter

Browne says he found no evidence that Ambassador Johann Hesse broke the law. However, Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed that Cabinet fired Hesse. The dismissal followed his failure to disclose a $450,000 commission. The payment went to his business partner during the 2024 sale of the Alfa Nero yacht. Browne spoke for several minutes on […]

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Browne Hails Mottley’s Historic Sweep in Barbados Election

Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, congratulated Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on her party’s victory. Furthermore, Mottley’s Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won all 30 seats in Wednesday’s General Election. This clean sweep stunned political observers. In a Facebook post, Browne praised Mottley’s leadership and the BLP’s decisive win. He wrote, “Congratulations to […]

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Browne Expresses Optimism After Brief Venezuela Conflict

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has expressed optimism following the brief U.S. military strike on Venezuela. He said the short duration and limited damage brought reassurance to Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean. Importantly, he noted that there were no confirmed reports of significant civilian casualties during the operation. Moreover, Browne said Caribbean citizens should […]

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Browne Says Ghanaian Nurses Will Strengthen Health System Amid U.S.-Cuba Pressure

Browne announced that Antigua and Barbuda is recruiting over 100 nurses from Ghana.He said the move aims to protect the public health system. He emphasized that the Ghanaian nurses will not replace Cuban medical personnel.Instead, the goal is to diversify staffing and reduce risk. Furthermore, Browne noted that increasing U.S. pressure on Cuba could affect […]