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Cabinet Notes 27 August, 2026

The Pastor who led the meditation and prayers at Wednesday’s meeting of the Cabinet drew his message from Isaiah 45:17 and the verses which follow, reminding the Cabinet of God’s enduring promise of salvation, His sovereignty over all creation, and His call for His people to turn to Him.The Pastor reflected on the assurance contained in […]

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Cabinet Approves New Prison Facility and Announces Major National Initiatives

Cabinet has approved plans for a new modular prison facility at the Prison Farm in Potworks Dam as part of the Government’s response to rising crime and overcrowding at the existing prison. The first phase will accommodate about 150 inmates. The facility will be developed in stages, allowing the Government to expand capacity when needed. […]

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Cabinet Approves Major Investments in Health and Development

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda met on 1 July 2026 to review key national issues. Members approved new measures to strengthen healthcare, housing, education, and economic growth. The Cabinet reviewed the Government’s second-quarter fiscal report. Customs collected more revenue during the first six months of 2026 than during the same period last year. Higher […]

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Cabinet Advances National Development Decisions

Cabinet met on Wednesday 24 June 2026 and began with a spiritual meditation highlighting “Great is God and Greatly to be Praised,” before receiving a briefing from the Prime Minister on OECS discussions focused on cost of living pressures, trade expansion, Citizenship by Investment concerns, regional transport improvements, and institutional reform aimed at strengthening efficiency […]

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Cabinet Advances Key National Projects

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda used its June 17 meeting to outline several major initiatives focused on education, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and economic development. A key decision was the expansion of support for higher education. Cabinet confirmed that eligible students pursuing their first undergraduate degree at The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five […]

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Cabinet Highlights Youth Sports, Jobs and CHOGM Preparations

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda discussed several major national initiatives during its meeting on June 10, including youth sports development, employment opportunities, preparations for CHOGM 2026, and international partnerships. Cabinet welcomed representatives from the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association following the national Under-20 Men’s Football Team’s qualification for the CONCACAF Men’s Under-20 Championship in […]

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Cabinet Approves Major Initiatives in Child Support, Education, Tourism and Public Safety

Cabinet Report: Key Decisions from June 4 Meeting Cabinet Report Highlights New Child Support System The Cabinet Report announced support for Main Collect, a new digital platform for child maintenance payments. The app will allow fathers to make payments online. Mothers and guardians will be able to track payments in real time. Court officials expect […]

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Cabinet approves autism behavioural centre plan

Cabinet has approved plans for a new Cognitive Behavioural Centre in Antigua and Barbuda. The centre will support people living with autism and other neurodivergent disorders. Meanwhile, the announcement came during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared details of the new initiative. He said Health Minister Sir Michael Joseph brought the […]

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Cabinet Approves More Equipment for Road Repairs

Cabinet has approved additional equipment and technical experts to expand road repair work across Antigua and Barbuda. Meanwhile, officials say the move will improve road rehabilitation efforts nationwide. The Cabinet received an update from the Ministry of Works on Wednesday. The briefing focused on the country’s ongoing road and infrastructure programme. Officials discussed progress on […]

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Cabinet Plans New Laws on Child Protection and Cybercrime

Cabinet has outlined a major set of proposed laws targeting child abuse, workplace violence, and e-crimes. Meanwhile, officials say the reforms aim to strengthen national safety and modernize legal systems. The Attorney General presented the legislative package during Cabinet on Wednesday. The bills will go before Parliament in the upcoming session. According to officials, the […]

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