Government officials say they were unaware of a US$450,000 commission tied to the Alfa Nero superyacht sale. Furthermore, Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the African Union, Johann Hesse, appeared before Cabinet after allegations surfaced in court filings. Cabinet spokesman Maurice Merchant explained that the filings sought to link Hesse to Prime Minister Gaston Browne. Therefore, […]
Government officials are launching a 24-hour transfer system to speed up child maintenance payments. Mothers complained that funds paid through the courts took too long to reach them. Consequently, families struggled to meet urgent needs. The issue came up at a town hall on Thursday night in St. John’s Rural South. One mother said her […]
Government of Antigua and Barbuda has officially launched the CHOGM 2026 website. The new platform supports the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The summit will take place from November 1 to 4, 2026. Importantly, the website serves as the official information hub for the event. It targets delegates, media representatives, and Commonwealth audiences. Therefore, […]
Government officials and citizens will begin 2026 with the Annual National Service of Thanksgiving and Prayer. The event continues a long-standing tradition of unity and reflection at the start of each year. The service is set for Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at 9 a.m. It will take place at St. John’s Pentecostal House of Restoration […]
Government officials in Antigua and Barbuda have announced plans to deploy 120 newly recruited health professionals by the end of 2025. The announcement came during Thursday’s post-Cabinet media briefing. Cabinet met on Wednesday, chaired by Acting Prime Minister Sir Steadroy Cutie Benjamin. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant said the recruitment process is complete. Most […]
Government has appointed Dr. Dave Ray as a dedicated Diaspora Officer, aiming to strengthen connections with overseas nationals. Moreover, Foreign Affairs Minister EP Chet Greene said the move reflects a renewed commitment to Antiguans and Barbudans abroad. During his 2026 Budget presentation in Parliament, Greene highlighted the importance of building stronger, structured relationships beyond traditional […]
Government officials announced that families who already paid CXC exam fees for June 2026 will receive full refunds. This follows the recent decision to cover all CXC costs starting in the 2026 academic year. Prime Minister Gaston Browne first shared the update on social media. Moreover, Education Minister Daryll Matthew confirmed the news in Parliament […]
Government officials will issue December salaries earlier than usual to help workers benefit from the upcoming Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax reduction. The decision aligns public-sector pay with the three-day ABST cut scheduled for December 19, 20 and 21. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant explained that the early payout gives households greater flexibility. He […]
Government officials are urging the public to get their flu shots as the season worsens, and they have now launched a major vaccination drive at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The initiative began on Thursday morning when a medical team led by Nurse Soraya Dupy Winston visited the OPM to administer shots to […]
Government unveiled a wide Christmas relief package to ease cost-of-living pressures during the busy holiday season. Moreover, officials said the plan aims to help families stretch their budgets while also supporting local businesses. The package includes several major benefits. First, the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) will drop from 17 percent to 7 percent […]
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