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Governor-General Backs Water Boost Despite Pipe Issues

Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams praised major water expansion efforts during Tuesday’s Throne Speech. However, he also warned that ageing pipes still create serious delivery problems. Speaking at Parliament’s ceremonial opening, Sir Rodney said the government had greatly increased water production since 2014. He said the Antigua Public Utilities Authority raised the potable water supply from […]

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Governor-General Pushes Economic Powerhouse Vision

Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams says Antigua and Barbuda aims to become an “economic powerhouse” and “lifestyle superpower.” He shared the vision during Tuesday’s 2026 Throne Speech at Parliament’s ceremonial opening. Meanwhile, the country begins a new parliamentary term after the April 30 general election. Sir Rodney said the government plans a major national transformation across […]

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Governor General to Deliver Throne Speech May 26

Governor General Sir Rodney Williams will deliver the Throne Speech on May 26 during the ceremonial opening of Parliament in Antigua and Barbuda. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared the details on Thursday. He spoke during the swearing-in ceremony for Joel Anderson-Rayne and Tiffany Strann-Peters at Government House. Moreover, Merchant confirmed several important dates […]

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Governor General Urges Senators to Lead With Integrity

Governor General Sir Rodney Williams urged newly appointed senators to take their duties seriously during today’s swearing-in ceremony at Government House. He reminded members of the Upper House that their role goes far beyond ceremony and rubber-stamping. Instead, he said senators must help strengthen Antigua and Barbuda’s democracy through careful debate and responsible legislative review. […]

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Governor General Supports St. John Hospice Fundraiser Event

Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams attended a fundraiser for St. John Hospice. The event supported care for terminally ill patients. Moreover, it highlighted community generosity in Antigua and Barbuda. Rodney Williams and Lady Williams joined the St. John Hospice fundraiser on 3 May 2026. The event took place at Casa Palmadita in […]

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Governor General Celebrates 270 Years of Moravian Church

Governor General Sir Rodney Williams joined a major church celebration in Antigua and Barbuda. The event marked 270 years of the Moravian Church Antigua Conference. It took place at Spring Gardens Moravian Church in St. John’s. The service began in the evening with prayer and reflection. Clergy led the ceremony with messages of faith and […]

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Governor General Advised to Dissolve Parliament; Elections Imminent

Governor General Rodney Williams received formal advice from Prime Minister Gaston Browne to dissolve Parliament. Browne explained he acted under Section 60(1) of the Constitution, which allows the Governor General to follow his counsel. “I wrote to His Excellency today, advising him,” Browne said, noting this step starts the next electoral phase. Initially, the government […]