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Gov’t Announces Two-Day Tax Holiday to Ease Back-to-School Costs

Gov’t officials will offer a two-day Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) holiday next month. Families can save money before school reopens. The tax break will run on April 10 and 11. During these days, essentials will carry a zero percent tax. Specifically, the tax holiday covers food, non-alcoholic drinks, and school supplies. Items include […]

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Gov’t settles 30-year Elloy De Freitas legal dispute

Gov’t has reached an amicable settlement in the decades-old case involving Elloy De Freitas. As a result, one of the longest legal disputes in Antigua and Barbuda has finally ended. The case dates back to 1990. At the time, De Freitas worked as an extension officer in the Ministry of Agriculture. Soon after, a dispute […]

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Gov’t launches Commonwealth People’s Forum, PM Browne calls for cultural renaissance

Gov’t officials in Antigua and Barbuda launched the 2026 Commonwealth People’s Forum on Tuesday. The event marks the start of a multi-year strategy leading up to the November 2026 summit. Moreover, it highlights the nation’s commitment to integrate civic insight into global policy. Prime Minister Gaston Browne urged the Commonwealth to move beyond symbolic dialogue. […]

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Government approves immigration amnesty to ease labour shortages

Government has approved an immigration amnesty for eligible non-nationals living in Antigua and Barbuda. The move aims to ease labour shortages and help affected workers regularise their status. The decision came during Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. At the meeting, the Prime Minister first updated ministers on economic conditions. He also […]