Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned that Antigua and Barbuda is highly dependent on imports from the United States. Consequently, any prolonged disruption could quickly become a national crisis. Imports and Food Security Browne explained that about 80 percent of what the country consumes comes from the U.S. “If the food boats don’t come here […]
PM Gaston Browne has announced that public servants can now claim wages lost during the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. This ends a long-standing dispute from the pandemic. The mandate, introduced in mid-2021, required public-sector employees to be vaccinated as COVID-19 cases rose. Similarly, some private-sector workers in high-risk roles were also included. Workers who refused the […]
PM Gaston Browne has announced a major overhaul of the Treasury Department for 2026. He said the reform will modernize operations and strengthen financial management across the public sector. Browne made the announcement during his 2026 National Budget presentation. He described the upgrade as one of the most important administrative changes planned for the new […]
PM Gaston Browne announced major education reforms that will reshape Antigua and Barbuda’s future. He pledged free tuition for qualifying citizens at the UWI Five Islands Campus once expansion works finish. He delivered the announcement during his 2026 National Budget presentation. Browne highlighted education as a key pillar of national growth. He said the government […]
PM Browne moved swiftly this week as he instructed his legal team to file a US$10 million defamation claim tied to new allegations about the Alfa Nero superyacht. Moreover, he confirmed that a pre-action letter will reach the U.S. firm Boies Schiller Flexner within 48 hours. He also revealed that former political leader Harold Lovell […]
PM Gaston Browne announced a new national camera network across Antigua and Barbuda to fight crime, littering, and traffic violations. He said about 200 cameras will be installed at key locations. Moreover, Browne explained that the network will allow law enforcement to monitor illegal activity in real time. “These cameras are not only for crime […]
PM Gaston Browne has announced that Antigua and Barbuda’s Customs recorded its highest single-day revenue ever, a milestone he attributes to improved oversight and reduced leakages at the country’s main port. Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show, the Prime Minister revealed that Customs collected EC$3.7 million on Monday, marking a record performance. He said […]
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