Antigua Faces Island-Wide Drought Emergency as Conditions Set to Worsen
Antigua's Meteorological Service is warning that worsening drought conditions could place the entire island under a Drought Emergency by October, following months of significantly below-average rainfall. The July 2026 Monthly Drought Bulletin projects a continued deterioration through at least November.
National CCTV Surveillance Network on Track for August Completion
The government has confirmed that Antigua and Barbuda's National CCTV Surveillance Programme is on schedule, with high-definition cameras to be instal...
6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast of Antigua and Barbuda
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 80 kilometres northeast of St. John's on Saturday morning, shaking Antigua and Barbuda and a wide swat...
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Government to Redistribute 682 Acres to Farmers in Food Security Push
The Ministry of Agriculture has identified 682 acres of abandoned and underutilised land for redistribution to farmers, ...
Minister Benjamin Pledges Budget Consideration for New Police Academy
Minister of Public Safety Sir Steadroy Benjamin has indicated that construction of a new police academy will be consider...
International Consortium Pitches US$100M Horse Racing Industry to Antigua Cabinet
An international consortium has presented Cabinet with a US$100 million proposal to develop a horse racing and equine in...
Valedictorian Calls on New Police Recruits to Lead With Integrity and Compassion
Special Constable Dante Browne, valedictorian of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda's 50th Recruit Training C...
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Government to Redistribute 682 Acres to Farmers in Food Security Push
The Ministry of Agriculture has identified 682 acres of abandoned and underutilised land for redistribution to farmers, ...
Minister Benjamin Pledges Budget Consideration for New Police Academy
Minister of Public Safety Sir Steadroy Benjamin has indicated that construction of a new police academy will be consider...
Police Academy Chief Urges Government to Build Modern Training Facility
Police Academy Commandant Superintendent Rodney Ellis has called on the government to build a modern training facility, ...
Police Commissioner Jeffers Apologises for Force's Shortcomings, Vows Accountability
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers has publicly apologised to members of the public let down by the Royal Police For...
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Royal Police Force Graduates 43 Officers in Historic 50th Recruit Training Course
Forty-three new officers have been welcomed into the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda following the completion ...
Commissioner Jeffers Urges Newly Graduated Officers to Put Public Service First
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers addressed 43 newly graduated officers at the 50th Recruit Training Course ceremon...
National CCTV Surveillance Network on Track for August Completion
The government has confirmed that Antigua and Barbuda's National CCTV Surveillance Programme is on schedule, with high-d...
Top Police Officers Jeffers and Dinard Awarded King's Police Medal for Distinguished Service
Commissioner of Police Glenroy Everton Jeffers and Assistant Commissioner of Police Desmond Dinard have been awarded the...
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Tian Winter Steps Up to Lead Team Antigua at FACE OFF After Sir Oungku's Health Setback
Soca artist Tian Winter will replace Sir Oungku at the FACE OFF competition following the veteran performer's health set...
Sir Clarence Edwards Cancels Carnival 2026 Appearances After Medical Emergency
Cultural icon Sir Clarence 'Oungku' Edwards has cancelled all Carnival 2026 performances after suffering a medical emerg...
Taylor's Back-to-Back Tons Power West Indies to 3-0 Series Sweep Over Ireland
Stafanie Taylor's second successive ODI century, supported by Afy Fletcher's three-wicket haul, guided West Indies to a ...
Argentina Stuns England with Late Comeback to Reach World Cup Final
Argentina overturned a 1-0 deficit with two late goals to defeat England 2-1 and advance to the FIFA World Cup final aga...
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International Consortium Pitches US$100M Horse Racing Industry to Antigua Cabinet
An international consortium has presented Cabinet with a US$100 million proposal to develop a horse racing and equine in...
Cabinet Stands Firm on CIP Programme Amid EU Pressure, Approves Major Investments
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has reaffirmed its defence of the Citizenship by Investment Programme against EU pres...
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Spends US$90,000 on Laundry System Overhaul
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has invested approximately US$90,000 in new professional laundry equipment, including...
Cabinet Reviews US$100M Proposal to Build Caribbean Horse Racing Hub
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet is reviewing a US$100 million proposal from international investors to develop a fully int...