Real ABDF Uniform Found at Christian Murder Scene Could Only Have Come From Defence Force
A senior Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force officer confirmed in court Wednesday that a genuine ABDF uniform recovered at the scene of Nigel Christian's murder could not have been purchased by civilians and must have originated from within the defence force. The testimony came on the fourteenth day of the murder trial of the three men accused of abducting and killing the senior Customs official in July 2020.
Antigua's Bethesda Tissue Culture Lab Set to Open, Boosting Food Security
A new Tissue Culture Laboratory in Bethesda is set to open within the coming week, according to Antigua News Room. The facility will produce disease-f...
WIOC Urges Public to Stop Stockpiling as LPG Supply Remains Adequate
West Indies Oil Company Limited (WIOC) has confirmed there is no shortage of LPG or cylinders in Antigua and Barbuda, urging the public to stop stockp...
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Antigua's Bethesda Tissue Culture Lab Set to Open, Boosting Food Security
A new Tissue Culture Laboratory in Bethesda is set to open within the coming week, according to Antigua News Room. The f...
WIOC Urges Public to Stop Stockpiling as LPG Supply Remains Adequate
West Indies Oil Company Limited (WIOC) has confirmed there is no shortage of LPG or cylinders in Antigua and Barbuda, ur...
Senegal Doubles Jail Term for Same-Sex Acts to 10 Years in Landmark Vote
Senegal's National Assembly has passed a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex acts to 10 years and crimina...
Antiguan Youth Leader Shaquan O'Neil Charts Course for Next Generation
Antiguan Shaquan O'Neil, a member of the United Nations Youth Advisory Group, is gaining recognition not only for his gl...
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Senegal Doubles Jail Term for Same-Sex Acts to 10 Years in Landmark Vote
Senegal's National Assembly has passed a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex acts to 10 years and crimina...
Antiguan Youth Leader Shaquan O'Neil Charts Course for Next Generation
Antiguan Shaquan O'Neil, a member of the United Nations Youth Advisory Group, is gaining recognition not only for his gl...
Govt Settles de Freitas Case, But Unconstitutional Law Remains on the Books
The Browne administration has settled the decades-long legal dispute with civil servant Elloy de Freitas, whose 1990 cas...
Permanent Secretary Pilgrim Transferred from Foreign Affairs to Education Ministry
Permanent Secretary Clarence Pilgrim has been abruptly transferred from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Ministry ...
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WIOC Urges Public to Stop Stockpiling as LPG Supply Remains Adequate
West Indies Oil Company Limited (WIOC) has confirmed there is no shortage of LPG or cylinders in Antigua and Barbuda, ur...
Government to Close Bethesda Tissue Culture Lab, New Facility in the Works
The Antigua and Barbuda government is closing the Bethesda tissue culture laboratory within days as part of a restructur...
Investors Pitch $150M Mega-Yacht Marina for Fort James Harbor
International investors have presented a US$150 million proposal to Cabinet to develop a luxury mega-yacht marina and mi...
APUA Workers to Vote on Negotiation Proposals at Friday Union Meeting
The Antigua Trades and Labour Union says negotiations with APUA have ended on a positive note, with workers set to vote ...
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Canadian Woman Faces Drug Trafficking Charges After 67 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VC Bird Airport
A 48-year-old Canadian national has been charged with drug trafficking and related offences after police seized 67 pound...
Family Prepares to Lay Shooting Victim Nikisha Rochelle Rose to Rest
The family of fatal shooting victim Nikisha Rochelle Rose is making arrangements to hold burial services next month, acc...
Antigua Cabinet Confirms Island-Wide CCTV Network Covering 43 Strategic Sites
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has confirmed the imminent installation of a CCTV surveillance system across 43 strategic ...
Police Complete Probe into Fatal Shooting of Teen on His 18th Birthday
Police have concluded their investigation into the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Kahleel Simon, with the case to be subm...
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Government Printery Closes for Two Days as Ministry of Works Begins Repairs
The Government Printery has been temporarily closed for two days to allow the Ministry of Works to carry out essential r...
Red Cross Issues Urgent Blood Donation Appeal for Musician Yung Luiy
The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross is urgently appealing to the public to donate blood for musician Christopher Howell, a...
Antigua and Barbuda Launches 'Blind Free Zone' Initiative to Combat Preventable Blindness
Antigua and Barbuda is rolling out its 'Blind Free Zone' initiative, backed by US$90,000 in ophthalmic equipment and spe...
Veteran Anaesthetist Dr. Olubukola Ogumbyi Retires After 40 Years of Service
Consultant Anaesthetist Dr. Olubukola Ogumbyi has retired after more than 40 years of medical service in Antigua and Bar...
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Nearly 700 Athletes Set to Compete in National Interschool Championships
Nearly 700 student-athletes are set to compete in the National Interschool Championships from March 12 to 15 at the YASC...
Saints Boost Relegation Survival Hopes With 4-1 Win Over Jennings United
Attacking Saints claimed a crucial 4-1 victory over Jennings United on Tuesday to bolster their bid to avoid relegation ...
Aaron's Double-Double Lifts Daggers Past Phoenix in ABBA Division 2
Devea Aaron delivered a 20-point, 13-rebound double-double to lead the Old Road Daggers past Phoenix 69-66 in ABBA Divis...
Ministry of Sports Partners with Barbuda Council to Send 14-Member Team to Inter-schools Championships
A 14-member student contingent from Barbuda is set to compete in the 2026 Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean Inter-schools Tra...
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Investors Pitch $150M Mega-Yacht Marina for Fort James Harbor
International investors have presented a US$150 million proposal to Cabinet to develop a luxury mega-yacht marina and mi...
InterCaribbean Airways Wins Best Regional Airline at PATWA International Travel Awards
InterCaribbean Airways has been awarded Best Airline of the Year – Regional (The Caribbean) at the 2026 PATWA Internatio...
Government Plans 30-Room Yepton's Hotel and Airbnb Programme for Antiguan Investors
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans for a government-developed 30-room hotel at Yepton's Beach, alongside a...
Antigua Cruise Port Homeport Terminal 95% Complete as Phase Two Gets Underway
Construction on the new homeporting cruise terminal at Antigua Cruise Port is approximately 95% complete, with the proje...
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Antigua's Bethesda Tissue Culture Lab Set to Open, Boosting Food Security
A new Tissue Culture Laboratory in Bethesda is set to open within the coming week, according to Antigua News Room. The f...
PM Browne Visits Grace Christian Academy, Funds Student Tree-Planting Initiative
Prime Minister Gaston Browne visited Grace Christian Academy on Thursday, speaking with students and donating funds to s...
Police Seek Public Help to Identify Illegal Dumping Suspect
Antigua police are calling on the public to help identify the driver of a vehicle linked to an illegal dumping incident,...
Agro Expo 2026 Comes to Botanical Gardens on March 31
The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and the Blue Economy will host Agro Expo 2026 on March 31 at the Antigua B...
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Antiguan Students in Cuba Coping With Shortages, Government Confirms
The Antigua and Barbuda government says students studying in Cuba are managing despite facing electricity outages, water...
Education and Recreation Costs Surge as Overall Prices Fall in Antigua and Barbuda
Consumer prices in Antigua and Barbuda fell overall in the past year, but education costs surged 13.3% year-on-year, mak...
Ministry of Sports Partners with Barbuda Council to Send 14-Member Team to Inter-schools Championships
A 14-member student contingent from Barbuda is set to compete in the 2026 Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean Inter-schools Tra...
Dr. Zahra Lake Named Arranger of the Year at National Music Awards
Dr. Zahra Lake was named Arranger of the Year at Tuesday night's National Music Awards, honoured for her contributions t...