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Antigua and Barbuda Art Week 2026 to Feature Public Art Installation, New Exhibitions
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has unveiled the programme for the fourth edition of Antigua and Barbuda Art Week, set for November 11–18, 2026, featuring a new public art installation, a retrospective honouring the late Maria Ross Iztueta and an expanded slate of immersive cultural experiences.
University of Toronto Students Join UWI Five Islands for Landmark Caribbean Study Program
Students from the University of Toronto are completing a three-week Summer Abroad Program in Antigua, hosted for the first time in the Caribbean through a partnership with UWI Five Islands Campus. The course explores crime, law and power in the Caribbean through lectures, panel discussions and visits to key institutions across Antigua and Barbuda.
LIAT Launches First-Ever Nonstop Service Between Guadeloupe and Montego Bay
LIAT has launched its first-ever nonstop service between Guadeloupe and Montego Bay, Jamaica, with officials on both sides hailing the route as a landmark step forward for Caribbean connectivity and tourism. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a ceremonial reception at Sangster International Airport on Tuesday morning.
APUA Begins Pipe Installation on Market Street to Bolster St. John's Water Supply
APUA has begun pipe installation works on Market Street between Newgate Street and Church Street, as part of efforts to modernise St. John's water distribution network and expand contingency supply options. Minor traffic disruptions are expected in the area during the works.
Parliament Passes CIP Amendment Bill as Walker Calls for Greater Transparency
The House of Representatives has passed the Citizenship by Investment (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing stronger audits, expanded reporting, and a new regional regulatory framework. Barbuda MP Trevor Walker backed the reforms while urging the government to restore the detailed programme reports originally required under the 2013 legislation.
LIAT Launches Direct Guadeloupe–Montego Bay Route in Regional Connectivity Push
LIAT has launched a new direct service between Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, and Montego Bay, Jamaica, with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority praising the route as a win for regional connectivity and multi-destination travel across the Caribbean.
Public Works Management Holds Crisis Talks After Truckers Block Ministry Road
Truckers blocked the access road to the Ministry of Works on Denry Lane Tuesday morning, demanding payment for outstanding services rendered to the Public Works Department. Management convened emergency talks to resolve the dispute.
Antigua and Barbuda Named Finalist in FDI World Dental Federation Leadership Programme
The Antigua and Barbuda Dental Association has been named a finalist in the FDI World Dental Federation's Young Dentist Leadership Programme, with its work set to be showcased at the World Dental Congress in Prague this September. The recognition highlights the Association's governance reforms, which have seen four young dentists appointed to its nine-member Executive Board.
AUA Opens Transfer Pathway for Medical Students to Complete MD Degrees
The American University of Antigua College of Medicine is now accepting transfer students for its Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 intakes, offering a new pathway for eligible medical students to complete their MD degrees at the institution. AUA President Dr. Peter Bell called the move "a monumental step" following significant interest from prospective transfer applicants.
Resort Employee Seeks Labour Department Intervention Over Alleged Victimisation
A resort employee has filed a complaint with the Labour Department alleging victimisation after being suspended and stripped of a staff benefit following a guest's complaint about working conditions. An industrial relations consultant is seeking a conciliatory meeting to resolve the dispute before it reaches the Industrial Court.
Chamber of Commerce Names Celia Samuel to Lead 2026–2027 Executive Team
The Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce has named Celia Samuel as president and introduced its full executive team for the 2026–2027 term, representing a broad cross-section of the nation's private sector. The announcement signals the Chamber's continued focus on economic development and support for its membership.
St. John Hospice Maps Path Forward at Government House AGM
The St. John Hospice held its Annual General Meeting at Government House on July 9, reporting a modest operating surplus and outlining plans to expand fundraising and public outreach. Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams praised the organisation's governance and urged the public to support what he called an indispensable national asset.
UWI Global Campus Programme Marks Ten Years of Empowering Barbadian Youth
The UWI Global Campus Alumni Office has celebrated the tenth anniversary of its PTFTC-TCL youth development programme, honouring 149 graduates and announcing that students will soon be eligible to earn regionally recognised Core Skills certifications. Over a decade, the initiative has transformed the lives of more than 1,800 Barbadian secondary school students.
CARICOM Leaders and Private Sector Agree on Concrete Steps to Tackle Regional Cost of Living
CARICOM Heads of Government and regional private sector leaders meeting in Saint Lucia have agreed on concrete, time-bound measures to tackle the Caribbean's rising cost of living, including a September 2026 deadline for a regional ferry framework and potential savings of USD 2.0 billion through import diversification. The second High-Level Breakfast Dialogue also endorsed working groups to ensure accountability in implementing the agreed agenda.
APUA Credit Union Workers Stage Sit-In Amid Workplace Grievances
Employees of the APUA Cooperative Credit Union staged a sit-in Monday morning over workplace concerns, just over a year after management and the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union signed their first collective agreement. Office Manager Melissa Southwell declined to comment when contacted by reporters.
St. John's Hospice Holds AGM at Government House, Charts Path Forward
St. John's Hospice held its Annual General Meeting at Government House on July 9, 2026, with Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams in attendance as Patrons. The Board reviewed a year of sound financial performance and discussed strategies to strengthen fundraising and expand public support for the hospice's end-of-life care mission.
APUA Makes Progress on Crabbs Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority reports that rehabilitation of the 1.5 million imperial gallon Crabbs water storage tank is advancing, with contractors completing the first interior coat and undertaking base replacement and corrosion-protection works.
PM Browne Calls on ECCB to Channel Reserves into Regional Development
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed that the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank allocate five to eight percent of its foreign reserves toward regional development projects, including renewable energy and infrastructure. The proposal, made at the ECCB Monetary Council meeting in Dominica, is tied to the bank's broader "Big Push" initiative to double the size of the Eastern Caribbean economy within seven years.
ABWU Renews Push for National Severance Fund After Cost Pro Closure
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union is calling on the government to legislate a national severance protection fund following the sudden closure of Cost Pro Supermarket at the Woods Mall. General Secretary David Massiah says the shutdown highlights the urgent need to safeguard workers from unexpected job losses.
ABWU Notifies Labour Ministry Over Cost Pro's Abrupt Closure and Unsigned Termination Letters
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union has formally alerted the Ministry of Labour following the sudden closure of Cost Pro supermarket, citing unsigned termination letters and uncertainty over whether workers will receive owed payments by the July 17th deadline. The union has pledged to pursue court action if necessary to secure all statutory entitlements for affected employees.