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Weatherills Hotel Nominated for Caribbean's Best Brunch Venue at World Culinary Awards
Weatherills Hotel has been nominated for Caribbean's Best Brunch Venue 2026 at the World Culinary Awards, bringing international attention to Antigua and Barbuda's culinary scene. The public is invited to cast votes in support of the local property.
Antigua's Inland Revenue Collects EC$377.9M in First Half of 2026
Antigua and Barbuda's Inland Revenue Department collected EC$377.9 million in the first half of 2026, up EC$38 million from the same period last year. The department credited stronger enforcement, expanded audits, and improved taxpayer compliance for the gains.
Inland Revenue Department Reports EC$38M Revenue Surge in First Half of 2026
The Inland Revenue Department collected EC$377.9 million in the first half of 2026, a EC$38 million increase over the same period in 2025, driven by stronger enforcement and improved tax administration.
ECCB Replaces Queen's Image with Regional Heroes on New EC Dollar Banknotes
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has unveiled a redesigned set of EC dollar banknotes replacing Queen Elizabeth II's image with ten regional heroes, marking the currency's 50th anniversary. As reported by Antigua.news, the new notes are expected to enter circulation alongside existing currency in 2026 or 2027.
Cost Pro Workers Fear They Will Not Receive Severance After Supermarket's Abrupt Closure
Workers at the now-closed Cost Pro Supermarket say they fear they may not receive outstanding wages, severance, and other benefits after being abruptly handed termination letters following the company's sudden shutdown. Staff have raised concerns about the legitimacy of the notices and cited alleged prior incidents involving the same owner.
CostPro Workers Speak Out After Sudden Supermarket Closure Left Them Jobless
CostPro supermarket employees were blindsided on Thursday when they returned for an evening shift only to receive termination letters informing them the business was closing immediately. Dozens of workers are now left uncertain about their futures following the abrupt closure.
ABWU to Meet Cost Pro Workers After Supermarket Shuts Without Warning
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union is set to meet Cost Pro Supermarket employees on Friday after the business closed without warning, leaving staff anxious over unpaid wages and severance benefits. Workers received termination letters dated 9 July, with payment statements promised by 17 July.
Eastern Caribbean Nations Face 2028 Deadline to Wind Down Citizenship by Investment Programs
The European Commission has formally requested that five Eastern Caribbean nations, including Antigua and Barbuda, phase out their Citizenship by Investment programs by June 2028 — a deadline that puts billions in public revenue at stake and forces a reckoning over what comes next. A new commentary examines both sides of the dispute and argues the region's creation of a unified regulatory authority deserves recognition as a foundation for negotiation.
Sir VC Bird and Dame Eugenia Charles to Feature on New EC $20 Banknote
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has unveiled redesigned banknotes replacing the image of the late Queen Elizabeth II with national heroes from across the region, including Antigua and Barbuda's Sir Vere Cornwall Bird Sr. and Dame Mary Eugenia Charles on the new $20 note. The historic redesign follows public consultations held across the ECCU in 2023.
Rotaract District 7030 Conference Returns to Antigua After Two Decades
The Rotaract Club of Antigua hosted the 2026 Rotaract District 7030 Conference, bringing together nearly 200 young leaders from 15 Caribbean territories for the first time in over 20 years. The four-day event, themed "Linked in Wadadli," featured leadership development sessions, community service initiatives, and cultural celebrations.
PM Browne Calls on ECCB to Deploy Reserves for Regional Development Push
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to deploy five to eight percent of its foreign reserves to finance regional development, including renewable energy projects, as part of the ECCB's "Big Push" initiative to double the size of the Eastern Caribbean economy. According to Antigua News Room, Browne made the proposal at the 113th ECCB Monetary Council meeting in Dominica on Thursday.
Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Academy Kicks Off with Regional Prize for Top Student
Fourteen secondary school students have begun the 2026 Taste of Wadadli Junior Chef Academy, a six-week culinary training programme. This year's top student will earn a trip to the Turks and Caicos Islands to participate in a regional junior chef programme.
Cost Pro Supermarket Shuts Down Permanently, All Staff Made Redundant
Cost Pro Supermarket has permanently closed its Woods Mall location, terminating all employees due to redundancy effective July 9. Staff are to receive final payment statements, including any severance owed under Antiguan labour law, by July 17.
Cost Pro Supermarket Shuts Down Permanently, Dozens of Workers Left in Limbo
Cost Pro Supermarket abruptly shut its doors permanently on Thursday evening, sending dozens of employees home with a termination letter and no firm commitment on wages or severance. Union representatives are now meeting with staff, and Labour Minister Sir Steadroy Benjamin has been informed.
PM Browne Pushes Bold Plan to Double Eastern Caribbean Economies in Seven Years
Prime Minister Gaston Browne addressed the ECCB Monetary Council Meeting in Dominica on July 9th, championing a regional "Big Push" strategy to double the size of Eastern Caribbean economies within seven years. Key proposals include innovative financing mechanisms, a regional airline, renewable energy investment and the use of dormant bank balances for development funding.
PM Browne Calls for Economic Transformation at Final ECCB Monetary Council Address
Prime Minister Gaston Browne concluded his tenure as Chairman of the ECCB Monetary Council with a call for bold regional economic transformation, highlighting 3.3 percent ECCU growth in 2025 and urging Member States to build greater prosperity on five decades of monetary stability.
Nine Antiguan Bakers Nominated for 2026 Caribbean Baking Awards in Sint Maarten
Nine Antiguan and Barbudan bakers and pastry professionals have been nominated for the 2026 Caribbean Baking Awards, to be held during a three-day festival weekend in Sint Maarten. The annual event celebrates baking excellence, youth development, and culinary tourism across the Caribbean.
EU Gives Caribbean CBI Nations Until 2028 to End Investor Citizenship Schemes or Lose Schengen Access
The European Union has warned Antigua and Barbuda and four other Eastern Caribbean nations to phase out their Citizenship by Investment programmes by June 2028 or face the loss of visa-free access to the Schengen Area. Prime Minister Gaston Browne has rejected the demand, arguing the programmes are vital to the region's economic survival.
Operational Excellence, Not Just Customer Service, Is the Key to Business Success
Business commentator Garfield Joseph argues, as reported by Antigua News Room, that most customer service failures in Antigua and Barbuda are in fact operational failures — and that investing in process improvement, technology, and consistent systems is essential for businesses and the nation to compete and grow.
ECCB Governor to Address Monetary Council on Currency Union's Path to Resilience
ECCB Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine will present a report on regional monetary and financial conditions at the 113th Monetary Council Meeting in Dominica on July 9, with discussions also set to cover the transformative Big Push Agenda and two flagship payment system initiatives.