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MCA Chief Takes Public Education Push Ahead of Cannabis Festival
MCA CEO Regis Burton is using the upcoming Antigua and Barbuda Cannabis Festival as an opportunity to educate the public on how the medicinal cannabis industry operates. As reported by Antigua Observer, Burton outlined the authority's full scope of work as part of the public awareness push.
CiWiL Fempreneur Fund Drives Community-Focused Entrepreneurship in Antigua
The CiWiL Fempreneur Fund, a partnership between CiWiL, the Prime Minister's EDP, and Antigua Commercial Bank, is being recognised as more than a grant programme — it is driving community-focused innovation among women entrepreneurs in Antigua. According to Antigua Observer, the initiative combines capital access with broader support to create lasting social and economic impact.
Tourism Minister Credits Safety, New Runway for Strong Visitor Arrivals
Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez says Antigua and Barbuda is seeing strong visitor arrivals, crediting the country's safety reputation and new runway development for consistently high hotel occupancy rates.
Antigua's Inflation Dips 0.8%, But Cost-of-Living Relief Remains Uneven
Antigua and Barbuda's inflation rate fell by 0.8 percent in the year ending February 2026, but Consumer Price Index data shows that cost-of-living relief remains uneven across different spending categories.
Dual Crane System Transforms Cargo Handling at Antigua's Deepwater Harbour
The Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority says the addition of a new Liebherr LHM mobile harbour crane has created a dual-crane system that is significantly improving cargo-handling efficiency at Deepwater Harbour. Port Manager Darwin Telemaque confirmed the facility is already seeing tangible operational benefits from the upgrade.
Port Manager Pushes Back on Claims That Shipment Delays Are Behind Medication Shortages
Local pharmacists have cited shipment delays as the cause of medication shortages across Antigua, but Port Manager Darwin Telemaque has pushed back against those claims, according to Antigua Observer. The conflicting accounts have left residents uncertain about when supplies will be replenished.
Recalled Products Slipping Into Antigua Via Online Shopping, Consumer Chief Warns
Director of Prices and Consumer Affairs Orrin Steele has warned that recalled and banned products are entering Antigua through online shopping platforms, posing a growing risk to consumers. The caution was issued during a Monday morning interview on Observer AM, as reported by Antigua Observer.
WIOC Assures Adequate LPG Supply, Urges Public to Stop Panic-Buying
West Indies Oil Company (WIOC) Limited is urging the public to stop panic-buying LPG cylinders, assuring that there is no shortage of gas or cylinders in Antigua. The company says there is no need for stockpiling at this time.
Middle East Conflict Could Drive Up Fuel, Food and Travel Costs in Antigua
Economic analyst Dr. George Daniel is warning that the Middle East conflict could push up oil prices and trigger a broader rise in the cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda, affecting fuel, food, transport, and airline tickets.
United Taxi Company Warns Members of Possible Fuel Price Hikes Amid Middle East Conflict
The United Taxi Company is warning its members to prepare for potential fuel price hikes as the escalating Middle East conflict — involving major oil producer Iran — continues to unsettle global energy markets.
Agriculture Ministry Launches Lab and Heavy Machinery to Modernise Local Farming
The Ministry of Agriculture is modernising the local farming sector through the arrival of heavy-duty machinery and the official opening of a new high-tech laboratory in Bethesda. Agriculture Minister Anthony Smith was on hand at the St John's Deep Water Harbour to receive the equipment.
International Investors Propose US$150M Luxury Waterfront Development at Fort James
International investors have presented a US$150 million proposal to Cabinet to transform the Fort James Harbour peninsula into a luxury waterfront community. The ambitious plan could mark one of Antigua and Barbuda's largest private development projects in recent memory.
UTC President: Crumbling Roads Costing Taxi Operators and Tarnishing Antigua's Image
UTC president Ian Joseph is warning that Antigua's deteriorating roads are causing serious financial damage to taxi operators and creating an unfavourable impression of the island among international tourists, according to Antigua Observer.
Prices and Consumer Affairs Division Unveils Week of Events for World Consumer Rights Day
The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division has announced a week-long series of events to observe World Consumer Rights Day 2026 under the theme "Safe Product, Confident Consumers," focusing on public education and digital engagement.
AT&LU President Issues Ultimatum as APUA Workers Walk Off Over Working Conditions
APUA workers represented by the AT&LU walked off the job over alleged deplorable working conditions, prompting the utility authority to challenge the legality of the action under Essential Services provisions while the union president issued a firm ultimatum.
APUA Workers End Protest After Union Secures Timeline for Key Demands
Monthly paid APUA workers have ended their industrial action after the AT&LU secured a timeline for their demands following a high-level midday meeting. Union President Bernard de Nully confirmed the development to Antigua Observer.
WIOC Warns of Major Fuel Price Hikes as Global Oil Prices Surge
Global oil prices have surged past $93 per barrel, prompting the West Indies Oil Company to warn of significant fuel price hikes for Antigua and Barbuda. The spike, the highest since autumn 2023, follows warnings from Qatar's Energy Minister and raises broad economic concerns for the twin-island nation.
Government Concrete Plant to Lower Housing Costs and Create Jobs
A government-owned concrete block-making plant in North Sound is set to open within two to three months, with the aim of reducing housing construction costs and creating new jobs. The facility is expected to benefit both subsidised housing programmes and the wider public.
LIAT Air Launches Early Bird Promotion to Make Regional Travel More Affordable
LIAT Air has launched a new Early Bird advanced purchase promotion aimed at making regional travel more affordable for Caribbean passengers. Sales and Marketing Supervisor Tito Thomas outlined the initiative in an interview with Antigua Observer, describing it as part of the airline's broader push for regional integration.
Government to Receive New Heavy-Duty Agricultural Machinery Shipment Next Week
Antigua and Barbuda's government is expecting a shipment of new heavy-duty agricultural machinery next week, according to Antigua Observer, in a move aimed at boosting the country's farming capacity.