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Reginald Gordon Trust Donates EC$25,000 to SLBMC for Specialized Pediatric Care
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has received an EC$25,000 donation from the Reginald Gordon Trust to support pediatric patients requiring specialised care unavailable at the hospital. The disbursement continues a longstanding tradition of philanthropic support from the Trust.
Global Union: Companies Using AI as Cover for Budget-Driven Layoffs
UNI Global Union Americas Regional Director Marcel Monsani, visiting Antigua and Barbuda, says company executives are falsely blaming artificial intelligence for layoffs that are actually driven by budget constraints and organisational restructuring. The claim is backed by survey findings cited by the global labour organisation.
IICA Seminar Puts Food Sustainability and Agriculture's Future on the Table
The IICA Delegation in Antigua and Barbuda held its 2025 Annual Accountability Seminar in June, bringing together stakeholders to discuss food safety, agro-processing, youth engagement, and the future of local agriculture under the theme "Agriculture Today: Food Sustainability for the Future."
Critics Warn Expanded Windfall Tax Could Raise Costs for Consumers
Critics are raising alarms over a government proposal to expand the windfall tax to all businesses earning more than EC$1 million in annual profits, warning the move could increase consumer costs and strain the private sector.
PM Browne: Government Owes WIOC Over $6M to Keep Fuel Prices Down
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has revealed that the government owes the West Indies Oil Company over $6 million as a result of ongoing fuel subsidies aimed at protecting consumers from global price hikes. Browne made the disclosure during his Browne and Browne radio programme on June 20th.
Government Settles Tax Dispute with Sandals Resorts for EC$6.5 Million
The Antiguan government has concluded negotiations with Sandals Resorts International, securing a EC$6.5 million settlement over outstanding tax obligations, as confirmed by the Director General of Communications following a Cabinet briefing.
CIBC Caribbean's Gala for the Cure Raises Funds for Cancer Cause at Galley Bay Resort
CIBC Caribbean's Gala for the Cure drew cancer survivors and supporters to the Galley Bay Resort last Saturday for a sunset cocktail party, dinner, and wine pairing. The annual fundraising event was praised as "lovely and enjoyable" by CIBC Caribbean's Head of Country Priscilla Leonce.
Antiguan Fintech ClicCash Makes Mark at London Tech Week with Canadian Outreach
ClicCash founder Brandon Derrick represented Antigua and Barbuda at London Tech Week, presenting before Québec's UK delegation and engaging with the Canadian High Commission. The fintech pioneer also attended a charity gala where he met the country's Governor-General and High Commissioner.
Gov't Eyes Windfall Tax Expansion to All Businesses Earning EC$1M or More
The Antiguan government is weighing an expansion of its windfall tax to cover all businesses posting annual profits of EC$1 million or more, a move that would significantly widen the scope of a measure first introduced in 2019 for select high-earning sectors. The proposal emerged from Cabinet's weekly meeting and was outlined at Thursday's post-Cabinet press briefing.
ABIA Warns Public of Fraudulent Social Media Impersonators
The Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority has issued an urgent warning after fraudsters were found impersonating the agency on Facebook and other platforms to promote fake investment schemes. The public is advised to verify any communications claiming to be from the ABIA.
Union Body Demands Urgent Talks Over $1.8B CIBC Caribbean-Butterfield Bank Merger
UNI Global Union has demanded urgent talks with CIBC Caribbean and Butterfield Bank over their US$1.8 billion merger deal, citing serious risks to banking workers across the region.
Antigua and Barbuda to Host OECS Services Sector Training Programme in June 2026
Antigua and Barbuda will host a specialised OECS services sector training programme from June 29 to July 2, 2026, at the Customs and Excise Division Conference Room, Deep Water Harbour.
SLBMC Receives £25,000 UK Grant to Boost Diagnostic Equipment
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has secured a £25,000 grant from UK-based foundation The Linbury Trust to fund the purchase of a portable ultrasound system, strengthening the facility's diagnostic capabilities.
ABFC Wraps Up Music Development Masterclass at Antigua and Barbuda College
The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission has wrapped up its Music Development Masterclass, held June 8–12 at the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies in Coolidge. The programme gathered emerging and established music professionals in a bid to advance the nation's creative industries.
AUA College Launches Free Bootcamp Mapping Six-Year Path to Medical Career
The American University of Antigua College of Arts and Sciences has launched a free bootcamp for aspiring doctors, with more than 50 students enrolled and a second session already planned for July. As reported by Antigua Observer, AUACAS Dean Dr. Jorge Moreno confirmed the programme maps out a six-year route to a medical career.
Postmaster General Outlines Sweeping Postal and Customs Reforms After Regional Summit
Postmaster General Algernon Gomes has announced key reforms to Antigua and Barbuda's postal and customs operations following a regional summit in San Salvador attended by 132 delegates. The changes, detailed in an exclusive interview with Observer Media, are expected to significantly reshape how both services function locally.
Antigua and Barbuda's Ocean Space Eleven Times Its Landmass, Blue Economy Official Says
A senior Blue Economy official says Antigua and Barbuda's ocean space is nearly eleven times larger than its landmass but remains largely untapped. The remarks came as the Department of the Blue Economy marked World Ocean Day with outreach aimed at schoolchildren.
ABNAB Defends Fee Hike, Cites Rising Costs and Expanded Mandate
The Antigua and Barbuda National Accreditation Board has justified a recent increase in service fees, with Executive Director Sharon Kelsick citing rising training costs, expanded responsibilities, and operational funding challenges as the key drivers.
AUA Donates Whiteboards and Flip Charts to ABCAS Ahead of New Academic Year
The American University of Antigua has donated 20 whiteboards and flip charts to the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies, with much of the supply directed toward the college's new School of Agriculture ahead of the upcoming academic year.
Antigua's Post Office and Customs Join Regional Summit to Strengthen Operations
Antigua and Barbuda's postal and customs departments are sending a cross-agency delegation to a regional operational summit in San Salvador from June 8th to 11th, as reported by Antigua Observer. The conference aims to improve international shipping workflows and bolster regional border security.