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Anchor Concierge Demands Retraction from Minister Greene Over 'White Power' Claim
Anchor Concierge Super Yacht Services Ltd. has demanded a retraction and public apology from Hon. E. P. Chet Greene after he allegedly linked company principal Nicholas Line to a "White Power" movement during a radio broadcast. The company has called the claims factually incorrect and potentially damaging to its professional reputation.
SDA Primary School Wins Top Prize at Antigua's First-Ever ABAFY Agri Fest
The Antigua and Barbuda Seventh-day Adventist Primary School won first place at ABAFY's inaugural Agri Fest on Sunday, with grade three students presenting a homegrown kale chip product called "Ah We Chips." The competition brought together primary schools from across the island to develop and pitch original agro-business products to a panel of judges.
APUA Defends CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo Title in Dominica
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority is competing at the 2026 CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo in Dominica, looking to defend the championship title it currently holds. Teams from across the Caribbean are being judged on safety, speed and precision in real-world linework challenges.
APUA Finishes Second in Both Categories at 2026 CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo
Antigua's public utilities authority placed second in both the Experienced and Apprentice categories at the 2026 CARILEC Lineworkers Rodeo in Dominica, reaffirming the team's standing among the Caribbean's top utility crews.
Apple's Foldable iPhone Expected in 2026 — Here's What We Know So Far
Apple's first foldable iPhone is widely expected to launch in September 2026, according to Antigua.news, featuring a book-style design with a 7.7-inch internal display, an A20 chip and a price point above current iPhone Pro Max models. The device may be marketed as the iPhone Ultra rather than the iPhone Fold, with Samsung Display expected to supply the foldable OLED panels.
Is Your TikTok Presence Helping or Hurting Your Talent Recruitment?
Generation Z is increasingly turning to TikTok to evaluate potential employers, and as reported by Antigua News Room, companies that fail to build an authentic presence on the platform risk losing top talent before the hiring process even begins.
US Applicants Now Half of Antigua and Barbuda's Citizenship-by-Investment Caseload
Americans now make up half of all citizenship-by-investment applicants in Antigua and Barbuda in 2026, up from 26 percent last year, as demand for Caribbean 'Plan B' passports reaches record levels. Globally, US nationals accounted for nearly a third of all applications processed by advisory firm Henley & Partners in the first quarter of 2026 alone.
APUA Bids Farewell to Longest-Serving Employee After 46 Years
Claudette Martin-Ladoo has retired from the Antigua Public Utilities Authority after 46 years of service, the longest tenure of any employee in the organisation's history. She began her career in the Billing Department in 1979 and retired as Accounts Receivable Controller on April 20, 2026.
Toyota Recalls 73,528 Corolla Cross Hybrids Over Pedestrian Warning Sound Defect
Toyota has recalled 73,528 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles from the 2023–2025 model years over a defect that may cause the backup pedestrian warning sound to be too quiet, violating federal safety standards. Affected owners will receive a free software fix from Toyota dealerships, with notification letters expected by late May 2026.
Ford Recalls Over 83,000 Vehicles for Headlight and Engine Defects
Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 83,000 vehicles due to a headlight software defect and a faulty exhaust-gas recirculation valve, with the Prices and Consumer Affairs Division reminding consumers that recall-related repairs are free of charge.
Kia Recalls 141,000 Carnival SUVs Over Fire Risk Fuel Pipe Defect
The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division is warning local owners that Kia America has recalled approximately 141,000 Kia Carnival SUVs built between 2022 and 2026 due to a fuel pipe defect that could cause a fire. Affected owners are urged to act proactively and are reminded that recall-related repairs are free of charge.
Toyota Recalls 73,528 Hybrid Vehicles Over Faulty Reverse Warning Sound
Toyota is recalling 73,528 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles from model years 2023–2025 due to a backup pedestrian warning sound that may be too quiet. The recall extends to Antigua and Barbuda, with dealers set to provide a free software fix and owner notifications expected by late May 2026.
Lexus Recalls Over 9,000 Vehicles Over Fuel Pump Failure Risk
The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division is alerting the public to a Toyota recall of 9,139 Lexus vehicles due to a fuel pump defect that can cause stalling and increase crash risk. Affected owners are entitled to a free replacement at an authorised dealership under the Consumer Protection Act 2025.
Kia Recalls 141,000 Carnival Vehicles Over Fire Risk; Local Consumers Urged to Act
The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division is urging local Kia Carnival owners to act promptly following a Kia America recall of approximately 141,000 vehicles due to a fuel-pipe defect that increases the risk of fire. Owners are reminded that recall-related repairs are free of charge.
Ford Recalls 83,000 Vehicles Over Headlight and Engine Safety Defects
Ford Motor Company has recalled more than 83,000 vehicles due to a headlight software defect and a faulty exhaust-gas recirculation valve, with the Prices and Consumer Affairs Division urging affected owners to seek free repairs. The recall covers several 2025 and 2026 Ford and Lincoln models.
ABCAS Signs Historic Culinary MOU with Chinese College in Caribbean First
The Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China's Qingdao Vocational and Technical College of Hotel Management, establishing what delegation leaders described as the first overseas Chinese cuisine college in the Caribbean. The agreement, brokered by the Chinese Embassy and the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry, launches formal cooperation in culinary arts, tourism management and vocational education.
Antigua and Barbuda to Host Caribbean Travel Marketplace for Second Consecutive Year
Antigua and Barbuda will host the 44th annual CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace for the second year in a row, welcoming around 500 global tourism industry partners to the American University of Antigua from May 12–15, 2026. The event reinforces the nation's growing reputation as a premier destination for major regional tourism and MICE events.
Ethiopia's $12.5 Billion Bishoftu Airport Set to Reshape African Aviation
Ethiopia has broken ground on a $12.5 billion international airport near Addis Ababa that is projected to become the largest on the continent, with capacity for up to 110 million passengers annually by full build-out. Led by state-owned Ethiopian Airlines, the Bishoftu International Airport is scheduled to open in 2030, though financing gaps and community displacement concerns pose significant challenges.
Consumer Sounds Alarm Over Foreign Substance Found in Pinehill Apple Juice
A local consumer has raised food safety concerns after discovering a foreign substance at the bottom of a Pinehill apple juice carton, with attempts to contact the company going unanswered. Neither the manufacturer nor a local distributor had responded publicly at the time of reporting.
Calvin Ayre Foundation and MBS Unite to Secure Lifesaving Spinal Surgery for Antiguan Woman
The Calvin Ayre Foundation and the Medical Benefits Scheme collaborated to facilitate the urgent medical transfer of Antiguan resident Mary Jean Samantha Baptiste to Trinidad and Tobago for specialized spinal surgery. Ms. Baptiste has since returned home and is reported to be recovering well.