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Browne Unveils Hybrid Jolly Beach Plan to Preserve 200 Rooms and Attract Luxury Investor
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced a hybrid redevelopment plan for Jolly Beach Resort that would preserve approximately 200 rooms and set aside 20 acres for a luxury hotel investor, abandoning earlier proposals to sell the entire property. The move is aimed at protecting jobs, maintaining tourism revenue, and avoiding years of economic losses during a full redevelopment.
Local Brewery Partnership with Mantege Distillery to Launch Operations in Early 2027
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that a new local brewery, developed in partnership with Mantege Distillery, is expected to begin commercial operations in the first quarter of 2027, with construction set to be completed by the end of 2026.
PM Browne: LNG Dispute With U.S. Firm Settled, First Shipment Due Within 30 Days
Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced that a dispute with a U.S.-based LNG contractor — including a rejected US$60 million claim and a standoff over pricing — has been resolved, with the country's first LNG shipment now expected within 30 days.
Senator Newton Attends Morocco-OECS Forum to Boost Trade and Investment Ties
Senator Lamin Newton represented Antigua and Barbuda at the Morocco-OECS Economic Promotion Week, where discussions focused on expanding trade, attracting investment and fostering economic cooperation for small island developing states.
APUA Launches Trenchless Drilling Technology for Overnight St. John's Pipeline Works
APUA will begin overnight trenchless pipeline installation works along High Street and St. Mary's Street from June 29, deploying Horizontal Directional Drilling technology to reduce road disruption. Construction will run nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. as part of the authority's water infrastructure modernisation programme.
Celia Samuel Elected President of Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce
Celia Samuel of Go To Enterprises has been elected president of the Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce for the 2026–2027 term, leading a newly elected board committed to economic growth and private sector advocacy.
ACB Caribbean and Digicel Sponsor Entrepreneurship Workshop for Barbuda Youth
ACB Caribbean and Digicel have signed on as part-sponsors of the 2026 New Gen Innovators Entrepreneurship Workshop in Barbuda, a four-day EU-funded programme that trained secondary school students aged 13 to 16 to develop and pitch real business solutions. The initiative culminates in a Youth Entrepreneurship Trade Show scheduled for July 4, 2026.
Hammock Cove Workers Gain Union Representation Under ABWU
Employees at Hammock Cove Resort & Spa have elected the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union as their bargaining agent, with benefits including a wage increase effective July 2026 and formalised public holiday pay entitlements.
Hadeed Motors' Jeannette Bowery Earns 2025 WOW Factor Award for Sales and Marketing
Jeannette Bowery of Hadeed Motors Ltd. has been named the 2025 WOW Factor Award winner for Sales and Marketing, recognising over two decades of excellence in the automotive industry. The award honours her professionalism, customer service, and leadership as Sales Coordinator and head of the Vehicle Preparation Department.
Sandals Grande Antigua's Karen Wong Wins 2025 WOW Factor Hospitality Award
Karen Wong of Sandals Grande Antigua has been awarded the 2025 WOW Factor Award for Hospitality and Tourism, recognising her exceptional guest service and dedication to showcasing the best of Antigua and Barbuda. Organisers say her professionalism continues to bolster the nation's standing as a premier tourism destination.
Qasim Henry Earns 2025 WOW Factor Award for Tourism Excellence
Qasim Henry, owner of Antigua Inside Out, has been named the recipient of the 2025 WOW Factor Award for Transportation and Tours, recognising his dedication to delivering immersive, culturally rich visitor experiences across Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda Joins Global Tax Transparency Pact with OECD Agreement
Antigua and Barbuda has signed an addendum to the OECD's Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement, committing to an expanded framework for the automatic exchange of financial account information to combat offshore tax evasion. The country joins 76 jurisdictions worldwide that have adopted the updated Common Reporting Standard rules.
Good Humans 268 Launches Summer Internship to Cultivate Young Environmental Leaders
Environmental nonprofit Good Humans 268 Inc. has launched a Summer Internship Programme to provide young people in Antigua and Barbuda with hands-on experience in administration, operations, and communications while supporting local climate action efforts. Founder Joshuanette Francis says real-world training must begin before graduation to adequately prepare the next generation of environmental leaders.
Opinion: Can Antigua and Barbuda Build a 'Made at Home' Manufacturing Identity?
A new opinion piece asks why Antiguan and Barbudan products are largely absent from regional supermarket shelves, while calling on consumers and policymakers to invest in and support local manufacturing. According to Antigua News Room, breaking psychological barriers around locally made goods may be key to unlocking the nation's manufacturing potential.
Antigua and Barbuda Named Top Honeymoon Destination in the Caribbean
Antigua and Barbuda has topped Caribbean Journal's list of the best honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean, recognised for its 365 beaches, world-class adults-only resorts, and range of luxury retreats suited to every type of couple.
ABHTA Completes Kitchen Management Training, Announces Next Course for 2026
The Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association has wrapped up its second Kitchen Management Essentials training programme, with the next course — a Supervisory Management Development programme — set for 2026.
Windfall Tax Expanded to All Companies Earning Over EC$1M to Fund Free Tertiary Education
The Antiguan government has expanded its windfall profits tax to apply to all companies earning more than EC$1 million annually, with revenue earmarked to fund free tertiary education. Cabinet has approved the measure, pending parliamentary legislation.
Commentary: Why Jamaica's Tourism Reform Push Should Command Caribbean Attention
Jamaican Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett's proposal to replace the decades-old Tourist Board Act with a new Tourism Authority Act has drawn regional attention, with commentator Garfield Joseph arguing the reform model holds critical lessons for small island developing states like Antigua and Barbuda. The initiative, framed around the concept of "Tourism 3.0," seeks to reduce economic leakage and reposition tourism as a fully integrated driver of national development.
Only Four CARICOM Economies Ran Current Account Surpluses in 2025
Four CARICOM economies — Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Haiti, and Jamaica — recorded current account surpluses in 2025, while the remaining ten spent more abroad than they earned, according to Antigua News Room. The surpluses were driven by oil exports, gas revenues, and remittances, while deeper deficits in countries like Suriname and Dominica reflect major foreign-financed development spending.
Antigua and Barbuda Crowned Top Caribbean Honeymoon Destination, Hodges Bay Resort Recognised
Antigua and Barbuda has been named the Caribbean's top honeymoon destination by Caribbean Journal, with Hodges Bay Resort and Spa among a celebrated group of luxury properties recognised for cementing the nation's romantic appeal. The designation highlights the twin-island nation's 365 beaches and diverse range of high-end resort offerings as key draws for honeymooners.