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Rotary Club of Antigua Presents EC$10,000 Scholarship Cheque to UWI Five Islands Campus
The Rotary Club of Antigua has presented a EC$10,000 cheque to the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus as part of its annual Scholarship Programme, aimed at helping deserving students access and complete higher education. The contribution was received by UWIFIC's Student Retention and Success Unit during a ceremony at Rotary House.
Liberty Caribbean Zero-Rates Calls to Venezuela Following Deadly Earthquakes
Liberty Caribbean has zero-rated all mobile voice calls to Venezuela for prepaid and postpaid customers through July 6, following recent earthquakes in the country. The initiative covers customers across the company's operating markets, including Flow and BTC.
Antigua and Barbuda Courts Commonwealth Investors at London Lunch Ahead of CHOGM 2026
Antigua and Barbuda hosted a high-level Commonwealth Leaders Lunch in London on 29 June to promote investment and build partnerships ahead of CHOGM 2026, set to take place in St. John's from 1–4 November. The nation will become the smallest country ever to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
EIA Approves UWI Five Islands Expansion Despite Traffic, Flooding and Environmental Concerns
An Environmental and Social Impact Assessment has recommended approval of the first phase of a US$80 million expansion of the UWI Five Islands Campus, concluding that concerns over traffic, flooding, drainage and nearby environmental hazards can be managed through engineering controls and ongoing monitoring. The three-stage project aims to grow the campus to accommodate 5,000 students and 500 staff, funded by a concessional loan from the Saudi Fund for Development.
LIAT Passengers Stranded for Hours Amid Communication Failures on St Kitts Flights
LIAT Air passengers faced hours-long delays and a near-total breakdown in communication on Monday after flights from St Kitts to Trinidad and Tobago and Saint Lucia were disrupted. Some travellers waited over five hours with no updates, meals, or refreshments from the airline.
AUA Sponsors Panache Steel Orchestra in Push for Youth Engagement and Cultural Preservation
The American University of Antigua has announced its sponsorship of the Panache Steel Orchestra, demonstrating a commitment to youth development and the preservation of Caribbean cultural heritage. The partnership is expected to strengthen the orchestra's ability to train and perform.
OECS Air Takes Shape as Regional Leaders Back Carrier with $100M Funding Potential
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says an OECS regional airline is gaining momentum after leaders at the 78th OECS Authority Meeting reaffirmed their commitment to the project, with potential funding exceeding US$100 million pending the outcome of an ECCB feasibility study expected within weeks.
ECCB to Host Regional Panel Marking 50 Years of EC Dollar Peg
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank will host a panel discussion on July 1 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the EC dollar's fixed peg to the US dollar, a rate that has held steady at EC$2.70 to US$1.00 since 1976. The event will be streamed live across ECCB Connects social media platforms and broadcast on regional radio and television stations.
PM Browne Pushes for Local Ownership Stake in Yepton Beach Hotel Development
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans to structure the proposed Yepton Beach hotel as a public-private partnership, allowing Antiguans and Barbudans — including institutions like the Social Security Scheme — to hold an ownership stake in the development.
Government Plans to Raze Rat Island to Expand St. John's Port into Regional Hub
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans to demolish Rat Island to reclaim land for a major expansion of the St. John's Port, as Antigua and Barbuda seeks to increase cargo capacity and become a regional transshipment hub. Browne also revealed that the government is in discussions with a U.S. company to serve as the anchor operator of the expanded facility.
PM Browne: Antigua Will Keep Citizenship by Investment Programme Regardless of EU Visa Threat
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda will maintain its Citizenship by Investment Programme regardless of whether the European Union follows through on threats to revoke visa-free access for the country's passport holders. Browne described the programme as a critical source of non-tax revenue while defending its integrity and calling for an electronic travel authorisation system as an alternative to losing visa-free privileges.
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.