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Antiguan Hospitality Professional Wins Global Beverage Scholarship
Auslando Davis, assistant food and beverage manager at Curtain Bluff, has been awarded the Tales of the Cocktail Foundation's Global Beverage Scholarship, earning him a place at the prestigious international conference in New Orleans this July.
ECAB Launches $25,000 Game Changers Scholarship for Young Athletes
ECAB has launched the Game Changers Scholarship, offering a one-time EC $25,000 grant to young athletes aged 14 to 21 who excel in swimming, track and field, or football and have secured partial scholarships to study abroad. Applications are open until August 21st, 2026.
Antigua and Barbuda Art Week 2026 to Feature Public Art Installation and Major Retrospective
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has unveiled the programme for the fourth edition of Antigua and Barbuda Art Week, running November 11–18, 2026, featuring a new public art installation, a major retrospective and expanded immersive experiences. Artists and community partners are invited to participate, with the 'Call for Artists' open until July 30.
C&W Business Rebrands as Liberty Business in St. Kitts and Nevis
C&W Business has officially rebranded as Liberty Business in St. Kitts and Nevis, marking a major step in Liberty Caribbean's regional transformation. The launch was celebrated at a stakeholder event attended by government officials, business leaders, and industry partners.
ABWU Women's Conference to Address Mental Health, Burnout and Invisible Labour
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union will host its third annual Women's Conference on July 29, focusing on mental health, burnout and the invisible labour carried by women at work and at home. The event will also push for mental health provisions to be formally included in collective bargaining agreements.
Government Responds as JetBlue Drops Nonstop JFK–Antigua Service After October 2026
JetBlue's reservation system shows no nonstop flights between JFK and Antigua's V.C. Bird International Airport beyond October 31, 2026, prompting a response from Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. Officials say they will work with JetBlue and other airline partners to protect the destination's North American airlift.
Antigua and Barbuda Makes Debut at Canada's Polo For Heart in Multi-Year Tourism Partnership
Antigua and Barbuda made its debut at Canada's Polo For Heart fundraising event through a new multi-year partnership with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, combining Caribbean cultural promotion with support for cardiac care at Southlake Health. The 46th annual event, held at the Toronto Polo Club, featured an Antiguan and Barbudan opening-night celebration, cultural displays and a resort stay donated to the silent auction.
Government Moves to Safeguard Airlift After JetBlue Cuts JFK-Antigua Nonstop
JetBlue Airways will discontinue its nonstop service between JFK and V.C. Bird International Airport after October 31, 2026, prompting the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to pledge action to protect the country's airlift and maintain connectivity for travellers.
Antiguan Artists Bring Island Culture to Toronto's Premier Charity Polo Event
Five members of the QBG Collective showcased contemporary works inspired by Antigua and Barbuda at Toronto's Polo for Heart fundraiser, as part of an ABTA-sponsored cultural experience dubbed "Polo in Paradise." The Tourism Authority also used the occasion to promote the fourth edition of Antigua and Barbuda Art Week, set for November 11 to 18.
JetBlue to Discontinue Antigua Flights from October 31, 2026
JetBlue Airways will end all flights to Antigua and Barbuda on October 31, 2026, as the airline reshapes its network under its JetForward strategy to concentrate resources at its Fort Lauderdale hub. The move reduces U.S. carrier competition on the Antigua route, which JetBlue has served since 2015.
Caribbean PMs Head to Brussels Over CBI Ultimatum — Here's What They Must Bring
Caribbean prime ministers have agreed to travel to Brussels after the EU demanded the shutdown of regional Citizenship by Investment programmes by 2028. Commentator Fletcher St. Jean argues the delegations must arrive with a concrete trade proposal — not merely a compliance defence — if the region is to convert a fiscal threat into a lasting economic compact.
Cassada Gardens Racing Proposal Still Active Amid US$100M International Bid
The Antiguan government says discussions with Cassada Gardens horse racing developers are ongoing, even as Cabinet reviews a competing US$100 million proposal from an international equine industry consortium. The two projects are being treated as separate, non-exclusive proposals.
Antigua and Barbuda Art Week Expands for 2026 with Public Installation and Legacy Exhibition
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has announced an expanded programme for the fourth edition of Antigua and Barbuda Art Week, running November 11–18, 2026, headlined by a new large-scale public art installation and a retrospective honouring the late artist Maria Ross Iztueta. Artists wishing to participate may submit applications until July 30.
Gender Affairs Directorate Launches Inaugural Financial Empowerment Fair
The Directorate of Gender Affairs hosted its inaugural Access to Finance and Empowerment Fair on July 16, bringing together more than 60 members of the public and 11 financial and insurance institutions to improve access to loans, grants and insurance products for women, youth and persons with disabilities.
International Consortium Pitches US$100M Horse Racing Industry to Antigua Cabinet
An international consortium has presented Cabinet with a US$100 million proposal to develop a horse racing and equine industry in Antigua and Barbuda, with Phase One estimated at US$25 million. Cabinet welcomed the proposal but agreed further reviews are needed before any decision is made.
Cabinet Approves EC$15M Livestock Complex to Boost Food Security
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has approved a EC$15 million Veterinary and Livestock Development Complex at Betty's Hope, featuring an abattoir and poultry processing facility aimed at strengthening national food security and reducing dependence on imported meat.
Cabinet Stands Firm on CIP Programme Amid EU Pressure, Approves Major Investments
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has reaffirmed its defence of the Citizenship by Investment Programme against EU pressure to phase it out, while approving major investments across key national sectors. According to Antigua.news, Cabinet and Prime Minister Gaston Browne have signalled they will prioritise the programme over visa-free Schengen access if forced to choose.
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Spends US$90,000 on Laundry System Overhaul
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has invested approximately US$90,000 in new professional laundry equipment, including a barrier washer and industrial ironer, as part of a government-funded EC$1.8 million operational improvement programme. The upgrade is designed to strengthen infection control and improve the efficiency of the hospital's linen services.
Cabinet Reviews US$100M Proposal to Build Caribbean Horse Racing Hub
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet is reviewing a US$100 million proposal from international investors to develop a fully integrated horse racing and equine industry. The project, which includes a racecourse, breeding centre and veterinary hospital, would require additional presentations before Cabinet makes any decision.
Antigua and Barbuda Weighs Response to EU Push to End Citizenship-by-Investment Programmes
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet is evaluating its response to an EU proposal requiring Caribbean nations to phase out citizenship-by-investment programmes within two years or lose Schengen visa-free access. The government says any decision will be guided by national interest and its sovereign right to chart its own economic course.