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Expert Outlines Key Success Factors for Antiguan Students Entering Tertiary Education
Business executive and former UWI lecturer Garfield Joseph has outlined a framework of key success factors drawn from the corporate world to help Antiguan and Barbudan students navigate the demands of tertiary education. Writing for Antigua News Room, Joseph argues that clarity of purpose, time management, consistency, and well-being are as essential in the lecture hall as they are in the boardroom.
Browne Calls for Panama-Centred Trade Strategy to Cut Caribbean Food Costs
Prime Minister Gaston Browne, in his inaugural address as OECS Authority chairman, urged Caribbean nations to leverage Panama as a trade gateway and deepen ties with Latin America to reduce food costs and strengthen regional resilience. Browne noted that the Caribbean imports between 80 and 90 percent of its food while remaining largely disconnected from its 447 million Spanish-speaking neighbors.
Fort James Renaissance Park to Break Ground by September, PM Browne Announces
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that groundbreaking on the Fort James Renaissance Park is expected by September, with $5 million drawn from a Sandals Resorts tax settlement allocated to kick off the project. Plans include beach enhancements, restaurants, recreational facilities and an artificial reef attraction ahead of Antigua and Barbuda's hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Sports Minister Meets Cedar Valley Golf Course Management to Chart Development Path
Minister of Sports Dwayne George met with Cedar Valley Golf Course General Manager Clint Gilpin to explore investment and modernisation opportunities for the facility. The talks focused on boosting sports tourism and securing the course's long-term growth and sustainability.
Air Peace Denies Involvement in Birth Tourism Ads Targeting Caribbean Routes
Nigerian airline Air Peace has denied any involvement in online campaigns allegedly promoting travel to Barbados for birth tourism, calling the material unauthorized and not reflective of its policies. The airline issued a formal statement on June 21 distancing itself from the content and an unaffiliated individual featured in it.
ABYETS Retreat Primes 29 Young Entrepreneurs for July Barbuda Trade Show
Twenty-nine young entrepreneurs attended an ABYETS preparatory retreat at River Run, Barbuda, building the skills and confidence needed for the national youth trade show set for July 4, 2026. The gathering, themed "Restore, Connect, Empower," featured pitch sessions and vision board workshops designed to ready participants for the exhibition at the Holy Trinity School grounds.
APUA Welcomes 17 Interns as Summer Programme Marks 13th Year
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority has launched the 13th edition of its Summer Internship Programme, welcoming 17 young professionals for six weeks of hands-on experience across the utility provider's operations. Several APUA managers and staff members are alumni of the programme, which the Authority says reflects its long-standing commitment to youth development.
Sports Minister Meets Cedar Valley Golf Course Management Over Facility Upgrades
Sports Minister Dwayne George has met with Cedar Valley Golf Course management to discuss plans for modernising the facility and boosting its role in Antigua and Barbuda's sports tourism sector. Both parties identified strategies for future collaboration and investment, according to Antigua News Room.
Property Owners Urged to Register as CHOGM 2026 Accommodation Bookings Accelerate
With CHOGM 2026 bookings already underway for dozens of Commonwealth nations, officials are urging Antigua and Barbuda property owners to register their accommodations immediately. Only properties inspected and approved by the Ministry of Tourism's Quality Assurance Unit will be listed on the official delegate booking portal.
ECAB Warns Customers: Visa and Mastercard Cards No Longer Accepted in Cuba
ECAB has advised customers that Visa and Mastercard cards can no longer be used in Cuba following a U.S. Executive Order issued on May 1, 2026, which led to the suspension of credit card processing operations in the country. Customers travelling to Cuba are urged to arrange alternative payment methods.
Tropical Storm Arthur Causes Up to $6 Billion in Damage, AccuWeather Estimates
Tropical Storm Arthur has caused an estimated $4 to $6 billion in total damage and economic loss after dumping more than 20 inches of rain across the Gulf Coast, according to preliminary figures from AccuWeather. At least two fatalities and hundreds of flooded homes have been reported, with damage assessments still ongoing.
Opinion: Does Extending Antigua's Windfall Tax Truly Serve the Public Interest?
A governance professional has responded to a recent Antigua News Room opinion piece by challenging the framing of a proposal to extend and expand the Windfall Tax, arguing that critical questions about spending, accountability, and measurable outcomes must be answered before any expansion is considered.
Dominica Launches Caribbean's First Digital Platform for Sickle Cell Patients
Dominica has launched SickleConnect, the Caribbean's first dedicated digital health platform for sickle cell patients, offering AI-powered clinical reporting, medication tracking, and emergency alerts. The free platform was developed by the Sickle Cell Cares Foundation and went live on World Sickle Cell Day.
Antigua and Barbuda Launches Seed Bank and Sweet Potato Projects to Boost Food Security
Antigua and Barbuda is advancing two major agricultural initiatives — a Mobile Seed Bank Project and a regional Sweet Potato Production Programme — aimed at bolstering food security, disaster preparedness and climate resilience. The projects, developed in partnership with IICA and CARDI, were presented to Cabinet by the Minister for Agriculture.
Antigua and Barbuda Eyes July Launch for Mobile Number Portability
The Antiguan government is targeting July for the launch of mobile number portability, which will allow customers to switch between Flow, Digicel and APUA Inet while keeping their existing phone numbers. The move, years in the making, is expected to boost consumer choice and intensify competition in the local telecommunications sector.
Women's Labour Force Participation Across CARICOM Ranges from 45% to 71%
New 2025 data shows female labour force participation across CARICOM nations ranges from 44.9% in Suriname to 70.7% in The Bahamas, highlighting stark regional disparities. The Bahamas leads the bloc with both the highest rate of women's participation and one of the smallest gender gaps in the region.
Antigua Targets 200,000 Black Pineapple Plants in Industry Revival Push
The government has unveiled plans to propagate at least 200,000 Antigua Black Pineapple plants at the Cades Bay Agricultural Station, with a fresh shipment of 15,000 tissue-cultured plants expected to arrive within days. The initiative is part of a broader Ministry of Agriculture programme to revive the iconic fruit's production and restore its traditional size and yield.
Sandals Foundation Pumps EC$38,000 Into Antigua Youth Entrepreneurship Programme
The Sandals Foundation has invested EC$38,000 in the Department of Youth Affairs' Entrepreneurship Edge Programme, now in its second year, equipping young Antiguan and Barbudan entrepreneurs with business skills through a six-week curriculum delivered by industry professionals.
Cancer Centre Antigua Nears Completion, Promising World-Class Treatment at Home
The Cancer Centre Antigua is entering its final stages of completion, with advanced radiotherapy equipment already purchased and key clinical staff identified. The facility is expected to begin offering world-class cancer treatment services locally by early Fall.
Gov't to Channel EC$5M from Sandals Tax Settlement into Fort James Renaissance Park
The Antiguan government will direct EC$5 million from a EC$6.5 million tax settlement with Sandals Resorts toward the long-anticipated Renaissance Park development at Fort James. Plans for the site include a marina, amphitheater, boutique hotel, and commercial retail spaces, with preliminary assessments already underway.