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CBH Brings Health Education Sessions to Villa Poly Clinic Waiting Areas
CBH staff at the Villa Poly Clinic conducted interactive health education sessions in patient waiting areas, covering topics from pest prevention to mosquito control and food safety. The initiative reflects the board's ongoing effort to bring practical public health guidance directly to communities.
CARICOM Heads Approve Revised Ten-Point Reparations Manifesto at Regional Summit
CARICOM Heads of Government have approved a revised Ten-Point Plan for Reparatory Justice at their 51st Regional Summit in Saint Lucia, with leaders signalling a shift in focus from establishing the case for reparations to demanding implementation. The manifesto, developed by the CARICOM Reparations Commission, seeks redress from European nations for the transatlantic slave trade and the genocide of Indigenous peoples.
Health Minister Urges CARICOM-Wide Registry for Third-Country Nationals
Health Minister Michael Joseph has called on CARICOM and the OECS to establish a coordinated regional system to register and monitor third-country nationals potentially transferred to the Caribbean under arrangements with the United States. Joseph made the remarks during a parliamentary debate on a resolution outlining the framework for Antigua and Barbuda's ongoing negotiations with Washington.
Shoy Granted Bail After Murder Charges Dismissed, Prosecution Appeals
Jahciba Shoy has been granted $10,000 bail after the High Court dismissed his murder case, following the prosecution's filing of a notice to appeal the ruling. The charges related to the fatal shooting of Syrian national Roudi Shmaly during a 2023 robbery.
High Court Dismisses Murder Charge Against Willikies Man on Self-Defence Grounds
The High Court has dismissed a murder charge against Willikies resident Dexter Scotland after Justice Ann Marie Smith ruled the prosecution failed to disprove a claim of self-defence. The prosecution has indicated it intends to appeal the decision.
PM Browne: Antigua Will Accept Visa Restrictions Before Taking Foreign Criminals
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said Antigua and Barbuda would accept continued US visa restrictions rather than take in third-country nationals with serious criminal records, while clarifying that current negotiations do not place such a requirement on the table.
Barbuda MP Demands Public Consultation on US Migrant Transfer Framework
Barbuda MP Trevor Walker has criticised the government for bypassing public consultation before bringing its proposed US migrant transfer framework to Parliament, arguing that the arrangement carries implications too significant to be debated without broader national input. Government MPs rejected his concerns, with the Attorney General stressing that the non-binding memorandum has not authorised the transfer of any individual.
Browne Seeks US$75,000 Per Migrant as Antigua Pushes Back on US Transfer Deal
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed the United States pay US$75,000 per person for every third-country national Antigua and Barbuda agrees to accept under a possible migrant transfer arrangement. The figure, raised during a parliamentary debate, remains subject to negotiation, with the government insisting all costs be covered by Washington under a binding agreement before any transfers occur.
Public Works Employee Shot at All Saints Road Work Site
A Public Works Department heavy equipment operator was shot in the stomach and foot during a suspected drive-by shooting at an All Saints Road work site on Tuesday. Police have launched an investigation, with no suspect or motive identified as yet.
Health Officials Issue Urgent Appeal to Claim Four Unclaimed Bodies
The Office of the Chief Health Inspector is appealing to the public to help locate relatives of four unclaimed deceased individuals currently being held at Straffies Funeral Home. Families have 14 days to come forward before the Government proceeds with public cemetery burials.
Mount Joy Man Turns Himself In After Shooting Villa Resident in Chest
A 40-year-old Mount Joy man surrendered to police on Monday evening after allegedly shooting a 66-year-old Villa resident in the chest. The victim remains hospitalised in stable condition, while the suspect is being held on suspicion of Shooting with Intent.
Villa Man Shot in Chest; Mount Joy Suspect Surrenders to Police
A 66-year-old Villa resident was hospitalised with a gunshot wound to the chest Monday evening after a 40-year-old Mount Joy man walked into the Parham Police Station and reported his involvement in the shooting. The suspect remains in custody on suspicion of Shooting with Intent.
Authorities Seek Relatives of Four Unclaimed Bodies at St. John's Funeral Home
The Office of the Chief Health Inspector is calling on the public to help locate relatives of four unclaimed individuals currently held at Straffies Funeral Home. Families have 14 days to come forward or the government will proceed with public cemetery interment.
Parliament Passes Resolution Setting Strict 12-Point Framework for US Migrant Transfer Talks
Antigua and Barbuda's Parliament has passed a resolution authorising continued negotiations with the United States on third-country national transfers, establishing a strict 12-point framework that preserves the government's full discretion to accept or reject any individual. The resolution explicitly states that no agreement has been approved and no transfers have been authorised.
Families Have 14 Days to Claim Bodies of Two Men at Barnes Funeral Home
The Office of the Chief Health Inspector is urging the public to help locate relatives of Karl Lashley and Isaac Watson, two men whose bodies remain unclaimed at Barnes Funeral Home. Families have 14 days to come forward or the government will proceed with public cemetery burials.
Minister Johnson: Deportee Resolution Safeguards Sovereignty Without Straining US Ties
Minister of State Kiz Johnson told Parliament that the government's resolution on US deportees to third countries is grounded in sovereign safeguards, individual case review, and secured funding — not open-ended acceptance. She defended the approach as firm diplomacy that protects Antiguan communities without damaging the country's relationship with Washington.
Freeland: Antigua First Country to Debate Third-Country National Deportee Terms in Parliament
Minister of State Michael Freeland defended the government's handling of a resolution on third-country national deportees, telling the House of Representatives that the issue has been public for months and that Antigua and Barbuda is the first country to debate such terms in parliament. Freeland also pushed back against opposition criticism, calling on members to propose alternatives rather than oppose the resolution outright.
PM Browne Wins Public Praise for Rejecting Criminal Transfers Over U.S. Visa Concerns
Prime Minister Gaston Browne's vow to accept U.S. visa restrictions rather than receive criminals under a third-country transfer arrangement has drawn broad public support on social media, according to Antigua News Room. Some commenters, however, raised questions about the government's signed Memorandum of Understanding with Washington.
Turner Accuses Barbuda MP of Misleading Public Over Deportee-CIP Link
Minister of Social and Urban Transformation Rawdon Turner accused Barbuda MP Trevor Walker of misleading the public by linking the government's third-country nationals resolution to the Citizenship by Investment Programme. Turner told the House the two issues are unrelated and called for a united front on what he described as a national matter.
ABS Will Not Air Live Carnival 2026 Coverage Due to Mandatory 24-Hour Delay Order
ABS Television and Radio has announced it will not air Antigua Carnival 2026 events live, following a mandatory order requiring all broadcasts to be delayed by 24 hours. The state broadcaster did not identify who issued the directive or explain the reason behind it.