Brazen Heist at Health Ministry: 30 Donated Laptops Vanish

30 PAHO-Donated Laptops Stolen from Ministry of Health in Overnight Break-In

Thirty PAHO-donated laptops intended to modernise patient record systems across community clinics were stolen from the Ministry of Health between April 13 and 14, 2026. The Royal Police Force has launched a full investigation, and authorities are warning the public against purchasing or possessing the stolen devices.

Wednesday at 6:13 PM · Antigua.news
Gray's Farm and Clare Hall Health Centres to Offer Extended Hours Starting April 13

Gray's Farm and Clare Hall Health Centres to Offer Extended Hours Starting April 13

Gray's Farm and Clare Hall Health Centres will begin offering extended hours from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen primary healthcare and ease pressure on the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.

Wednesday at 4:44 PM · Antigua News Room
30 PAHO-Donated Laptops Stolen in Break-In at Health Ministry Headquarters

30 PAHO-Donated Laptops Stolen in Break-In at Health Ministry Headquarters

Thirty PAHO-donated Dell laptops earmarked for modernising Antigua and Barbuda's community health clinics were stolen in a break-in at the Ministry of Health Headquarters between April 13th and 14th, 2026. The Royal Police Force has launched a full investigation, and the public is warned against purchasing or possessing the stolen devices.

Wednesday at 4:07 PM · Antigua News Room
Antigua Cruise Port Upland Development Takes Shape with Colour and Construction Milestones

Antigua Cruise Port Upland Development Takes Shape with Colour and Construction Milestones

The Antigua Cruise Port Upland Development is advancing steadily, with Caribbean-inspired colours now adorning exterior structures and roofing installations progressing across multiple sections. Key features including a Day Club pool are also taking shape as the project moves closer to completion.

Wednesday at 3:57 PM · Antigua.news
Soca Star CP Peters Receives Caribbean and African Women of Impact Icon Award

Soca Star CP Peters Receives Caribbean and African Women of Impact Icon Award

Antiguan soca star Claudette "CP" Peters has been honoured with an Icon Award from the Caribbean and African Women of Impact Honors, calling the recognition a proud moment for herself and Antigua and Barbuda. Peters expressed deep gratitude and pledged to continue her work in music and culture.

Wednesday at 3:48 PM · Antigua News Room
Sir Ronald Sanders Calls on CARICOM Secretary General to Resign Amid Reappointment Row

Sir Ronald Sanders Calls on CARICOM Secretary General to Resign Amid Reappointment Row

Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the US and OAS, Sir Ronald Sanders, has publicly called on CARICOM Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett to resign on principle amid an escalating dispute over her reappointment, driven largely by opposition from Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

Wednesday at 3:37 PM · Antigua News Room
Antigua Service Station Operators Push Government for Fuel Margin Increase, Cite 30-Year Stagnation and Rising Costs

Fuel Station Operators Demand Margin Increase, Warn Government of Escalating Crisis

Twenty-one Antiguan service station operators have petitioned the Prime Minister for a fuel margin increase, saying the current 8% rate — unchanged since the early 1990s — is unsustainable and well below the 15% margin afforded to food retailers. The group warns it will consider all options if the government fails to respond.

Wednesday at 1:50 PM · Antigua.news
Lower Ottos Road Upgrade Underway as Minister Matthew Pushes Constituency Infrastructure Drive

Lower Ottos Road Upgrade Underway as Minister Matthew Pushes Constituency Infrastructure Drive

Road upgrade works are underway in Lower Ottos, with Minister Daryll Matthew highlighting the project as part of a broader push to improve infrastructure and road access for constituency residents.

Wednesday at 1:47 PM · Antigua News Room
Spain Grants Legal Status to 500,000 Undocumented Migrants in Historic Amnesty

Spain Grants Legal Status to 500,000 Undocumented Migrants in Historic Amnesty

Spain's Socialist-led government has launched a historic amnesty programme offering legal residency to roughly 500,000 undocumented migrants, the country's largest such initiative in over two decades. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has championed the move as both an economic necessity and a means of strengthening Spain's social security system.

Wednesday at 12:49 PM · Antigua News Room
CIBC Caribbean to Host Mortgage Fair in Antigua This Saturday

CIBC Caribbean Mortgage Fair Returns to Antigua This Saturday

CIBC Caribbean returns with its annual Mortgage Fair this Saturday, April 18, at the Caribbean Cinemas parking lot on Friars Hill Road, offering prospective homeowners access to financing, professional advice, and industry services under one roof.

Wednesday at 12:48 PM · Antigua.news
APUA Warns Customers of Ongoing Phishing Scam Targeting Personal Data

APUA Warns Customers of Ongoing Phishing Scam Targeting Personal Data

APUA has issued a warning to customers about ongoing phone-based phishing scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent APUA or inet and soliciting sensitive personal and banking information. The authority stresses it will never request such details by phone and urges customers to hang up immediately if approached.

Wednesday at 11:44 AM · Antigua News Room
Inland Revenue Department and UWI Pay Tribute to Rholanda Benjamin-Grant

Inland Revenue Department and UWI Pay Tribute to Rholanda Benjamin-Grant

The Inland Revenue Department and UWI Global Campus Antigua & Barbuda have paid tribute to Rholanda Benjamin-Grant, a dedicated public servant who passed away on March 18, 2026, at the age of 57, after nearly four decades of service to the Civil Service.

Wednesday at 11:20 AM · Antigua News Room
Antigua Service Stations Demand Margin Increase, Warn 8% Rate Unsustainable

Antigua Service Stations Demand Margin Increase, Warn 8% Rate Unsustainable

Twenty-one Antiguan service station operators have petitioned the Prime Minister demanding an increase to their regulated 8% profit margin, unchanged since the early 1990s, warning they will consider all available options if the government continues to ignore their concerns.

Wednesday at 10:36 AM · Antigua News Room
Replacement Voter ID Cards Near 50% Completion Ahead of April 30 Elections

Replacement Voter ID Applications Approach 29,000 as General Elections Near

Replacement voter ID applications in Antigua and Barbuda have climbed to nearly 29,000 in April 2026, as the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission reports strong nationwide engagement ahead of the April 30 general elections. Several constituencies have already surpassed 70 percent completion rates, with St. Peter leading at 87 percent.

April 15, 2026 · Antigua.news
Antigua and Barbuda Youth Delegation Takes Active Role at UN ECOSOC Forum in New York

Antigua and Barbuda Youth Delegation Takes Active Role at UN ECOSOC Forum in New York

A six-member Antigua and Barbuda youth delegation, led by Director of Youth Affairs Dr. Jrucilla Samuel, is participating in the 2026 UN ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York from April 14 to 16, delivering presentations and moderating sessions on sustainable development and SDG progress.

April 15, 2026 · Antigua.news
APUA Enters Final Phase of Newgate Street Pipeline Upgrade

APUA Enters Final Phase of Newgate Street Pipeline Upgrade

The Antigua Public Utilities Authority is in the final stage of installing new HDPE pipes along Newgate Street in St. John's, with temporary traffic disruptions expected as the project nears completion. The upgrade is part of APUA's broader push to modernise aging water infrastructure and reduce service outages.

April 15, 2026 · Antigua.news
APUA Installs New 10-Inch Pipeline on Buckleys Line to Boost Water Reliability

APUA Installs New 10-Inch Pipeline on Buckleys Line to Boost Water Reliability

APUA's Water Business Unit is conducting overnight works along Buckleys Line to install a new 10-inch HDPE pipeline, replacing an older line prone to frequent breaks. Testing and commissioning are expected to begin tomorrow.

April 15, 2026 · Antigua News Room
APUA Enters Final Phase of Newgate Street Mainline Upgrade

APUA Enters Final Phase of Newgate Street Mainline Upgrade

APUA's mainline upgrade project along Newgate Street in St. John's has reached its final phase, with temporary traffic delays and road closures expected as crews install new HDPE pipes in the area.

April 15, 2026 · Antigua News Room
Greene Urges St. Paul's Voters to 'Judge Me by the Work' Ahead of General Election

Greene Urges St. Paul's Voters to 'Judge Me by the Work' Ahead of General Election

St. Paul's representative E. P. Chet Greene addressed constituents at a pre-election meet-and-greet, outlining his record and pledging continued investment in healthcare, infrastructure, youth development and small business support. Greene urged voters to evaluate him on his performance, saying, "When elections come, judge me and the work I do."

April 15, 2026 · Antigua News Room
APUA Night Works on Buckleys Line Aim to End Recurring Water Disruptions

APUA Night Works on Buckleys Line Aim to End Recurring Water Disruptions

The Antigua Public Utilities Authority is conducting overnight works along Buckleys Line to install a new 10-inch HDPE pipeline, replacing an older line prone to frequent breaks. The upgrade is expected to deliver more consistent water service and fewer outages to residents in the area.

April 15, 2026 · Antigua.news