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Antigua and Barbuda Faces Drier-Than-Normal 2026, Meteorologist Warns
Meteorologist Dale Destin of 268Weather forecasts a 69% chance of below-normal rainfall for Antigua and Barbuda in 2026, with drought conditions expected to persist and total rainfall potentially ranking among the lowest on record. The likely development of El Niño is cited as a key driver, prompting calls for water conservation and proactive planning.
IShowSpeed Meets PM Browne Before Live-Streamed Racetrack Event in Antigua
Internet star IShowSpeed met Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Sunday before taking part in a live-streamed high-speed racetrack event in Antigua, drawing widespread international online attention to the island.
Climatologist Destin Forecasts Above-Normal 2026 Hurricane Season
Climatologist Dale Destin is forecasting an above-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, projecting around 16 named storms, with warm Atlantic waters driving activity even as a potential El Niño may partially suppress development. Destin is urging Caribbean residents to prepare early and focus on local impacts.
PM Browne Calls for National Unity After Labour's Landslide Election Win
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called for national unity and inclusion following his party's sweeping 15-of-17 seat election victory, pledging that opposition supporters will have a role in the country's development. Speaking on Point FM, Browne urged all citizens — regardless of political affiliation — to contribute their skills and resources to nation-building.
IShowSpeed Gets Antiguan Pronunciation Lesson Live on Stream During Island Visit
Internet streaming star IShowSpeed was corrected live on camera by local event host Steve "Ibis" Freeland during a visit to Antigua and Barbuda, after repeatedly mispronouncing the country's name during his Caribbean tour broadcast.
IShowSpeed Tries Antiguan Cuisine Despite Stomach Bug, Shares Reaction Online
Internet personality IShowSpeed pushed through an overnight stomach bug to sample Antigua's traditional chop-up, saltfish, fried dumpling, and fried plantain, sharing his reaction with his global audience online.
American Streamer IShowSpeed Broadcasts Live from Antigua to Millions
Popular American internet streamer IShowSpeed broadcast a live stream from Antigua to millions of viewers worldwide, shining a global spotlight on the island nation.
PM Browne Calls on UPP to Restructure After Landslide Election Defeat
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on the opposition United Progressive Party to restructure and reform following a landslide defeat in the April 30 general election, in which his Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party won 15 of 17 parliamentary seats. Browne criticised the UPP's internal divisions, disjointed campaign, and lack of consistent messaging.
PM Browne Calls for End to 'Vitriolic Rhetoric' Following ABLP Landslide Victory
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is calling for an end to "vitriolic rhetoric" in Antiguan politics following the ABLP's landslide win of 15 out of 17 parliamentary seats in the April 30 general election. Browne says he intends to focus on governance rather than political confrontation during the new term.
PM Browne Calls on UPP Chair Isaac to Resign After Election Defeat
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on UPP Chair D. Gisele Isaac to resign following the opposition party's heavy defeat in the April 30 general election, saying she had previously indicated she would step down. Isaac has not yet responded publicly.
Constituency Boundary Changes Hinge on Census Completion, PM Browne Says
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says constituency boundary changes cannot proceed until the national census is completed, with a reconstituted Boundaries Commission expected to act on the findings in approximately two years.
IShowSpeed to Appear with PM Browne at Fryes Beach Carnival Event
Internet personality IShowSpeed is set to join Prime Minister Gaston Browne at a family-friendly football and entertainment event at Fryes Beach on May 3, 2026, as part of Antigua's carnival festivities. The appearance is already generating significant social media buzz, particularly among younger audiences.
PM Browne Pledges Equal Treatment for All, Including on Sexuality, as New Term Begins
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has pledged non-discrimination across all sectors of society, including on the basis of sexual orientation, in remarks delivered during both his election night victory speech and his swearing-in ceremony following the ABLP's landslide April 30 win.
UPP to Mark Labour Day with Beach Gathering Following General Election
The United Progressive Party has invited members and supporters to a Labour Day beach gathering at Ffryes Beach on May 4, days after the April 30 general election. The noon event is described as a family-friendly day of unity, relaxation and celebration.
PM Browne: Wage Increases Must Be Earned Through Greater Productivity
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned that recent wage increases — including a new minimum wage and a public sector salary rise — must be matched by measurable improvements in worker productivity. Speaking on his Saturday radio programme, Browne singled out inefficiencies in the public sector and called on all workers to adopt a stronger work ethic.
PM Browne Warns Public Sector Laggards as Government Pushes Wage Increases
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned public sector workers that higher wages must be matched by improved productivity, calling out what he described as longstanding inefficiency within government departments. The remarks came as his administration rolled out a minimum wage increase to EC$11.50 per hour and a five percent public sector salary raise.
CIWiL Hails Election of Two Women to Antigua and Barbuda Parliament
The Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Antigua and Barbuda National Chapter has congratulated Maria Bird Browne and Kiz Johnson on their election to the House of Representatives, hailing their victories as a milestone for women's representation in national politics.
Global Streaming Phenomenon IShowSpeed Touches Down in Antigua and Barbuda
American YouTube and streaming star IShowSpeed has arrived in Antigua and Barbuda as part of his Caribbean tour, with several local personalities issuing challenges ahead of what promises to be a highly watched live broadcast from the island.
OAS Urges Electoral Reforms in Antigua and Barbuda Following April General Elections
The OAS Electoral Observation Mission has called for comprehensive reforms to Antigua and Barbuda's electoral system following the April 30 general elections, citing weaknesses in voter registration, campaign finance rules, and gender representation. The Mission praised the overall conduct of the polls but outlined several areas requiring legislative and administrative action.
OAS Commends Antigua's April 30 Election But Raises Turnout and Structural Concerns
The OAS Electoral Observation Mission has praised Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 general elections as transparent and orderly, but flagged a nearly eight-percentage-point drop in voter turnout and called for structural reforms to the electoral system.