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All Saints Shopkeeper Fights Off Chain-Snatching Attempt
A shopkeeper in All Saints resisted an attempted chain snatching in an incident captured on video. The footage, reported by Antigua News Room, has raised fresh concerns about the safety of small business owners.
Antiguan Students Sweep Top Honours in FCCA Environmental Competition
Antiguan students claimed top national and regional honours in the FCCA Foundation's 2025 Environmental Poster and Essay Competitions, with Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez presenting awards at a ceremony held at the Ministry of Tourism on Thursday.
Medical Community Mourns Sudden Death of MSJMC Surgeon Dr. Radhakrishnan Krishna
Dr. Radhakrishnan Krishna, a respected surgeon at Mount St. John's Medical Centre, has died suddenly after being found outside his Belmont home on Friday. Colleagues, patients, and the wider community are mourning his loss as investigations into the circumstances of his death continue.
Senior Surgeon Found Dead Outside Belmont Home, Police Investigate
Senior Mount St. John's Medical Centre surgeon Dr. Krishna was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead outside his Belmont home on Friday. Police have launched an investigation, with the cause and circumstances of his death yet to be confirmed.
Antigua and Barbuda, China Chart Course for Deeper Health and Development Ties
Health Minister Michael Joseph and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Wei held high-level talks to explore expanded cooperation in healthcare, environmental sustainability and national development. Both officials reaffirmed the strong bilateral relationship between Antigua and Barbuda and China and identified new opportunities for collaboration.
Caribbean's Largest Carnival Stage Takes Shape at ARG Ahead of 2026 Festival
Construction of what organisers describe as the Caribbean's largest stage is now underway at the Antigua Recreation Grounds, marking a major step in preparations for Antigua Carnival 2026. The structure, being assembled by Sound 2000 of St. Maarten alongside local technicians, will anchor the newly developed Carnival City entertainment hub.
Cuban Ambassador Condemns U.S. Sanctions on State Oil Company CUPET
Cuba's Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, Sergio MartÃnez, has condemned new U.S. sanctions targeting Cuban state oil company CUPET, calling the move an act of economic strangulation against the Cuban people. According to Antigua.news, the sanctions were announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on June 11.
Antigua Pursues Japanese Grants and Technical Aid for Fisheries and Agriculture
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has received a briefing on the Agriculture Minister's recent visit to Japan, where discussions focused on securing grants and technical assistance for fisheries infrastructure, market modernisation, sargassum management, and educational exchanges.
Facebook and Instagram Down for Millions of Users Worldwide
Millions of Facebook and Instagram users worldwide experienced widespread outages on Friday, with nearly 5,000 disruption reports logged within 24 hours. Meta had not publicly commented on the issue at the time of publication.
Department of Culture to Train Carnival Adjudicators Ahead of 2026 Season
The Department of Culture will host a Soca and Calypso Adjudicators' Training Workshop on 20th June, 2026, at the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies. The full-day session aims to enhance the fairness, consistency, and professionalism of judging across major Carnival competitions.
PM Browne Challenges DPP's Stance on Public Accountability Over Dropped Cases
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has publicly challenged DPP Clement Joseph's position that he owes no explanation to the public for prosecutorial decisions, warning it could erode trust in the justice system. The dispute follows criticism over the recent dismissal of two criminal cases.
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Raping, Impregnating 14-Year-Old Stepdaughter
A man has been sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to raping his 14-year-old stepdaughter, an assault that resulted in pregnancy. Justice Ann Marie Smith handed down the sentence in the High Court on Friday, citing the abuse of trust and a 23-year age difference as aggravating factors.
Cabinet Backs U-20 Football Team, Approves Premier League Return to ARG
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has congratulated the national Under-20 football team on its historic CONCACAF championship qualification and approved the return of Premier League football to the Antigua Recreation Ground on a pilot basis this September.
Two Antigua Resorts Publicly Welcome LGBTQ+ Travelers in Social Media Campaign
Pineapple Beach Club Antigua and The Verandah Resort and Spa have launched nearly identical social media campaigns affirming that LGBTQ+ travelers are welcome at their properties. The advertisements, which feature same-sex couples and messages of inclusion, have sparked online discussion both locally and regionally.
U.S. Sanctions Cuba's State Energy Firm Over Alleged Repression Support
The U.S. has sanctioned Cuba's state-owned energy firm CUPET, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio accusing the Cuban government of diverting fuel resources to sustain political control while citizens face chronic shortages and power outages.
PM Browne Calls for Bolder OECS Leadership Ahead of Chairmanship
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on OECS leaders to move beyond "routine leadership" and pursue transformative regional projects, including a joint airline and geothermal energy cooperation. Browne is set to assume the rotating OECS chairmanship later this month when leaders meet in Antigua and Barbuda.
Cabinet Tightens Work Permit Rules to Put Antiguans and Barbudans First
Cabinet has announced tighter work permit rules requiring employers to more broadly advertise job vacancies before hiring foreign nationals, following a review of employment trends and labour market conditions. The measures aim to ensure Antiguans and Barbudans are given full opportunity to fill available positions.
Sandals Eyes Major Antigua Expansion With 100 Rooms and Overwater Bungalows
Sandals Resorts International is planning to add approximately 100 rooms to its Antigua property, including 16 overwater bungalows, as disclosed during Wednesday's Cabinet meeting. The expansion is expected to boost the country's luxury tourism market and create new employment opportunities.
Over 800 Volunteers Sign Up as Antigua and Barbuda Ramps Up CHOGM 2026 Preparations
More than 800 individuals have volunteered to support the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, as Antigua and Barbuda steps up preparations for the landmark summit coinciding with an anticipated state visit by King Charles III.
Japan Eyes Technical Partnership to Turn Antigua's Sargassum Into Commercial Products
Japan has signaled its readiness to send a technical team to Antigua and Barbuda to explore converting sargassum seaweed into commercial products, following talks with Agriculture Minister Anthony Smith Jr. during his recent visit to Japan. The initiative could turn a long-standing coastal environmental problem into an economic opportunity for the twin-island nation.