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Man On Trial for Armed Robbery Faces New Break-In Charges
Tristan Armstrong, 34, who is currently on trial for armed robbery in the High Court, has been arrested and charged with breaking into a store on lower All Saints Road. He now faces five additional charges, including Resisting Arrest and Escaping Lawful Custody.
Four Men Charged Over $3M Cannabis Haul in One of Antigua's Largest Drug Seizures
Four men have been charged in connection with a seizure of more than 1,200 pounds of cannabis valued at over EC$3 million, marking one of the largest drug busts in Antigua and Barbuda's recent history.
AUA Donates Whiteboards and Flip Charts to ABCAS Ahead of New Academic Year
The American University of Antigua has donated 20 whiteboards and flip charts to the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies, with much of the supply directed toward the college's new School of Agriculture ahead of the upcoming academic year.
Antigua's Post Office and Customs Join Regional Summit to Strengthen Operations
Antigua and Barbuda's postal and customs departments are sending a cross-agency delegation to a regional operational summit in San Salvador from June 8th to 11th, as reported by Antigua Observer. The conference aims to improve international shipping workflows and bolster regional border security.
Bottle Cap Mural Outside ARG Builds Momentum for CHOGM 2026
Organisers of a bottle cap mural outside the Antigua Recreation Grounds are inviting residents and diplomats to contribute to the artwork as part of efforts to build public awareness and excitement ahead of CHOGM 2026.
Sandals Foundation, Hands Across the Sea Bring Literacy Support to Over 1,000 Antiguan Students
The Sandals Foundation and literacy nonprofit Hands Across the Sea have expanded their partnership to deliver targeted literacy support to more than 1,000 students in Antigua. The initiative aims to strengthen reading skills and build confidence among young learners across the Eastern Caribbean.
Buckley's Primary Students Win National Art Contest, Designs Featured on Ocean Mural
Two Buckley's Primary School students have taken top prizes in a national art competition, with their winning designs unveiled as a public mural by the Department of the Blue Economy on World Ocean Day.
Heat-Related Cases Rise as Doctor Warns of Dangerous Temperatures Ahead
The vice president of the Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda is already treating patients for dehydration and heat-related symptoms, as the El Niño phenomenon drives warnings of even higher temperatures in the coming months.
Commonwealth Observers Urge Urgent Constituency Boundary Reform After April 2026 Elections
The Commonwealth Observer Group has released its final report on Antigua and Barbuda's April 2026 general elections, praising the peaceful conduct of the polls while renewing calls for urgent reform of constituency boundaries — an issue first raised in 2023.
UPP Calls for Parliamentary Committee to Oversee Citizenship by Investment Programme
The Opposition UPP is demanding Parliament establish a new oversight committee with witness-summoning powers to scrutinise the Citizenship by Investment Programme, saying no one is currently holding the government accountable.
Antiguan Teen Jewel Andrew Named in West Indies T20I Squad to Face Sri Lanka
Antiguan teenage batting talent Jewel Andrew has earned a call-up to the West Indies T20I squad for the three-match series against Sri Lanka, beginning Thursday at Sabina Park in Jamaica. The rising star was also recently drafted by the St. Lucia Kings for the 2026 Caribbean Premier League.
Met Office: Antigua and Barbuda Faces Weather Hazards Every Month of the Year
The Meteorological Service has warned that no month in Antigua and Barbuda is free from weather hazards, with forecaster Charissa Humphreys presenting a seasonal risk chart at the third National Climate Outlook Forum.
CDEMA Chief Praises Antigua and Barbuda's New Five-Year Disaster Resilience Framework
CDEMA Executive Director Elizabeth Riley has praised Antigua and Barbuda's new five-year Country Work Programme as a vital framework for protecting lives and livelihoods. The signing ceremony, attended by senior government officials, marks a formal commitment to strengthened disaster resilience across the twin-island nation.
Good Humans 268 Transforms Recycled Bottle Caps into CHOGM Mural at ARG
Volunteer organisation Good Humans 268 Inc is constructing a large mural made entirely from recycled bottle caps on the northern wall of the Antigua Recreation Grounds, timed to coincide with CHOGM and anchored to a three-year environmental awareness campaign.
Antigua's Dr Carolyn Providence Earns PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University
Antigua and Barbuda is celebrating Dr Carolyn Providence, who earned her PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University on May 17, 2026. A product of the local school system, Dr Providence is a proud descendant of the Mason family from St John's.
Antigua Mourns Sir Aziz Hadeed, Titan of Industry and Public Service
Antigua and Barbuda is mourning the sudden passing of Sir Aziz Fares Hadeed, a titan of industry and public service, just three months after his 79th birthday celebration. A funeral service was held Saturday at the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral at Michael's Mount, drawing family, friends, and dignitaries.
Antigua's 'Deep Blue' Makes History at UNESCO Film Festival in Paris
Antigua and Barbuda's feature film Deep Blue has become the first English-speaking Caribbean film screened at UNESCO's Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival in Paris, marking a landmark moment for the nation's film industry.
Bendals Village Man Jailed Two-and-a-Half Years for Drug Trafficking
Damar Stapleton of Bendals Village has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking before Justice John Spencer in the High Court. The conviction relates to an incident at Deep Water Harbour in March 2024.
ABFA Mourns Passing of Pares Football Legend Ickford 'Ocean' Carr
The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association is mourning the passing of Ickford "Ocean" Carr, a celebrated Pares Football figure and dedicated servant of Antiguan sport, who died on Sunday, June 7th.
All Saints United Draw Jamaica's Mount Pleasant in CFU Club Shield Round of 16
Antigua Premier League club All Saints United have been drawn against Jamaica's Mount Pleasant Academy in the CFU Club Shield Round of 16, with matches scheduled for July 25th and 26th.