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Antiguan Jon Ferris Earns IFBB Pro Card with Dominant Win at Roger Boyce Classic
Antiguan athlete Jon Ferris has been awarded an IFBB Pro Card after finishing first overall in the Senior Men's Physique category at the Roger Boyce Barbados Classic and World Cup. The achievement marks a landmark moment in Ferris's competitive bodybuilding career.
ABCA President Vows Super 40 Final Will Be Played After Saturday Postponement
ABCA President Leon "Kuma" Rodney has vowed that the Super 40 Championships final will be played after Saturday's match between the New Winthorpes Lions was postponed. The association plans to consult with match officials to determine a new date for the decider.
NODS Assesses Damage After 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Antigua and Barbuda
The National Office of Disaster Services is assessing damage across Antigua and Barbuda following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck on Saturday morning. The UWI Seismic Research Centre initially recorded the quake at 6.5 before revising its magnitude estimate.
Body of Elderly Man Found in McKinnons Salt Pond Under Investigation
The body of an elderly man has been recovered from McKinnons Salt Pond, with the Criminal Investigations Department, Serious Crimes Unit, and Forensic Evidence Unit now investigating the circumstances of his death.
Antigua and Barbuda Ranked 4th Safest Caribbean Destination in 2026 Survey
Antigua and Barbuda has risen to fourth place in the 2026 Honeymoon Always Caribbean Safety Index, scoring 7.39 out of 10 and becoming the top-ranked sovereign OECS member in the survey.
Central Board of Health Launches School Campaign for Mosquito Awareness Week
The Central Board of Health is visiting six schools across Antigua and Barbuda this week as part of its sixth annual Mosquito Awareness Week, urging communities to eliminate breeding sites and reduce mosquito populations.
Attorney Calls for Greater Civil Society Role in Antigua's Policy Decisions
Attorney-at-Law E. Ann Henry has called for stronger civil society engagement in Antigua and Barbuda, warning that the public has grown too quiet on issues that directly affect them. Henry made the remarks on Observer Media's The Big Issues program.
Expert Challenges Notion That Children Are 'Born Bad,' Calls for Trauma-Informed Parenting
Clinical social worker Dr. Judith Josiah-Martin is challenging the widespread Caribbean belief that some children are simply 'born bad,' arguing that behaviour is shaped by environment and trauma rather than innate character. The award-winning academic is calling for a more informed, compassionate approach to child wellness and parenting.
Opposition Leader Pringle, MP Walker Miss First Post-Election House Sitting
Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle and Barbuda MP Trevor Walker have apologised for their absence from the first post-election sitting of the House of Representatives on May 18, 2026, and the investiture of Senator Parker, citing unavoidable off-island commitments.
Tourism Minister of State to Represent PM Browne at London Global Partnerships Forum
Senator Michael Freeland, Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, will travel to London to represent Prime Minister Gaston Browne at the Global Partnerships Conference, set for May 19–20, 2026.
UWI Five Islands Campus and Medicinal Cannabis Authority Sign Historic Research MOU
The UWI Five Islands Campus and the Antigua and Barbuda Medicinal Cannabis Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance research and education in the country's medicinal cannabis industry. The agreement was formalised on April 17th, 2026, as reported by Antigua Observer.
WICB Championships Final Resumes After Pitch Scare at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium
The West Indies Championships final between Guyana Harpy Eagles and Trinidad and Tobago Red Force was briefly halted after just four deliveries due to pitch concerns at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, before resuming after lunch on day one. Grounds staff successfully addressed the hazardous conditions, leaving the four-day clash evenly balanced.
Firearm Seized, Two Arrested Following Bendals Vehicle Checkpoint
Two individuals were arrested and a firearm seized after police conducted an early morning vehicle checkpoint at the junction of Bendals Main Road and Bathlodge on Thursday. Both suspects face charges of unlicensed firearm and ammunition possession.
Cuba's Foreign Minister Questions U.S. $100M Aid Offer Amid Lack of Clarity
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla has responded to a U.S. offer of $100 million in aid, questioning whether the funds will address the population's most pressing needs. The offer marks the first time Washington has formally publicized such a proposal through a State Department communiqué.
CDB and FRLD Workshop Boosts Caribbean Access to Climate Loss and Damage Funding
Caribbean nations are better equipped to access millions in climate grant financing following a joint workshop hosted by the Caribbean Development Bank and the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage. The initiative aims to help countries strengthen resilience and manage losses caused by climate-related events.
Teachers' Union President Warns of Systemic Neglect at Centennial Address
Teachers' union president Casroy Charles warned hundreds of educators on Thursday that those responsible for nurturing the 100-year-old institution are falling dangerously short. The stark assessment was delivered during his State of the Union address marking the union's centennial.
Teachers' Union Demands Proof Ministry Has Cleared Outstanding Payments
The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers is demanding the Ministry of Education provide documentary proof that all outstanding payments owed to teachers have been paid, after the Ministry refused to back up its claims with evidence.
Bus Driver Sentenced to 18 Months for Indecent Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl
Public bus driver Kenroy Graham has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after a jury found him guilty in February of the indecent assault of a 12-year-old girl. Justice Ann Marie Smith handed down the sentence on Thursday.
Early Warning Systems Could Save Antigua and Barbuda Up to 6% of GDP Annually
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service Director Dale Destin says robust early warning systems could prevent annual economic losses of up to six percent of GDP. He delivered the remarks at the opening of a two-day inception workshop for the Early Warning for All initiative.
APUA Raises Fuel Variation Charge, Driving Up Electricity Bills Across Antigua and Barbuda
APUA has increased its fuel variation charge this month, pushing electricity bills higher for households and businesses across Antigua and Barbuda amid rising global fuel costs. The charge was first introduced in July 2024 as a mechanism tied to fluctuations in fuel prices.