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Hit-and-Run Driver Pleads Guilty to Injuring National Cyclist Tahje Browne
Kishroy Harry has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and related charges after a hit-and-run accident left national cyclist Tahje Browne seriously injured. Harry appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel at the St John's Magistrates' Court.
Police Renew Speeding Warning After Cyclist Tahje Browne Injured in Hit-and-Run
National cyclist Tahje Browne suffered a serious leg injury in a hit-and-run on Sir Sydney Walling Highway, prompting the Royal Police Force's Traffic Department to renew its warnings against speeding. Corporal Brendon Sutherland spoke out on the matter via Observer AM.
OECS Leaders Unite to Tackle US Deportee Negotiations
OECS leaders have agreed to form a high-level advisory team to coordinate negotiations with the United States over requests to accept non-criminal third-country nationals and refugees. The decision was reached at the conclusion of the 78th OECS Authority meeting.
ABCAS Hosts Pathways Summit to Prepare Graduands for Careers
ABCAS held its Graduate Seminar and Pathways Summit 2026 on June 23 at People's Place, offering graduands networking and career opportunities ahead of the institution's inaugural graduation ceremony on July 2.
Caribbean Labour Laws Lag Two Decades Behind Technology, Regional Official Warns
A senior regional labour official has warned that Caribbean nations are falling behind by up to two decades in updating laws to protect workers from the effects of rapid technological change. The warning was issued during a visit to Antigua and Barbuda as part of a four-country Caribbean tour.
Local Beekeeper Warns Antigua's Food Chain at Risk as Bee Population Declines
Local apiculturist Jamaul Philip of Beechanic Enterprises is warning that land clearing, pesticide misuse, and poor hive management are threatening Antigua's bee population — and, by extension, the island's food supply. According to Antigua Observer, Philip says urgent action is needed to prevent lasting damage to the local apicultural sector.
Cancer Support Group Plans Weekend Rally to Demand Reopening of Eastern Caribbean Cancer Centre
The Community Charitable Ministry is organising a public rally on Saturday, June 27th, near the Cancer Centre Eastern Caribbean on Queen Elizabeth Highway to demand the facility's reopening. The action highlights growing community concern over the loss of critical oncology services in the region.
Man Robbed and Injured Outside West Bus Station in Early Morning Attack
A man was robbed and injured near the West Bus Station in the early hours of Saturday, June 20th, after leaving Paradise Casino. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred around 1:15 a.m.
Three Businesses Hit in Week of Break-Ins Across Antigua
Three businesses in Fort Road, Belmont, and All Saints were targeted in a series of break-ins within a single week. Police are pursuing inquiries into all three incidents and have reportedly obtained useful information in at least one case.
Two Men Detained Following Police Searches in Hatton
Two men have been taken into police custody after the CID Task Force and Special Services Unit conducted search operations at separate premises in Hatton on June 22nd.
Hit-and-Run Suspect Charged After Attempting to Flee Antigua
Kishroy Harry of St. Johnson's Village has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run accident that seriously injured national cyclist Tahje Browne, after police caught him attempting to flee the country.
Automotive Expert Calls for Urgent Policing Overhaul After 15 Weekend Road Collisions
Fifteen traffic collisions were recorded across Antigua and Barbuda in a single weekend, prompting automotive expert Paul Ryan to demand an immediate overhaul of traffic policing, citing critical gaps in patrol coverage as the root cause.
Expert Warns Antigua's Deteriorating Roads Are Fuelling Traffic Accidents
A prominent Antiguan automotive expert is warning that deteriorating road conditions and inadequate patching by public utilities are actively contributing to traffic accidents across Antigua and Barbuda. Paul Ryan says a cycle of excavation and cosmetic repairs is leaving roads in a persistently dangerous state for motorists.
Expert Warns Social Media Is Damaging Cognitive Development in Local Children
Communications specialist Dwayne Simon is warning that social media addiction is quietly eroding the cognitive development of children in Antigua and Barbuda, with most parents failing to notice the damage. He specifically identified short-form content platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts as major contributors to the problem.
PM Browne Urges OECS Nations to Forge Bold Partnership with Panama
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has urged OECS member states to build a bold and proactive partnership with Panama, citing potential gains in trade, food security, and cost of living reduction across the sub-region.
Panache Steel Orchestra Offers Youth a Path Away from Trouble
Panache Steel Orchestra is championing the panyard as a vital safe space for Antiguan and Barbudan youth, recently earning a gold-level sponsorship from the American University of Antigua in recognition of its community impact.
Reginald Gordon Trust Donates EC$25,000 to SLBMC for Specialized Pediatric Care
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has received an EC$25,000 donation from the Reginald Gordon Trust to support pediatric patients requiring specialised care unavailable at the hospital. The disbursement continues a longstanding tradition of philanthropic support from the Trust.
Police Commissioner Calls on Public to Report Crime, Warns Silence Fuels Criminal Activity
Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers is urging Antiguans and Barbudans to report criminal activity through any trusted channel, warning that public silence is one of the greatest obstacles to fighting crime. The appeal, made during a recent interview, stresses that tackling crime is a shared community responsibility.
Global Union: Companies Using AI as Cover for Budget-Driven Layoffs
UNI Global Union Americas Regional Director Marcel Monsani, visiting Antigua and Barbuda, says company executives are falsely blaming artificial intelligence for layoffs that are actually driven by budget constraints and organisational restructuring. The claim is backed by survey findings cited by the global labour organisation.
Antigua's Cancer Centre Opening Pushed to Early Fall Amid Structural and Staffing Issues
Antigua and Barbuda's Cancer Centre will not open until early fall, the government has announced, marking at least the third delay to the facility's launch due to structural repairs, unserviced equipment, and ongoing specialist recruitment challenges.