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ABLP's Joseph Promises Playgrounds, Teacher Funding and Band Donation at Rural West Rally
ABLP candidate Senator Michael Joseph used the party's first rally of the 2026 campaign to announce playground construction, personal funding of constituency teachers, and a $10,000 donation to the New Gen Band. Joseph is challenging incumbent Richard Lewis in St. John's Rural West ahead of the April 30th general election.
Antigua Launches Two-Day Zero ABST Initiative on Food and School Supplies
Antigua and Barbuda's two-day zero-percent ABST initiative on food items and school supplies launched today, April 10, offering households short-term relief on the cost of essential goods. The Cabinet-approved measure runs through April 11, with certain items such as alcohol and tobacco excluded from the tax break.
Senator Jamilla Kirwan Mourns Passing of Mother Lucy Daley
Senator Jamilla Kirwan has announced the passing of her mother, Lucy Daley, who died peacefully on the night of April 9, 2026, following a brief illness. The senator paid tribute to her mother on social media, describing her as a devoted and selfless presence whose gentle spirit touched many lives.
Governor General Honours Eight Candidates Bound for King's Foundation UK Crafts Programme
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams hosted a cocktail reception at Galley Bay Hotel to honour eight Antiguan and Barbudan candidates selected for The King's Foundation Building Crafts Programme in the United Kingdom. The candidates will undertake an intensive seven-week course focused on historic building conservation and resilient construction practices.
Government Opens Kevorn Ettienne Centre for Differently-Abled Residents
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has officially commissioned the Kevorn Ettienne Centre, a multi-million-dollar facility at the former Holberton Hospital compound offering care and support services for differently-abled residents. The centre, named in honour of a former Care Project resident, currently accommodates ten residents and provides daycare services for an additional client.
Cabinet Creates New Public Health Intelligence Department to Modernise Surveillance Systems
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has approved the creation of a new Department of Public Health Intelligence and Surveillance, merging two existing health units into a single, modernised body. The move aims to strengthen the nation's data-driven health response capabilities and transition to fully digital surveillance systems.
New Shipment of Building Supplies to Arrive Next Week Under Housing Aid Programme
A new shipment of essential building materials is set to arrive in Antigua and Barbuda next week as part of the government's housing assistance programme targeting vulnerable and low-income households. The supplies will support urgent repairs including roofing, structural reinforcement, and the replacement of deteriorating materials.
Cabinet Greenlights Extended Clinic Hours and Six New Doctors for Primary Care Push
Cabinet has approved the hiring of six medical doctors and the phased expansion of the Community Extended Hours Programme, with two clinics set to extend their hours until 9:00 p.m. beginning April 13, 2026. The initiative aims to improve primary healthcare access for working residents across Antigua and Barbuda.
COMMENTARY: The Cost of Netanyahu's Wars — By Sir Ronald Sanders
Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the US and the OAS, argues in a commentary that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pursuit of widening regional conflict has served his political interests while inflicting devastating civilian casualties and diminishing Israel's moral and diplomatic standing. The piece was published as reported by Antigua News Room.
China Offers Antiguan and Barbudan Students Scholarships for 2026 Academic Year
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced two Chinese government scholarship programmes open to qualified nationals for the 2026 academic year, covering Master's degree studies and a broad range of disciplines at leading Chinese institutions. Application deadlines fall between April and May 2026.
PM Browne Urges ABCAS Students to Embrace Hard Work and Seize Early Opportunities
Prime Minister Gaston Browne addressed students at the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies, urging them to accept available work opportunities, build discipline early, and resist a sense of entitlement — drawing on his own beginnings as a waiter before rising through banking to national leadership.
PM Browne Unveils Perry Bay Housing Plans Ahead of General Election
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans to relocate a roadway in Perry Bay to create additional land for residential development. The announcement was made at a political rally in St John's Rural West ahead of a general election later this month.
ABLP's Michael Joseph Vows Immediate Action and Regular Town Halls for Rural West
ABLP candidate Michael Joseph has pledged to transform St. John's Rural West from day one if elected, promising daily commitment to constituents and the introduction of regular town hall meetings. Voters in the constituency head to the polls on April 30.
Ex-Police Commissioner Disputes 'Not Guilty' Interpretation in UPP 16 Beach Access Case
Former Police Commissioner Rawlston Pompey has disputed media reports characterising the UPP 16 beach access case outcome as a 'not guilty' verdict, arguing the defendants were discharged rather than acquitted following a series of prosecutorial failures. Pompey praised Magistrate Andrew M. Mighty while condemning what he called inaccurate reporting and prosecutorial inefficiency.
Treasury Releases Back Pay FAQ as Final Retroactive Payments Begin
The Treasury Department has issued detailed guidance on eligibility for the final round of retroactive salary payments for public servants, covering contract periods 2018–2020 and 2021–2023. Payments began on April 2, 2026, with additional disbursements scheduled before the end of April.
Cabinet Approves CWI Cricket Campus; Back Pay and Housing Supplies Updates Issued
Cabinet has approved the establishment of a landmark Cricket West Indies Campus in Antigua and Barbuda, while also issuing updates on the completion of public sector back pay by end of April and the imminent arrival of building supplies for a national housing assistance programme.
Venezuela's Acting President Rodríguez Makes First Foreign Visit to Grenada
Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez has arrived in Grenada on her first foreign visit in the role, meeting with senior government officials to strengthen bilateral ties and advance a cooperative roadmap signed earlier this year. The high-level delegation also includes Venezuela's foreign minister and two cabinet ministers covering agriculture and fisheries.
ABNC Becomes Second Party to Withdraw from April 30 General Election
The Antigua and Barbuda National Congress has announced it will not field candidates in the April 30th general election, becoming the second party to withdraw from the upcoming poll. The newly formed party cited its developing status while also criticising the timing of the early election call.
Newly Formed ABNC Will Sit Out April 30 General Election
The newly formed Antigua and Barbuda National Congress has announced it will not participate in the April 30, 2026 General Elections, saying it is still building its organisation and preparing to serve the public. The party also raised concerns that the timing of the election serves political convenience rather than the interests of the people.
PM Browne Urges ABCAS Students to Prepare for Leadership in Antigua and Barbuda's Next Chapter
Prime Minister Gaston Browne addressed students at the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies, urging them to prepare for an imminent generational leadership transition in both the public and private sectors. Browne stressed the importance of discipline, confidence, and inclusive governance as pillars of the country's broader development agenda.