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WISH and Hopeful Hearts Foundation Unveil Mental Health Mural and Posters at Parham Primary
WISH and the Hopeful Hearts Foundation officially launched a mural and handed over "Be Kind to Your Mind" mental health posters to Parham Primary School on June 26, with the materials set to be displayed in classrooms and outdoor learning spaces from September. The initiative forms part of WISH's UNESCO-supported project to promote emotional wellbeing and mental health literacy among children across Antigua and Barbuda.
WISH Donates Mental Health Posters to Parham Primary School Under UNESCO Grant
WISH has donated "Be Kind to Your Mind" mental health posters to Parham Primary School as part of a UNESCO-supported project, with the materials set to be displayed in classrooms when the new school year begins in September.
PM Browne: Antigua to Acquire Major Solar Plant Within 24 Months, Citizens to Get Investment Stake
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans to acquire a major solar energy plant within 24 months and allow Antiguans and Barbudans, including nationals living abroad, to invest directly in future renewable energy projects. The initiative forms part of a broader government strategy to reduce fossil fuel dependence and diversify ownership of the country's electricity infrastructure.
PM Browne Vows to Keep CBI Programme as EU Threatens to End Visa-Free Access
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed that the European Union is threatening to revoke visa-free Schengen access for Antigua and Barbuda over concerns about its Citizenship by Investment Programme, while vowing the programme will continue regardless of the outcome.
PM Browne: LNG Dispute With U.S. Firm Settled, First Shipment Due Within 30 Days
Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced that a dispute with a U.S.-based LNG contractor — including a rejected US$60 million claim and a standoff over pricing — has been resolved, with the country's first LNG shipment now expected within 30 days.
Canada and CARICOM Renew Strategic Partnership on Security, Climate and Trade
Canada and CARICOM foreign ministers meeting in Panama City have endorsed a renewed Strategic Partnership and a new Action Plan targeting regional security, climate resilience, and economic growth. The talks also addressed the ongoing crisis in Haiti and support for the Gang Suppression Force ahead of a key UN Security Council mandate renewal.
Antigua and Barbuda Pledges US$150,000 to Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced a US$150,000 humanitarian pledge to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes, citing Venezuela's assistance to Barbuda during Hurricane Irma in 2017 as a key motivation.
Turner Urges Caribbean Unity on Disaster Preparedness at CDEMA Ministers' Summit
Antigua and Barbuda's Minister of Social and Urban Transformation Hon. Rawdon Turner has called for stronger Caribbean-wide collaboration on disaster preparedness at the Sixteenth Meeting of the CDEMA Council of Ministers in Trinidad and Tobago. Minister Turner stressed that natural hazards respect no borders and that coordinated regional action is essential to protecting vulnerable communities.
APUA Launches Trenchless Drilling Technology for Overnight St. John's Pipeline Works
APUA will begin overnight trenchless pipeline installation works along High Street and St. Mary's Street from June 29, deploying Horizontal Directional Drilling technology to reduce road disruption. Construction will run nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. as part of the authority's water infrastructure modernisation programme.
Antigua and Barbuda Pledges US$150,000 to Earthquake-Stricken Venezuela
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced a US$150,000 humanitarian contribution to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes that have killed more than 900 people. The pledge honours Venezuela's assistance to Antigua and Barbuda during Hurricane Irma in 2017, when Caracas provided aircraft to evacuate the entire population of Barbuda.
Harold Lovell Mourns Passing of Antigua's Only Male Centenarian Denzil Cummins
Former UPP leader Harold Lovell has mourned the passing of Denzil O'Brien Cummins, Antigua and Barbuda's only male centenarian, praising him as a symbol of faith, resilience, and community service. Cummins had been honoured during Centenarian Week just days before his death.
Antigua and Barbuda Pledges US$150,000 to Venezuela Following Deadly Earthquakes
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced a US$150,000 humanitarian contribution to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, citing the Caribbean nation's own experience of disaster and Venezuela's pivotal role in evacuating Barbuda after Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Celia Samuel Elected President of Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce
Celia Samuel of Go To Enterprises has been elected president of the Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce for the 2026–2027 term, leading a newly elected board committed to economic growth and private sector advocacy.
Gov't Defends 'Right Honourable' Title for PM Browne Under New Vice-Regal Warrant
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has defended the use of the title "Right Honourable" for Prime Minister Gaston Browne, stating it is authorised by a Vice-Regal Warrant issued by the Governor General in December 2025. Under the new framework, a Prime Minister becomes eligible for the title upon serving a fourth term in office.
Caridocs Urges Jamaicans to Act Now as Antigua's Amnesty Programme Gets Underway
Document services firm Caridocs is urging Jamaicans in Antigua and Barbuda to begin their amnesty applications immediately, warning that delays could prevent timely completion of the regularisation process. The government's Amnesty Programme, which opens once every five years, offers eligible non-nationals a chance to secure their immigration status.
PM Browne Receives Lifetime 'Right Honourable' Title Under New National Protocol
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has been granted the lifetime style of "The Right Honourable" under a new national protocol framework established by a Vice-Regal Warrant issued by Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams on December 10, 2025. The warrant formalises rules governing honorific titles and official appellations for constitutional officeholders and distinguished individuals in Antigua and Barbuda.
Cabinet Backs PM Browne's Stance on U.S. Negotiations Over Third-Country Deportees
The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet has endorsed Prime Minister Gaston Browne's negotiating position with the United States on accepting a strictly limited number of non-criminal third-country nationals, with Ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders leading the ongoing talks. The government has stipulated it will accept no individuals with criminal backgrounds and reserves the sovereign right to determine who may enter the country.
SLBMC Launches Mandatory Ebola Preparedness Training for Clinical Staff
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has begun mandatory Ebola response training for clinical staff, focusing on case identification, infection control, and patient management. The phased programme is part of the hospital's broader infection prevention and emergency preparedness strategy.
63-Year-Old Stabbed in Broad Daylight Gold Chain Robbery on Armstrong Road
A 63-year-old man was stabbed in the right shoulder and robbed of his gold chain by two men outside a superette on No. 2 Armstrong Road on Friday afternoon. The suspects fled toward Kentish Road and remain at large as police continue their investigation.
ACB Caribbean and Digicel Sponsor Entrepreneurship Workshop for Barbuda Youth
ACB Caribbean and Digicel have signed on as part-sponsors of the 2026 New Gen Innovators Entrepreneurship Workshop in Barbuda, a four-day EU-funded programme that trained secondary school students aged 13 to 16 to develop and pitch real business solutions. The initiative culminates in a Youth Entrepreneurship Trade Show scheduled for July 4, 2026.