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Senator Shoul Puts Wehner on 'Hit List' After Post-Swearing-In Radio Criticism
Government Senator Philip Shoul has publicly declared opposition Senator Jonathan Wehner to be on his "hit list" after Wehner criticised the Labour Party and Senate President Alincia Williams-Grant following last week's parliamentary walkout. Shoul, speaking on Pointe FM, said Wehner's post-swearing-in radio appearance changed his plans to give the first-term senator room to find his footing in Parliament.
Health Minister Launches Autism Support Centre After 'Wow Moment' on Scale of ASD
Health Minister Michael Joseph has announced plans to establish a Cognitive Behaviour Centre for children with autism and their families, saying encounters with affected families during his campaign and emotional parental testimony compelled him to act. The centre will initially operate from the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, with international partnerships and specialist recruitment already underway.
Seven Delegates Named for Queen of Carnival 2026 Competition
Seven delegates have been officially named to compete for the Queen of Carnival 2026 title in Antigua and Barbuda, following an intensive screening process by competition organizers. The contestants bring a diverse array of academic backgrounds, talents and personal interests to this year's competition, themed "Rhythm of a Queen: The Beat of Her Journey."
Opinion: Is Antigua and Barbuda Losing Its Cultural Identity?
Opinion writer Yves R. Ephraim, as reported by Antigua News Room, draws a stark parallel between the historical displacement of Native Americans and what he argues is an ongoing erosion of Antiguan and Barbudan land, language, and cultural identity — calling on citizens to reject apathy before the nation's way of life is lost permanently.
Antigua Cup International Youth Tournament Set for July 2026
Young Warriors Football Club has announced the third staging of the Antigua Cup International Youth Tournament, scheduled for July 5–12, 2026, at Buckley's Primary School Playing Field. Registration for both Boys' and Girls' divisions remains open until June 15.
Know Your Rights: Constructive Dismissal Protects Workers Who Feel Forced to Resign
A human resource consultant is urging Antiguan workers to understand their legal rights under constructive dismissal, warning that employers can effectively terminate employment through hostile or intolerable conduct — even without issuing a formal dismissal letter. The Industrial Court has already established binding legal standards on the matter.
Freeland Champions Regional Aviation Cooperation at ICAO Meeting in Antigua
Minister of State Michael Freeland used Antigua and Barbuda's hosting of the Fourteenth North American, Central American and Caribbean Directors of Civil Aviation Meeting to call for greater regional cooperation, citing aviation as essential to the economic survival of small island states.
Margaret Price Findlay Named New Chief Justice of Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
Her Ladyship the Honourable Madam Margaret Price Findlay has been appointed Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, with her tenure taking effect April 9, 2026, following the issuance of letters patent by King Charles III. The ECSC called the appointment a major milestone for the region's judiciary.
British-Antiguan Whylee O'Brien Earns Combat Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt at 41
Whylee O'Brien, a 41-year-old British-Antiguan from New Winthorpes Village, has earned his Black Belt in Combat Jiu-Jitsu, marking a landmark achievement celebrated by his family and the wider Antiguan community. His accomplishment is being hailed as an inspiration to young people across Antigua and Barbuda.
Cancer Centre Set to Open by End of June, Says Health Minister
Health Minister Michael Joseph says Antigua and Barbuda's cancer treatment centre is on track to open by end of June, a move that could curb the government's growing overseas medical expenditure. The minister revealed the government approved roughly US$200,000 in cancer treatment costs abroad in just the past two weeks.
Antigua & Barbuda Takes Carnival Spirit to Miami at Food, Wine & Fete 2026
Antigua and Barbuda brought the energy of Carnival 2026 to Miami's Food, Wine & Fete event on May 16, drawing more than 1,500 guests with Carnival dancers, English Harbour Rum cocktails, and a drone light show. The activation promoted Antigua Carnival 2026, themed "Feel the Rhythm," set for July 25 to August 4.
Margaret Price Findlay Named 14th Chief Justice of Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
His Majesty King Charles III has appointed Her Ladyship the Honourable Madam Margaret Price Findlay as the 14th Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, effective April 9th, 2026. The appointment was made by letters patent and follows a distinguished career in law and the judiciary across the Eastern Caribbean sub-region.
Tourism Veteran Theodore 'Ted' Isaac Dies After Four Decades of Service
Theodore "Ted" Isaac, CM, a former chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association and a veteran hotelier with more than four decades of service, has died. His career shaped tourism development across Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean.
Small Craft Advisory Issued for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and BVI
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has issued an urgent small craft advisory for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, and the British Virgin Islands, warning of hazardous Atlantic-side sea conditions with wave heights potentially reaching 2.7 metres and wind gusts up to 56 km/h. Mariners, especially those on smaller vessels, are advised to avoid affected waters during the advisory period.
APUA Contains Fuel Oil Seepage at Former Friars Hill Power Station
APUA has successfully contained a fuel oil seepage at the former Friars Hill Power Station, with assessments confirming no current threat to nearby waterways. Cleanup and disposal operations are ongoing in coordination with multiple government agencies.
UPP Senator Wehner Rejects 'Juvenile Discourse' After PM Browne's On-Air Attack
UPP Senator Jonathan Wehner has responded publicly to on-air remarks by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, refusing to engage in what he called "juvenile discourse" and urging citizens to hold elected officials to a higher standard of conduct.
APUA Moves to Transfer Fuel from Leaking Friars Hill Storage Tank
APUA has finalized arrangements with a local fuel contractor to begin safely removing fuel from a leaking storage tank at the former Friars Hill Power Station. Containment measures remain in place as the authority coordinates with multiple government agencies to manage cleanup and minimize environmental risks.
APUA Launches Containment Operation After Fuel Oil Leak at Friars Hill Power Station
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority has launched a major containment and recovery operation after fuel oil was found seeping from a storage tank at the former Friars Hill Power Station. Multiple government agencies have been mobilised, and APUA is urging residents sensitive to petroleum odours to take precautionary measures.
RPFAB Mourns Veteran Sergeant Philmore Patrick After 40 Years of Service
Sergeant Philmore Patrick of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has died after nearly 40 years of service, with Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers and colleagues paying tribute to his dedication and integrity.
Fuel Leak at Former APUA Friars Hill Facility Triggers Multi-Agency Emergency Response
A fuel storage tank leak at APUA's former Friars Hill facility has prompted an emergency response involving multiple government agencies. Minister Melford Nicholas says resident safety and environmental protection are the government's foremost concerns as containment operations continue.