All Saints East and St. Luke Residents Demand Candidate Debate Ahead of Election

All Saints East and St. Luke Residents Demand Candidate Debate Ahead of Election

Residents of All Saints East and St. Luke are calling for a public debate between UPP candidate Jamale Pringle and ABLP caretaker Lamin Newton ahead of the next general election.

April 04, 2026 · Antigua News Room
Bishop Llanos Urges Faithful to Seek Personal Encounter with Christ at Good Friday Mass

Bishop Llanos Urges Faithful to Seek Personal Encounter with Christ at Good Friday Mass

Bishop Robert Llanos led Good Friday liturgy at the Holy Family Cathedral, urging Catholic faithful in Antigua and Barbuda to move beyond ritual and embrace a deeply personal encounter with Jesus Christ through silence, reflection and prayer.

April 04, 2026 · Antigua News Room
Resident Demands Accountability After Police Response to Firearm Threat Falls Short

Resident Demands Accountability After Police Response to Firearm Threat Falls Short

A woman is demanding accountability from the All Saints Police Station after she says officers failed to take meaningful action following a firearm threat made against her. According to Antigua News Room, despite providing a full report and license plate information, she has received no updates and continues to live in fear.

April 04, 2026 · Antigua News Room
Opinion: Antiguan Youth Urged to Vote for Individuals Over Party Loyalty

Opinion: Antiguan Youth Urged to Vote for Individuals Over Party Loyalty

A new opinion piece, as reported by Antigua News Room, is urging Antiguan youth to vote based on individual candidate merit rather than party loyalty, arguing that mobilised young voters hold the power to force political accountability in the country.

April 04, 2026 · Antigua News Room
Court Rejects Jolly Harbour Homeowner's Bid to Silence Management Company in Fee Dispute

Court Rejects Jolly Harbour Homeowner's Bid to Silence Management Company in Fee Dispute

A High Court judge has dismissed an urgent application by Jolly Harbour property owner Cyprian Kowalczyk, who sought to prevent management company CDAL from labelling him a debtor amid an ongoing fee dispute. The ruling does not resolve whether the fees are legally owed, with that question set to be decided at trial.

April 04, 2026 · Antigua News Room
High Court Rejects Jolly Harbour Homeowner's Bid to Restrain Developer Over Fee Dispute

High Court Rejects Jolly Harbour Homeowner's Bid to Restrain Developer Over Fee Dispute

A High Court judge has dismissed Jolly Harbour homeowner Cyprian Kowalczyk's emergency bid to stop management company Caribbean Developments (Antigua) Limited from labelling him a non-payer, finding he failed to meet the legal requirements for the order. The underlying dispute over whether Kowalczyk is obligated to pay community charges will proceed to a full trial.

April 04, 2026 · Antigua.news
Medical Association Rallies Behind Six Doctors Displaced by Gambles Centre Fire

Medical Association Rallies Behind Six Doctors Displaced by Gambles Centre Fire

The Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda has expressed solidarity with six specialist doctors whose offices were destroyed in a fire at the Gambles Medical Centre in St. John's, describing the loss of equipment and patient records as a serious blow to the nation's healthcare system.

April 04, 2026 · Antigua.news
Fuller Predicts Independent Candidates Will Challenge Major Parties in Next Election

Fuller Predicts Independent Candidates Will Challenge Major Parties in Next Election

Businessman Eli Fuller has predicted that independent candidates will contest the next general election, citing growing public disillusionment with both major parties. Fuller clarified that his own suggestion of running in St. Mary's South was an April Fool's joke, and confirmed he does not currently plan to seek office.

April 04, 2026 · Antigua News Room
Met Office Issues Small Craft Advisory for Antigua and Barbuda Waters Starting Saturday

Met Office Issues Small Craft Advisory for Antigua and Barbuda Waters Starting Saturday

The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has issued a Small Craft Advisory warning of hazardous seas, strong winds, and wave heights potentially reaching 3.4 metres from Saturday through at least Wednesday. Mariners, particularly those operating smaller vessels, are urged to remain in port during the advisory period.

April 03, 2026 · Antigua.news
Extended Hours at Two Community Health Centres Set to Begin April 13

Extended Hours at Two Community Health Centres Set to Begin April 13

The Ministry of Health has postponed the launch of extended evening hours at Gray's Farm and Clare Hall Health Centres to April 13, 2026, citing the need for final operational preparations. The two clinics will operate until 9:00 p.m. on weekdays once the programme begins.

April 03, 2026 · Antigua.news
Letter: Opposition Weakness Is No Reason to Delay Elections, Voter Argues

Letter: Opposition Weakness Is No Reason to Delay Elections, Voter Argues

A member of the public, writing to Antigua News Room, has pushed back against claims that calling a snap election is unfair to a weakened United Progressive Party, arguing that electoral readiness is the opposition's responsibility alone and that democracy cannot be paused for any party's convenience.

April 03, 2026 · Antigua News Room
New UPP Candidate Adrian Williams: 'It Has Always Been on My Heart to Serve'

New UPP Candidate Adrian Williams: 'It Has Always Been on My Heart to Serve'

Adrian Williams, the newly selected UPP candidate for St. John's City South, has made his first public remarks since his nomination, describing his entry into politics as a lifelong calling centred on unity, development, and opportunity for future generations.

April 03, 2026 · Antigua News Room
Fire Scare at Gambles Medical Centre Triggers Emergency Response

Fire Scare at Gambles Medical Centre Triggers Emergency Response

Emergency crews responded to a fire scare at the Gambles Medical Centre after smoke was seen coming from the building. No injuries have been reported and the extent of any damage remains unclear.

April 03, 2026 · Antigua.news
Cabinet Rallies Behind Browne, Calls on Voters to Sustain National Progress

Cabinet Rallies Behind Browne, Calls on Voters to Sustain National Progress

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a statement urging voters to support Prime Minister Gaston Browne at the upcoming polls, citing over a decade of national growth and strong leadership. Officials described the moment as defining for the country's future and encouraged all eligible citizens to participate in the democratic process.

April 03, 2026 · Antigua.news
Fire Breaks Out at Gambles Medical Centre; No Injuries Reported

Fire Breaks Out at Gambles Medical Centre; No Injuries Reported

Fire crews responded to a reported fire at the Gambles Medical Centre on Friday after smoke was seen coming from the facility. No injuries have been reported and the cause remains under investigation.

April 03, 2026 · Antigua News Room
Fuller Says Snap Election Would Be Unfair Amid UPP Internal Turmoil

Fuller Says Snap Election Would Be Unfair Amid UPP Internal Turmoil

A figure identified as Fuller has argued that calling a snap election would be unfair while the United Progressive Party is reportedly in disarray. Antigua News Room covered the remarks, which carry potential implications for Antigua and Barbuda's political landscape.

April 03, 2026 · Antigua News Room
UK-Caribbean Clean Energy Partnership Could Transform Antigua and Barbuda's Energy Future

UK-Caribbean Clean Energy Partnership Could Transform Antigua and Barbuda's Energy Future

The United Kingdom is deepening its partnership with Caribbean nations to accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels, with Antigua and Barbuda among the potential beneficiaries. As reported by Antigua News Room, a UK climate adviser says the region has the natural resources to run entirely on renewables, but structural barriers and slow progress threaten to derail CARICOM's 2027 targets.

April 03, 2026 · Antigua News Room
Antigua Positioned to Benefit from UK–Caribbean Clean Energy Push Amid High Electricity Costs

Antigua Poised to Gain from UK-Caribbean Clean Energy Drive as Power Costs Bite

Antigua and Barbuda stands to benefit from a UK-backed regional push toward clean energy, as the Caribbean grapples with heavy fossil fuel dependence and some of the world's highest electricity costs. As reported by Antigua.news, the region has significant untapped renewable potential but faces financing, infrastructure, and capacity challenges that have slowed progress toward a 2027 CARICOM target.

April 03, 2026 · Antigua.news
Air Peace to Resume Monthly Lagos-Caribbean Flights to Antigua and Barbados in May

Air Peace to Resume Monthly Lagos-Caribbean Flights to Antigua and Barbados in May

Nigerian airline Air Peace is set to resume once-monthly flights between Lagos and Antigua and Barbados beginning May 24, operating a Boeing 777. The service has drawn criticism from aviation analysts who question its viability given the infrequent schedule.

April 03, 2026 · Antigua News Room
Barge Shipment Delays Set Back Crabbe's Peninsula Dredging Project

Barge Shipment Delays Set Back Crabbe's Peninsula Dredging Project

The dredging project at Crabbe's Peninsula has been delayed after transit difficulties held up the delivery of a key barge, though work continues with existing equipment, officials say.

April 03, 2026 · Antigua News Room