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Scrub Life Cares Expo Marks Five Years of Women's Health and Community Empowerment
The Scrub Life Cares Women and Girls Health Expo celebrated its fifth anniversary on Saturday at the Cana Moravian Church, bringing together health professionals, educators, entrepreneurs and community members for a day of wellness, empowerment and education. Founded by public health advocate Tanya Ambrose, the annual event has grown into one of Antigua and Barbuda's most impactful community-driven initiatives.
PM Browne: Antigua Airways Migrant Crisis Shapes Government's Air Peace Approach
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has cited the Antigua Airways migrant crisis of 2022-2023 as a key reason for the government's cautious approach to the new Air Peace service from Nigeria, as reported by Antigua.news. The earlier programme saw hundreds of African nationals arrive in Antigua under disputed circumstances, culminating in a deadly boat capsizing near St. Kitts in March 2023.
MP Turner Leads Constituency-Wide Cleanup Drive Across St. Peter
Minister of Social and Urban Transformation Rawdon Turner led the Lightfoot Bulk Waste Community Cleanup across St. Peter over the weekend, with residents and volunteers clearing bulky waste and overgrown areas. According to Antigua.news, several more communities within the constituency have already been earmarked for similar exercises as part of an ongoing transformation programme.
25 Nigerian Passengers Bound for Antigua Via Barbados After Air Peace Flight Diversion
Around 25 Nigerian passengers are still expected to arrive in Antigua and Barbuda after the government diverted the inaugural Air Peace flight from Lagos to Barbados over Ebola concerns. The passengers will travel onward to Antigua via LIAT following health screening.
Minister George Meets Festival Teams to Drive Carnival 2026 Planning Forward
Minister of Sports and Creative Industries Dwayne George met Friday with the Festival Team and Festivals Commission to accelerate planning for Antigua Carnival 2026. Officials say preparations are well underway, with the goal of delivering a standout celebration of the nation's culture and creativity.
Caribbean Airlines Route Cuts Spark Regional Debate, Spotlight Falls on LIAT
Caribbean Airlines will discontinue services to Dominica, St. Kitts, and the Ogle-to-Suriname route from June 1, following losses exceeding US$18.8 million on its Eastern Caribbean network. The cuts have intensified regional debate over intra-Caribbean airlift and raised questions about whether LIAT 2020 can step in to fill the gap.
Antigua and Barbuda Blocks First Air Peace Flight Over Ebola Concerns
Antigua and Barbuda has blocked the first scheduled Air Peace flight from Lagos, Nigeria, due to concerns over active Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced the decision on Saturday, saying public health protection remains the government's top priority.
UWI Five Islands Campus Honours Sir Aziz Hadeed's Transformative Legacy
The UWI Five Islands Campus has paid tribute to the late Sir Aziz Hadeed, its founding Campus Council Chairman, crediting his leadership with steering the institution through critical milestones and growing student enrollment from 173 to over 1,400. Sir Aziz also personally funded scholarships enabling financially disadvantaged students to access higher education.
Minister Turner Champions Accessibility at National Theatre of Performing Arts
Minister of Social and Urban Transformation Rawdon Turner has toured the National Theatre of Performing Arts alongside the President of the Disability Association to champion accessibility improvements for differently-abled citizens. The visit focused on wheelchair access, improved mobility, and dedicated viewing platforms at the national facility.
Five Islands Campus Claims First UWI Games Win in Historic Regional Debut
The UWI Five Islands Campus claimed its first-ever UWI Games victory with a dominant 67-34 basketball win over the Global Campus on Friday, as the Antigua-based institution makes its historic debut at the regional tournament in Trinidad and Tobago.
USCIS Tightens Green Card Rules, Raising Hurdles for Immigrants in the U.S.
USCIS has issued new guidance directing immigration officers to treat overseas consular processing as the preferred route to a green card, raising the bar for immigrants already residing in the U.S. who seek permanent residency without leaving the country. The change is expected to affect thousands on temporary visas and other non-immigrant statuses.
Sir Aziz Hadeed, Businessman and Philanthropist Who Shaped Antigua and Barbuda, Dies
Sir Aziz Hadeed, a prominent businessman, philanthropist and recently knighted national development advocate, has died overseas, according to Antigua.news. His decades of contributions to education, healthcare, sports and community welfare leave a profound legacy across Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean.
EU's Internal Divisions Deepen Into a Full Geopolitical Fault Line
The European Union in 2026 faces deepening internal divisions across defence, fiscal policy, migration and enlargement, as reported by Antigua.news, with member states increasingly split between those treating integration as a survival imperative and those clinging to national sovereignty.
Health Minister Launches Strategic Review of Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre
Health Minister Michael Joseph has launched a strategic review of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, meeting with senior hospital officials to assess operational challenges, staffing needs, and long-term reform priorities. The Government says the review is part of a broader effort to modernise healthcare delivery across Antigua and Barbuda.
Industrial Court Orders State Insurance to Pay Ex-CFO $886,000 for Unfair Dismissal
The Industrial Court has ordered State Insurance Company Limited to pay former Chief Financial Officer Andre Knight EC$886,909.90 after ruling his summary dismissal following 21 years of service was unfair and procedurally flawed. The judgment, reported by Antigua.news, includes EC$50,000 in exemplary damages after the court found the termination was carried out in a harsh and oppressive manner.
Antigua to Reinstate Thermal Scanners at Airport Over Global Health Threats
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is reinstalling infrared thermal scanners at V.C. Bird International Airport as a precautionary measure amid global health concerns, including Ebola. Health Minister Michael Joseph announced the move Friday, ahead of new international flights from Nigeria later this month.
Antigua and Barbuda Health Officials Monitor Ebola Outbreaks in Africa
Antigua and Barbuda's Health Minister Michael Joseph says the ministry is intensifying national preparedness and surveillance measures amid Ebola outbreaks in Central and East Africa, though no suspected cases have been reported locally.
Antigua to Restrict Travel from Ebola Outbreak Zones, Health Minister Confirms
Health Minister Michael Joseph has announced that Cabinet will soon consider proposals to restrict entry for travellers from Ebola outbreak regions, as the Ministry of Health reinforces screening measures at ports of entry. No cases have been confirmed in Antigua and Barbuda.
Malaria Death Reported as Ministry Ramps Up Mosquito Control Nationwide
The Ministry of Health has stepped up mosquito control measures across Antigua and Barbuda after two imported malaria cases were confirmed, one of which proved fatal. Officials say there is no evidence of local transmission.
One Dead as Health Ministry Confirms Two Imported Malaria Cases
The Ministry of Health has confirmed two imported malaria cases in Antigua and Barbuda, one of which proved fatal for a visiting traveller. Health officials say the risk to the public remains low, but have stepped up mosquito control measures in affected communities.