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Consumer Sounds Alarm Over Foreign Substance Found in Pinehill Apple Juice
A local consumer has raised food safety concerns after discovering a foreign substance at the bottom of a Pinehill apple juice carton, with attempts to contact the company going unanswered. Neither the manufacturer nor a local distributor had responded publicly at the time of reporting.
Jury to Begin Deliberations Monday in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
Closing arguments have wrapped up in the murder trial stemming from the abduction and killing of Nigel Christian, with three accused men facing a jury verdict expected after deliberations begin Monday, April 27. According to Antigua News Room, the prosecution and three defence attorneys delivered competing closing speeches before Justice Rajiv Persaud, who will address the jury ahead of deliberations.
Solid Waste Workers Strike Over Unpaid Back Pay and Poor Conditions
Workers at the National Solid Waste Management Authority downed tools and staged a protest today, demanding back pay, improved landfill conditions, and leadership changes. Management says progress is underway and attributes the unrest to misunderstandings.
ABLP to Host Free Star-Studded 'Red & Reddy' Concert Saturday at Rising Sun Grounds
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party will host its free 'Red & Reddy' concert this Saturday, April 25, at the Rising Sun Grounds, featuring an array of international, regional and local artists including Masicka, Sizzla, Burning Flames and Destra. According to Antigua News Room, the event begins at 7:00 PM and is open to the public.
Foreign Affairs Ministry Denies Claims That PM's U.S. Visa Was Revoked
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has firmly denied circulating claims that Prime Minister Gaston Browne's U.S. visa has been revoked, calling the allegations false and politically motivated. The U.S. Embassy in Barbados has confirmed there is no basis for the suggestion.
Calvin Ayre Foundation and MBS Unite to Secure Lifesaving Spinal Surgery for Antiguan Woman
The Calvin Ayre Foundation and the Medical Benefits Scheme collaborated to facilitate the urgent medical transfer of Antiguan resident Mary Jean Samantha Baptiste to Trinidad and Tobago for specialized spinal surgery. Ms. Baptiste has since returned home and is reported to be recovering well.
Antigua Targets Direct UAE Flights by 2027 to Boost Tourism and Investment
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has formed a Working Committee to establish direct non-stop flights between the country and the United Arab Emirates by 2027. Officials say the route would significantly boost tourism, foreign investment, and business ties between the Gulf region and the Eastern Caribbean.
VC Bird Airport Handles Aircraft Communications Emergency Without Disruption
An aircraft declared a communications-related emergency at V.C. Bird International Airport on Wednesday morning, but Air Traffic Control personnel guided the plane to a safe landing with no significant disruption to scheduled operations.
VC Bird International Airport Handles Aircraft Communications Emergency Without Disruption
V.C. Bird International Airport safely managed a communications-related aircraft emergency on Wednesday morning, with Air Traffic Control guiding the aircraft to a safe landing and normal operations resuming promptly. The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority confirmed there were no significant disruptions to scheduled arrivals and departures.
PM Browne Dismisses UPP's Six-Month Stay Proposal, Says Policy Already Exists
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has dismissed a UPP opposition proposal to extend CARICOM nationals' legal stay to six months, saying the policy is already in place. According to Antigua News Room, Browne made the remarks in response to opposition leader Jamale Pringle's campaign pledge.
Browne Fires Back at Pringle Land Proposal, Cites Existing $3-Per-Square-Foot Programme
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has rejected a UPP land proposal by opposition leader Jamale Pringle, contending that Crown land is already being sold for as little as $3 per square foot under an existing government programme. Pringle had pledged during a campaign rally to offer 8,000-square-foot plots to Antiguans and Barbudans under 35 at no more than $5 per square foot.
Jolly Harbour Homeowner Challenges Developer Fees at Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal
A Jolly Harbour property owner is appealing a High Court ruling to the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal, challenging whether developer Caribbean Developments (Antigua) Limited can lawfully impose monthly fees on a registered freeholder without a binding contract. The case, reported by Antigua.news, could have significant implications for hundreds of homeowners in the Jolly Harbour community.
NSWMA Workers Stage Protest Over Back Pay and Poor Working Conditions
Around 60 NSWMA workers staged a protest Wednesday outside the Multipurpose Cultural Centre, demanding outstanding back pay, improved working conditions, and better communication from management. Several workers also called openly for the removal of General Manager Indira James-Henry.
China Donates Solar Kits to Antigua and Barbuda to Aid Vulnerable Households
The Department of Environment received a donation of solar energy kits from the People's Republic of China in a formal handover ceremony, with the kits set to benefit low-income and vulnerable households across Antigua and Barbuda. The initiative includes a technical training component to build local capacity in solar energy installation and maintenance.
Letter: Public Library's Chronic Internet Failures Failing Students and Residents
A member of the public has written to call out the Antigua Public Library's persistently unreliable internet service, warning that frequent connection drops are leaving students and residents without meaningful access to a critical resource.
PM Brown Defends Infrastructure Spending, Urges Public Patience
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has defended the government's multi-hundred-million-dollar infrastructure programme, urging patience from residents while outlining ongoing road and water improvement projects nationwide. The remarks came during the ABLP's 2026 manifesto launch at the American University of Antigua, as reported by Antigua.news.
ABLP's Johnson Pledges Roads, Lighting and Water in First 100 Days
ABLP candidate for St. Philip's South Kiz Johnson has outlined road improvements, street lighting upgrades and water access as her top priorities for the first 100 days should she win the April 30 election. Johnson pointed to infrastructure work already underway in the constituency, including road paving in Lyons Estate and Christian Hill, as a sign of her commitment to delivery.
Candidate Peters Pledges Crime Alert App and Rural Bus Service for South Antigua
Candidate Peters has promised to launch a crime alert app and introduce a dedicated bus service for elderly residents in rural south Antigua. The pledges form part of the candidate's campaign platform for the southern constituency.
Trade Union Releases Formula to Help Public Servants Calculate Retroactive Pay
The Antigua and Barbuda Trade Union Congress has issued a step-by-step formula to help public servants verify their retroactive pay entitlements for the 2018–2023 contract period. The guidance covers two groups of workers and includes example calculations illustrating final payment amounts.
Johnson Vows to Put St. Philip's South Residents at Centre of Public Projects
Labour Party candidate Kiz Johnson has outlined plans to direct public infrastructure contracts toward local workers in St. Philip's South while helping small businesses, particularly in agro-processing, scale up to commercial viability. The first-time candidate will face the incumbent UPP representative in the April 30 general election.