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Police Investigate Death of 75-Year-Old Man Found in McKinnons Salt Pond
The body of 75-year-old Eric Colbourne of Villa was found floating in the McKinnons Salt Pond on the evening of May 15. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death and have not yet indicated whether foul play is suspected.
All Saints Road to Close Overnight This Weekend for Major Construction Works
The Ministry of Works has announced overnight road closures and detours along All Saints Road on the nights of May 16 and 17, 2026, as construction advances on a major section of the All Saints Road Project. Motorists are advised to use designated alternate routes and allow extra travel time.
Letter: Four Teen Deaths, Suspects Known — Families Still Await Justice
A concerned citizen's letter raises alarm over the unsolved killings of four Antiguan teenagers, pointing to a troubling pattern in which suspects are known but justice remains undelivered for grieving families.
Rayne, Strann-Peters Sworn In as Parliament Reaches Historic Female Representation
Senator Joel Anderson Rayne was sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, while Tiffany Anthea Lauren Strann-Peters took the oath as senator, bringing the number of women in Antigua and Barbuda's Parliament to eight — a historic high.
PM Browne Denies $6M Superyacht Kickback Claims, Threatens Defamation Suit
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has flatly denied allegations published by OffshoreAlert that he negotiated a US$6 million kickback tied to the sale of the seized superyacht Alfa Nero, calling the claims false and politically motivated. Browne is now threatening defamation legal action against publisher David Marchant.
Spanish-Speaking Community Hails Spanish as Antigua and Barbuda's Second Official Language
Antigua and Barbuda's Spanish-speaking community is welcoming the Government's decision to make Spanish the country's second official language, with the Ministry of Education directed to introduce Spanish as a core subject at all school levels. Community representative Alex Martinez praised Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Cabinet ministers for the landmark policy initiative.
Swetes Community Plans Candlelight Vigil for NSWMA Worker Killed on All Saints Road
Swetes Village residents will hold a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, May 19, to honour Okeen Dean Lightfoot, a 29-year-old NSWMA sanitation worker killed when a speeding motor bus struck him while he was working along All Saints Road.
Cabinet Reminds Essential Workers of Holiday Duty Obligations, Clears ONDCP Building
Cabinet has reminded essential service workers of their obligation to report for duty on public holidays under the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code, while also clearing the ONDCP building as structurally safe for continued occupancy.
Cabinet Mourns Okeen Lightfoot, Sounds Alarm on Reckless Driving Threatening Roadside Workers
Cabinet has mourned the on-duty death of NSWMA worker Okeen Lightfoot and raised urgent concerns about reckless driving following a second roadside incident involving a colleague. Ministers are calling on motorists to exercise greater caution near roadside workers and have pledged to pursue stronger road safety measures.
Cabinet Approves New Equipment and Experts to Boost National Road Rehabilitation
Cabinet has approved two new pieces of specialised road construction equipment and additional technical experts to strengthen the national road rehabilitation programme, with a growing focus on rural communities and hard-to-reach areas.
Antigua and Barbuda Launches US$12.3 Million Early Warning System Initiative
Antigua and Barbuda has officially launched a US$12.3 million, five-year disaster preparedness initiative funded by the Green Climate Fund and implemented with UNDP support. The "Early Warnings for All" project aims to modernise early warning systems and ensure all residents — including those in remote communities — receive timely information before disasters strike.
Rotary Club Hands Over EC$28,000 Renovated Classroom to Police Youth Unit
The Rotary Club of Antigua has handed over a renovated EC$28,000 classroom facility to the Royal Police Force's Youth Intervention Unit, aimed at improving conditions for at-risk youth programmes. The project included roof repairs, upgraded lighting, bathroom improvements, and repainting.
Rotary Club Hands Over EC$28,000 Renovated Classroom to Police Youth Unit
The Rotary Club of Antigua has handed over a newly renovated classroom to the Royal Police Force's Youth Intervention Unit in a project valued at approximately EC$28,000. The refurbishment included roof repairs, lighting upgrades, bathroom improvements, and repainting of the facility.
Tiffany Strann-Peters Sworn In as Senator, Raising Female Parliamentary Representation to Eight
Tiffany Anthea Lauren Strann-Peters was sworn in as a Government Senator on Wednesday, bringing the total number of female senators to six and overall female parliamentary representation to eight within Antigua and Barbuda's 34-member Parliament.
Joel Rayne Sworn In as Parliamentary Secretary Days After Senate Appointment
Senator Joel Anderson Rayne was sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Corporate Governance and Public Private Partnerships on Wednesday, just days after his appointment to the Senate. The ceremony at Government House was presided over by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams.
Costume Island Antigua Recovers Stolen Items, Thanks Police and Public
Costume Island Antigua has thanked the Royal Police Force and members of the public after most stolen items were recovered and an alleged perpetrator arrested and remanded to prison.
Cabinet Approves Spanish as Antigua and Barbuda's Official Second Language
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a national policy to make Spanish the country's official second language, mandating its inclusion as a core subject across all school levels. The initiative also includes the launch of the Dominican Republic Integration Programme and the establishment of a Spanish Desk within the Office of the Prime Minister.
Government Tables Sweeping Legislative Agenda Covering Harassment, Child Protection and Health
Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin has presented a sweeping legislative agenda for the upcoming parliamentary sitting, covering workplace sexual harassment, child protection, electronic crime, health reform, and border security. The package spans multiple ministries and reflects what the Government describes as a whole-of-government approach to modernising national laws and institutions.
Road Upgrade Works to Resume May 25 After Shipment Delays Hit Supply Chain
The Ministry of Works has announced a temporary slowdown in road upgrade projects due to shipment delays affecting supplies of aggregates for asphalt and concrete works. Normal operations are expected to resume by May 25, 2026.
Antigua and Barbuda Launches US$12.3M Project to Strengthen Disaster Early Warning Systems
Antigua and Barbuda has launched a US$12.3 million, five-year project in partnership with UNDP to modernise the nation's disaster early warning systems and weather forecasting capabilities. Funded by the Green Climate Fund, the initiative aims to ensure life-saving hazard information reaches every resident, including those in the most remote communities.