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ABEC Extends Hours to 10PM to Process Voter ID Cards Before Thursday's Election
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has extended its operating hours to 10 p.m. on Wednesday to process a surge in voter ID card applications, though replacement and renewal requests will no longer be accepted after 7 p.m.
ABEC Extends Voter ID Collection Hours to 10PM Before Election Day
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has extended registration unit hours to 10 p.m. to allow electors more time to collect voter ID cards, though the renewal process closes at 7 p.m. A valid voter ID card is required to cast a ballot.
Antigua Ambassador Proposes China-Backed Surveillance Network in Diplomatic Meeting
Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador Dr. Dario Item met with China's Ambassador Jiang Wei on Wednesday, proposing Chinese support for a nationwide surveillance network as part of broader discussions on security and bilateral cooperation. According to Antigua.news, both sides agreed to continue talks on the initiative and other areas of joint development.
Grays Farm Man Charged With Shooting With Intent to Murder After Highway Incident
A 32-year-old Grays Farm man has been charged with Shooting with Intent to Murder and three other firearm-related offences following an incident along Queen Elizabeth Highway in the early hours of Sunday, April 26.
Pioneering Surgeon Dr. Ramamurthi Bekal Dead at 94
Retired General Surgeon Dr. Ramamurthi Bekal, a towering figure in Antigua and Barbuda's medical community who served at Holberton Hospital for over 35 years, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at the age of 94. The Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a formal statement honouring his legacy and extending condolences to his family.
OPINION: Greene Makes Case for ABLP Ahead of General Election
Cabinet Minister Hon. E. P. Chet Greene has penned an opinion piece calling on Antiguans and Barbudans to return the ABLP to power ahead of this week's general election, sharply criticising opposition leader Jamale Pringle as unfit for office and championing Prime Minister Gaston Browne's Renaissance Agenda as the only credible path forward.
Man Ordered to Pay $20,000 Compensation After Neighbour Suffers Fractured Arm
A New Winthropes man has been ordered to pay $20,000 in compensation after pleading guilty in the High Court to attacking his neighbour with a piece of wood in 2022, leaving the victim with a fractured arm requiring surgery.
Former Store Clerk Ordered to Repay $6,000 for Unauthorised Online Shopping Spree
A High Court has ordered former store clerk Jamila Edwards to repay $6,000 after she pleaded guilty to fraud for using her employer's debit card to make unauthorised purchases on Shein. Edwards must pay $3,000 immediately, with the balance covered in $500 monthly instalments.
High Court Orders Man to Pay $20,000 After Breaking Neighbour's Arm in 2022 Attack
A New Winthropes man has been ordered by the High Court to pay $20,000 in compensation after admitting to causing grievous bodily harm to his neighbour in a 2022 attack that left the victim with a fractured arm requiring surgery.
ABEC Outlines Special ID Card Process for Voters Ahead of General Elections 2026
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has outlined procedures for voters needing replacement identification cards ahead of General Elections 2026, with special arrangements available on Election Day, April 30. Separate processes apply for expired cards and those that have been lost or stolen.
Special ID Cards Available on Election Day for Voters with Expired Credentials
Voters with expired, lost, or stolen Voter's ID Cards can obtain a Special Identification Card on Election Day, April 30, 2026, at designated Registration Units and the Electoral Commission's headquarters. Applicants must bring a valid government-issued ID and a passport-size photograph.
ABLP Accuses UPP of Misleading Voters in Three Constituencies
The ABLP has accused the UPP of deliberately providing false polling station information to voters in three constituencies, calling the alleged actions a direct attack on democratic rights. The party is urging affected electors to verify their voting information through official channels.
ABLP Accuses UPP of Giving Voters False Polling Station Information
The ABLP has accused the UPP of calling voters in three constituencies and providing false information about where to cast their ballots. The party is urging affected electors to verify their polling station through official channels only.
ECLAC Projects 4% Economic Growth for Antigua and Barbuda in 2026
ECLAC projects Antigua and Barbuda's economy will grow by 4.0% in 2026, well above the regional average of 2.2%, following an estimated 5.0% expansion in 2025. The forecast underscores the twin-island nation's continued resilience despite mounting global economic pressures.
Latin America and Caribbean Economy Forecast to Grow 2.2% in 2026
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean has revised its 2026 regional growth forecast slightly downward to 2.2%, citing geopolitical tensions, restrictive financial conditions, and rising global inflation. Growth is expected to decelerate in 24 of the region's 33 countries, extending a four-year pattern of persistently low economic expansion.
PM Browne Vows No Cuts as Government Moves to Consolidate Social Programmes
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has pledged that an upcoming consolidation of approximately 38 government social programmes will not result in cuts to benefits. Browne drew a firm line between administrative restructuring and reducing support for citizens.
PM Browne Honours Late Broadcaster Philbert Mason as a Nation-Builder
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has paid tribute to veteran broadcaster Philbert Mason, praising his decades of service to Antigua and Barbuda, including his steadying presence during Hurricanes Hugo and Luis. Browne described Mason as a patriot, a committed nation-builder, and a valued member of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party.
CG Gunners Clinch 2026 League Championship in Dominant Display
The Max Fernandez CG Gunners have clinched the 2026 League Championship with a dominant performance against the Old Road Daggers, sparking widespread celebrations across the St. John's Rural North community. Sponsor and Minister H. Charles 'Max' Fernandez hailed the victory as a testament to the team's discipline and determination.
Government Targets Grace Farm for Climate-Resilient Housing Redevelopment
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans to demolish aging homes in Grace Farm and replace them with climate-resilient condominium units, with Parliament Street identified as the first area targeted for redevelopment.
New Glanvilles Ambulance to Cut Response Times for Eastern Antigua Communities
A new ambulance has been officially handed over to the Glanvilles Polyclinic in St Philip, with Parliamentary Representative Randy Baltimore saying the deployment will reduce response times and ease pressure on emergency services across eastern Antigua.