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Antigua and Barbuda Athletes Reach NACAC Finals in Mexico
Three Antigua and Barbuda athletes — Geolyna Dowdye, Dwayne Fleming and Tyra Fenton — have advanced to finals at the NACAC Athletics Championships in Tlaxcala, Mexico. Fleming's medal bid was hampered by physical discomfort during his final, while Fenton's 400-metre final is still to come on Saturday.
Disabled Worker's Court Victory Exposes Hidden Barriers to Justice for Antigua's Most Vulnerable
Joshuanette Francis won her Industrial Court case after more than five years of legal proceedings, but says the victory exposed deeper flaws in how Antigua and Barbuda's justice system enforces its own rulings. Her story raises urgent questions about disability rights, workplace fairness and whether ordinary workers can truly afford to pursue justice.
Jamaican Murder Suspect Arrested in Antigua Police Operation
A Jamaican national reportedly wanted for murder in his home country has been arrested in Antigua following a joint police and CID Task Force operation in Liberta. Several electronic devices were seized during the operation, and investigations are ongoing.
Greene Declares Antigua and Barbuda Ready to Host CHOGM 2026 After National Simulation
Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene says a nationwide simulation exercise has confirmed Antigua and Barbuda's readiness to host the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The drill tested security, emergency response, logistics and public communication protocols ahead of the landmark event.
CDEMA and CARPHA Sign MOU to Bolster Caribbean Disaster and Health Response
CDEMA and CARPHA have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen coordinated disaster management and public health emergency response across the Caribbean. The agreement builds on years of joint action during events including Hurricane Beryl in 2024 and Hurricane Melissa in 2025.
Agriculture Ministry Interns Get Hands-On Poultry Training at Local Farms
Interns in the Ministry of Agriculture's Summer Internship Programme visited Pelle Farm and the All Saints Secondary School Farm this week, gaining hands-on experience in poultry breeds, production methods and food safety practices. The field visit formed part of a broader programme designed to build technical agricultural skills and encourage youth interest in the sector.
Agriculture Ministry Interns Get Hands-On Poultry Training at Local Farms
The Ministry of Agriculture's Summer Internship Programme took participants to Pelle Farm and the All Saints Secondary School Farm this week, where interns received hands-on training in poultry breeds, production methods, breeding practices and food safety as part of the programme's ongoing field activities.
All 10 Dead in Bahamas Plane Crash as Flamingo Air Certificate Suspended
A Flamingo Air Cessna 402 crashed in North Andros, The Bahamas, on Friday, killing all 10 people on board and plunging the country's 53rd Independence Day into mourning. The airline's Air Operator Certificate has since been suspended following two safety incidents involving its aircraft on the same day.
High Court Halts Leeward Islands Cricket Board Elections Amid Nomination Dispute
The High Court of Justice in Antigua and Barbuda has granted an interim injunction halting the Leeward Islands Cricket Board's annual general meeting and elections after a legal challenge over the alleged improper exclusion of two candidates from the ballot. A full inter partes hearing is scheduled for July 22.
OECS Leaders Plan Brussels Mission to Defend Citizenship by Investment Programmes
Eastern Caribbean leaders meeting in Dominica have agreed to pursue a unified diplomatic mission to Brussels to defend their Citizenship by Investment programmes amid growing European Union concerns over visa-free travel arrangements. The regional bloc plans to engage senior EU officials, including the heads of the European Commission and European Council, to present the case for small island developing states.
Antigua and Barbuda to Join CARICOM Reparations Delegation in UK This July
Antigua and Barbuda will be represented on a CARICOM Reparations Commission delegation visiting the United Kingdom from July 13 to 16, 2026, as reported by Antigua News Room. The mission aims to build strategic partnerships and advance public engagement on reparatory justice amid significant recent developments at the international level.
Stronghold 2 Exercise Makes Special Provisions for Homebound Residents
Police have introduced special provisions for homebound residents during Stronghold 2, a major security exercise in St. John's tied to preparations for CHOGM 2026. Trusted caregivers are being permitted access to vulnerable residents within the operating zone, while most government and private sector agencies have committed to temporary closures.
Caribbean Leaders Unite to Defend Citizenship by Investment Programmes Against EU Pressure
Caribbean heads of government met in Dominica on July 10 to adopt a unified stance on the EU's scrutiny of Citizenship by Investment programmes, announcing a planned high-level diplomatic mission to Brussels. As reported by Antigua News Room, the leaders defended CBI revenues as essential to their nations' development while pledging continued engagement with European partners.
Government Grants EC$10,000 Each to Families of Two Centenarians
The Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation has presented EC$10,000 burial assistance grants to the families of two recently deceased centenarians, Denzil O'Brien Cummins and Laurna Agatha Mills, under the Government's Centenarian Assistance Programme.
CHOGM Security Exercise Stronghold Declared Success Ahead of Major Summit
The CHOGM National Security Planning Committee has declared Exercise STRONGHOLD a success following the three-day national security drill held July 8 to 10, praising the public, security agencies, and business community for their cooperation ahead of this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Exercise STRONGHOLD Declared a Success as Antigua Prepares for CHOGM 2026
The CHOGM National Security Planning Committee has declared Exercise STRONGHOLD a success following the three-day national security drill held July 8 to 10, praising the public, security agencies, and business community for their cooperation ahead of CHOGM 2026.
ABWU Backs Displaced Costpro Workers, Demands Severance Protection Law
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union has pledged to pursue all legal avenues to secure severance and other entitlements for over 100 workers displaced by the sudden closure of Costpro Supermarket. The union has also renewed its call on the government to enact Severance Protection Legislation to prevent workers from facing similar uncertainty in the future.
Weatherills Hotel Nominated for Caribbean's Best Brunch Venue at World Culinary Awards
Weatherills Hotel has been nominated for Caribbean's Best Brunch Venue 2026 at the World Culinary Awards, bringing international attention to Antigua and Barbuda's culinary scene. The public is invited to cast votes in support of the local property.
Fisheries Division to Host Licence Training Session for Local Fishers
The Fisheries Division will hold a training session on fisheries laws and regulations on July 17 at the Point Wharf Fisheries Complex, a required step for obtaining or upgrading a local fisher's licence. All fishers are welcome to attend, subject to available space.
Antigua's Inland Revenue Collects EC$377.9M in First Half of 2026
Antigua and Barbuda's Inland Revenue Department collected EC$377.9 million in the first half of 2026, up EC$38 million from the same period last year. The department credited stronger enforcement, expanded audits, and improved taxpayer compliance for the gains.