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Government House Museum Opens After Decade of Restoration Work
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams has officially unveiled the restored Government House Main House and a new national museum, completing a heritage project that began in 2014. The museum traces Antigua and Barbuda's history from British settlement in 1632 through to the present day.
Sir Richie Richardson Charity Golf Day Raises Funds for Youth and Education
The Sir Richie Richardson Charity Golf Day, held on April 11, 2026, successfully raised funds for youth education programs and local sporting talent, drawing participants from across the Caribbean, North America, and the United Kingdom. Sir Richie Richardson praised sponsors and participants for their generosity and community spirit.
Antiguan Kelton Mich Dalso Called to the Bar in St. Lucia
Antiguan attorney Kelton Mich Dalso has been called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, St. Lucia Circuit, on 14 April 2026, qualifying him to practise law across CARICOM member states. The development follows his earlier call to the Bar in England and Wales at Gray's Inn, London.
IMF Warns Caribbean Tourism Economies Face Hardest Hit from Middle East Conflict
The IMF has identified tourism-dependent Caribbean nations, including Antigua and Barbuda, as the hemisphere's most economically vulnerable group amid the Middle East conflict, citing high debt, limited fiscal space, and heavy reliance on energy imports. The fund has revised the subgroup's 2026 GDP growth down to just 0.9 percent and is urging governments to avoid broad energy subsidies in favour of targeted support.
PM Browne Accuses Opposition of Circulating Covert Pro-LGBTQ Campaign Material
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has accused opposition figures Jamale Pringle and Harold Lovell of circulating covert pro-LGBTQ campaign material ahead of the general election, though he provided no supporting evidence for the claim.
Cricket Matches and Global Citizen Concert to Anchor CHOGM 2026 Cultural Programme
Two cricket matches at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium and a Global Citizen Night concert will headline the cultural programme for CHOGM 2026, which takes place in Antigua and Barbuda from November 1 to 4. Organisers say the events are designed to showcase Caribbean culture to a global audience while coinciding with the country's 44th anniversary of independence.
ABEC Records Nearly 30,000 Voter ID Applications Ahead of April 30 Election
Antigua and Barbuda's Electoral Commission has processed nearly 30,000 replacement voter ID applications in April alone, as reported by Antigua.news, with St. Peter leading constituencies at 88% completion ahead of the April 30 general election.
WIOC and PDV Caribe Unite to Fund Health Expo and Steel Orchestra
WIOC and PDV Caribe have jointly donated funding and supplies to the Scrub Life Care Project and the Original Steel Orchestra, supporting an upcoming health expo and ongoing youth cultural development in Antigua and Barbuda.
ABEC Publishes Official Voters' List Ahead of April 30 General Election
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has published the official Register of Electors for the April 30, 2026 general election, urging eligible voters to verify their registration details online.
Antigua's Inflation Reaches 1.7% in March as Food Prices Continue to Drop
Antigua and Barbuda's overall inflation reached 1.7% in March 2026 on a year-on-year basis, even as food prices fell 1.8%, with surging airfare costs and rising rents among the key drivers of broader price increases.
Nibbs Proposes 'Talent Bank' for Barbudans Abroad, Slams BPM Council Record
Former Barbuda Affairs Minister Arthur Nibbs has proposed a 'talent bank' to attract skilled Barbudans home from abroad, while using an ABLP campaign rally to question the BPM-led Barbuda Council's record on sanitation, agriculture, and sports infrastructure ahead of the April 30 general election.
PM Browne Pledges $150 Million in Barbuda Projects, Defends Land Policy at ABLP Rally
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced approximately $150 million in planned infrastructure projects for Barbuda, covering roads, a new cargo port, a primary school, airport upgrades, and renewable energy expansion. Speaking at an ABLP campaign rally, Browne also defended his administration's land policy and pledged Cabinet representation for Barbuda if candidate Kendra Beazer is elected.
ABLP's Turner Touts 13 Homes Underway in Pares, 21 More Planned for Parham
ABLP St. Peter candidate Rawdon Turner says 13 homes are nearing completion in Pares Village, with 21 more units planned for Parham as part of a phased housing initiative targeting young people. Turner highlighted the programme during an ABS election interview ahead of the April 30 general election.
UPP Leader Pringle Proposes Industry-Based Work Permit Reform
UPP Leader Jamale Pringle has pledged to replace the current employer-specific work permit system with industry-based permits, allowing foreign workers to change jobs within their sector without costly reapplications. The announcement was made at a rally in All Saints ahead of the April 30 general election.
ABLP's Beazer Promises Barbuda Wealth Fund, Targets Cabinet Seat in April 30 Vote
ABLP candidate Kendra Beazer has unveiled a Barbuda Wealth Fund proposal at a pre-election rally, promising to redirect investment revenues toward long-term island development as he challenges incumbent BPM MP Trevor Walker ahead of the April 30 general election. As reported by Antigua.news, Beazer also pledged Cabinet-level representation for Barbuda and vocational training programmes for young residents.
ABLP Candidate Newton Vows New Old Road Clinic and Ambulance Within First Year
ABLP candidate Lamin Newton has pledged to build a new clinic in Old Road and secure a donated ambulance for the All Saints area within his first year in office, making healthcare the centrepiece of his All Saints East and St. Luke campaign. Newton outlined a series of time-bound commitments on ABS Television, citing existing donor conversations and completed facility drawings as evidence the pledges are deliverable.
Joseph Pledges Concrete Roads and Drainage Fix for St. John's Rural West
ABLP candidate Michael Joseph has outlined plans for concrete road construction and engineering solutions to address chronic flooding in St. John's Rural West, targeting Golden Grove Extension, Cooks, and the notorious 'Big Gutter' drainage system ahead of the April 30 general election.
ABLP's Michael Joseph Vows Complete Drainage Overhaul for St. John's Rural West
ABLP candidate Michael Joseph has launched his "Renaissance" manifesto for St. John's Rural West, placing a full overhaul of the constituency's drainage systems at the heart of a wide-ranging platform that also addresses roads, healthcare, youth development and utilities. As reported by Antigua.news, Joseph plans to partner with the Department of Environment to access Climate Adaptation funding to support the infrastructure works.
Nearly 30,000 Replacement Voter IDs Issued Ahead of April 30 General Election
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission reports that more than 29,000 replacement voter ID applications have been processed across all 17 constituencies ahead of the April 30 general election. Completion rates vary widely, with some constituencies nearing 90 percent and others still in the mid-50 percent range.
APUA Employee of 25 Years Calls Out CEO's Leadership in Open Letter to PM
An anonymous APUA employee of over 25 years has written an open letter to Prime Minister Gaston Browne, alleging financial mismanagement, excessive micromanagement, and a flawed appointment process surrounding CEO John Bradshaw. The letter, reported by Antigua News Room, calls on the Prime Minister to look beyond official reports and take a closer look at conditions within the public utility.