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ABLP Accuses UPP of Contempt for Voters Over Failure to Release Manifesto
The ABLP has accused the UPP of showing contempt for voters by failing to publish a manifesto ahead of the general election, arguing the opposition is seeking public support while offering no concrete plans or policies.
Former UPP Executive Endorses PM Browne Ahead of General Election
Former UPP executive Desmond Charles has endorsed Prime Minister Gaston Browne days before the general election, saying leadership experience should outweigh party loyalty at the polls. Charles, who describes himself as unaligned, stated he does not believe UPP leader Jamale Pringle is ready to serve as prime minister.
Green Bay Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Modified Firearm and Ammunition
Joel Isaac, 21, of Green Bay has pleaded guilty before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel to possessing a modified flare gun and a round of 9mm ammunition without the required licences. Sentencing is set for May 12.
Ex-UPP Official Desmond Charles Backs PM Browne Ahead of April 30 Vote
Former UPP executive member Desmond Charles has publicly endorsed Prime Minister Gaston Browne ahead of the April 30 general election, arguing that Browne's experience makes him the most capable leader to steer Antigua and Barbuda forward. Charles also stated that UPP Political Leader Jamale Pringle is not yet prepared for the role of Prime Minister.
Green Bay Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Firearm and Ammunition Charges
Joel Isaac, 21, of Green Bay, has pleaded guilty before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel to possessing a modified flare gun and a round of 9mm ammunition without the required licences. Sentencing has been adjourned to May 12th.
ABLP's Freeland Condemns Campaign Banner Vandalism in Potters Ahead of April 30 Vote
ABLP St. George candidate Michael Freeland has condemned the tearing down of a campaign banner in Potters following a UPP rally, calling it the latest in a series of vandalism incidents targeting his campaign materials. The incident comes as both parties ramp up activity ahead of the April 30 general election.
PM Browne Tours Booby Alley Housing Project, Praises China Partnership
Prime Minister Gaston Browne toured the Booby Alley Housing Project alongside Chinese Ambassador Jiang Wei, praising the progress of the China-funded development set to deliver approximately 150 modern homes to the Point community. The project, part of a broader urban renewal effort, is expected to be completed later this year.
ABEC Chairman Addresses Nation as Antigua and Barbuda Prepares for General Elections
ABEC Chairman Ambassador Arthur G.B. Thomas has delivered remarks on video as Antigua and Barbuda presses forward with preparations for the upcoming general elections. The statement underscores the commission's active role in overseeing the electoral process.
ABEC Chairman Calls for Dignity and Order Ahead of April 30 General Elections
ABEC Chairman Arthur G.B. Thomas has called on citizens to exercise dignity, discipline, and strict adherence to the law during the April 30 general elections, while reminding voters that valid identification cards are required to cast a ballot.
U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $19.3M in Cocaine After Caribbean Interdictions
The U.S. Coast Guard has offloaded more than 2,570 pounds of cocaine worth $19.3 million seized during three Caribbean interdictions, transferring six suspected smugglers to federal authorities in Miami. The bust is part of a broader counter-narcotics campaign that has netted over 511,000 pounds of cocaine in 2025 alone.
APUA Bids Farewell to Longest-Serving Employee After 46 Years
Claudette Martin-Ladoo has retired from the Antigua Public Utilities Authority after 46 years of service, the longest tenure of any employee in the organisation's history. She began her career in the Billing Department in 1979 and retired as Accounts Receivable Controller on April 20, 2026.
Freeland Eyes 1,500 Non-Voters as Key to Winning St. George on April 30
ABLP candidate Michael Freeland says approximately 1,500 voters who did not cast ballots in the 2023 general election could determine the result in St. George on April 30, and claims his months-long outreach campaign has been focused on mobilising that group. Freeland asserts he has personally engaged with more than 5,000 eligible voters across the constituency ahead of the poll.
St. John's Rural East Unemployment Drops from 37% to 7%, Minister Browne Says
Housing and Works Minister Maria Browne says unemployment in St. John's Rural East has fallen from 37% to 7% since 2018, crediting job placement programmes and education initiatives including the 'Second Chance' scheme. Browne made the announcement ahead of the April 30 general election.
ABLP Accuses UPP of Orchestrating Fabricated Letter Scandal Ahead of Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has accused the United Progressive Party of orchestrating a disinformation campaign involving a fabricated letter and anonymous website targeting the government. The ABLP says the UPP's denial is undermined by its simultaneous promotion of the letter's contents, and warns the matter has implications for Antigua and Barbuda's international reputation.
Turner Hosts Pares Village Meet-and-Greet Ahead of April 30 Election
ABLP candidate Rawdon Turner hosted a community meet-and-greet in Pares Village on Thursday, engaging St Peter constituents on issues ranging from road conditions to youth opportunities ahead of the April 30 general election. Residents described the interaction as open and attentive, according to Antigua.news.
PM Browne and Chinese Ambassador Tour Near-Complete Booby Alley Housing Project
Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Chinese Ambassador Her Excellency Jiang Wei toured the near-complete Booby Alley Housing Project at Point, a development expected to significantly transform the surrounding community.
UPP Accused of Circulating Fabricated Letter Linked to Fictitious Organisation
A letter circulating on an anonymous website and linked to a fictitious organisation has been called out as fabricated, with Antigua News Room accusing the United Progressive Party of knowingly amplifying the document despite clear errors — including the naming of a U.S. Ambassador who left her post years ago. The controversy has raised fresh questions about the UPP's campaign conduct ahead of elections.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Barbuda, Anguilla and British Virgin Islands
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a high surf advisory for Barbuda, Anguilla, and the British Virgin Islands, warning of dangerous surf heights of 2 to 3 metres and life-threatening rip currents along northern and northwestern coastlines through Friday night.
PM Browne Dismisses UPP Sports Complex Proposal as AI-Generated 'Fairy Tale'
Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Sports Minister Daryll Matthew have dismissed a proposed multi-billion dollar sports complex circulating online as an AI-generated image with no credible policy backing, as political tensions rise ahead of the April 30 general election.
Works Minister Vows Road Construction Will Accelerate After General Election
Housing and Works Minister Maria Browne says road construction will intensify after the April 30 general election, backed by a planned $100 million loan and an already-expanded contractor and equipment base. She dismissed claims that the current surge in roadworks is tied solely to the election cycle.