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Antigua and Barbuda Draw 1-1 With Dominica in Concacaf Women's Qualifier
Antigua and Barbuda salvaged a 1-1 draw against Dominica in their final 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers Group B match, with Kai Jacobs converting a late penalty to level the score. The result leaves Antigua and Barbuda in fourth place with a 0-1-3 record.
Vehicle Crash Knocks Out Power Across Multiple Communities on Belmont #3 Feeder
A vehicle accident that broke a utility pole has cut power to more than a dozen communities served by APUA's Belmont #3 feeder. Technicians have been dispatched and restoration work is ongoing, though no timeframe has been given.
Sir Robin Yearwood Demands Apology After UPP Website Falsely Reports His Death
The United Progressive Party's official campaign website falsely declared sitting MP Sir Robin Yearwood dead, with the erroneous claim attributed to unverified AI-generated content. The ABLP is demanding an immediate retraction and public apology.
UPP's Pringle Doubles Down on Duty-Free Vehicle Promise, Vows to End Ministerial Concessions
UPP Leader Jamale Pringle has doubled down on his party's pledge to eliminate import duties on personal vehicles, vowing that duty-free access will no longer depend on political connections or ministerial approval. Pringle also rejected claims that the policy would lead to the reintroduction of personal income tax.
30 PAHO-Donated Laptops Stolen from Ministry of Health in Overnight Break-In
Thirty PAHO-donated laptops intended to modernise patient record systems across community clinics were stolen from the Ministry of Health between April 13 and 14, 2026. The Royal Police Force has launched a full investigation, and authorities are warning the public against purchasing or possessing the stolen devices.
Gray's Farm and Clare Hall Health Centres to Offer Extended Hours Starting April 13
Gray's Farm and Clare Hall Health Centres will begin offering extended hours from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen primary healthcare and ease pressure on the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.
30 PAHO-Donated Laptops Stolen in Break-In at Health Ministry Headquarters
Thirty PAHO-donated Dell laptops earmarked for modernising Antigua and Barbuda's community health clinics were stolen in a break-in at the Ministry of Health Headquarters between April 13th and 14th, 2026. The Royal Police Force has launched a full investigation, and the public is warned against purchasing or possessing the stolen devices.
Antigua Cruise Port Upland Development Takes Shape with Colour and Construction Milestones
The Antigua Cruise Port Upland Development is advancing steadily, with Caribbean-inspired colours now adorning exterior structures and roofing installations progressing across multiple sections. Key features including a Day Club pool are also taking shape as the project moves closer to completion.
Soca Star CP Peters Receives Caribbean and African Women of Impact Icon Award
Antiguan soca star Claudette "CP" Peters has been honoured with an Icon Award from the Caribbean and African Women of Impact Honors, calling the recognition a proud moment for herself and Antigua and Barbuda. Peters expressed deep gratitude and pledged to continue her work in music and culture.
Sir Ronald Sanders Calls on CARICOM Secretary General to Resign Amid Reappointment Row
Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the US and OAS, Sir Ronald Sanders, has publicly called on CARICOM Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett to resign on principle amid an escalating dispute over her reappointment, driven largely by opposition from Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
Fuel Station Operators Demand Margin Increase, Warn Government of Escalating Crisis
Twenty-one Antiguan service station operators have petitioned the Prime Minister for a fuel margin increase, saying the current 8% rate — unchanged since the early 1990s — is unsustainable and well below the 15% margin afforded to food retailers. The group warns it will consider all options if the government fails to respond.
Lower Ottos Road Upgrade Underway as Minister Matthew Pushes Constituency Infrastructure Drive
Road upgrade works are underway in Lower Ottos, with Minister Daryll Matthew highlighting the project as part of a broader push to improve infrastructure and road access for constituency residents.
Spain Grants Legal Status to 500,000 Undocumented Migrants in Historic Amnesty
Spain's Socialist-led government has launched a historic amnesty programme offering legal residency to roughly 500,000 undocumented migrants, the country's largest such initiative in over two decades. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has championed the move as both an economic necessity and a means of strengthening Spain's social security system.
CIBC Caribbean Mortgage Fair Returns to Antigua This Saturday
CIBC Caribbean returns with its annual Mortgage Fair this Saturday, April 18, at the Caribbean Cinemas parking lot on Friars Hill Road, offering prospective homeowners access to financing, professional advice, and industry services under one roof.
APUA Warns Customers of Ongoing Phishing Scam Targeting Personal Data
APUA has issued a warning to customers about ongoing phone-based phishing scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent APUA or inet and soliciting sensitive personal and banking information. The authority stresses it will never request such details by phone and urges customers to hang up immediately if approached.
Inland Revenue Department and UWI Pay Tribute to Rholanda Benjamin-Grant
The Inland Revenue Department and UWI Global Campus Antigua & Barbuda have paid tribute to Rholanda Benjamin-Grant, a dedicated public servant who passed away on March 18, 2026, at the age of 57, after nearly four decades of service to the Civil Service.
Antigua Service Stations Demand Margin Increase, Warn 8% Rate Unsustainable
Twenty-one Antiguan service station operators have petitioned the Prime Minister demanding an increase to their regulated 8% profit margin, unchanged since the early 1990s, warning they will consider all available options if the government continues to ignore their concerns.
Replacement Voter ID Applications Approach 29,000 as General Elections Near
Replacement voter ID applications in Antigua and Barbuda have climbed to nearly 29,000 in April 2026, as the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission reports strong nationwide engagement ahead of the April 30 general elections. Several constituencies have already surpassed 70 percent completion rates, with St. Peter leading at 87 percent.
Antigua and Barbuda Youth Delegation Takes Active Role at UN ECOSOC Forum in New York
A six-member Antigua and Barbuda youth delegation, led by Director of Youth Affairs Dr. Jrucilla Samuel, is participating in the 2026 UN ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York from April 14 to 16, delivering presentations and moderating sessions on sustainable development and SDG progress.
APUA Enters Final Phase of Newgate Street Pipeline Upgrade
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority is in the final stage of installing new HDPE pipes along Newgate Street in St. John's, with temporary traffic disruptions expected as the project nears completion. The upgrade is part of APUA's broader push to modernise aging water infrastructure and reduce service outages.