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UPP Denies Link to Washington Letter, Demands Answers on US Visa Restrictions
The UPP has denied any connection to an anonymous website or circulating letter tied to US visa restrictions, firing back at ABLP Chairman Chet Greene's claims and demanding the government answer serious questions about the impact of those restrictions on Antiguan nationals.
UPP Denies Any Link to Controversial 'Washington Letter,' Blasts ABLP Response
The United Progressive Party has denied any involvement in a controversial letter circulating publicly, rejecting ABLP claims of a link as politically motivated and calling on the government to address the letter's substance transparently.
Toyota Recalls 73,528 Hybrid Vehicles Over Faulty Reverse Warning Sound
Toyota is recalling 73,528 Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles from model years 2023–2025 due to a backup pedestrian warning sound that may be too quiet. The recall extends to Antigua and Barbuda, with dealers set to provide a free software fix and owner notifications expected by late May 2026.
Overnight Detour in Effect as All Saints Road Roadworks Resume
Major infrastructure rehabilitation works resume on All Saints Road between FADI Building Supplies and Fresh and Eazy Supermarket, with an overnight detour in effect from 7:00 pm on April 23rd to 7:00 am the following morning.
Lexus Recalls Over 9,000 Vehicles Over Fuel Pump Failure Risk
The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division is alerting the public to a Toyota recall of 9,139 Lexus vehicles due to a fuel pump defect that can cause stalling and increase crash risk. Affected owners are entitled to a free replacement at an authorised dealership under the Consumer Protection Act 2025.
Kia Recalls 141,000 Carnival Vehicles Over Fire Risk; Local Consumers Urged to Act
The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division is urging local Kia Carnival owners to act promptly following a Kia America recall of approximately 141,000 vehicles due to a fuel-pipe defect that increases the risk of fire. Owners are reminded that recall-related repairs are free of charge.
Ford Recalls 83,000 Vehicles Over Headlight and Engine Safety Defects
Ford Motor Company has recalled more than 83,000 vehicles due to a headlight software defect and a faulty exhaust-gas recirculation valve, with the Prices and Consumer Affairs Division urging affected owners to seek free repairs. The recall covers several 2025 and 2026 Ford and Lincoln models.
OAS Deploys 17-Member Team to Monitor Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 General Election
The OAS will send a 17-member electoral observation team from 11 countries to monitor Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 general election, as reported by Antigua News Room. The mission, the fifth of its kind in the country, will assess electoral organisation, campaign finance, and women's political participation, among other areas.
OAS to Send 17-Member Electoral Mission to Antigua and Barbuda for April 30 Vote
The Organization of American States will deploy a 17-member Electoral Observation Mission to Antigua and Barbuda for the April 30 General Elections, as reported by Antigua.news. The mission, led by former OAS Secretary Maricarmen Plata, will be the fifth such deployment to the country and will focus on five key areas of electoral integrity.
ABLP Calls Circulating Anti-Government Letter a Fabrication Amid Election Campaign
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has denounced a letter circulating online — purportedly from an organisation called the Caribbean Anticorruption Association — as a fabricated political smear, citing factual errors in the document and confirmation from the U.S. Attorney General's office that no such letter was received. The ABLP attributes the fabrication to opposition desperation ahead of the general election.
Families Have 14 Days to Claim Three Unclaimed Bodies at Barnes Funeral Home
The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent appeal to locate relatives of three unclaimed men being held at Barnes Funeral Home, warning that the Government will proceed with state burial if no family members come forward within 14 days.
Government Seeks Families of Three Unclaimed Bodies Before Public Burial Deadline
The Office of the Chief Health Inspector is calling on the public to help identify and locate relatives of three unclaimed deceased individuals currently held at Barnes Funeral Home. Families have fourteen days to arrange private burials or the government will proceed with public interment.
Walker: Barbuda's Single Seat Could Tip Balance of Power in April 30 Election
BPM leader Trevor Walker has declared that Barbuda's single parliamentary seat could prove decisive in the April 30 general election, arguing that the island's independent political position gives it unique leverage if neither major party wins a clear majority.
ABCAS Signs Historic Culinary MOU with Chinese College in Caribbean First
The Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China's Qingdao Vocational and Technical College of Hotel Management, establishing what delegation leaders described as the first overseas Chinese cuisine college in the Caribbean. The agreement, brokered by the Chinese Embassy and the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry, launches formal cooperation in culinary arts, tourism management and vocational education.
Beazer Unveils 10 UWI Short Course Scholarships for Barbuda Residents
ABLP Barbuda candidate Kendra Beazer has announced 10 UWI Global short course scholarships for Barbuda residents, with five slots reserved for Barbuda Council members and classes set to begin in May 2026.
Antigua and Barbuda Ranks Below Caribbean Average for Organised Crime, 2025 Index Finds
Antigua and Barbuda has scored 3.03 out of 10 on the 2025 Global Organised Crime Index, placing it below the Caribbean regional average of 4.27 and among the lower-risk nations in CARICOM. The index, published by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime, reflects the country's comparatively limited exposure to organised criminal networks and illicit markets.
ABEC Processes Over 31,000 Voter ID Transactions Ahead of April 30 Election
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has processed 31,391 voter ID transactions as of April 22, with St Peter leading all constituencies at a 91 percent completion rate ahead of the April 30 general election. According to Antigua.news, a late surge in applications signals a final push by electors to secure their eligibility before polling day.
Matthew Provides Transport Relief for Patients Amid Browns Avenue Clinic Repairs
Education Minister and ABLP candidate Daryll Matthew says transportation is being provided to St John's Rural South residents affected by the temporary relocation of Browns Avenue Clinic services. Matthew also discussed long-term plans to convert an existing facility into a polyclinic, though no timeline has been set.
Tindale Park Set for Business Hubs and Community Centre as Land Talks Near Completion
Education Minister and ABLP candidate Daryll Matthew says plans for a community and business development at Tindale Park are advancing, with land negotiations nearing completion. The proposed site would feature a community centre, a remodelled bandhouse, small business hubs and a playground.
Minister Matthew to Open Refurbished Radio Range Playground This Week
Education Minister Daryl Matthew has announced the imminent opening of a refurbished playground in the Radio Range community, upgraded with new recreational and outdoor fitness equipment after years of disrepair.