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Calvin Ayre Foundation and MBS Unite to Secure Lifesaving Spinal Surgery for Antiguan Woman
The Calvin Ayre Foundation and the Medical Benefits Scheme collaborated to facilitate the urgent medical transfer of Antiguan resident Mary Jean Samantha Baptiste to Trinidad and Tobago for specialized spinal surgery. Ms. Baptiste has since returned home and is reported to be recovering well.
Antigua Targets Direct UAE Flights by 2027 to Boost Tourism and Investment
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has formed a Working Committee to establish direct non-stop flights between the country and the United Arab Emirates by 2027. Officials say the route would significantly boost tourism, foreign investment, and business ties between the Gulf region and the Eastern Caribbean.
VC Bird Airport Handles Aircraft Communications Emergency Without Disruption
An aircraft declared a communications-related emergency at V.C. Bird International Airport on Wednesday morning, but Air Traffic Control personnel guided the plane to a safe landing with no significant disruption to scheduled operations.
VC Bird International Airport Handles Aircraft Communications Emergency Without Disruption
V.C. Bird International Airport safely managed a communications-related aircraft emergency on Wednesday morning, with Air Traffic Control guiding the aircraft to a safe landing and normal operations resuming promptly. The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority confirmed there were no significant disruptions to scheduled arrivals and departures.
PM Browne Dismisses UPP's Six-Month Stay Proposal, Says Policy Already Exists
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has dismissed a UPP opposition proposal to extend CARICOM nationals' legal stay to six months, saying the policy is already in place. According to Antigua News Room, Browne made the remarks in response to opposition leader Jamale Pringle's campaign pledge.
Browne Fires Back at Pringle Land Proposal, Cites Existing $3-Per-Square-Foot Programme
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has rejected a UPP land proposal by opposition leader Jamale Pringle, contending that Crown land is already being sold for as little as $3 per square foot under an existing government programme. Pringle had pledged during a campaign rally to offer 8,000-square-foot plots to Antiguans and Barbudans under 35 at no more than $5 per square foot.
Jolly Harbour Homeowner Challenges Developer Fees at Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal
A Jolly Harbour property owner is appealing a High Court ruling to the Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal, challenging whether developer Caribbean Developments (Antigua) Limited can lawfully impose monthly fees on a registered freeholder without a binding contract. The case, reported by Antigua.news, could have significant implications for hundreds of homeowners in the Jolly Harbour community.
NSWMA Workers Stage Protest Over Back Pay and Poor Working Conditions
Around 60 NSWMA workers staged a protest Wednesday outside the Multipurpose Cultural Centre, demanding outstanding back pay, improved working conditions, and better communication from management. Several workers also called openly for the removal of General Manager Indira James-Henry.
China Donates Solar Kits to Antigua and Barbuda to Aid Vulnerable Households
The Department of Environment received a donation of solar energy kits from the People's Republic of China in a formal handover ceremony, with the kits set to benefit low-income and vulnerable households across Antigua and Barbuda. The initiative includes a technical training component to build local capacity in solar energy installation and maintenance.
Letter: Public Library's Chronic Internet Failures Failing Students and Residents
A member of the public has written to call out the Antigua Public Library's persistently unreliable internet service, warning that frequent connection drops are leaving students and residents without meaningful access to a critical resource.
PM Brown Defends Infrastructure Spending, Urges Public Patience
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has defended the government's multi-hundred-million-dollar infrastructure programme, urging patience from residents while outlining ongoing road and water improvement projects nationwide. The remarks came during the ABLP's 2026 manifesto launch at the American University of Antigua, as reported by Antigua.news.
ABLP's Johnson Pledges Roads, Lighting and Water in First 100 Days
ABLP candidate for St. Philip's South Kiz Johnson has outlined road improvements, street lighting upgrades and water access as her top priorities for the first 100 days should she win the April 30 election. Johnson pointed to infrastructure work already underway in the constituency, including road paving in Lyons Estate and Christian Hill, as a sign of her commitment to delivery.
Candidate Peters Pledges Crime Alert App and Rural Bus Service for South Antigua
Candidate Peters has promised to launch a crime alert app and introduce a dedicated bus service for elderly residents in rural south Antigua. The pledges form part of the candidate's campaign platform for the southern constituency.
Trade Union Releases Formula to Help Public Servants Calculate Retroactive Pay
The Antigua and Barbuda Trade Union Congress has issued a step-by-step formula to help public servants verify their retroactive pay entitlements for the 2018–2023 contract period. The guidance covers two groups of workers and includes example calculations illustrating final payment amounts.
Johnson Vows to Put St. Philip's South Residents at Centre of Public Projects
Labour Party candidate Kiz Johnson has outlined plans to direct public infrastructure contracts toward local workers in St. Philip's South while helping small businesses, particularly in agro-processing, scale up to commercial viability. The first-time candidate will face the incumbent UPP representative in the April 30 general election.
Voter ID Replacement Drive Tops 31,000 Applications as Election Approaches
Antigua and Barbuda's voter ID replacement programme has surpassed 31,000 applications, with the Electoral Commission reporting a cumulative total of 31,120 as of late April 2026. Completion rates vary significantly across constituencies as preparations for the upcoming general election intensify.
ABLP Candidate Proposes Bolands–Jennings Bridge to Boost Access and Economy
ABLP candidate for St. Mary's South, Dwayne George, is proposing a new bridge connecting Bolands and Jennings to improve transportation, emergency access and economic activity in the constituency. The proposal comes ahead of the April 30 general election, though key details on cost and feasibility remain outstanding.
St. Mary's South Candidate Pledges to Pool Constituency Allowance for Community Development
ABLP candidate for St. Mary's South Dwayne George has pledged to channel his entire constituency allowance, if elected, into a dedicated community development fund rather than personal income. The proposal raises questions about how the fund would be administered and what oversight mechanisms would be in place.
ABDA Launches 'Legacy Board' to Blend Youth and Experience in Dental Leadership
The Antigua and Barbuda Dental Association has elected a new "Legacy Board" that sees nearly one-third of its members under 35, introducing new constitutional roles to better represent younger dentists and strengthen community engagement.
Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Illegal Shotgun, Remanded Ahead of Sentencing
Ajahnae Nicholas, 26, pleaded guilty before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel after police found an illegal Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun with its serial number removed hidden under his bed. He has been remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced on 12 May.