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Halcyon Steel Orchestra Marks 55 Years with Community Shows and Panorama Title Warning
The Halcyon Steel Orchestra is marking its 55th anniversary with community pop-up performances across Antigua, while the 13-time Panorama champions serve notice to rivals that they are targeting another title.
Government Signs Contract to Move ABS TV/Radio to Caribbean Cinemas Building
The government has signed a contract to relocate ABS Television and Radio to the Caribbean Cinemas building on Friars Hill Road, following industrial action by workers over mold, flooding, and poor conditions at the current Cross Street facility.
UTC President: Crumbling Roads Costing Taxi Operators and Tarnishing Antigua's Image
UTC president Ian Joseph is warning that Antigua's deteriorating roads are causing serious financial damage to taxi operators and creating an unfavourable impression of the island among international tourists, according to Antigua Observer.
Canadian Woman Remanded After 67 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VC Bird Airport
A Canadian woman has been remanded in custody after a joint interdiction operation at V.C. Bird International Airport led to the seizure of more than 67 pounds of cannabis concealed in vacuum-sealed packages. The drugs were discovered upon her arrival in Antigua, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Cabinet Moves to Reassure Public on Welfare of Antiguan Students in Cuba
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has moved to reassure the public about the welfare of national students studying medicine in Cuba, with the Cabinet confirming ongoing direct communication with those enrolled.
Antigua's 'Blind Free Zone' Drive Gets Boost with US$90K Equipment and Overseas Training
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has moved forward with the 'Blind Free Zone' initiative, securing US$90,000 in specialised equipment and overseas training opportunities aimed at eliminating preventable blindness across the country.
Clare Hall Secondary Clinches Junior Boys Basketball Title with Dominant Win
Clare Hall Secondary School claimed the Junior Boys league title in the Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean Schools Basketball Competition, defeating Princess Margaret School 76-41 on Wednesday. Tajahron Davis led all scorers with 33 points.
Davis Erupts for 30 Points as Ojays Demolish Navigators in ABBA Division 2
Tajahron Davis came off the bench to score a game-high 30 points, lifting Ovals Ojays to a 99-48 blowout victory over Navigators in ABBA Division 2 action on Wednesday.
Former GGDS President Demands Shaw Call Constitutionally Overdue Elections
Former GGDS President Trevor Cranston is publicly calling on sitting President Jason "Mud-Man" Shaw to name a date for elections he says are constitutionally due every two years. Cranston made the appeal during an appearance on the Good Morning Jojo Sports Show.
Browne Edges King in Thrilling Finish at ABCF Season Opener
Wadadli Cycling Academy's Tahje Browne narrowly defeated Team Viper's Jomari King at the line to win the Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation's season opener last Sunday. Browne clocked a time of 1:06:49.89 to claim the top podium position.
Homicide Investigation Launched After Body Found at Former Ottos School Identified
Antiguan police have launched a homicide investigation after identifying a man whose body was found at the former Ottos Primary School compound. CID Superintendent Lisbon Michael confirmed the identification at a press briefing on Tuesday.
US Tourist Fined $1,000 After Drug Dog Finds Cannabis in Luggage at VC Bird Airport
A 34-year-old American tourist was fined $1,000 after pleading guilty to cannabis possession following his arrest at V.C. Bird International Airport on March 7, when a drug-detection dog alerted officers to his luggage.
Police Clarify Protocol for Detaining Minors Amid Curfew and Cannabis Enforcement
Deputy Commissioner of Police Albert Wade has clarified the Royal Police Force's protocol for detaining minors, following public debate over cannabis regulations and curfew enforcement. The clarification addresses the practical challenges officers face in determining the age of individuals during patrols.
Fire-Damaged West Bus Station Police Outpost Nears Full Restoration
The police outpost at the West Bus Station Terminal is nearing the end of restoration work following a damaging fire, with Commissioner Everton Jeffers confirming officers are set to return soon.
IWD Piggy Bank Drive Raises Over EC$1,200 for Youth Arise as YWiL Mentorship Wraps Up
The Young Women in Leadership programme's IWD Piggy Bank Initiative raised over EC$1,200 in a single day for Youth Arise, a charity founded by 2026 YWiL participant Makiba Ward, as the eight-week Mentorship Programme came to a close.
MBS Pharmacist Calls for Broader Definition of National Wealth at Glanvilles Clinic Opening
MBS pharmacist Japhon Barthley used the opening of a new pharmacy at the Glanvilles Polyclinic to call for a redefinition of national wealth, placing community health expansion at its centre. The event, reported by Antigua Observer, marked a significant step in improving pharmaceutical access for the Glanvilles community.
Greene Represents Antigua and Barbuda at Twelfth UK-Caribbean Ministerial Forum
Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene travelled to London to participate in the Twelfth UK-Caribbean Ministerial Forum on March 10, 2026, representing Antigua and Barbuda among regional Foreign Ministers and senior officials.
Police Close Khaleel Simon Death Investigation; Cold Case Unit Now Active
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has officially closed its investigation into the death of 18-year-old Khaleel Simon, with the announcement coming alongside confirmation that the Cold Case Unit is now operational.
Police Warn of Immediate Arrests for Public Smoking as Grace Period Ends
Antigua's Deputy Commissioner of Police Albert Wade has announced that officers will now make immediate arrests for public smoking, bringing an end to the previous practice of issuing warnings or tickets.
ABDF Officer: Military Uniforms Cannot Be Publicly Purchased, Court Told in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
A senior ABDF officer testified in the Nigel Christian murder trial that military uniforms cannot be purchased by the public, meaning the uniform allegedly worn during the abduction had to have come from within the Defence Force. The revelation forms a critical element of the ongoing case against three accused men.