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National CCTV Surveillance Network on Track for August Completion
The government has confirmed that Antigua and Barbuda's National CCTV Surveillance Programme is on schedule, with high-definition cameras to be installed at 42 strategic locations by the final week of August. The new cameras will be integrated into the Royal Police Force's existing surveillance network.
Government Reclaims 682 Acres of Idle Farmland for Redistribution to Local Farmers
The Antiguan government has reclaimed approximately 682 acres of idle agricultural land and will redistribute it to 50 vetted farmers in the first phase of a programme aimed at boosting domestic food production. Cabinet has approved a six-month probationary period to ensure the land is actively cultivated before long-term occupancy is granted.
Sir Clarence Edwards Cancels Carnival 2026 Appearances After Medical Emergency
Cultural icon Sir Clarence 'Oungku' Edwards has cancelled all Carnival 2026 performances after suffering a medical emergency requiring hospitalisation. His doctors have advised him to avoid performance-related activities for at least four to six weeks.
Cabinet Reviews US$100M Proposal to Build Caribbean Horse Racing Hub
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet is reviewing a US$100 million proposal from international investors to develop a fully integrated horse racing and equine industry. The project, which includes a racecourse, breeding centre and veterinary hospital, would require additional presentations before Cabinet makes any decision.
Antigua and Barbuda Art Week 2026 to Feature Public Art Installation, New Exhibitions
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has unveiled the programme for the fourth edition of Antigua and Barbuda Art Week, set for November 11–18, 2026, featuring a new public art installation, a retrospective honouring the late Maria Ross Iztueta and an expanded slate of immersive cultural experiences.
Antigua Faces Island-Wide Drought Emergency as Conditions Set to Worsen
Antigua's Meteorological Service is warning that worsening drought conditions could place the entire island under a Drought Emergency by October, following months of significantly below-average rainfall. The July 2026 Monthly Drought Bulletin projects a continued deterioration through at least November.
University of Toronto Students Join UWI Five Islands for Landmark Caribbean Study Program
Students from the University of Toronto are completing a three-week Summer Abroad Program in Antigua, hosted for the first time in the Caribbean through a partnership with UWI Five Islands Campus. The course explores crime, law and power in the Caribbean through lectures, panel discussions and visits to key institutions across Antigua and Barbuda.
Man in Custody After Shooting Leaves Villa Resident Hospitalised
A 40-year-old Mount Joy man is in police custody after turning himself in at the Parham Police Station Monday evening following a shooting that left a 66-year-old Villa resident hospitalised in stable condition.
Antigua Scout Leader Cordel Josiah Honoured with OBE at Official Investiture
Cordel Eden Alexander Josiah, Vice Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Scout Association, has been officially invested as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams. The ABSA has praised Mr. Josiah's decades of service to youth development and the Scouting Movement.
Top Police Officers Jeffers and Dinard Awarded King's Police Medal for Distinguished Service
Commissioner of Police Glenroy Everton Jeffers and Assistant Commissioner of Police Desmond Dinard have been awarded the King's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, honouring a combined eight decades with the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda. Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams presented both honours during separate investiture ceremonies at Government House.
Antigua Launches Online Accreditation Portal for CHOGM 2026
Antigua and Barbuda has launched its online accreditation portal for CHOGM 2026, with Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Foreign Affairs Minister Chet Greene among the first to receive certificates. The portal opens registration to all Commonwealth member nations ahead of the November summit.
RPFAB Rolls Out Comprehensive Security Plan for Carnival 2026
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has unveiled a comprehensive security plan for Carnival 2026, including increased patrols, zero tolerance for illegal weapons, and a range of public safety advisories covering revellers, parents, motorists, and vendors.
Carnival 2026 on Track as Minister Urges Public Support for 69th Festival
Minister Dwayne George is urging the public to come out and support Carnival 2026, with preparations at the Antigua Recreation Grounds 70 percent complete ahead of the festival's 69th staging, set to run from July 25th to August 4th.
Antigua Rejected US Migrant Proposal Over Lack of Binding Financial Guarantees
Foreign Affairs Minister EP Chet Greene told Parliament that the United States' initial proposal to transfer third-country nationals to Antigua and Barbuda lacked a binding financial commitment, prompting the government to submit counterproposals demanding all costs be guaranteed in writing before any individual leaves US soil.
Sir Clarence Edwards Cancels Carnival 2026 Performances Following Medical Emergency
Legendary Red Hot & Burning Flames frontman Sir Clarence Edwards has cancelled his Carnival 2026 performances following a medical emergency that required hospitalisation. Physicians have advised him to avoid all performance-related activities for four to six weeks.
How Argentina Systematically Erased Its Black Population From History and National Identity
Once home to a substantial African-descended population, Argentina systematically erased its Black citizens from national identity through war, disease, discriminatory immigration policies, exclusionary census practices and cultural omission. As reported by Antigua News Room, historians and anthropologists argue this process offers a stark global lesson in how racism can operate through myth and selective memory rather than formal segregation.
India and Antigua Review CHOGM Plans, Sports and Education Ties
India's Acting High Commissioner Manoj Kumar met with senior Antiguan officials to advance bilateral cooperation, including preparations for CHOGM, sports exchanges and scholarship programmes. The discussions took place during his visit to Antigua for the 12th International Day of Yoga.
PM Browne, FM Greene to Launch CHOGM 2026 Accreditation Portal This Week
Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Foreign Affairs Minister Chet Greene will officially launch the CHOGM 2026 accreditation process at this week's Cabinet meeting on July 15, including the unveiling of a dedicated online accreditation portal. Antigua and Barbuda is set to host the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting from November 1 to 4, 2026.
Antigua and US Co-Host 26-Nation Maritime Security Symposium in St. John's
Antigua and Barbuda co-hosted a major three-day international symposium with the United States, bringing together maritime authorities and ship registries from 26 countries to strengthen global enforcement of nonproliferation sanctions. The event, held in St. John's from July 13–15, 2026, targeted illicit maritime networks that fund weapons programmes for rogue regimes.
LIAT Launches First-Ever Nonstop Service Between Guadeloupe and Montego Bay
LIAT has launched its first-ever nonstop service between Guadeloupe and Montego Bay, Jamaica, with officials on both sides hailing the route as a landmark step forward for Caribbean connectivity and tourism. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a ceremonial reception at Sangster International Airport on Tuesday morning.