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Hopeful Hearts Youth Group Launches Back to School Donation Drive
The Hopeful Hearts Foundation Youth Group is seeking donations of school supplies to support students and families in need, with a distribution event scheduled for August 1st, 2026, at Wadadli Spaces in St. John's. The donation deadline is July 27th, 2026.
Sir Ronald Sanders Takes Helm of OAS Development Council in Washington
Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the United States and the OAS, has been installed as Chairman of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development (CIDI) in Washington, D.C. The veteran diplomat outlined a three-pillar work plan focused on creating the conditions for inclusive economic growth across the hemisphere.
St. John Hospice Maps Path Forward at Government House AGM
The St. John Hospice held its Annual General Meeting at Government House on July 9, reporting a modest operating surplus and outlining plans to expand fundraising and public outreach. Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams praised the organisation's governance and urged the public to support what he called an indispensable national asset.
Young Antiguans and Barbudans Learn Photography as a Tool for Rights Advocacy
The Family and Social Services Division, in partnership with UNICEF Eastern Caribbean, is hosting a week-long photography workshop empowering young Antiguans and Barbudans to document and advocate for child rights in their communities. The initiative, the fourth of its kind in the region, runs July 13–17.
Letter: Slave Revolt Heroes Should Feature on Eastern Caribbean Currency
A letter writer is calling on the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank to feature slave revolt leaders and freedom fighters on regional banknotes, arguing the newly redesigned currency places too much emphasis on political figures at the expense of a fuller Caribbean history.
Former St. Kitts-Nevis PM Denzil Douglas Reports Successful Back Surgery
Former St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas has released a statement confirming he is recovering well following successful back surgery performed by a neurosurgeon at NYU Langone Health. Douglas linked the procedure to spinal injuries sustained in a life-threatening motor vehicle accident in 1988.
Gov't to Table Parliamentary Resolution on Possible U.S. Deportee Transfer Arrangement
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda will table a parliamentary Resolution on Tuesday setting out the principles that would govern any potential arrangement to receive third-country nationals deported from the United States. The Government also announced it will publicly release both the U.S. proposal and its official response, confirming no agreement has been signed.
PM Browne Steps In to Rescue Antiguans Stranded in Punta Cana After LIAT Cancellation
Antiguan and Barbudan travellers stranded in Punta Cana after a LIAT flight cancellation have returned home following an emergency overnight recovery operation coordinated by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. The special flight landed at V.C. Bird International Airport in the early hours of Monday morning.
PM Browne Steps In to Rescue Stranded LIAT Passengers with Emergency Overnight Flight
Antiguan and Barbudan travellers stranded in Punta Cana after a LIAT flight cancellation were brought home safely Monday morning following a personal intervention by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. The emergency recovery flight required coordination across government, LIAT management, and airport authorities, including a temporary suspension of runway rehabilitation works at V.C. Bird International Airport.
PM Browne to Keynote Global Maritime Security Symposium in Antigua
Prime Minister Gaston Browne will keynote the Second Annual Global Maritime Security and Sanctions Enforcement Symposium on Monday, as roughly 100 international delegates convene in Antigua to address sanctions evasion, fraudulent vessel registrations and other threats to global shipping. The three-day event, co-hosted by ADOMS and the US Department of State, will include workshops on AIS spoofing, sanctions compliance and flag State oversight.
UWI Global Campus Programme Marks Ten Years of Empowering Barbadian Youth
The UWI Global Campus Alumni Office has celebrated the tenth anniversary of its PTFTC-TCL youth development programme, honouring 149 graduates and announcing that students will soon be eligible to earn regionally recognised Core Skills certifications. Over a decade, the initiative has transformed the lives of more than 1,800 Barbadian secondary school students.
Government Worker Pleads for Access to Collective Bargaining Agreement
A government employee has written an open letter calling for transparency around the Collective Bargaining Agreement for non-established workers, saying neither the union, the ministry, nor the Government Printery could provide a copy of the document that governs their employment conditions.
Caribbean Unions Urged to Expand Focus to Human Rights and Workplace Discrimination
A three-day workshop in Antigua has challenged Caribbean trade unions to place greater emphasis on human rights and combating workplace discrimination, alongside their traditional labour advocacy roles. The event, facilitated by Public Services International, also examined Antigua and Barbuda's draft legislation on sexual harassment and workplace violence against the benchmark of ILO Convention 190.
PM Browne Leads OECS Tribute to Qatar's Late Father Emir Sheikh Hamad
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has written to Qatar's ruling Amir to offer condolences on the death of the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Browne also issued a regional tribute on behalf of OECS Heads of Government, praising the late leader's transformative legacy.
Shark Spotted Near Shore at Ffryes Beach, Authorities Urge Caution
A shark was reportedly spotted near the shoreline at Ffryes Beach on Sunday, prompting authorities to urge swimmers and snorkelers to exercise caution. The sighting follows a recent shark attack that left an Urlings fisherman seriously injured.
Shark Spotted Near Ffryes Beach as Authorities Urge Coastal Caution
A shark was reportedly spotted near the shoreline at Ffryes Beach on Sunday, raising fresh concerns following a recent shark attack that left an Urlings fisherman seriously injured. Beachgoers are being urged to remain vigilant and exercise caution in coastal waters.
APUA Credit Union Workers Stage Sit-In Amid Workplace Grievances
Employees of the APUA Cooperative Credit Union staged a sit-in Monday morning over workplace concerns, just over a year after management and the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union signed their first collective agreement. Office Manager Melissa Southwell declined to comment when contacted by reporters.
Bulldogs Advance to FIBA AmeriCup Second Round After Topping Group A
Antigua and Barbuda's Bulldogs have advanced to the second round of the FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers after posting a 3-1 record and defeating Turks and Caicos Islands 86-57 to top Group A in Guyana. Minister of State Michael Freeland and ABBA officials hailed the achievement as a proud moment for the nation.
Bulldogs Advance to FIBA AmeriCup Second Round After Historic Qualifying Campaign
Antigua and Barbuda's Bulldogs have advanced to the second round of the FIBA AmeriCup Qualifiers after finishing top of Group A with a 3-1 record, including an 86-57 victory over the Turks and Caicos Islands. Minister of State and ABBA President Michael Freeland hailed the achievement as a proud moment for the nation.
Opinion: The Four Monsters Threatening Antigua's Sovereignty in the US Deportation Debate
UWI Five Islands Campus Principal Professor C. Justin Robinson argues that Antigua and Barbuda must confront four distinct threats — outsourced deportation, dehumanising language, diplomatic asymmetry, and partisan division — as the country weighs a US proposal to receive third-country deportees. Writing as reported by Antigua News Room, Robinson urges the nation to hold firm on sovereignty, full vetting, complete funding, and reciprocal visa treatment before any agreement is finalised.