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ABS to Move to Caribbean Cinemas Building by June, Minister Confirms
Information Minister Melford Nicholas has confirmed that the Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Service will relocate to the Caribbean Cinemas building by June, following the finalisation of an agreement between the government and the property's owner. The move comes after ABS spent years operating from temporary locations due to health and safety concerns at its previous facility.
WISH and Hopeful Hearts Foundation Unveil Mental Health Mural at Antigua Recreation Grounds
The Wadadli Initiative for Self-Care and Healing and the Hopeful Hearts Foundation have unveiled a community mural at the Antigua Recreation Grounds as part of a national mental health awareness campaign targeting youth. The installation anchors a broader initiative that includes a digital mood tracker, public service announcements, and school outreach.
ABLP Loyalist Refuses to Back Dr. Philmore Benjamin in St. Mary's North
A lifelong ABLP supporter has written an open letter declaring he will not vote for Dr. Philmore Benjamin in St. Mary's North, citing concerns over Benjamin's past opposition to the Labour Party and his appointment without a primary process. The writer says he will instead support Level Up.
Opinion: Why Young Antiguans Must Vote Even When Politics Feels Repetitive
Opinion writer Petra Williams makes the case that young Antiguans must resist political fatigue and turn out to vote, arguing that their absence from the polls does not signal protest — it signals exclusion. As reported by Antigua News Room, the piece urges youth to claim their democratic power before decisions that will shape their future are made without them.
Antigua and Barbuda Seeks CDB Funding to Overhaul National Waste Management
Antigua and Barbuda has applied to the Caribbean Development Bank for financing to support a comprehensive feasibility study and engineering designs for an overhauled national solid waste management system. The move follows the country's participation in the 8th Regional Programme Steering Committee meeting for the Zero Waste in the Caribbean Project.
Baltimore Rejects UPP 'Bribery' Claims Over Pre-By-Election Gift Distribution
Randy Baltimore has denied UPP allegations that pre-by-election gift distributions in St. Philip's North constituted bribery, calling the claims baseless and accusing critics of exploiting images of children for political gain.
UPP Drops St. Paul Candidate Marsh Over Refusal to Renounce U.S. Citizenship
UPP leader Jamale Pringle has confirmed that attorney Wayne Benjamin Marsh will not contest the St. Paul seat in the upcoming general elections, as Marsh is reportedly unwilling to renounce his U.S. citizenship — a constitutional requirement for parliamentary eligibility. The party is expected to announce a replacement candidate shortly.
Met Service Director Urges Major Climate Infrastructure Investment Amid Rising Weather Threats
Meteorological Service Director Dale Destin is calling for major national investment in climate monitoring infrastructure, warning that Antigua and Barbuda's ability to respond to worsening weather events is at stake. His remarks came as the country marked World Meteorological Day.
Gaston Browne Nominated Unopposed as ABLP Leader Ahead of April 12 Convention
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has been nominated unopposed to lead the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party into its April 12 convention, where the party's leadership and election candidates will be formally ratified. The uncontested nomination comes ahead of widely anticipated general elections.
Astaphan Flags Service Procedural Issue in PM Browne's Lawsuit Against U.S. Lawyer
Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan has revealed a procedural service issue in Prime Minister Gaston Browne's lawsuit against a U.S.-based lawyer, stating the lawyer was not personally served as required. The disclosure was made on the Browne and Browne programme, as reported by Antigua News Room.
ABLP to Ratify Full Slate of 17 Candidates at April 12 Convention
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party will formally ratify its full slate of 17 candidates at its April 12 convention as the ruling party moves into campaign mode ahead of expected general elections. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who will contest St John's City West, confirmed the candidates have already been endorsed by the party's executive.
ABLP Confirms Full 17-Candidate Slate Ahead of General Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has confirmed its full slate of 17 candidates for the upcoming general elections, with the list set for ratification at an April 12 convention. Prime Minister Gaston Browne and several senior ministers are among the incumbents seeking re-election.
Met Office Chief Urges Investment in Climate Monitoring and Resilient Facility
Meteorological Service Director Dale Destin has called for sustained investment in climate monitoring systems and a new climate-resilient facility, warning that stronger infrastructure is critical to maintaining weather services during extreme events. His remarks came in observance of World Meteorological Day.
PM Browne Backs Independent MP Anthony Smith Jr. for Labour Party Run in All Saints West
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed that Independent MP Anthony Smith Jr. will run under the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party in the next general election, as reported by Antigua News Room. The move signals a notable political shift ahead of the constitutionally due 2028 polls in All Saints West.
PM Browne Dismisses Legal Challenge Against MP Baltimore as 'Frivolous'
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has branded a High Court petition challenging the election of newly elected MP Randy Baltimore as "frivolous," declaring it will not prevent Baltimore's swearing-in. Browne made the remarks on the Browne and Browne programme following Baltimore's victory in the St. Philip's North by-election.
PM Browne Says He's Giving UPP Time to Organise Before General Elections
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he is giving the opposition UPP time to organise before general elections, which he confirmed are expected within a 90-day window. Browne argued that a stronger opposition benefits governance, even as he criticised the party's current internal divisions.
ABLP Names Donna Chaia as Third Vice Chair Ahead of General Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has named Donna Chaia as Third Vice Chair, with Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirming the appointment as part of the party's push to complete its executive structure ahead of general elections.
ABLP Names Kendra Beazer as Barbuda Candidate, Browne Calls Him a 'Unifier'
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has officially endorsed Kendra Beazer as the ABLP's candidate for Barbuda, calling him a 'unifier' who can end political fragmentation on the sister island. Browne made the announcement on his radio programme, framing the selection as part of a broader generational shift in Barbudan leadership.
ABLP Convention to Put Party in 'State of Readiness' for General Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party will use its April 12 convention to finalise candidates and fill leadership vacancies, as Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the party is moving into a 'state of readiness' for the next general election.
Baltimore's Swearing-In Delayed by Court Challenge Over Public Officer Status
The swearing-in of St. Philip's North representative-elect Randy Baltimore has been postponed after a UPP official filed a court petition arguing Baltimore was still a public officer at the time of his nomination. Prime Minister Browne and Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan have both dismissed the challenge as frivolous.