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Baltimore Swearing-In Deferred to Friday After Election Petition Filed
The swearing-in of St. Philip's North MP-elect Randy Baltimore has been postponed to Friday after a UPP official filed an election petition in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court alleging Baltimore was ineligible to contest last Monday's by-election. Prime Minister Gaston Browne dismissed the petition as frivolous and confirmed the ceremony will proceed as planned.
PM Browne Announces Tax Relief, Wage Increases to Combat Rising Cost of Living
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced two rounds of ABST relief on food and school supplies, a five percent interim wage increase for public servants, and a raise in the national minimum wage as the government seeks to ease the cost of living.
PM Browne Announces Two Rounds of ABST Relief in April and August
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced two rounds of ABST relief on food and school supplies, scheduled for April and August, alongside a minimum wage increase and a five percent interim salary hike for public servants. The measures form part of the government's broader response to rising cost-of-living pressures.
PM Browne Announces Second ABST Relief Round Planned for August
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed two rounds of ABST relief on food and school supplies planned for April and August, alongside a five percent interim public servant salary increase and a rise in the national minimum wage from EC$9.00 to EC$11.50 per hour. The measures form part of the government's broader response to rising cost-of-living pressures facing households in Antigua and Barbuda.
Women Bear Disproportionate Burden of Global Water Crisis, Commentary Argues
As the world observes World Water Day 2026 under the theme "Water and Gender," a commentary published by Antigua News Room highlights how over one billion women lack access to safely managed drinking water, while remaining largely excluded from the decisions that govern it.
Opinion: Antiguan Millennials Must Shed Political Apathy Before the Next Election
Local commentator Kelly-Jean James, writing for Antigua News Room, calls on Antiguan millennials to shed political apathy and engage meaningfully with the democratic process ahead of an election expected within 89 days.
ABEC Launches Voter ID Replacement Programme Ahead of Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has launched a structured programme to replace expired voter identification cards, with services available at constituency registration units Monday through Friday. ABEC is urging all eligible voters to complete the process ahead of anticipated electoral activities.
Antigua and Barbuda Consulate Launches Youth Diaspora Initiative in New York
The Antigua and Barbuda Consulate General in New York has launched a diaspora youth initiative led by Ambassador Walton Webson, with a Networking Mixer planned for March 25 at Jumeika Grand Restaurant on Lexington Avenue. The event aims to connect young nationals in the United States with government representatives and opportunities to contribute to national development.
PM Browne Warns Political Rivals of Legal Action, Cites Unbeaten Defamation Record
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has reaffirmed his unbeaten record in defamation cases and warned political rivals, including former opposition leader Harold Lovell, that he is prepared to pursue further legal action over false statements. Speaking on his weekly radio programme, Mr. Browne cited past cases and said any damages awarded would be donated.
PM Browne Touts Unbeaten Defamation Record, Vows to Pursue Harold Lovell Next
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has declared he has never lost a defamation case and named former UPP leader Harold Lovell as his next legal target, vowing to donate any court-awarded winnings. The remarks came during his weekly radio show, where his legal team also disclosed a service-of-process complication in his ongoing lawsuit over the Alfa Nero super-yacht.
PM Browne: 150 Booby Alley Condos to Be Handed Over by August
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says up to 150 condominium units at the Booby Alley redevelopment will be handed over to Point area residents by August, following completion of construction and landscaping work. The PM also outlined progress on several other national projects, including a cruise facility, a Barbuda hotel development, and road resurfacing on All Saints Road.
Browne Announces 150 Condo Units for Booby Alley Residents by August
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that the Booby Alley housing development will deliver 150 condominium units to Point area residents by August, as his government presses ahead with a broader slate of infrastructure and development projects across Antigua and Barbuda.
Electoral Commission Outlines Voter ID Replacement Process Ahead of Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has outlined the process, requirements, and operating hours for its ongoing voter ID replacement programme, urging all eligible citizens with expired identification cards to visit their constituency registration unit.
PM Browne Claims 55% Support in ABLP Internal Poll, Leads Pringle and Lovell
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has cited internal ABLP polling showing him at 55% public support for national leadership, far ahead of UPP leader Jamale Pringle at 15% and former leader Harold Lovell at 5%. Browne also pointed to a recent by-election win and regional polling commentary as signs that conditions may favour an early election.
PM Browne Cites Internal ABLP Poll Showing 55% Support vs. Pringle's 15%
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has cited internal ABLP polling showing him at 55% support compared to UPP leader Jamale Pringle's 15%, using the figures to challenge the political relevance of both opposition figures ahead of a potential general election.
All Saints Road Repairs to Start Monday as Gov't Hands Project to Public Works
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that repairs to All Saints Road will begin as early as Monday, with the Public Works Department taking over the project in place of a Canadian contractor estimated to cost $50 million. The government says Public Works can complete the job cheaper and faster, and that funding is already secured.
PM Browne Warns Elections May Come Sooner Than 90 Days, Urges Voter Registration
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned that general elections in Antigua and Barbuda could be called within 90 days — or even sooner — urging citizens to register and candidates to mobilise supporters immediately.
PM Browne Declares General Election Within 90 Days, Tells ABLP to Prepare
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced on Pointe FM that general elections will be held within 90 days, and potentially sooner, calling on ABLP candidates to begin immediate grassroots outreach. The declaration sets the stage for a highly anticipated electoral contest against the United Progressive Party.
Cuba Denies U.S. Embassy Request to Import Diesel Amid Deepening Energy Crisis
Cuba has denied a U.S. Embassy request to import diesel for its generators, raising the prospect of reduced diplomatic staffing in Havana as the island faces a deepening energy crisis. The standoff comes amid sustained U.S. pressure on the Cuban government and a recent island-wide blackout.
Government: 5% Public Sector Pay Rise Already Budgeted, No Treasury Strain Expected
The Antiguan government says a five percent interim salary increase for public servants, due at the end of March, has already been budgeted for and will not strain the national treasury. Officials describe the adjustment as temporary, with broader compensation negotiations still underway.