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UPP Senator Alleges Repeated Road Resurfacing May Be Deliberate Corruption
United Progressive Party Senator Jonathan Wehner has raised allegations that repeated road resurfacing across Antigua and Barbuda may be part of a deliberate scheme to misuse public funds, rather than a result of poor workmanship alone.
UPP Senator Accuses Government of Flouting Its Own Transparency Legislation
UPP Senator Jonathan Wehner has accused the government of systematically ignoring its own transparency laws, with citizens reportedly receiving no response from ministries when exercising their legal right to access public information.
Antigua and Barbuda's Counter-Proposal Revives TCN Resettlement Talks with US
Negotiations between Antigua and Barbuda and the United States over the resettlement of third-country nationals have resumed after the government submitted a formal counter-proposal. Cabinet confirmed the development at this week's post-Cabinet briefing.
Regional Leaders Push Back as EU Maintains Concerns Over Citizenship by Investment
Caribbean governments are intensifying diplomatic talks with European officials over Citizenship by Investment Programmes, even as regional leaders say they have already enacted legislative changes to meet EU objections. According to Antigua Observer, the EU's concerns persist despite those reforms.
CARICOM Expresses Solidarity with Venezuela Following Deadly Earthquakes
CARICOM has expressed deep condolences and solidarity with Venezuela following devastating earthquakes on June 24, 2026, that caused loss of life, injuries, and widespread infrastructure damage.
Antigua and Barbuda College Student Named New Junior Minister of Tourism
A student from the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies has been named Junior Minister of Tourism after outperforming six competitors from secondary schools across the island. The accomplished debater and former Tourism Cadet claimed the top spot in the competitive selection process.
Antigua Represented at CDEMA Council of Ministers Meeting in Trinidad
Minister Rawdon Turner and NODS Director Sherrod James are representing Antigua and Barbuda at the CDEMA Council of Ministers Meeting currently underway in Trinidad and Tobago.
Regional Labour Official Champions Collective Bargaining as Key to Workplace Stability
UNI Americas Regional Vice President Trevor Johnson visited Antigua and Barbuda to urge Caribbean employers and governments to adopt collective bargaining, calling it a more practical and stable alternative to short-term contract arrangements.
UPP Senator Wehner Accuses Government of Blocking After-Hours Clinic Expansion
UPP Senator Jonathan Wehner is accusing the government of using patient uptake data to block the expansion of after-hours clinic services, arguing that working residents are being unfairly denied access to healthcare. As reported by Antigua Observer, Wehner contends the policy places an unreasonable burden of proof on the public.
Green Climate Fund to Finance Renovation of 10 Antigua and Barbuda Health Clinics
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has secured Green Climate Fund financing to renovate or rebuild ten health clinics, though access to the funds has been delayed by the donor agency's pre-qualification requirements. Health Minister Michael Joseph confirmed the allocation.
Governor-General Issues Warrant Codifying Official Titles and Honorifics in Antigua and Barbuda
Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams has issued a Vice-Regal Warrant establishing a formal framework governing official titles and honorific styles in Antigua and Barbuda. The warrant, dated December 10, 2025, and countersigned by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, codifies the use of styles such as "The Right Honourable," "The Honourable," and "Excellency" for constitutional officeholders and distinguished individuals.
OECS Leaders Unite to Tackle US Deportee Negotiations
OECS leaders have agreed to form a high-level advisory team to coordinate negotiations with the United States over requests to accept non-criminal third-country nationals and refugees. The decision was reached at the conclusion of the 78th OECS Authority meeting.
Caribbean Labour Laws Lag Two Decades Behind Technology, Regional Official Warns
A senior regional labour official has warned that Caribbean nations are falling behind by up to two decades in updating laws to protect workers from the effects of rapid technological change. The warning was issued during a visit to Antigua and Barbuda as part of a four-country Caribbean tour.
Cancer Support Group Plans Weekend Rally to Demand Reopening of Eastern Caribbean Cancer Centre
The Community Charitable Ministry is organising a public rally on Saturday, June 27th, near the Cancer Centre Eastern Caribbean on Queen Elizabeth Highway to demand the facility's reopening. The action highlights growing community concern over the loss of critical oncology services in the region.
PM Browne Urges OECS Nations to Forge Bold Partnership with Panama
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has urged OECS member states to build a bold and proactive partnership with Panama, citing potential gains in trade, food security, and cost of living reduction across the sub-region.
Antigua's Cancer Centre Opening Pushed to Early Fall Amid Structural and Staffing Issues
Antigua and Barbuda's Cancer Centre will not open until early fall, the government has announced, marking at least the third delay to the facility's launch due to structural repairs, unserviced equipment, and ongoing specialist recruitment challenges.
Critics Warn Expanded Windfall Tax Could Raise Costs for Consumers
Critics are raising alarms over a government proposal to expand the windfall tax to all businesses earning more than EC$1 million in annual profits, warning the move could increase consumer costs and strain the private sector.
PM Browne: Government Owes WIOC Over $6M to Keep Fuel Prices Down
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has revealed that the government owes the West Indies Oil Company over $6 million as a result of ongoing fuel subsidies aimed at protecting consumers from global price hikes. Browne made the disclosure during his Browne and Browne radio programme on June 20th.
Seven People with Disabilities Land Jobs Through Ministry Programme
Seven persons with disabilities have found employment through a Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation initiative, in what advocates are calling a landmark moment for inclusion and economic opportunity in Antigua and Barbuda.
Culture Official: Schools Blocking Theatre Arts Students from CXC Assessments
Antigua and Barbuda's Department of Culture Deputy Director Owen Jackson has revealed that some secondary schools are blocking theatre arts students from completing mandatory CXC assessments, while calling for a dedicated performing arts faculty. The disclosure was made during an interview with Antigua Observer.