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25 Nigerian Passengers Bound for Antigua Via Barbados After Air Peace Flight Diversion
Around 25 Nigerian passengers are still expected to arrive in Antigua and Barbuda after the government diverted the inaugural Air Peace flight from Lagos to Barbados over Ebola concerns. The passengers will travel onward to Antigua via LIAT following health screening.
Minister George Meets Festival Teams to Drive Carnival 2026 Planning Forward
Minister of Sports and Creative Industries Dwayne George met Friday with the Festival Team and Festivals Commission to accelerate planning for Antigua Carnival 2026. Officials say preparations are well underway, with the goal of delivering a standout celebration of the nation's culture and creativity.
Antigua and Barbuda Blocks First Air Peace Flight Over Ebola Concerns
Antigua and Barbuda has blocked the first scheduled Air Peace flight from Lagos, Nigeria, due to concerns over active Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced the decision on Saturday, saying public health protection remains the government's top priority.
UWI Five Islands Campus Honours Sir Aziz Hadeed's Transformative Legacy
The UWI Five Islands Campus has paid tribute to the late Sir Aziz Hadeed, its founding Campus Council Chairman, crediting his leadership with steering the institution through critical milestones and growing student enrollment from 173 to over 1,400. Sir Aziz also personally funded scholarships enabling financially disadvantaged students to access higher education.
Minister Turner Champions Accessibility at National Theatre of Performing Arts
Minister of Social and Urban Transformation Rawdon Turner has toured the National Theatre of Performing Arts alongside the President of the Disability Association to champion accessibility improvements for differently-abled citizens. The visit focused on wheelchair access, improved mobility, and dedicated viewing platforms at the national facility.
USCIS Tightens Green Card Rules, Raising Hurdles for Immigrants in the U.S.
USCIS has issued new guidance directing immigration officers to treat overseas consular processing as the preferred route to a green card, raising the bar for immigrants already residing in the U.S. who seek permanent residency without leaving the country. The change is expected to affect thousands on temporary visas and other non-immigrant statuses.
EU's Internal Divisions Deepen Into a Full Geopolitical Fault Line
The European Union in 2026 faces deepening internal divisions across defence, fiscal policy, migration and enlargement, as reported by Antigua.news, with member states increasingly split between those treating integration as a survival imperative and those clinging to national sovereignty.
Health Minister Launches Strategic Review of Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre
Health Minister Michael Joseph has launched a strategic review of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, meeting with senior hospital officials to assess operational challenges, staffing needs, and long-term reform priorities. The Government says the review is part of a broader effort to modernise healthcare delivery across Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua to Reinstate Thermal Scanners at Airport Over Global Health Threats
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is reinstalling infrared thermal scanners at V.C. Bird International Airport as a precautionary measure amid global health concerns, including Ebola. Health Minister Michael Joseph announced the move Friday, ahead of new international flights from Nigeria later this month.
Antigua and Barbuda Health Officials Monitor Ebola Outbreaks in Africa
Antigua and Barbuda's Health Minister Michael Joseph says the ministry is intensifying national preparedness and surveillance measures amid Ebola outbreaks in Central and East Africa, though no suspected cases have been reported locally.
Switzerland Votes June 14 on Cap That Could Reshape Its EU Ties
Swiss voters head to the polls on June 14 to decide on a constitutional initiative that would cap the country's population at 10 million — a vote that could unravel Switzerland's free movement agreement with the EU and destabilise the broader bilateral treaties underpinning its access to the European single market. Polling shows the race too close to call, with campaigning costs reaching record levels.
Antigua to Restrict Travel from Ebola Outbreak Zones, Health Minister Confirms
Health Minister Michael Joseph has announced that Cabinet will soon consider proposals to restrict entry for travellers from Ebola outbreak regions, as the Ministry of Health reinforces screening measures at ports of entry. No cases have been confirmed in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda Confirms Two Malaria Cases, Tightens Port Health Screening
Two cases of malaria have been confirmed in Antigua and Barbuda, prompting the Government to expand health screening at ports of entry and place the Infectious Disease Centre on heightened readiness. The Ministry of Health is expected to provide further details at a press briefing on Friday.
APUA Apologises to Electoral Commission Over Water Disruptions at Registration Centres
APUA has apologised to the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission after water supply disruptions affected registration centres and interrupted public services. The authority says teams are working to restore service while ongoing efforts aim to improve network reliability.
ABEC Temporarily Closes Two Registration Units Due to Water Outage
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has closed two voter registration offices for the day after both locations lost access to running water. Constituents in St. Peter, St. John's City East, St. John's City South, and St. John's Rural East are affected.
400+ Eye Surgeries and 10,000 Student Screenings Planned Under Expanded Vision Care Drive
More than 400 eye surgeries are planned for Antiguans and Barbudans this year as part of an expanded national vision care drive that also includes eye screenings for approximately 10,000 students and a forthcoming distribution of free eyeglasses.
Cuban Ambassador Condemns U.S. Indictment of Raúl Castro as Politically Motivated
Cuba's Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda has condemned the U.S. Department of Justice indictment of Army General Raúl Castro as a politically motivated escalation, dismissing the charges as a manipulation of events from over three decades ago. The opinion piece, as reported by Antigua.news, reaffirms Cuba's commitment to sovereignty and self-determination in the face of what the Ambassador describes as ongoing U.S. aggression.
Jolly Harbour Freeholder Takes APUA to Court Over Utility Regulation Failures
A Jolly Harbour freeholder has filed a judicial review challenging whether APUA has lawfully overseen the supply of water and electricity to approximately 850 freehold parcels in the gated community. The case, as reported by Antigua.news, alleges that utility provider CDAL has operated without the required permissions, delegations, or approved tariffs under the Public Utilities Act.
Antigua and Barbuda, Japan Reaffirm Diplomatic Ties at COFCOR Sideline Talks
Senior diplomats from Antigua and Barbuda and Japan held bilateral talks in Suriname, reaffirming ties and discussing cooperation on climate change, CHOGM logistics, and the possible establishment of an Antiguan mission in Tokyo. The meeting, reported by Antigua.news, took place on the sidelines of the 29th COFCOR meeting.
Barbuda Land Registry Set for August 2026 Launch as Cabinet Approves Reform Plan
Cabinet has approved a centralised framework to launch the Barbuda Land Registry by August 31, 2026, following the near-completion of the island's Land Adjudication process. The move is part of broader land reform efforts, including a separate initiative to sell 216 acres at Louis Hill to Barbudans for $1.