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Newton Makes Personal and Policy Case for All Saints East and St Luke Seat
ABLP candidate Lamin Newton has outlined an ambitious platform for All Saints East and St Luke, centring on infrastructure rehabilitation, affordable housing, improved healthcare facilities and agricultural development. Speaking on ABS Television, Newton drew on personal ties to the constituency and pointed to completed flood mitigation work as evidence he can deliver on his commitments.
UWI Five Islands Campus Celebrates Top Students on Honour Roll and Principal's List
The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus honoured dozens of top-performing students at a ceremony marking the first semester of the 2025-2026 academic year, with awards presented across the Honour Roll and the Principal's List. Campus Registrar Dr. Camille Samuel challenged honourees to channel their academic success into community service and real-world execution.
Over Half of Antiguan Voters Have Replaced ID Cards, Electoral Commission Reports
The Antigua & Barbuda Electoral Commission reports that more than half of eligible voters have completed their voter ID card replacements, with St Peter leading at 87% and over 29,000 applications processed nationwide as of April 2026.
Former Barbuda MP Nibbs Endorses ABLP's Beezer, Calls for Change Ahead of April 30 Vote
Former Barbuda MP Arthur Nibbs has publicly endorsed ABLP candidate Kenja Beezer ahead of the April 30 general election, calling for political change and outlining a development agenda spanning healthcare, infrastructure, tourism, and renewable energy. According to Antigua News Room, Nibbs urged voters to back Beezer as the key to unlocking long-delayed progress for the island.
Greene Defends St. Paul's Roadworks as Planned Infrastructure, Not Election Rush
MP Chet Greene has defended the pace of roadworks in St. Paul's, telling residents the programme follows a long-term plan and is not being rushed ahead of elections. Greene highlighted the commencement of works on All Saints Road as a key component of the current infrastructure phase.
Three Antiguan and Barbudan Writers Earn Spots on 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Longlist
Three Antiguan and Barbudan writers — Ulah Wijnaldum, Jonella B. Solliegne, and Lester Simon — have been named to the longlist for the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize, selected from a field of 7,806 entries. The announcement places Antigua and Barbuda among the recognised literary voices across the Commonwealth.
Sir Robin Yearwood Demands Apology After UPP Website Falsely Reports His Death
The United Progressive Party's official campaign website falsely declared sitting MP Sir Robin Yearwood dead, with the erroneous claim attributed to unverified AI-generated content. The ABLP is demanding an immediate retraction and public apology.
UPP's Pringle Doubles Down on Duty-Free Vehicle Promise, Vows to End Ministerial Concessions
UPP Leader Jamale Pringle has doubled down on his party's pledge to eliminate import duties on personal vehicles, vowing that duty-free access will no longer depend on political connections or ministerial approval. Pringle also rejected claims that the policy would lead to the reintroduction of personal income tax.
Gray's Farm and Clare Hall Health Centres to Offer Extended Hours Starting April 13
Gray's Farm and Clare Hall Health Centres will begin offering extended hours from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting April 13, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen primary healthcare and ease pressure on the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre.
Sir Ronald Sanders Calls on CARICOM Secretary General to Resign Amid Reappointment Row
Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the US and OAS, Sir Ronald Sanders, has publicly called on CARICOM Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett to resign on principle amid an escalating dispute over her reappointment, driven largely by opposition from Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar.
Lower Ottos Road Upgrade Underway as Minister Matthew Pushes Constituency Infrastructure Drive
Road upgrade works are underway in Lower Ottos, with Minister Daryll Matthew highlighting the project as part of a broader push to improve infrastructure and road access for constituency residents.
Spain Grants Legal Status to 500,000 Undocumented Migrants in Historic Amnesty
Spain's Socialist-led government has launched a historic amnesty programme offering legal residency to roughly 500,000 undocumented migrants, the country's largest such initiative in over two decades. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has championed the move as both an economic necessity and a means of strengthening Spain's social security system.
Replacement Voter ID Applications Approach 29,000 as General Elections Near
Replacement voter ID applications in Antigua and Barbuda have climbed to nearly 29,000 in April 2026, as the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission reports strong nationwide engagement ahead of the April 30 general elections. Several constituencies have already surpassed 70 percent completion rates, with St. Peter leading at 87 percent.
Antigua and Barbuda Youth Delegation Takes Active Role at UN ECOSOC Forum in New York
A six-member Antigua and Barbuda youth delegation, led by Director of Youth Affairs Dr. Jrucilla Samuel, is participating in the 2026 UN ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York from April 14 to 16, delivering presentations and moderating sessions on sustainable development and SDG progress.
Greene Urges St. Paul's Voters to 'Judge Me by the Work' Ahead of General Election
St. Paul's representative E. P. Chet Greene addressed constituents at a pre-election meet-and-greet, outlining his record and pledging continued investment in healthcare, infrastructure, youth development and small business support. Greene urged voters to evaluate him on his performance, saying, "When elections come, judge me and the work I do."
ABLP Targets UPP Over Conflicting Vehicle Duty Promises Ahead of April 30 Vote
The ABLP is accusing the UPP of contradicting itself on vehicle import duty policy, pointing to a campaign promise of full duty elimination that conflicts with a 50 percent reduction outlined on the party's official website. The dispute has become a focal point of political contention ahead of the April 30 general election.
UPP's Pringle Pitches Strategic Social Security Investment Plan to Boost Pensions
UPP Leader Jamale Pringle has proposed a strategic Social Security investment programme that he says will boost pension payments and fund national development projects. The plan, announced at a campaign rally, forms part of the UPP's broader platform focused on economic relief and income security.
Greene Pledges Wi-Fi Zones and Youth Training to Drive Digital Growth in St. Paul's
Foreign Affairs Minister E. P. Chet Greene has announced three new Wi-Fi zones in St. Paul's, alongside planned youth training programmes in digital skills, as part of a broader push to expand connectivity and economic opportunity in the constituency.
UPP's Pringle Pledges Four-Day Work Week and Public Sector Pay Reforms by 2027
UPP Leader Jamale Pringle has promised to introduce a four-day work week by 2027, alongside minimum pay increases and public service restructuring, as part of the party's election platform targeting civil servants and middle-income workers.
Greene Pledges Eye and Dental Clinics for St. Paul's Constituency
Foreign Affairs Minister Chet Greene has announced plans to build eye care and dental clinics in St. Paul's as part of a broader effort to expand community-based healthcare services in the constituency. Greene made the pledge during a constituent meet-and-greet, stating that equipment for the eye clinic has already been secured.