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UPP's Pringle Vows to Ban Ministers from Competing with Private Business
UPP Leader Jamale Pringle has pledged to ban cabinet ministers from competing with private businesses and to eliminate politically motivated barriers to enterprise, as part of a broader economic reform platform ahead of the April 30 general election.
Baltimore Pledges 100-Day Sports and Healthcare Goals for St. Philip North
ABLP candidate Randy Baltimore has outlined 100-day targets for sports facility upgrades and improved healthcare access in St. Philip North, urging constituents to hold him accountable. He is seeking re-election in the April 30 general election after winning last month's by-election with roughly 70 percent of the vote.
Baltimore Pledges Newfield Roads as First Priority if Re-Elected in St. Philip North
ABLP candidate Randy Baltimore has pledged to make road repairs in Newfield his top priority if re-elected in the April 30 general election, citing ongoing infrastructure works across St. Philip North. Baltimore, who won last month's by-election with roughly 70 percent of the vote, also highlighted recent upgrades to the road serving Stingray City ahead of the tourism season.
UPP Candidate Proposes Temporary ABST Cut to Relieve Cost-of-Living Pressure
UPP candidate for St. John's Rural East Ashworth Azille has floated a proposal to temporarily cut the ABST from 17% to 10% for six months to ease cost-of-living pressures, while stressing the idea is still under exploration and not yet official party policy.
St. Peter Candidate Turner Credits Direct Job Support for Dip in Constituency Unemployment
ABLP candidate for St. Peter Rawdon Turner says his direct, community-level support for jobseekers — including résumé assistance and interview preparation — has helped reduce unemployment in the constituency ahead of the April 30 general election.
Midwifery Graduates Stuck in Limbo as Licensing Delays Threaten Healthcare
Graduates from Antigua and Barbuda's 2025 midwifery cohort remain unable to practise months after completing their training, as unresolved licensing delays and unanswered examination results leave qualified practitioners in limbo. The situation is raising serious concerns about the strain on the country's maternal healthcare services.
Antigua and Barbuda to Host Caribbean Youth Leadership Conference for First Time in 20 Years
Antigua and Barbuda will host the Rotaract District 7030 Conference 2026 from June 25 to 29 at Pineapple Beach Club — the country's first time hosting the flagship Caribbean youth leadership event in over 20 years. Around 200 young leaders from across the region are expected to attend.
Government House Museum Opens After Decade of Restoration Work
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams has officially unveiled the restored Government House Main House and a new national museum, completing a heritage project that began in 2014. The museum traces Antigua and Barbuda's history from British settlement in 1632 through to the present day.
PM Browne Accuses Opposition of Circulating Covert Pro-LGBTQ Campaign Material
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has accused opposition figures Jamale Pringle and Harold Lovell of circulating covert pro-LGBTQ campaign material ahead of the general election, though he provided no supporting evidence for the claim.
Cricket Matches and Global Citizen Concert to Anchor CHOGM 2026 Cultural Programme
Two cricket matches at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium and a Global Citizen Night concert will headline the cultural programme for CHOGM 2026, which takes place in Antigua and Barbuda from November 1 to 4. Organisers say the events are designed to showcase Caribbean culture to a global audience while coinciding with the country's 44th anniversary of independence.
ABEC Records Nearly 30,000 Voter ID Applications Ahead of April 30 Election
Antigua and Barbuda's Electoral Commission has processed nearly 30,000 replacement voter ID applications in April alone, as reported by Antigua.news, with St. Peter leading constituencies at 88% completion ahead of the April 30 general election.
ABEC Publishes Official Voters' List Ahead of April 30 General Election
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has published the official Register of Electors for the April 30, 2026 general election, urging eligible voters to verify their registration details online.
Nibbs Proposes 'Talent Bank' for Barbudans Abroad, Slams BPM Council Record
Former Barbuda Affairs Minister Arthur Nibbs has proposed a 'talent bank' to attract skilled Barbudans home from abroad, while using an ABLP campaign rally to question the BPM-led Barbuda Council's record on sanitation, agriculture, and sports infrastructure ahead of the April 30 general election.
PM Browne Pledges $150 Million in Barbuda Projects, Defends Land Policy at ABLP Rally
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced approximately $150 million in planned infrastructure projects for Barbuda, covering roads, a new cargo port, a primary school, airport upgrades, and renewable energy expansion. Speaking at an ABLP campaign rally, Browne also defended his administration's land policy and pledged Cabinet representation for Barbuda if candidate Kendra Beazer is elected.
ABLP's Turner Touts 13 Homes Underway in Pares, 21 More Planned for Parham
ABLP St. Peter candidate Rawdon Turner says 13 homes are nearing completion in Pares Village, with 21 more units planned for Parham as part of a phased housing initiative targeting young people. Turner highlighted the programme during an ABS election interview ahead of the April 30 general election.
UPP Leader Pringle Proposes Industry-Based Work Permit Reform
UPP Leader Jamale Pringle has pledged to replace the current employer-specific work permit system with industry-based permits, allowing foreign workers to change jobs within their sector without costly reapplications. The announcement was made at a rally in All Saints ahead of the April 30 general election.
ABLP's Beazer Promises Barbuda Wealth Fund, Targets Cabinet Seat in April 30 Vote
ABLP candidate Kendra Beazer has unveiled a Barbuda Wealth Fund proposal at a pre-election rally, promising to redirect investment revenues toward long-term island development as he challenges incumbent BPM MP Trevor Walker ahead of the April 30 general election. As reported by Antigua.news, Beazer also pledged Cabinet-level representation for Barbuda and vocational training programmes for young residents.
ABLP Candidate Newton Vows New Old Road Clinic and Ambulance Within First Year
ABLP candidate Lamin Newton has pledged to build a new clinic in Old Road and secure a donated ambulance for the All Saints area within his first year in office, making healthcare the centrepiece of his All Saints East and St. Luke campaign. Newton outlined a series of time-bound commitments on ABS Television, citing existing donor conversations and completed facility drawings as evidence the pledges are deliverable.
Joseph Pledges Concrete Roads and Drainage Fix for St. John's Rural West
ABLP candidate Michael Joseph has outlined plans for concrete road construction and engineering solutions to address chronic flooding in St. John's Rural West, targeting Golden Grove Extension, Cooks, and the notorious 'Big Gutter' drainage system ahead of the April 30 general election.
ABLP's Michael Joseph Vows Complete Drainage Overhaul for St. John's Rural West
ABLP candidate Michael Joseph has launched his "Renaissance" manifesto for St. John's Rural West, placing a full overhaul of the constituency's drainage systems at the heart of a wide-ranging platform that also addresses roads, healthcare, youth development and utilities. As reported by Antigua.news, Joseph plans to partner with the Department of Environment to access Climate Adaptation funding to support the infrastructure works.