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Antigua and Barbuda Has No Official Language, Panellists Argue
Two panellists have argued that Antigua and Barbuda has never formally declared an official language, raising questions about government proposals to make Spanish a second official language. The debate highlights a long-standing gap in the country's legislative framework.
Education Director Tells Top Scholars They Are Blueprint for Antigua's Future
Director of Education Clare Browne told top CSEC scholars at the 40th Annual National Awards Ceremony that their academic achievements represent a deliberate blueprint for shaping Antigua and Barbuda's future. Browne highlighted the students' leadership and innovation as active forces driving the nation forward.
Potter Warns Long-Term Harm Outweighs Benefits of Child Labour Programs
People's Union President Ralph Potter has warned that early work integration and apprenticeship programs for minors carry long-term harms that outweigh any short-term benefits. Potter's remarks raise questions about youth labour policy in Antigua and Barbuda.
23 Young Leaders Chosen to Shape 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum in Antigua
Twenty-three young leaders have been appointed to an international taskforce responsible for planning and delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Forum, which will be held in Antigua and Barbuda during CHOGM.
Local and Regional Groups Launch Campaign Against Unhealthy Food Marketing Targeting Children
A coalition of health organisations, led by Hope for the Future in Antigua and Barbuda, has launched a public campaign to protect children from unhealthy food marketing. The initiative is part of the regional Make it Make Sense campaign and involves multiple local and Caribbean partners.
Public Servants Still Awaiting Back Pay Weeks After Election Promise
More than six weeks after Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 general election, public servants say they are still waiting for back pay that Prime Minister Gaston Browne repeatedly promised during the campaign. The unresolved issue continues to weigh on affected workers with no official disbursement timeline announced.
Officials Inspect Potters Playing Field Ahead of CHOGM 2026
Minister of State Michael Freeland and High Commissioner Karen-Mae Hill have inspected the Potters Playing Field Redevelopment Project as construction advances ahead of CHOGM 2026. The site visit assessed progress on works tied to Antigua and Barbuda's preparations for the Commonwealth summit.
Gender Affairs Director Calls for Structured Youth and Women's Leadership Opportunities
Jamie Saunders, Executive Director of the Directorate of Gender Affairs, is calling for stronger mentorship and structured opportunities to boost youth and women's participation in leadership and decision-making in Antigua and Barbuda.
Barbuda Council Pushes Back Against Government Land Registry and Sales Plan
The Barbuda Council has formally opposed a reported Cabinet-approved plan to establish a land registry and enable land sales on the island. The move reignites long-standing tensions between Barbuda's local government and the central administration over communal land rights.
Ministers Meet Sustainable Markets Initiative Reps in CHOGM 2026 Preparation
Ministers Rawdon Turner and Kiz Johnson met with Sustainable Markets Initiative representatives to discuss collaboration opportunities tied to Antigua and Barbuda's sustainable development goals ahead of CHOGM 2026.
PM Browne Pays Tribute to Antigua and Barbuda's Centenarians During Annual Celebrations
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has honoured Antigua and Barbuda's centenarians during the annual Centenarian Week celebrations, describing them as living treasures whose sacrifices helped shape the modern nation.
Government Promises Sweeping Legislative Reforms on Policing, Cybercrime and Border Security
The government has promised a wide-ranging legislative agenda this parliamentary term, covering policing, cybercrime, workplace harassment, nursing homes, and border security, as outlined in the Throne Speech. Commentators have welcomed the plans but cautioned that effective enforcement will be key to their success.
Living Wage for Antigua and Barbuda Still Years Away, Experts Warn
A panel on Observer Media's Big Issues program has warned that a living wage for Antigua and Barbuda, while achievable, remains years away from implementation despite being a key pledge in this year's Throne Speech.
Bottle Cap Mural Outside ARG Builds Momentum for CHOGM 2026
Organisers of a bottle cap mural outside the Antigua Recreation Grounds are inviting residents and diplomats to contribute to the artwork as part of efforts to build public awareness and excitement ahead of CHOGM 2026.
Commonwealth Observers Urge Urgent Constituency Boundary Reform After April 2026 Elections
The Commonwealth Observer Group has released its final report on Antigua and Barbuda's April 2026 general elections, praising the peaceful conduct of the polls while renewing calls for urgent reform of constituency boundaries — an issue first raised in 2023.
UPP Calls for Parliamentary Committee to Oversee Citizenship by Investment Programme
The Opposition UPP is demanding Parliament establish a new oversight committee with witness-summoning powers to scrutinise the Citizenship by Investment Programme, saying no one is currently holding the government accountable.
CDEMA Chief Praises Antigua and Barbuda's New Five-Year Disaster Resilience Framework
CDEMA Executive Director Elizabeth Riley has praised Antigua and Barbuda's new five-year Country Work Programme as a vital framework for protecting lives and livelihoods. The signing ceremony, attended by senior government officials, marks a formal commitment to strengthened disaster resilience across the twin-island nation.
Good Humans 268 Transforms Recycled Bottle Caps into CHOGM Mural at ARG
Volunteer organisation Good Humans 268 Inc is constructing a large mural made entirely from recycled bottle caps on the northern wall of the Antigua Recreation Grounds, timed to coincide with CHOGM and anchored to a three-year environmental awareness campaign.
Antigua's 'Deep Blue' Makes History at UNESCO Film Festival in Paris
Antigua and Barbuda's feature film Deep Blue has become the first English-speaking Caribbean film screened at UNESCO's Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival in Paris, marking a landmark moment for the nation's film industry.
ABBA President Freeland to Complete Basketball Term, Won't Seek Re-Election
ABBA President Michael Freeland, recently elected MP for St George and appointed Minister of State, will serve out his current basketball term but has confirmed he will not seek re-election as association president.