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Commonwealth Foundation Names 'Thread' as Creative Prompt for 2026 Quilt Initiative
The Commonwealth Foundation has revealed 'Thread' as the creative prompt for its 'How to Make a Commonwealth Quilt' initiative, announced at the launch of the 2026 People's Forum in Antigua. Programme Officer Madiha Hussein-Jetha made the announcement at the John E. St. Luce Conference Centre.
Antigua Launches 2026 Commonwealth People's Forum; PM Browne Urges Cultural Renaissance
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has launched the 2026 Commonwealth People's Forum, kicking off a multi-year lead-up to the November 2026 summit. Prime Minister Gaston Browne called for a 'cultural renaissance' as the nation prepares to host the global gathering.
Gender Affairs Calls 2026 Workplace Harassment Bill a 'Milestone' for Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda's Directorate of Gender Affairs has hailed the proposed 2026 Workplace Harassment Bill as a 'milestone' for the country, with a second round of public consultations set for March 4th. The legislation aims to align national law with international workplace standards.
Workplace Harassment Bill Consultations Align with Social Workers Month
The second round of consultations for Antigua and Barbuda's 2026 Workplace Harassment Bill was held on Wednesday, coinciding with Social Workers Month. Director of Gender Affairs Jamie Saunders called the timing especially appropriate given the month's theme of uplifting, defending, and transforming communities.
MP Simon Calls for IP Reform and Sports Infrastructure Overhaul
Shadow Minister Kelvin Simon has put forward a policy roadmap calling for intellectual property reform and a major overhaul of sports infrastructure, aiming to turn the creative and athletic sectors into revenue generators for the national budget.
MP Lewis warns two-year wait for answers on Friars Hill Road property tied to PM's son will not be dropped
Opposition MP Richard Lewis says two years have passed with no definitive answer from the information commissioner over a Friars Hill Road property allegedly linked to Prime Minister Gaston Browne's son, and he is vowing to keep the matter alive.
PM Browne Calls for De-escalation Amid Dangerous Middle East Crisis
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has issued a statement expressing serious concern over escalating hostilities in the Middle East, including reported Iranian missile attacks on the UAE and other Gulf states. The government is urging all parties to exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic solutions.
PM Browne Welcomes US Move to Ease Oil Blockade on Cuba
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has welcomed the United States' decision to ease its oil blockade on Venezuelan exports to Cuba, as Caribbean nations raise alarm over a worsening humanitarian crisis on the island. The move is seen as a significant, if partial, shift in longstanding US foreign policy toward Cuba.
PM Browne: I Have a US Visa But Would Not Travel There Now
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he holds a valid US visa but would not choose to travel there now, citing what he describes as increasingly aggressive immigration enforcement. The remarks signal growing concern at the highest levels of government about the current climate in the United States.
PM Browne Advises Antiguans to Avoid US Visa Applications Unless Absolutely Urgent
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is urging Antiguans and Barbudans to avoid applying for US visas unless absolutely necessary, following the introduction of more restrictive visa issuance practices affecting the twin-island nation.
All Saints Road Repairs Delayed Further as Contract Talks Stall
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has admitted that contract negotiations for All Saints Road repairs have been "protracted," leaving daily commuters waiting despite financing already being secured. Talks with a Canadian contractor continue to delay the long-overdue road works.
US Restricts Antiguan and Barbudan Visas to Single Entry, Three-Month Validity
The United States has updated its visa reciprocity schedule to restrict newly issued non-immigrant visas for Antiguan and Barbudan nationals to a single entry with a three-month validity period. The change affects tourist and business visa categories and represents a further tightening of US visa access for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda.
Parliament to Convene Within Weeks to Pass Immigration Amnesty Legislation
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced Parliament will convene within two weeks to pass new immigration legislation establishing the legal basis for a national amnesty programme aimed at regularising long-term residents.
UPP Chairman Accuses Government of 'Election Gimmicks' and Neglecting Agriculture
UPP Chairman D. Gisele Isaac has accused the government of deploying last-minute political tactics in St. Philip's North while neglecting the agricultural sector. Isaac described the moves as "election gimmicks" and called the upcoming vote a referendum on the administration's performance.
Newfield Infrastructure Blasted as 'Substandard' Ahead of St. Philip's North By-Election
Political figure Derrick Nicholas has criticised recent infrastructure upgrades in Newfield, St. Philip's North, calling the work "substandard" and "hurried" days before a by-election in the constituency, according to Antigua Observer.
UPP's Azille Slams Government Over Neglect of Foundational Education
UPP caretaker for St John's City East, Asworth Azille, criticized the government at a Newfield rally for prioritizing tertiary education while neglecting foundational learning. According to Antigua Observer, Azille argued the administration's approach comes at a significant cost to the country's education system.
MP Lewis Backs Browne in St Philip's North By-Election, Calls Race a 'Mission of Redemption'
MP Richard Lewis has endorsed Alex Browne for the St Philip's North by-election, calling the upcoming vote a 'mission of redemption' for the constituency at a rally in Newfield. The endorsement, reported by Antigua Observer, signals the high political stakes surrounding the contest.
MP Watts Blasts Government Over 'Miracle' Utilities and Agricultural Failures Ahead of By-Election
St. George's MP Algernon "Serpent" Watts has accused the government of using temporary utility improvements and agricultural neglect as political tools to influence the upcoming March 16th by-election, according to Antigua Observer.
UPP Rally in St. Philip's North Frames By-Election as End to 50 Years of Neglect
The UPP held an endorsement rally in Newfield ahead of the March 16th by-election in St. Philip's North, with speakers calling the vote a national "barometer" and a chance to end decades of neglect in the constituency.
Education Minister Calls Viral School Meal Image 'Deliberate Mischief'
Education Minister Daryll Matthew is calling out a social media image purportedly showing a school meal as misleading and deliberately mischievous, as reported by Antigua Observer. The image, which depicted a small portion of spaghetti and salad, has drawn public scrutiny to the government's school meals programme.