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ABPSA Demands Fair Pay, Reclassification and COVID Mandate Payments in Labour Day Message
The Antigua and Barbuda Public Service Association has used its 2026 Labour Day message to demand urgent government action on public service reclassification, fair compensation, and outstanding payments owed to workers sidelined during the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The union acknowledged recent progress but warned that it falls short of what public servants are owed.
PM Browne Joins IShowSpeed in Live Performance of 'Gassy Dread'
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne performed his hit song 'Gassy Dread' alongside internet sensation IShowSpeed in a video that has gained widespread online attention. The moment highlights the Prime Minister's enduring musical persona and the global reach of the popular content creator.
PM Browne Warns New Cabinet: Public Trust Is Sacred, Resources Must Not Be Abused
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned his incoming Cabinet that public trust is "sacred" and that government resources must be used exclusively for the benefit of citizens, following the ABLP's sweeping 15-of-17-seat victory in the April 30 general election.
PM Browne Warns Cabinet: Zero Tolerance for Misuse of Public Resources
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned his Cabinet that misconduct and misuse of public resources will not be tolerated, calling the ABLP's 15-of-17-seat election victory a mandate for disciplined, results-driven governance.
IShowSpeed Meets PM Browne Before Live-Streamed Racetrack Event in Antigua
Internet star IShowSpeed met Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Sunday before taking part in a live-streamed high-speed racetrack event in Antigua, drawing widespread international online attention to the island.
PM Browne Calls for National Unity After Labour's Landslide Election Win
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called for national unity and inclusion following his party's sweeping 15-of-17 seat election victory, pledging that opposition supporters will have a role in the country's development. Speaking on Point FM, Browne urged all citizens — regardless of political affiliation — to contribute their skills and resources to nation-building.
PM Browne Calls on UPP to Restructure After Landslide Election Defeat
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on the opposition United Progressive Party to restructure and reform following a landslide defeat in the April 30 general election, in which his Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party won 15 of 17 parliamentary seats. Browne criticised the UPP's internal divisions, disjointed campaign, and lack of consistent messaging.
PM Browne Calls for End to 'Vitriolic Rhetoric' Following ABLP Landslide Victory
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is calling for an end to "vitriolic rhetoric" in Antiguan politics following the ABLP's landslide win of 15 out of 17 parliamentary seats in the April 30 general election. Browne says he intends to focus on governance rather than political confrontation during the new term.
PM Browne Calls on UPP Chair Isaac to Resign After Election Defeat
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on UPP Chair D. Gisele Isaac to resign following the opposition party's heavy defeat in the April 30 general election, saying she had previously indicated she would step down. Isaac has not yet responded publicly.
Constituency Boundary Changes Hinge on Census Completion, PM Browne Says
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says constituency boundary changes cannot proceed until the national census is completed, with a reconstituted Boundaries Commission expected to act on the findings in approximately two years.
IShowSpeed to Appear with PM Browne at Fryes Beach Carnival Event
Internet personality IShowSpeed is set to join Prime Minister Gaston Browne at a family-friendly football and entertainment event at Fryes Beach on May 3, 2026, as part of Antigua's carnival festivities. The appearance is already generating significant social media buzz, particularly among younger audiences.
PM Browne Pledges Equal Treatment for All, Including on Sexuality, as New Term Begins
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has pledged non-discrimination across all sectors of society, including on the basis of sexual orientation, in remarks delivered during both his election night victory speech and his swearing-in ceremony following the ABLP's landslide April 30 win.
UPP to Mark Labour Day with Beach Gathering Following General Election
The United Progressive Party has invited members and supporters to a Labour Day beach gathering at Ffryes Beach on May 4, days after the April 30 general election. The noon event is described as a family-friendly day of unity, relaxation and celebration.
PM Browne: Wage Increases Must Be Earned Through Greater Productivity
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned that recent wage increases — including a new minimum wage and a public sector salary rise — must be matched by measurable improvements in worker productivity. Speaking on his Saturday radio programme, Browne singled out inefficiencies in the public sector and called on all workers to adopt a stronger work ethic.
PM Browne Warns Public Sector Laggards as Government Pushes Wage Increases
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned public sector workers that higher wages must be matched by improved productivity, calling out what he described as longstanding inefficiency within government departments. The remarks came as his administration rolled out a minimum wage increase to EC$11.50 per hour and a five percent public sector salary raise.
CIWiL Hails Election of Two Women to Antigua and Barbuda Parliament
The Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Antigua and Barbuda National Chapter has congratulated Maria Bird Browne and Kiz Johnson on their election to the House of Representatives, hailing their victories as a milestone for women's representation in national politics.
OAS Urges Electoral Reforms in Antigua and Barbuda Following April General Elections
The OAS Electoral Observation Mission has called for comprehensive reforms to Antigua and Barbuda's electoral system following the April 30 general elections, citing weaknesses in voter registration, campaign finance rules, and gender representation. The Mission praised the overall conduct of the polls but outlined several areas requiring legislative and administrative action.
OAS Commends Antigua's April 30 Election But Raises Turnout and Structural Concerns
The OAS Electoral Observation Mission has praised Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 general elections as transparent and orderly, but flagged a nearly eight-percentage-point drop in voter turnout and called for structural reforms to the electoral system.
PM Browne Dismisses Vote-Buying Claims, Credits Landslide Win to Government Performance
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has rejected opposition allegations of vote-buying following the ABLP's landslide victory, which saw the party win 15 of 17 parliamentary seats. Browne argued the result reflected voter confidence in his government's performance and stated that building materials were deliberately withheld before the election to avoid any appearance of impropriety.
Golding Congratulates Browne on Historic Fourth Consecutive Election Win
Jamaica's Opposition Leader Mark Golding has congratulated Prime Minister Gaston Browne after the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party secured a landslide victory, winning 15 of 17 seats. The result makes Browne the first prime minister in the nation's history to win four consecutive general elections.