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Election Campaign Signs Linger Weeks After Vote, Sparking Accountability Questions
Campaign posters and political banners are still visible across multiple constituencies in Antigua and Barbuda weeks after the general election ended, raising questions about responsibility for removal and the role of regulatory authorities.
CARICOM IMPACS Marks 20 Years Amid Mounting Regional Security Pressures
CARICOM IMPACS will mark its 20th anniversary on July 6th, with agency leadership warning the milestone comes amid unprecedented pressure on the region's borders. The announcement was made during the 29th CARICOM Standing Committee of Security meeting.
Cabinet Appoints Two Former MPs as Ambassadors-at-Large to Boost Diplomacy
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has approved the appointment of former government minister Samantha Marshall and former opposition senator and minister Joanne Massiah as ambassadors-at-large, intended to bolster the country's diplomatic service.
Antigua and Barbuda Suspends Visa Waivers for African Travellers Amid Ebola Concerns
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has suspended visa waivers for all African travellers and introduced mandatory 45-day travel history disclosures as a precaution against Ebola. The measures were approved during Wednesday's Cabinet session.
Antigua and Barbuda Strengthens Border Security After Regional Immigration Conference
Antigua and Barbuda's Immigration and Customs officials say the country emerged from the 29th Chiefs of Immigration and Comptrollers of Customs Conference better prepared to tackle fraudulent travel and cross-border crime. The three-day event was held at the Royalton Resort and drew regional leaders from across the Caribbean.
CARICOM Summit Data Shows Free Movement Has Not Caused Mass Migration
Data presented at a three-day CARICOM border summit shows the region's free-movement regime has not led to mass migration, countering long-held public fears. The findings emerged from the 29th Meeting of the CARICOM Standing Committee of Chiefs of Immigration and Comptrollers of Customs.
Government Secures EC$150 Million from Bank Consortium for Island-Wide Road Repairs
The Antigua and Barbuda government has announced it has secured EC$150 million from a bank consortium to fund widespread road rehabilitation works, with the financing to be backed by a small annual vehicle owner fee. The announcement was made during Tuesday's Throne Speech by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams.
Opposition Leader Pringle Denounces Ejection from Parliament Before Throne Speech
Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle has publicly condemned his ejection from Parliament ahead of the Throne Speech, calling it a deliberate political manoeuvre. Pringle voiced his criticism in an interview with Antigua Observer immediately following the incident.
Opposition Leader Ejected from Parliament Over Constitutional Oath Requirement
UPP Leader Jamale Pringle was ejected from Parliament yesterday after Senate President Alicia Williams-Grant enforced a constitutional oath requirement, with the incident occurring shortly after the 9 a.m. session began.
Governor-General Delivers 2026 Throne Speech Outlining 25-Year National Development Plan
Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams delivered the 2026 Speech from the Throne, unveiling a strategic shift toward a 25-year national development plan. The address, delivered at a formal joint sitting of Parliament, signals a move away from short-term economic stabilization.
Antigua and Barbuda Weighs 45-Day Travel Ban for Visitors from Ebola Zones
The Ministry of Health is set to bring a proposal to Cabinet that would bar entry to anyone who has visited a designated Ebola outbreak zone within 45 days of arriving in Antigua and Barbuda. The measure is part of broader efforts to bolster the country's border health defences.
UPP Senator Demands Public Apology from AG Over Mockery of Absent Opposition Members
UPP Senator Jonathan Wehner is demanding a public apology from Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin after the AG mocked two absent opposition members in the House of Representatives, one of whom was overseas supporting his young daughter through a medical procedure.
UPP Mourns Passing of Sir Aziz Hadeed, Hails Him as Patriot and Benefactor
The United Progressive Party has expressed condolences to the Hadeed family following the death of Sir Aziz Hadeed, honoring him as a patriot, benefactor, and friend of the people. The party's leadership joined the nation in mourning the loss of the distinguished figure.
Health Minister Eyes Antigua and Barbuda as Caribbean's Premier Medical Hub
Health Minister Michael Joseph has unveiled a long-term vision to transform Antigua and Barbuda into the Caribbean's leading healthcare destination, outlining plans for a network of specialist medical facilities.
ABMCA Educates Police Recruits on Medicinal Cannabis Law
The Antigua and Barbuda Medicinal Cannabis Authority has delivered medicinal cannabis law training to nearly 60 police recruits at the Police Training School, calling the initiative critical to building a more informed national law enforcement body.
UPP Calls for Overhaul of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee
The opposition UPP is calling for a restructuring of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, arguing its current composition prevents genuine oversight of government spending. UPP Senator Jonathan Wehner raised the concerns during an appearance on Observer Radio, as reported by Antigua Observer.
CARICOM, UN Launch Twin Frameworks to Combat Regional Crime Through Public Health Approach
CARICOM, the UN, and UNDP have launched two landmark documents in St. Kitts and Nevis outlining a coordinated regional strategy to address crime and violence through a public health framework. The initiative establishes a shared implementation path for tackling violence across the Caribbean Community.
US Commits Over $8M to Boost Caribbean Forensic Lab Capabilities
The United States announced more than $8 million in new funding for Caribbean forensic laboratories at a regional summit in Saint Lucia, with Antigua and Barbuda set to benefit from advanced drug detection equipment and technical training.
Analyst Calls for Budget Transparency on Spanish Second Language Plan
Political analyst Dr. George Daniel has dismissed Antigua and Barbuda's proposal to make Spanish an official second language as a 'political red herring,' demanding the government present a clear implementation budget to the public.
Cabinet Approves Establishment of Land Registry for Barbuda
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved the establishment of a Land Registry for Barbuda, with the announcement made by Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant at Thursday's post-Cabinet press briefing.