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UPP's DeFreitas Slams Greene's Infrastructure Pledges as Election-Season Gimmickry
UPP St. Paul candidate Franz DeFreitas has dismissed opponent E. Paul Chet Greene's recent infrastructure promises, including plans for a medical facility, as election-driven gimmickry. DeFreitas argues the pledges are a calculated tactic deployed solely to win votes.
Voters Prioritise Infrastructure and Food Costs Ahead of General Election, Survey Finds
A WhatsApp survey of 60 residents across 16 Antiguan villages found that infrastructure and food costs are the leading voter priorities ahead of the upcoming General Election, with a 90 percent response rate recorded between April 10 and 16, 2026.
Task Force Promises 'Spectacular' 45th Independence Celebration for Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda officials have promised a 'spectacular' program for the country's 45th Independence anniversary on November 1st, 2026, which will coincide with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The announcement was made by Media and Public Affairs Co-chair Everton Barnes at the first official CHOGM 2026 media briefing.
ABEC Publishes Official Voter Register Ahead of April 2026 General Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has published the official Register of Electors for the April 30, 2026 general elections, a key step in the country's electoral process. Voters can access both the Revised Register and the Register for Elections on the ABEC website.
Ex-Education Minister Quinn Backs Azille for UPP's St John's Rural East Seat
Former Education Minister Dr. Jacqui Quinn has publicly endorsed Ashworth Azille as the UPP's candidate for St. John's Rural East, highlighting his leadership experience at Clare Hall Secondary School. Quinn made the endorsement at a political event on Tuesday, April 14.
National Youth Ambassador Percival Addresses UN Forum on Sustainable Cities
National Youth Ambassador Christal Percival represented Antigua and Barbuda at the UN's ECOSOC Youth Forum on April 16, delivering an intervention focused on Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
ABEC Engages Police Early in April 30 Election Security Planning
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has begun coordinating election security for the April 30th general election, with the Royal Police Force among the first agencies brought into the planning process. ABEC says its collaboration with law enforcement spans multiple phases of the election cycle, not just polling day.
Political Analyst Condemns Campaign Material Tampering Ahead of April 30 Election
A political analyst has condemned the removal and obstruction of campaign materials by supporters from rival parties ahead of Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 general election, calling the behaviour a sign of political tribalism. The incidents, reported by Antigua Observer, involve paraphernalia being stripped from lampposts and materials from one party being placed to obscure those of another.
Electoral Registers Posted Nationwide as ABEC Notes Ballots Still Pending
Antigua and Barbuda's electoral registers have been posted in constituencies nationwide as the country moves closer to its April 30th General Elections. However, ABEC has confirmed that official ballots have not yet been printed.
Greene Unveils Plans for Medical Complex and Fire Station in St. Paul
ABLP candidate for St. Paul, E.P. Chet Greene, has unveiled plans for a medical complex and a fire station in the constituency, alongside the reopening of a long-awaited health clinic. The announcements were made at a Tuesday evening meet-and-greet event, according to Antigua Observer.
Antiguan Youth Ambassadors Raise Sustainability Concerns at UN ECOSOC Forum
National Youth Ambassadors Amelia Williams and Kristine Louisa represented Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 UN ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York, calling for stronger sustainability commitments during the Caribbean Regional Breakout Session.
CHOGM Taskforce Meets to Finalise Preparations for Antigua Summit
The CHOGM Taskforce and Commonwealth Secretariat held a joint meeting Tuesday to push forward preparations for the November summit in Antigua and Barbuda. High Commissioner Karen-Mae Hill chaired the session, which focused on technical inspections and venue readiness.
Ministry of Education Marks First Official World Art Day Celebration in Schools
Antigua and Barbuda's Ministry of Education is marking World Art Day for the first time with school-based activities highlighting the visual arts as central to national identity. Education Officer for Visual Arts Bernard F. Peters confirmed the initiative.
UPP Candidate Proposes Four-Day Public Sector Work Week by 2027
UPP candidate Jamale Pringle has proposed moving Antigua and Barbuda's public sector to a four-day work week by 2027 if the party is elected to office. The announcement was made Tuesday at the UPP Rising Rally campaign event, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Political Apathy Threatening Caribbean Democracy, Analyst Warns on Nomination Day
Caribbean political analyst and sociology lecturer Claude J. Douglas warned on nomination day that voter apathy and party-imposed candidate selections are quietly eroding the region's hard-won democratic rights. Speaking on Observer AM, Douglas urged citizens to vote, cautioning that disengagement threatens the foundation of Caribbean democracy.
UPP's Lewis Challenges ABLP Rival's Record Ahead of St John's Rural West By-Election
UPP candidate Richard Lewis has dismissed campaign promises from ABLP Senator Michael Joseph in St John's Rural West, arguing the senator had direct responsibility over the constituency for years and failed to deliver. The remarks come ahead of the April 30th general elections.
Experts Warn Codrington Lagoon Faces Long-Term Threat From Unhealed Hurricane Breach
The sandbar breach opened by Hurricane Irma in Barbuda's Codrington Lagoon has never closed, and experts are now urging stronger monitoring, governance, and funding to protect the ecologically vital site from long-term damage.
GARD Center Champions Inclusive Voice for Farmers, Fishers in Biodiversity Planning
The Gilbert Agricultural and Rural Development Center is working to ensure small-scale farmers, fishers, and persons with disabilities have a genuine — not merely ceremonial — role in shaping Antigua and Barbuda's biodiversity management policies, according to Antigua Observer.
Antigua and Barbuda Sends Largest-Ever Youth Delegation to UN ECOSOC Forum
Antigua and Barbuda is fielding its largest-ever delegation of young leaders at the 2026 UN ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York, held April 14–16 under the theme of transformative action for the 2030 Agenda. The participation marks a continued commitment by the nation to elevating its youth on the global stage.
Two Antiguans Selected for Prestigious US Young Leaders Fellowship Program
Joshuanette Francis, President of Good Humans 268 Inc., and one other individual have been selected to represent Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellowship Program in the United States.