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AIDS Secretariat Launches Week-Long HIV Workplace Training for Public and Private Sector Professionals
The Antigua and Barbuda AIDS Secretariat has launched a five-day Professional Development Workshop aimed at equipping public and private sector professionals with practical tools to address HIV, mental health, and stigma in the workplace. The training comes amid a reported rise in HIV infections among young people aged 16 to 24.
Youth Parliament Raffle Raises Funds for Six Schools Across Antigua and Barbuda
The National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda has distributed raffle proceeds to six schools nationwide, funding programmes in areas including sports, agriculture, art, and academic support. Two schools in Barbuda were among the beneficiaries.
AIDS Secretariat Hosts Workshop to Strengthen HIV Response Across Workplaces
The Antigua and Barbuda AIDS Secretariat has launched a five-day Professional Development Workshop at the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Centre, bringing together public and private sector professionals to strengthen workplace responses to HIV and AIDS. The initiative comes amid a reported rise in HIV cases among individuals aged 16 to 24.
NYPAAB Concludes Back-to-School Raffle with Donations to Schools Across Antigua and Barbuda
The National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda has wrapped up its Back-to-School Raffle, distributing donations including eye screenings, sporting equipment, and air conditioning units to schools across both islands. According to Antigua.news, the initiative drew support from over 70 businesses and benefited six schools in total.
Andy Burnham Becomes Britain's Seventh Prime Minister in a Decade
Andy Burnham was sworn in as Britain's new prime minister on Monday, becoming the country's seventh premier in a decade after Keir Starmer formally resigned. As reported by Antigua News Room, Burnham pledged to restore stability, tackle the cost-of-living crisis and end rough sleeping.
Letter: Europe Celebrates Black Immigrants on the Pitch, Then Forgets Them Off It
A letter published by Antigua News Room argues that Europe's jubilation over Black immigrant footballers winning the 2026 World Cup for Spain exposes a deep hypocrisy, as those same communities face discrimination and exclusion off the pitch.
ABCAS Students Join Jersey Art Exchange to Paint Mural Ahead of CHOGM 2026
Three ABCAS students and their art tutor are in Jersey this week to collaborate on a public mural under the theme "Safe Haven Across the Sea," with Jersey artists set to return to Antigua and Barbuda in October ahead of CHOGM 2026. The exchange is the latest in a growing bilateral partnership spanning education, sport and culture.
Calypso's Survival Hinges on Investment and Cultural Recognition, Researcher Says
Caribbean music researcher Dr. Andrew Martin says calypso's future depends on sustained investment in young talent and broader cultural recognition of the artform's role in Caribbean society. He warns that without year-round development support, calypso's financial rewards will never match those available in soca.
UPP Takes Zero-Tolerance Stance on Third-Country Deportee Arrangements
The United Progressive Party has declared zero tolerance for any deportees matching the profile described by the United States government, with Senator Jonathan Wehner arguing the arrangement is incompatible with the country's safety and existing crime challenges.
Antigua-Flagged Ship Hit in Russian Strike on Odesa; One Seafarer Dead
A Russian strike has disabled the Antigua and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship VENTURO off Ukraine's Odesa coast, killing one Filipino seafarer and injuring three others. The Ukrainian Navy rescued all 17 surviving crew members as attacks on the region's maritime infrastructure continued.
Police Commissioner: CHOGM Will Be Antigua and Barbuda's Largest Ever Event
Police Commissioner Jeffers has declared that CHOGM will be the largest event ever hosted in Antigua and Barbuda, telling new police graduates that security preparations are well advanced and that the force is ready to meet the challenge.
US Revives Rule That Could Bar Green Cards for Immigrants Using Public Benefits
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced the revival of a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits such as food stamps and Medicaid, with the change set to take effect on September 18. The rule, first introduced during Trump's first term in 2019 and later reversed under Biden, expands the definition of a "public charge" to include those who received government benefits for more than 12 months in any three-year period.
U.S. Congresswoman Introduces Bill Seeking Permanent Entry Ban on Antiguans
U.S. Congresswoman Nancy Mace has introduced the Third World Immigration Moratorium Act, a bill that would permanently ban nationals of Antigua and Barbuda and dozens of other countries from entering the United States. The legislation aligns with a prior presidential proclamation and includes limited exceptions for certain visa holders, diplomats, and athletes.
U.S. Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Ban Travellers From Antigua, Dominica and 37 Other Nations
U.S. Representative Nancy Mace has introduced the Third World Immigration Moratorium Act, which would ban nationals from 39 countries — including Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica — from entering the United States. Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the U.S. has since called on Mace to reconsider the country's inclusion, describing the justification as inaccurate.
PM Browne Attends Daughter's Master's Graduation in the UK
Prime Minister Gaston Browne travelled to the United Kingdom to attend the graduation of his daughter, Britney Browne, who earned a Master's Degree in International Business from Anglia Ruskin University. Browne called it one of the proudest moments of his life and used the occasion to reaffirm his administration's commitment to expanding higher education opportunities in Antigua and Barbuda.
PM Browne Travels to UK for Daughter's Master's Graduation at Anglia Ruskin University
Prime Minister Gaston Browne travelled to the United Kingdom to attend the Master's graduation of his daughter Britney Browne from Anglia Ruskin University, calling it one of the proudest moments of his life. The Prime Minister used the occasion to reaffirm his government's commitment to expanding access to higher education for all Antiguans and Barbudans.
Nominations Open for 2026 National Honours — Deadline July 31
The Honours Committee has issued a final reminder that nominations for the 2026 National Honours must be submitted by July 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The public is encouraged to nominate deserving individuals and institutions across three prestigious national orders.
Ambassador Sanders Urges U.S. Congresswoman to Drop Antigua and Barbuda from Immigration Bill
Ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders has written to U.S. Representative Nancy Mace urging her to remove Antigua and Barbuda from the Third World Immigration Moratorium Act, citing factual inaccuracies in the bill and the country's strong record of cooperation with the United States.
ABWU Women's Conference to Address Mental Load, Burnout and Invisible Labour
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union will hold its third annual Women's Conference on 29 July, focusing on mental load, burnout and invisible labour affecting women in the workplace. The event will also advance efforts to embed mental health provisions into collective bargaining agreements.
Regional Officers Complete Close Protection Training in Antigua Ahead of CHOGM
Law enforcement officers from Antigua and Barbuda and six other Caribbean nations have completed a two-week Close Protection Officer Course at the Sir Wright F. George Police Academy. The training, conducted in collaboration with the Regional Security System, forms part of preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.