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Cabinet Greenlights Cricket West Indies Campus and High-Performance Centre in Antigua
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has approved the establishment of a 20-acre Cricket West Indies Campus, including a High-Performance Centre, cricket academy, museum, and CPL headquarters, in a phased development running through 2030. The project aims to position the nation as the Caribbean's leading cricket and sports tourism hub while driving economic diversification.
Sports Minister Welcomes Home Swimmers After Strong CARIFTA Aquatics Showing
Sports Minister Daryll Matthew has welcomed home the national swimming team following a medal-rich performance at the 39th CARIFTA Aquatics Championships, highlighted by gold medals and record-breaking swims from several athletes.
Massiah Claims Hat-Trick at Jermaine Kentish Birthday Golf Shootout
New Winthorpes golfer Dion Kiethly Massiah has won the Jermaine Kentish Birthday Shootout for the third year running, defeating the event's namesake in a playoff to claim the five-hundred-dollar grand prize. The star-studded nine-hole competition drew seventeen players, including national hero Sir Viv Richards.
Team Antigua and Barbuda Receives Red Carpet Welcome Home
Team Antigua and Barbuda received a red carpet welcome home, with Antigua News Room capturing the celebratory reception on video.
Team Antigua and Barbuda Returns Home Following CARIFTA Games in Grenada
Antigua and Barbuda's junior athletes have returned home to a warm reception following their participation in the CARIFTA Games in Grenada, with officials praising the experience as a vital step in the development of the nation's young sporting talent.
Sports Minister Praises CARIFTA Medalists as Athletes Return to Antigua
Sports Minister Daryll S. Matthew has praised Antigua and Barbuda's athletes following their performances at the 53rd CARIFTA Games, highlighting gold medals from sprinter Tyra Fenton and additional podium finishes from Zonique Charles and Maliek Francis. Several team members also recorded personal bests during the regional competition.
ABNOC Pledges Targeted Support for CARIFTA Medalists After Strong 6th-Place Finish
The Antigua and Barbuda National Olympic Committee has congratulated its athletes, led by double-gold medallist Tyra Fenton, on a 6th-place finish at the 2026 CARIFTA Championships, and announced targeted long-term development support for the medalists.
Antigua and Barbuda Swimmers Win Four Golds on Night Three of CARIFTA Aquatics
Antigua and Barbuda's swimmers claimed four gold medals and two bronze medals on the third night of finals at the CARIFTA Aquatics Championships, with the team also setting two national records and three age-group records. MacMillan, Shaw and DeGannes led the charge with standout individual performances.
Ministry of Sports Calls Public to Airport to Welcome Home CARIFTA Champions
The Ministry of Sports is inviting the public to gather at V.C. Bird International Airport at 11:30 a.m. to welcome home Antigua and Barbuda's CARIFTA team following a strong performance at the regional championships in Grenada.
PM Browne Pledges Heavy Investment in Sprint Star Tyra Fenton After CARIFTA Treble
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has pledged government investment in sprint star Tyra Fenton after she won two gold medals and a bronze at the CARIFTA Games in Grenada. Fenton, who already holds an athletic scholarship, is set to complete her secondary education locally before pursuing opportunities abroad.
Sport a Catalyst for Peace and Development, UN Marks Global Awareness Day
The United Nations marks April 6 as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, with this year's theme highlighting sport's capacity to build bridges and break barriers in an increasingly divided world. From the CARIFTA Games to global UN initiatives, sport continues to be recognised as a strategic tool for advancing peace, inclusion, and sustainable development.
Antigua's Tyra Fenton Dominates 200m at CARIFTA Games
Antiguan sprinter Tyra Fenton turned heads at the CARIFTA Games with a dominant performance in the 200 metres, showcasing the nation's growing athletic talent on the regional stage.
Tyra Fenton Clinches 200m Gold, Completes Triple-Medal Haul at CARIFTA Games
Antigua and Barbuda sprinter Tyra Fenton won gold in the Under-17 girls' 200 metres at the CARIFTA Games in Grenada, completing a remarkable three-medal haul that includes two golds and a bronze across the sprint events.
Naeem Simon Finishes 11th in U17 High Jump at CARIFTA Games
Antigua and Barbuda's Naeem Simon finished 11th in the Under-17 boys' high jump at the CARIFTA Games, earning praise from the Antigua and Barbuda Athletic Association for his determination and resilience on the regional stage.
Zonique Charles Wins Javelin Silver for Antigua and Barbuda at Regional Championships
Antiguan javelin thrower Zonique Charles claimed a silver medal in the Under-17 girls' event with a throw of 46.27 metres, adding to the nation's regional athletics honours.
Opinion: Caribbean Children's Right to Play and Physical Health Must Not Be Ignored
A regional public health advocate is calling on Caribbean governments, educators, and parents to prioritise physical education in schools, warning that rising childhood obesity rates and the erosion of children's right to play demand immediate and measurable action.
Antigua and Barbuda Swimmers Claim Three More Medals on Day Two of CARIFTA Aquatics
Antigua and Barbuda's swimmers added gold, silver and bronze medals on the second day of the CARIFTA Aquatics Championships, with Madison MacMillan and Anya DeGannes leading the way in the 400 metres individual medley. The team also broke two national records and three age-group records on the day.
Joseph, Henry and Pigott Post Personal Bests for Antigua and Barbuda at CARIFTA Games
Antigua and Barbuda athletes Delbert Joseph, Geron Henry and Jaeda Pigott were among several competitors posting personal best times at the CARIFTA Games. The Antigua Barbuda Athletic Association described the results as a sign of steady improvement on the regional stage.
Maliek Francis Claims Bronze in U20 Javelin at CARIFTA Games
Antiguan thrower Maliek Francis won bronze in the Under-20 boys' javelin at the CARIFTA Games with a throw of 60.14 metres, adding to Antigua and Barbuda's medal count at the regional championships.
Antigua & Barbuda Boys U20 4x100m Relay Misses CARIFTA Final by One Spot
Antigua and Barbuda's Under-20 boys 4×100m relay team clocked 41.85 seconds at the CARIFTA Games but finished ninth in the preliminary round, missing the eight-team final by one qualifying position. The quartet of Judah Ashe, Conroy Wilson, Nathaniel Jones and Delbert Joseph placed fourth in Heat 1, falling short of advancing as a fastest non-section winner.