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Courts Antigua Hosts Cricket Meet and Greet Ahead of West Indies-Sri Lanka Test Series
Courts Antigua hosted a Meet and Greet featuring West Indies cricketers Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Justin Greaves, and Kavem Hodge ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka. Hundreds of fans attended the event, with free ticket giveaways also on offer for shoppers this weekend.
Sports Minister Meets Cedar Valley Golf Course Management Over Facility Upgrades
Sports Minister Dwayne George has met with Cedar Valley Golf Course management to discuss plans for modernising the facility and boosting its role in Antigua and Barbuda's sports tourism sector. Both parties identified strategies for future collaboration and investment, according to Antigua News Room.
Nine Steel Orchestras Set to Perform at Pan in the City Ahead of Panorama
The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission will host Pan in the City on Saturday in downtown St. John's, featuring performances by nine steel orchestras as a pre-Panorama showcase ahead of Carnival 2026. The free public event begins at 3 p.m. on Redcliffe Street and will also include a sponsorship cheque presentation to the Antigua and Barbuda Pan Association.
PSG Star Hakimi to Face Rape Trial in France, Appeals Court Rules
A French appeals court has confirmed that PSG defender and Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, as reported by Antigua News Room. Hakimi, 27, denies the allegations and says he welcomes the trial as a chance to speak publicly in his defence.
CWI Proposes $6.6M Cricket Campus at Coolidge to Boost Development and Tourism
Cricket West Indies has proposed a US$6.6 million cricket campus at its Coolidge headquarters, featuring an international training facility, museum and simulator, with construction expected by March 2027. The plans also include grassroots school programmes, overseas exchange opportunities for young players and expanded community outreach.
Cricket West Indies Plans US$6.6M Campus in Antigua, Cabinet Backs Ambitious Growth Drive
Cricket West Indies has presented Cabinet with plans for a US$6.6 million campus at its Coolidge headquarters, to be completed by March 2027, as part of a wider push to grow cricket at all levels in Antigua and Barbuda. The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons also outlined grassroots initiatives, international development pathways for young players and outreach efforts targeting the island's Spanish-speaking community.
Antigua and Barbuda to Host Two West Indies-Sri Lanka Test Matches in 2026
Antigua and Barbuda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to host two West Indies-Sri Lanka Test matches at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in June and July 2026. The series is expected to boost tourism and generate economic opportunities for local businesses.
Antigua's First Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Whylee O'Brien Shines on International Stage
Whylee O'Brien, Antigua and Barbuda's first Jiu-Jitsu black belt holder, recently represented his country at a prestigious charity gala in London, meeting senior diplomats and dignitaries. According to Antigua News Room, O'Brien continues to serve as an inspiring figure for young Antiguan athletes on the international stage.
USA Dominate Paraguay 4-1 in World Cup Opener as Hosts Canada Draw
The United States men's national team opened their World Cup campaign with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, while co-hosts Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.
Flow Joins Republic Bank CPL as Official Partner, Boosting Regional Connectivity
The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League has named Flow, the Caribbean's leading telecommunications provider, as an official partner for the upcoming tournament. The partnership aims to enhance fan access, engagement, and digital connectivity across the region.
Cabinet Backs U-20 Football Team, Approves Premier League Return to ARG
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has congratulated the national Under-20 football team on its historic CONCACAF championship qualification and approved the return of Premier League football to the Antigua Recreation Ground on a pilot basis this September.
Cabinet Approves Return of Premier League Football to the Antigua Recreation Ground
Cabinet has approved the return of Premier League football to the Antigua Recreation Ground for the September-to-December season under a new pilot framework allowing football and cricket to share the historic venue. The arrangement will be managed on a trial basis with a dedicated structure overseeing scheduling and maintenance.
Visa Issues Force Abigail Piper Out of Miss Caribbean Universe Pageant
Miss Abigail Piper will not compete at the Miss Caribbean Universe Pageant on June 13 after visa-related challenges prevented her participation. The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission confirmed she will instead represent the nation at the Miss Caribbean Beauty and Intelligence Pageant this August.
Potters Playing Field Complex Set for September Completion Ahead of CHOGM 2026
The Potters Playing Field multi-sport complex is on schedule for substantial completion by September 30, ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting set to take place in Antigua and Barbuda. Minister of State Michael Freeland and High Commissioner Karen-Mae Hill toured the site this week to review progress on the facility.
Burn Survivor Shavessa Gasper Takes the Queen of Carnival Stage in 2026
Burn survivor Shavessa Gasper will compete as Miss Exotic Antigua in the 2026 Queen of Carnival Competition, bringing with her a powerful story of resilience after suffering severe burns and facial disfigurement as a child. Her participation is already being celebrated across Antigua and Barbuda as an inspiring challenge to conventional notions of beauty.
Soca Queen CP Peters to Headline London's Montserrat Festival UK Celebration
Antiguan soca star Claudette "CP" Peters, a 10-time Soca Monarch Queen and Caribbean carnival trailblazer, has been named the headline performer for the Montserrat Festival UK's "Rising from the Ashes" celebration in London on July 18.
Senator O'Neil Donates to Cricket Academy That Shaped His Youth
Senator Shaquan O'Neil has donated to A Chance to Shine Academy, the youth cricket programme he credits with shaping his early development, honouring the coach who guided him to represent Antigua and Barbuda at the youth level.
Sports Minister George Meets ABFA to Chart Path for Football Growth
Sports Minister Dwayne George has met with the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association to discuss strategies for player development, infrastructure improvements, and greater government collaboration in advancing the sport.
ABBA Names Training Squad for FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers in Guyana
The Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association has named its training squad for the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 CBC Pre-Qualifiers, taking place July 8-12 in Georgetown, Guyana. Antigua and Barbuda will compete in Group A against Guyana, Dominica, Turks and Caicos, and Bermuda.
Antigua and Barbuda Name 27-Man Squad for FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Pre-Qualifiers
The Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association has named a 27-player squad for the CBC Pre-Qualifiers in Guyana, as the nation begins its campaign to advance in the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 qualification process. The tournament runs July 8–12 in Georgetown, with only the group winner progressing to the next round.