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King Charles Jokes With Sir Viv Richards Over Cricket Struggles at Commonwealth Reception
King Charles shared a humorous moment with Antiguan cricket icon Sir Viv Richards at the Commonwealth Day reception, joking that playing cricket across the Caribbean during his Royal Navy years had "nearly killed" him. Richards presented the monarch with a signed cricket bat at the event.
British High Commission Partners with ABAA to Celebrate Commonwealth Day Through Youth Sport
The British High Commission and the Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association united to mark Commonwealth Day 2026, hosting a special event that brought together former Commonwealth athletes and more than 60 young competitors ahead of the CARIFTA Trials.
AGHS Claims Hat-Trick of Wins in 13-and-Under Schools Netball Competition
Antigua Girls' High School won three of four matches in the 13-and-Under Secondary category of the Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean Schools Netball Competition on Monday. Their best result came against Jennings Secondary School at the YMCA Sports Complex.
Blackhawks and Spartans Presidents Clash Publicly Over Disputed Cricket Fixture
The presidents of PIC Liberta Blackhawks and WES Rising Sun Spartans publicly clashed on a local radio show over which team should be awarded points in a disputed Two Day cricket fixture. The disagreement, reported by Antigua Observer, highlights a deepening rift between the two clubs over rules interpretation.
Grenades Keep APL Title Hopes Alive with 5-2 Victory Over Ottos Rangers
Grenades FC kept their Antigua Premier League title hopes alive with a 5-2 win over relegation-threatened Ottos Rangers, sitting three points behind leaders All Saints United. Second Division sides Guydadli, Young Lions, and Police also claimed victories on Monday.
659 Student Athletes to Compete in Cool & Smooth Inter-schools Track & Field Championships
A total of 659 student athletes from 17 schools are set to compete in this year's Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean Inter-schools Track & Field Championships, beginning Thursday, March 12 at the YASCO Sports Complex.
West Indies Squad Stranded in India After ICC Charter Failures, CWI Secures Commercial Flights
Cricket West Indies has stepped in to secure commercial flights for its squad stranded in India after the ICC failed to deliver on charter flight arrangements. The governing body confirmed the move following continued delays with travel coordinated by the International Cricket Council.
British Commissioner Honours Young Athletes at CARIFTA Trials on Commonwealth Day
The British High Commissioner joined Commonwealth Day activities in Antigua and Barbuda by attending the CARIFTA Trials and offering praise to young local athletes. The visit highlighted the strong sporting and diplomatic ties shared among Commonwealth nations.
Jaeda Pigott Secures CARIFTA Games Spot in U17 800m
Antiguan youth athlete Jaeda Pigott has qualified for the CARIFTA Games after meeting the required standard in the Under-17 Girls' 800 metres at the CARIFTA Trials. The Antigua and Barbuda Athletic Association confirmed her selection despite challenging conditions on the day.
Flyers Defeat Ovals, Stingers Top Ottos in ABBA Division 1 Double-Header
Defending champions EZ Fit Flyers edged Cuties Ovals Ojays 89-82 in a key ABBA Division 1 matchup on Sunday, while the Stingers defeated Ottos in the night's second game at the JSC Basketball Complex.
FC Aston Villa Climb to Third in APL After Crushing 9-1 Win Over John Hughes
FC Aston Villa moved into third place in the Antigua Premier League with a commanding 9-1 victory over John Hughes on Sunday, while Old Road and Green City shared the spoils in the day's other fixture.
Kofi James Slams Century to Climb Two-Day Runs Chart Despite Weekend Rain
Leeward Islands Hurricanes' Kofi James scored a century for PIC Liberta Blackhawks, moving second on the two-day cricket runs-scoring chart and guiding his side to a first innings lead against Pigotts Crushers in a drawn match.
Pigott Secures Carifta Games Spot After 800m Qualifying Run at Weekend Trials
Middle distance runner Jaeda Pigott has qualified for the Carifta Games after meeting the Girls Under-17 800 metres standard at the ABAA Carifta Trials held at the YASCO Sports Complex. She joins a number of other Antiguan and Barbudan athletes already confirmed for the regional competition.
British High Commission and ABAA Unite to Celebrate Youth Sport on Commonwealth Day
The British High Commission and the Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association joined forces on March 5 to mark Commonwealth Day 2026, bringing together former Commonwealth athletes and more than 60 young competitors at the CARIFTA Trials. The Resident British Commissioner used the occasion to commend the participating youth athletes.
Daniel Antonio Wins Four Gold Medals at North American Armwrestling Championships
Antiguan armwrestler Daniel Antonio claimed four gold medals at the North American Armwrestling Championships in Ottawa, further cementing his reputation as one of the sport's top regional competitors. The achievement marks another historic milestone for Antigua and Barbuda on the international sporting stage.
All Saints United Rally Past Pigotts Bullets to Maintain Premier League Form
Defending ABFA Premier League champions All Saints United came from a goal down to beat Pigotts Bullets 3-1 at the ABFA Technical Centre on Saturday, as top-flight football returned after a three-week break.
Cedar Grove Gunners Survive Overtime Thriller to Remain Unbeaten in ABBA Division Two
The Cedar Grove Gunners stayed unbeaten in ABBA Division Two after defeating the Old Road Daggers 80–78 in overtime Saturday night at the JSC Sports Complex. The Daggers led early but could not hold off a determined Gunners comeback.
Uprising Boxing Gym to Host 'No Guts, No Glory' Fight Night in English Harbour
Uprising Boxing Gym is set to host 'No Guts, No Glory' on April 4th, 2026, at Lucky Eddie's in English Harbour, in a bid to revive interest in boxing across Antigua and Barbuda. The event is co-promoted by GoBoat and Lucky Eddie's.
CountryFest Crowns Raiine and New Champions in Groovy and Jumpy Categories
Emerging artiste Raiine was crowned the Groovy category winner at CountryFest, held in the village of Urlings, taking home the $1,500 top prize. Dan Fergus and Peetron followed as first and second runners-up respectively, as reported by Antigua News Room.
Antigua Sailing Week Revamps Format for 57th Regatta to Meet Modern Sailing Demands
Antigua Sailing Week is introducing a new competition format for its 57th regatta, with organisers adapting the renowned Caribbean event to align with modern sailing trends while preserving its longstanding traditions.