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Nearly 700 Athletes Set to Compete in National Interschool Championships
Nearly 700 student-athletes are set to compete in the National Interschool Championships from March 12 to 15 at the YASCO grounds, with Cabinet members pledging their support and inviting the public to attend what is being called one of the largest such events in modern times.
Saints Boost Relegation Survival Hopes With 4-1 Win Over Jennings United
Attacking Saints claimed a crucial 4-1 victory over Jennings United on Tuesday to bolster their bid to avoid relegation from the Antigua Premier League. In the First Division, Swetes delivered a surprise result by stunning Five Islands.
Aaron's Double-Double Lifts Daggers Past Phoenix in ABBA Division 2
Devea Aaron delivered a 20-point, 13-rebound double-double to lead the Old Road Daggers past Phoenix 69-66 in ABBA Division 2 on Tuesday. The Navigators also picked up a win, outgunning the Flyers in the night's other featured matchup.
Ministry of Sports Partners with Barbuda Council to Send 14-Member Team to Inter-schools Championships
A 14-member student contingent from Barbuda is set to compete in the 2026 Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean Inter-schools Track & Field Championships following a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Sports, the Barbuda Council, and Sir McChesney George Secondary School. The championships are scheduled to begin Thursday.
King Warrior Sound Crowned Sound of the Year at National Music Awards
King Warrior Sound has been named Sound of the Year at the National Music Awards, beating out Stonewall Reloaded and Larger Than Life for the top honour in the category.
Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra Named Steel Band of the Year at National Music Awards
Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra has been named Steel Band of the Year at the National Music Awards, edging out finalists Pandemonium Steel Orchestra and Rising Star Steel Orchestra. The award honours outstanding steel pan performance and contributions to Antiguan and Barbudan culture.
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.