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Antiguan Golfer Marquis George Claims Caribbean Optimist Championship Title
Antiguan golfer Marquis George has won first place in the 16–18 category at the Caribbean Optimist Golf Championship in Barbados, drawing praise from Clare Hall Secondary School and supporters at home.
Nayla Martin Finishes Top 5 at German National U13 Fencing Championships
Antiguan fencing prospect Nayla Martin claimed a 5th place individual finish and helped her team to 7th place at the German National U13 Championships in Bielefeld last weekend, competing against 66 of the country's top young fencers. According to Antigua News Room, Martin goes undefeated in the preliminaries and now prepares for the U15 German National Championships this weekend.
All Six CPL Franchises Confirm Breakout Player Retentions Ahead of 2026 Draft
All six Caribbean Premier League franchises have confirmed their mandatory Breakout Player retentions ahead of the 2026 CPL Draft, with the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons securing Joshua James. The draft order and date are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Young Antiguan Swimmers Shatter National Records at Wadadli Invitational
Multiple national records fell at the 10th Wadadli Aquatic Racers Developmental Invitational Swim Meet, with Isabel Nicholas of Wadadli Aquatic Racers breaking five national age group records across the weekend. Vipers Swim Club members Madison MacMillan, Anya DeGannes, and Alessandro Bazzoni also claimed national records at the three-day event.
Antigua and Barbuda Athletes Shine at Caribbean Table Tennis Championships
Antigua and Barbuda athletes Stuti Kashyap and Mekhi Simmons delivered a historic performance at three regional table tennis events in Santo Domingo, with Kashyap claiming multiple gold medals and qualifying for three international competitions in 2026.
IShowSpeed Arrives in Antigua as Carnival Sunday Events Span Multiple Venues
Online personality IShowSpeed has arrived in Antigua and is set to go live at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, as a series of carnival events unfolds across multiple venues including Ffryes Beach, the Northsound International Raceway, and the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
Team Antigua and Barbuda Head to St Lucia for ECVA Beach Volleyball Championships
Team Antigua and Barbuda departed Thursday for St Lucia to compete in the 2026 ECVA Beach Volleyball Championships, set to take place from May 1 to 3. Volleyball Antigua and Barbuda has expressed full support for the national squad ahead of the regional tournament.
CG Gunners Clinch 2026 League Championship in Dominant Display
The Max Fernandez CG Gunners have clinched the 2026 League Championship with a dominant performance against the Old Road Daggers, sparking widespread celebrations across the St. John's Rural North community. Sponsor and Minister H. Charles 'Max' Fernandez hailed the victory as a testament to the team's discipline and determination.
Antigua Sailing Week 2026 Hailed as Instant Classic After Four Days of World-Class Racing
Antigua Sailing Week 2026 concluded with four days of world-class racing and Caribbean camaraderie, with Chuck Bayer's Kermode-Grizzly crew aboard Kali claiming the top prize, the Lord Nelson Trophy, after sweeping all four days in CSA Class 1. The reimagined regatta format, combining competitive racing with rally cruising and vibrant shoreside events, has been widely praised as a landmark edition of the historic event.
North Swell and Atlantic Winds Shape Day Two of Antigua Sailing Week 2026
Day two of Antigua Sailing Week 2026 saw the fleet push northward into the open Atlantic, with North Swell and shifting winds producing demanding conditions that tested crews across all classes. Kali claimed back-to-back wins in CSA Class 1, while Contigo took CSA Class 2 honours before sailors celebrated onshore at The Hut at Little Jumby.
Antigua and Barbuda Handball Teams Make Regional Debut at IHF Beach Tournament in St. Kitts
Antigua and Barbuda's national handball teams are making their regional debut at the IHF Beach Handball Tournament in St. Kitts from April 23–26, 2026, marking a significant revival of the sport after nearly a decade of limited activity. The 20-athlete delegation was assembled and trained over roughly two months with support from an IHF Developing Nations grant.
UPP's Pringle Vows Major Sports Complex and Youth Drive at Campaign Rally
UPP candidate Jamale Pringle has pledged to build the Sir Vivian Richards Sports and Entertainment Complex at North Sound if elected, promising an 8,000-seat football stadium, an indoor arena, a track and field facility, and an aquatic centre. The announcement came at a party rally ahead of the April 30 general election, as reported by Antigua News Room.
Letter: UPP Sports Complex Proposal Raises Questions Over Cost and Funding
A published letter is questioning the United Progressive Party's AI-generated sports complex proposal, arguing it could cost billions with no clear funding plan, while drawing a contrast with the ABLP's announced Cricket West Indies High-Performance Campus at Coolidge.
Nelson's Dockyard Hosts Global Sailors for Antigua Sailing Week Opening
Sailors from around the world gathered at Nelson's Dockyard for the Antigua Sailing Week skipper's briefing and opening celebrations ahead of the four-day round-the-island regatta. Now in its 57th year, the event kicked off with a weather briefing, entertainment announcements, and a welcome party featuring steel pan music and Caribbean dancing.
Hurricane Power Athletics Club Reports Record Entries for Annual 10K/5K Race
The Hurricane Power Athletics Club has reported record registration numbers for its 5th Annual 10K/5K Run & Walk and 2K Kids Competition, set for 26 April 2026 at the YASCO Grounds in St. John's. The event is open to runners, walkers, schools, businesses, and families of all ages.
CIBC Caribbean Named Exclusive Banking Sponsor of Antigua Sailing Week
Antigua Sailing Week has announced CIBC Caribbean as its official exclusive banking sponsor, with the bank set to engage attendees throughout the event and highlight its Platinum Banking Service for regional investors and professionals.
ABCA Mourns Loss of Jennifer Anthony, a Pillar of Local Cricket
The Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association has paid tribute to Jennifer Anthony, honouring her as a respected and valued member of the local cricket community following her passing.
Ottos Comprehensive School Sweeps National Theatre Arts Awards
Ottos Comprehensive School claimed top honours across performance, writing, technical, and overall categories at the National Theatre Arts Awards, including the prestigious Spirit of the Festival Award. The school's sweep underscores its standing as a leading institution for student arts in Antigua and Barbuda.
UWI Games Return After Five-Year Hiatus with Five Islands Campus Debuting
The UWI Games return from May 21 to 29 in Trinidad and Tobago after a five-year pandemic-related hiatus, with the Five Islands Campus in Antigua set to compete for the first time. More than 575 athletes and officials from seventeen countries will take part across ten sporting disciplines.
Pandemonium Steel Orchestra Claims Top Honours at Pan Explosion
Pandemonium Steel Orchestra claimed top honours at the Pan Explosion competition, impressing judges and crowds alike with a commanding performance at the Original Steel Orchestra's Blockorama. The win adds another milestone to the group's celebrated standing in Antigua and Barbuda's steel pan community.