Antigua and Barbuda’s Passport Ranks 26th Globally in Latest Henley Passport Index

Antigua and Barbuda’s Passport Ranks 26th Globally in Latest Henley Passport Index Antigua and Barbuda’s passport has secured the 26th spot in the latest Henley Passport Index for July 2025, allowing visa-free access to 152 destinations worldwide....

Antigua and Barbuda PM Addresses Immigration Incident Involving Former Trinidad PM

“It was not a detention,” Browne asserted, adding that the information prompting the inquiries did not originate in Antigua. He noted the professionalism of the immigration officers, citing that Rowley was treated with full respect as a former...

Antigua and Barbuda PM calls for strengthened Africa-Caribbean trade partnerships as Africa and the Caribbean seek to end ‘economic stepchild’ status

By Robert Andre Emmanuel (Antigua Observer) – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called for the Caribbean region to purchase petroleum products directly from Africa as part of the move to strengthen economic ties between the two regions. As the...

Antigua and Barbuda prepares new smoking regulations with stiff fines

- Advertisement - By Kisean Joseph [email protected] Health officials in Antigua and Barbuda are intensifying efforts to educate the public about responsible substance use as new regulations targeting smoking in public spaces move toward final...

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Antigua and Barbuda marks World Mangrove Day with a call for conservation action

- Advertisement - By Kisean Joseph [email protected] A local environmental group is sharing the critical role mangroves play in protecting communities from hurricanes and flooding while calling for greater public awareness of their importance....

Cultural Exchanges between China and Antigua and Barbuda held at National Public Library

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Antigua and Barbuda collaborated with the Antigua and Barbuda National Public Library to host a cultural education session on July 21, 2025 for students enrolled in the Library’s Summer Camp...

Antigua and Barbuda Among 1,800 Attending the AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum in Grenada

The initiative aims to address the current challenge of trade between Africa and the Caribbean, which accounts for less than 1% of total exports between the two regions. Past editions of the forum have shown promising results, with strong...

Cultural Exchanges between China and Antigua and Barbuda were held at National Public Library

PRESS RELEASE On July 21, 2025, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Antigua and Barbuda collaborated with the Antigua and Barbuda National Public Library to host a cultural education session for students enrolled in the Library’s...

VIDEO: Bowen Condemns PM Browne’s ‘Misuse’ of Social Security Funds, Urges Protest

Antigua and Barbuda’s opposition has called on citizens to protest against what it describes as the government’s “misuse and abuse” of social security funds. Sherfield Bowen, Deputy Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), accused Prime...

Antigua and Barbuda Welcomes Historic ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

Antigua and Barbuda expressed pride in the leadership of SIDS, particularly in the Vanuatu-led initiative that brought the matter before the ICJ. The country also highlighted its central role—alongside Tuvalu—as co-chair of the Commission of Small...

Caribbean Golden Visa offers fast-track citizenship to investors buying property

Caribbean golden visa programs are gaining popularity among wealthy foreigners who are willing to invest in a property to attain citizenship. There are five Caribbean countries, Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Saint...

Minister Daryll Matthew Mourns Death of Promising Young Cricketer

Sports and Education Minister Daryll Matthew has expressed deep sorrow over the fatal stabbing of teenage cricketer Vonde Bowers in Grays Farm on Tuesday night. Bowers, a member of the national Under-19 team, had recently returned from...

Tragic Death in Grays Farms: Victim Identified as Young Cricketer Vonde Bowers

Additionally, he was known for his talent in cricket, representing Antigua and Barbuda on the field. Vonde’s body was found showing multiple stab wounds, following what residents described as a violent altercation among a group of young men in the...

Team Antigua and Barbuda Arrives in Singapore for World Aquatics Championships

Team Antigua and Barbuda Arrives in Singapore for World Aquatics Championships The Antigua & Barbuda Swimming Federation proudly announces the arrival of its national team in Singapore. Rested and ready, the swimmers are geared up to represent the...

Rowley was not detained, he was treated with ‘full respect’, PM Browne says

- Advertisement - By Latrishka Thomas Prime Minister Gaston Browne has clarified that information in Antigua’s immigration system that led to additional questioning of former Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley did not originate from...

Police implement traffic management strategy in St John’s for Carnival Monday and Tuesday

- Advertisement - By Deslyn A Joseph The Head of the Traffic Department of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda (RPFAB) said that the police will be deployed in full strength, with support from members of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence...

We need change: Cricket admins call on governing body to prioritize development or face removal

- Advertisement - By Neto Baptiste Make the necessary changes at the administrative end or face being removed from office. That was the ultimatum given to administrators within the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) by two former...

Mitchell gets fourth place finish at World Swimming Championships but bows out of 200 meters freestyle event

- Advertisement - Antigua and Barbuda’s Bianca Mitchell registered a time of 2:11.40 to finish fourth in the Women’s 200 meters Freestyle event at the ongoing World Swimming Championships being held in Singapore on Monday. Swimming at the...

Antigua and Barbuda welcomes ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda has welcomed the highly anticipated opinion that was delivered by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the obligations of States in relation to climate change. The Opinion, which...