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Antigua and Barbuda Lends Its Voice to Global Peace
The two-day gathering, held under the theme “Uniting for Peace and Fulfilling Humanity’s Duty Together,” spotlighted initiatives such as peace education in schools, interfaith dialogue through HWPL’s WARP Offices, and institutional support for the...
Antigua and Barbuda to Host Major Security Drill Ahead of Commonwealth Heads Meeting
Antigua and Barbuda is intensifying preparations to host Exercise Tradewinds 2026, a large-scale regional security and disaster response drill set to play a pivotal role in ensuring readiness for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting...

“We Did Not Create This Crisis, Yet We Pay”: Antigua and Barbuda Leader at Climate Week NYC
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, delivered a forceful keynote at the opening of Climate Week NYC, warning that the world’s most vulnerable nations are being handed a bill they cannot pay. “Every degree of warming is an invoice...
Flash Flood Watch Issued for Antigua and Barbuda as Tropical Wave Approaches
Authorities in the Eastern Caribbean have issued a flash flood watch for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, and Anguilla, as a tropical wave approaches the region. The alert, issued by the Antigua & Barbuda Meteorological Services,...

Antigua and Barbuda Prepares for Major Regional Security Exercise Ahead of CHOGM 2026
The exercise is also designed to “stress-test” response mechanisms for maritime threats, including oil spills, migrant interdiction, and risks to the blue economy. The United States Southern Command is playing a key coordinating role, working...

Antigua and Barbuda Secure Home Victory Against Grenada
The match featured intense momentum swings, and a fierce comeback attempt by Dominica, ultimately falling short in the final set. Dominica’s captain Yhan Florent led all scorers with 26 points, while Tevin St. Jean paced Saint Lucia with 20. “It...

Antigua and Barbuda confirms its participation in EXPO 2027 Belgrade
BELGRADE - Antigua and Barbuda has officially confirmed its participation in EXPO 2027 Belgrade, becoming one of 120 countries to be showcased at the event, the first international expo of its kind in the Western Balkans. Diplomatic relations...
Antigua and Barbuda: Int’l Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer observed under the theme ‘From Science to Global Action’
(Antigua Observer) – Antigua and Barbuda yesterday joined with the International Community to observe International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, under the theme, From Science to Global Action. International Ozone Day is celebrated...
Antigua and Barbuda to Tighten Oversight on Imported Prefab and Container Homes
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has moved to regulate the surge in imported prefab and container homes, introducing a new policy that requires prior approval from the Development Control Authority (DCA). The measure, announced this week,...

Antigua and Barbuda to be Featured in Expo 2025 “Forest of Civilizations”
Antigua and Barbuda will take its place among more than 130 nations in the “Forest of Civilizations”, one of the largest and most symbolic exhibitions at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan. The initiative brings countries together through ancient trees chosen...

The Antigua and Barbuda Civil Registry (ABCR) marks its Fifth Anniversary with Purpose, Perseverance, and Progress.
The Antigua and Barbuda Civil Registry, which was established on the 25th of September 2020 under adverse conditions during the covid 19 pandemic, begun celebrating its fifth anniversary as a distinct entity under the inspiring theme “Five Years...

Antigua and Barbuda Emerges as a Rising Hub for Film and Television Production
Since assuming office in 2014, Prime Minister Gaston Browne has made film and television a cornerstone of Antigua and Barbuda’s economic and cultural strategy. His administration has actively courted international productions, positioning the...
Antigua and Barbuda joins the Forest of Civilizations exhibition in Japan
Antigua and Barbuda is proud to announce its participation in the ‘Forest of Civilizations’, one of the largest exhibitions at Expo 2025 Osaka. This extraordinary global initiative brings together nations through symbolic trees that represent...

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Driving a Film Industry Boom
Meet the Prime Minister Bringing Film and Television to the Caribbean Prime Minister Browne Drives Economic Growth by Positioning Antigua and Barbuda as a Premier Hub for Film and Television Productions Since taking office in 2014, Hon. Gaston...

Antigua and Barbuda Cadet Corps Recognises Excellence at Annual Opening Ceremony
(ABDF) On Saturday, 13th September 2025, the Antigua and Barbuda National Cadet Corps (ABNCC) proudly opened its new year with a special ceremony dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of its cadets. The ceremony also recognized...

Antigua and Barbuda Moves Toward Digital Customs System
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda is weighing a proposal to modernize the way trade is conducted in the country with the introduction of a National Single Window System for Customs and Trade. Comptroller of Customs Raju Boddu appeared before...

Antigua and Barbuda invite Advisors to register for Second Annual Black Pineapple Awards
Home › Events › Antigua and Barbuda invite Advisors to register for Second Annual Black Pineapple Awards By TravelPress Staff September 18, 2025 The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) is reminding travel advisors that there’s still time...
Antigua and Barbuda Now Bound by WTO Fisheries Subsidies Rules
by Brent Simon On September 15, 2025, the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies officially entered into force, with Antigua and Barbuda among the member states that signed on. The agreement, hailed as a landmark for ocean sustainability, bans...
Saint Lucia Sweeps Antigua and Barbuda in ECVA Men’s Final Four
Saint Lucia swept Antigua and Barbuda 3-0 in the ECVA Men’s Final Four volleyball tournament Saturday night at the YMCA, strengthening its bid for the championship. The set scores were 25-15, 25-23, 25-19. Top scorers included Tevin St. Jean of...

Antigua And Barbuda Sees Decline In Crime, Including Those Against Tourists
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA – The Antigua and Barbuda government reporting a reduction in crime against tourists to the island. Cabinet notes that there had been a near 15% decline in crime during the first 9 months of this year, compared to 2024. A total...