Antigua Cruise Port Launches Record-Breaking 2025/2026 Cruise Season

Antigua Cruise Port has officially launched its 2025/2026 season, with expectations set for a record-breaking year in cruise tourism. The season began on Thursday, October 2, when Rhapsody of the Seas made the first scheduled call, kicking off...

Antiguan Entrepreneur Novella Payne Honoured as Leader of Rurality by IICA

Agro-processor and entrepreneur Novella Payne has been named a Leader of Rurality of the Americas by the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), in recognition of her decades-long commitment to farming, rural communities,...

ABRSC to Host Second Annual Africa-Caribbean Dress Gala Dinner on October 4

The Antigua and Barbuda Reparations Support Commission (ABRSC) will stage its Second Annual Africa-Caribbean Dress Gala Dinner on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the CortslandHotel. The Gala follows the recently concluded 2nd Africa-CARICOM Summit...

Youth and Farmers Lead Charge for Resilient Agri-Future

BASSETERRE: As the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA2025) draws to a close in St. Kitts and Nevis, the spotlight turned to the next generation of agri-innovators, with the Caribbean Climate Responsive Agriculture Forum (CCRAF) hosting two...

OP-ED: Big Tobacco Calls It Harm Reduction, Caribbean Youth Calls It Profiting From Addiction

Why is the Caribbean suddenly the focus of lobbying by groups like the World Vapers’ Alliance, Smoke Free Sweden and We Are Innovation? The answer is clear: our region is being targeted as an entry point for industry-driven narratives designed to...

Prime Minister Gaston Browne Champions Climate Justice and Gender Equality on Day One of UNGA80

Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne opened Antigua and Barbuda’s participation in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) with a series of high-impact engagements that advanced the country’s priorities on climate...

Ministry of Works Highlights September Achievements in Road Rehabilitation Drive

In the community of Clare Hall, routine maintenance and resurfacing works have addressed several key roadways, improving access for residents and businesses alike. The Parham–Blue Waters main road, near Matthew’s Auto Parts in Clare Hall, has also...

Merchant: Climate Justice Fight Moving ‘Slowly but Surely’

Delivering a powerful keynote address to international leaders, Prime Minister Browne called for an enforceable and equitable transition from fossil fuels. He insisted that countries which have profited most from fossil-fuel-driven economies must...

Young Antiguan performers hone skills in Trinidad

(Antigua Observer) – Two young Antiguan performers are currently in Trinidad enhancing their skills through a cultural exchange program organized by Team Showtime. Najah Monford, a two-time Best Actor winner at the Drama Festival of Antigua and...

Strengthening Biosafety in Saint Lucia

Photo credit: FAO A National Workshop on Biosafety Legislation recently took place, spearheaded by the Department of Sustainable Development. This initiative is crucial for consolidating stakeholder feedback on Saint Lucia’s legal and...

WATCH: $6.2M Super Crane Transforms Antigua Port – Speed, Power, and Efficiency Redefined

The Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority has strengthened its operational capacity with the arrival of a brand-new Liebherr LHM 420 mobile harbor crane valued at US$6.2 million. The investment comes as a much-needed replacement for the Authority’s...

Dr. Clarence Pilgrim Concludes High-Level Engagements in London to Advance Preparations for CHOGM 2026

His Excellency Dr. Clarence Pilgrim Concludes High-Level Engagements in London to Advance Preparations for CHOGM 2026 London, UK – His Excellency Dr. Clarence Pilgrim, Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Barbuda...

Antigua Goalkeeper Zaieem Scott Joins Future Pro Academy

Antigua and Barbuda international goalkeeper Zaieem Scott has taken the next step in his career after joining Future Pro, a football academy that supports players looking to make their mark on the international stage. Scott, who has already...

Antigua strikes 2025 ECVA Men’s Final 4 Gold

Top scorer of the match was outside hitter Cairon Davis with 17pts. Clercent Joseph led Saint Lucia with 13 points. Antigua and Barbuda walked away with several individual awards. Cairon Davis was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament,...

PM Browne to push for Cabinet policy to grant scholarships to all parliamentarians

Antigua PM suggests scholarships for all parliamentarians to boost leadership skills Prime Minister Gaston Browne says all parliamentarians in Antigua and Barbuda should be eligible for government-funded scholarships, arguing that formal training...

Dominica Earns Bronze Medal at 2025 ECVA Men’s Final 4

Dominica captured the Bronze Medal in the ECVA Men’s Final 4 tournament, defeating Grenada in straight sets 3-0 (25-19, 28-26, 26-24) at the YMCA, St. John’s Antigua and Barbuda. Dominica came out strong, taking early control of the match by...

WATCH: Gov’t to Consider Scholarships for All Parliamentarians

The government is preparing to consider a new policy that would make scholarships available to all parliamentarians in Antigua and Barbuda. Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed that he will recommend the measure when Cabinet convenes for its...

Surge in Firearm License Applications Amid Rising Crime Concerns

Business owners and everyday citizens across Antigua and Barbuda are increasingly turning to firearms for protection, as fears over rising crime push more people to apply for gun licenses. Reports indicate that in recent weeks, the Firearms...

PM: Scholarships May Soon Depend on Family Income

Antigua PM says government may consider means testing for scholarships Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda may have to introduce means testing for government-funded scholarships to ensure the long-term sustainability of the...

UWI economist urges Antigua to adopt quarterly economic reports

Professor Justin Robinson, deputy chair of the Fiscal Responsibility Oversight Committee (FROC), says Antigua and Barbuda should move toward issuing quarterly economic reports to give the public and policymakers more timely updates on the state of...