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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 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...
PM Browne Announces Plans to Cut Down Rat Island for Future Development
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the government intends to cut down Rat Island, located off the coast of St. John’s Harbour, to support future development and beautification projects. Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show on Pointe FM, Browne...

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...

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...
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...

Antigua PM says Paris Club and other unfair debts will remain unpaid
Antigua PM says unfair Paris Club debts will remain unpaid Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda will not prioritize repayment of certain Paris Club debts, calling them unjust and insisting they will remain outstanding unless...
Antigua PM says surplus skilled workers could be exported, citing nurses as example
Antigua PM says surplus skilled workers could be exported, citing nurses as example Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda will continue to expand training for nurses and other skilled workers, even if it means producing more...
ABWU Leader Warns Workers Must Prepare for AI Disruption
ABWU Leader Warns Workers Must Prepare for AI Disruption, The head of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union urged workers to brace for sweeping changes as artificial intelligence transforms industries, warning that solidarity will be vital to...

Saint Lucia and Antigua set to battle for Top Position in ECVA Men’s Final Four Tournament
In a thrilling match at the ECVA Men’s Final Four Tournament, Saint Lucia emerged victorious over Antigua and Barbuda with a decisive score of 3-0, solidifying their status as a top contender on Saturday night. The match, played at the YMCA,...

ABEC Honoured with Top Electoral Management Award in Botswana
In reacting to the win, Ambassador Arthur G. B. Thomas, Chairman of ABEC, said the award was not only a recognition of the institution’s professionalism but also of the country’s democratic maturity. “As ABEC is recognized with the Electoral...

LISTEN: PM says imported Dominican Republic Workers Are Very Productive
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has praised the performance of workers from the Dominican Republic currently engaged in Antigua and Barbuda’s national housing initiative. Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show, Mr Browne disclosed that 50 workers had...

Jamaican takes second place at 2025 CTO Regional Tourism Youth Congress
Jolé St John of Tobago (center) with Jamaica’s Caleader Lewison (left) and Aylani Morris Seymour from the Cayman Islands in Barbados. (Photo: CMC) BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Caleader Lewison, the 16-year-old junior minister of tourism for...
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Tobago’s Jolé St. John is CTO 2025 Regional Tourism Youth Congress Winner [Cayman’s Aylani Morris Seymour 3rd]
Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization Jolé St. John of Tobago (center) with Jamaica’s Caleader Lewison (left) and Aylani Morris Seymour from the Cayman Islands in Barbados onThursday BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (October 4, 2025) – Sixteen-year-old Jolé...

Antigua & Barbuda Waves High for Flag Man’s Birthday!
There’s only one man in Antigua and Barbuda who can make the nation’s colours dance on every street corner, at every cricket match, and across every Carnival parade. On Saturday, that man, Hilson “Flag Man” Joseph is celebrating his birthday, and...

WATCH: Browne Proposes Property Swaps to Tackle City Eyesores
The government of Antigua and Barbuda is moving to tackle the issue of derelict properties in the capital by offering land or property swaps to owners. Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced that legislative changes will soon be introduced to give...

Hi-Pro Feeds Brings On-the-Ground Expertise to Antigua’s Poultry Farmers
Patterson gave an overview of the Jamaica Broilers Group, Hi-Pro’s parent company, while Dr. Tulloch focused on layer production. His presentation, which included video demonstrations, highlighted coop construction and sanitization, proper feeding...