Antigua and Barbuda Youth Union Leaders Attend Regional Labour Forum in Brazil

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Two young leaders from the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) Youth Arm joined trade unionists from across the Americas in Brazil last week for the UNI Americas Youth Organizing Forum. Youth Arm...

Antigua and Barbuda Celebrates National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka

The twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda proudly celebrated its National Day at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan on September 28 with a ceremonial flag-raising event, followed by a vibrant cultural performance under the theme ‘Wadadli,...

Antigua and Barbuda Stays on Tier 2 on 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda Stays on Tier 2 Amid Ongoing Gaps in Trafficking Prosecutions CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda has remained on Tier 2 in the U.S. government’s annual...

Antigua and Barbuda touted as affordable Caribbean retirement spot

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP For many retirees, the Caribbean promises sun, beaches and a slower pace of life. But choosing where to settle also depends on cost of living, healthcare and resilience during hurricane season. Antigua and...

Antigua and Barbuda Deepens Agricultural Partnership with Hainan Province

Farmers across Antigua and Barbuda are set to benefit from a boost in mobility and efficiency following a donation of twelve motorized farm vehicles from the People’s Government of Hainan Province, China. The official handover took place on...

A new wave of young farmers is stepping forward to shape the future of Antigua and Barbuda’s agriculture

Youth Farmers Take Center Stage in Antigua and Barbuda The government is placing young farmers at the forefront of efforts to secure the nation’s agricultural future, with the relaunch of the Antigua and Barbuda Youth Forum for Agriculture (ABAFI)...

Antigua and Barbuda Strengthens Agricultural Ties with Hainan Delegation Donation

By: Tyreke G Thomas-Horsford Communications Officer The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and the Blue Economy of Antigua and Barbuda hosted a significant handing-over ceremony on September 27, 2025, where a high-level delegation from the...

Antigua and Barbuda in Talks with Emirates on Direct Air Link to the Caribbean

Antigua and Barbuda is moving to strengthen its role as a gateway to the Eastern Caribbean, holding high-level talks with Emirates on the possibility of direct flights from Dubai to the twin-island nation. The meeting, which took place in Dubai,...

Antigua and Barbuda, UK Step Up Preparations for CHOGM 2026

The meeting also focused on the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Centre of Excellence, a flagship project under the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS). Greene pressed for London’s full support, noting the Centre will be a hub for...

Antigua and Barbuda Day Celebrated in Osaka, Japan

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda Showcase Culture and Sustainability at Osaka-Kansai Expo CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda marked their National Day at the Osaka-Kansai Expo with a vibrant...

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Calls for Moratorium on Seabed Mining

PM Browne Calls for Moratorium on Seabed Mining UNITED NATIONS — Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Friday called for a halt to seabed mining until science can prove it will not cause serious harm, urging world leaders to...

Antigua and Barbuda PM Condemns Gaza ‘Genocide,’ Urges Peaceful Two-State Solution at UN

Antigua and Barbuda PM Condemns Gaza ‘Genocide,’ Urges Peaceful Two-State Solution at UN Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda used his address to the U.N. General Assembly on Friday to denounce what he called “the genocide that has...

U.S. says Antigua and Barbuda has never secured a conviction for human trafficking since law passed in 2010

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Observers Cite Impunity as No Trafficker Convicted in 15 Years CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda has never secured a conviction for human trafficking since passing its landmark...

Antigua and Barbuda weighs hybrid energy shift to cut costs and emissions

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is considering reforms to its energy system, with Utilities Minister Melford Nicholas highlighting both environmental and economic benefits. Speaking on Pointe FM alongside Prime Minister Gaston Browne,...

EAG Welcomes New Executive Director to Lead Next Phase of Conservation in Antigua and Barbuda

The Environmental Awareness Group (EAG), Antigua and Barbuda’s oldest and most prominent environmental NGO, has appointed Dr. Mareba M. Scott as its new Executive Director. Founded in 1989, the EAG has built a global reputation for conservation...

Antigua and Barbuda signs Visa Waiver agreement with the United Arab Emirates   

Antigua and Barbuda signs Visa Waiver agreement with the United Arab Emirates Antigua and Barbuda has formalized a Visa Waiver agreement with the United Arab Emirates, paving the way for expanded business and investment opportunities between the...

Antigua and Barbuda joins regional push to improve disaster shelters

Antigua and Barbuda is taking a leading role in shaping Caribbean disaster response as part of the region’s first-ever Shelter Technical Working Group. Coordinated by the Caribbean Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the...

Antigua and Barbuda Joins Landmark Shelter Working Group to Strengthen Disaster Preparedness

Antigua and Barbuda’s long history of responding to hurricanes and tropical storms has made it a key voice in discussions on safer and more inclusive shelter design, rapid mobilization of relief supplies tailored to island needs, and community...

2025 Census Begins Across Antigua and Barbuda

Census workers have started visiting homes across Antigua as the 2025 national population and housing census officially gets under way. Enumeration teams began door-to-door visits in Cassada Gardens and other communities over the weekend. The...

Antigua and Barbuda Signs Visa-Free Deal with UAE

Foreign Minister Greene described the signing as “a major step in our diplomatic relations.” He added: “What we have achieved today demonstrates the enduring bonds of friendship between our two nations. For Antigua and Barbuda, as a small island...