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    US drops $15,000 visa deposit for foreign fans with World Cup tickets

    Trump holds the FIFA World Cup trophy in the Oval Office of the White HouseBBC – The Trump administration will exempt football fans from...

    Emone Chloe Skai Hodge Arrives in St. Maarten to Represent Antigua and Barbuda in Regional Pageant – Antigua News Room

    Emone Chloe Skai Hodge to Represent Antigua and Barbuda at Inaugural Miss Caribbean Paradise Beauty PageantEmone Chloe Skai Hodge has arrived in St. Maarten where she will represent Antigua and Barbuda in the inaugural Miss Caribbean Paradise Beauty Pageant 2026 this weekend.The regional pageant,...

    Rotary Club Donates Renovated Classroom to Police Youth Intervention Unit – Antigua News Room

    _ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA_ _Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)_ MEDIA RELEASE...

    Costume Island Antigua Thanks Police and Public After Recovery of Stolen Items

    Management of Costume Island Antigua has publicly thanked the Royal Police Force of Antigua...

    Emone Chloe Skai Hodge Arrives in St. Maarten to Represent Antigua and Barbuda in Regional Pageant – Antigua News Room

    Emone Chloe Skai Hodge to Represent Antigua and Barbuda at Inaugural Miss Caribbean Paradise...

    Barbuda Caribana 2026 Set for May 21-25

    Barbuda’s annual Caribana celebrations will return from May 21 to May 25, 2026, with...

    Senator Joel Rayne Sworn In as Parliamentary Secretary

    Just days after being appointed to the Senate, Senator Joel Anderson Rayne was on...

    Tiffany Strann-Peters Sworn In as Senator as Female Representation Grows

    Tiffany Anthea Lauren Strann- Peters was sworn in as a Government Senator on Wednesday...

    Caribbean Countries to Get Priority Access to Pandemic Flu Vaccines

    PAHO signs agreement to reserve pandemic influenza vaccine supply for Latin America and the CaribbeanThe Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today announced a historic...

    Wellness Waves Foundation Launches Youth Theme Song Competition

    The Wellness Waves Foundation is calling on young creatives across Antigua and Barbuda to...

    Building Materials to Be Distributed to Those in Need in Barbuda

    Building materials are being prepared for distribution to residents in need in Barbuda, according...

    Ministry of Health Mourns Death of National Solid Waste Worker Killed on Duty

    The Ministry of Health has expressed condolences following the death of a member of...
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    Politics

    Tourism Ministry Mourns Passing of Sarah Laurent

    The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment has expressed condolences following the...

    OPINION: What is Antigua and Barbuda but not a majority black country?

    What is Antigua and Barbuda but not a majority black country?Written by Franchesca Sterling“Non-refoulement...

    Joel Rayne Set to Be Sworn In as Parliamentary Secretary in Finance Ministry

    Senator Joel Rayne is to take on an expanded government role after being appointed...

    Tourism Ministry Mourns Passing of Sarah Laurent

    The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment has expressed condolences following the...

    OPINION: What is Antigua and Barbuda but not a majority black country?

    What is Antigua and Barbuda but not a majority black country?Written by Franchesca Sterling“Non-refoulement...

    Joel Rayne Set to Be Sworn In as Parliamentary Secretary in Finance Ministry

    Senator Joel Rayne is to take on an expanded government role after being appointed...

    Prime Minister Browne to Advance Climate, Energy and Global Justice Agenda During High-Level Engagements in New York

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne departed Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday for a series of...

    Education Minister Daryll Matthew Attends Global AI Education Conference in China

    Antigua and Barbuda’s Education Minister, Daryll Matthew, joined global leaders, educators and technology experts...

    Business

    Air Peace to Launch Antigua-Nigeria Flights This Month

    A new air link between the Caribbean and West Africa is expected to come on stream later this month as Nigerian airline Air Peace prepares to begin scheduled service connecting Antigua and Barbuda with Lagos.The service, which launches on May 25, will operate twice...

    Antigua and Barbuda Records Strongest Tourism Start With 7% Visitor Increase

    Antigua and Barbuda recorded a 7 percent increase in visitor arrivals during the first...

    Fernandez Urges Faster Action to Capitalise on Tourism Growth as Arrivals Hit Record Levels

    Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez says Antigua and Barbuda must act swiftly to take full...

    Antigua and Barbuda earns praise as it hosts Caribbean Travel Marketplace for second year

    Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez says feedback from delegates attending the Caribbean Travel Marketplace in...

    APUA warns of higher electricity costs as fuel prices drive up charges

    The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) says rising global fuel prices are pushing up...
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    Technology

    Antigua and Barbuda ranked 154th in CARICOM AI readiness index, 2025 report shows

    The 2025 Government AI Readiness Index, published by Oxford Insights, measures how prepared governments are to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for public benefit, across...

    Cybersecurity Officials Meet in Antigua and Barbuda

    Cybersecurity officials from across the Eastern Caribbean are meeting in Antigua and Barbuda for...

    How Online Is the Antigua and Barbuda, the Caribbean?

    ITU data shows internet use varies widely across CARICOM, from over 90% to under 50%Internet use across CARICOM ranges from 92.5% of the population in The Bahamas to 47.9% in Haiti, according to 2024 estimates from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The indicator captures...

    Gaston Browne urges creatives to embrace AI as tool, not threat

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne has urged Antigua and Barbuda's creative community to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to enhance — not replace...

    World

    Chinese Embassy Hosts International Chinese Language Day Event in Antigua and Barbuda

    The Chinese Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda joined local students and cultural enthusiasts in...

    Antigua and Barbuda Participates in Regional Workshop on Accessing the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage

    Antigua and Barbuda participated in the Caribbean Training Workshop for National Focal Points and...

    Venezuela’s acting president defends country’s territory and rejects Trump’s 51st state remarks

    Venezuela's acting president Delcy Rodriguez (C) speaks with journalists following a session at the...

    Antigua And Barbuda Nominates H.E. María Fernanda Espinosa As Candidate For Un Secretary-General

    Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, former president of the UN General Assembly, speaking at a...

    UNDP Report Says Caribbean Democracies Under Pressure Despite Development Gains

    A new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report has identified Antigua and Barbuda among a group of Caribbean countries with very high human development, while warning that democracies across the region are facing mounting pressure from crime, climate change, economic vulnerability and declining public...
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    Society

    OPINION: When Good Intentions Do Harm: Why We Must Donate Responsibly

    Opinion Editorial by Kevon Campbell, Logistics Specialist (CDEMA) and Jan Willem Wegdam, Shelter Advisor(IOM)The Caribbean is no stranger to generosity. But without coordination, even...

    Building Materials to Be Distributed to Those in Need in Barbuda

    Building materials are being prepared for distribution to residents in need in Barbuda, according...

    ASP Frankie Thomas Wins Top Caribbean Community Policing Award

    ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) ...

    Wellness Waves Foundation Launches Youth Theme Song Competition

    The Wellness Waves Foundation is calling on young creatives across Antigua and Barbuda to use their voices and talents in its newly launched Youth Theme Song Competition.This initiative caters to young people between the ages of 13 and 21. Interested applicants will be required...

    Antigua and Barbuda Celebrates Newest Centenarian Ruth Henry

    Laughter, hymns and family tributes filled the room on Wednesday morning as Mrs. Ruth Henrietta Georgiana Henry marked her 100th birthday surrounded by generations...

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    Nighttime Detour and Single-Lane Traffic Planned for Section of All Saints Road – Antigua News Room

    NOTICE: SINGLE-LANE TRAFFIC ON ALL SAINTS ROADThe Ministry of Works advises the general public...

    Emone Chloe Skai Hodge Arrives in St. Maarten to Represent Antigua and Barbuda in Regional Pageant – Antigua News Room

    Emone Chloe Skai Hodge to Represent Antigua and Barbuda at Inaugural Miss Caribbean Paradise...

    Rotary Club Donates Renovated Classroom to Police Youth Intervention Unit – Antigua News Room

    _ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA_ _Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)_ MEDIA RELEASE...

    Costume Island Antigua Thanks Police and Public After Recovery of Stolen Items

    Management of Costume Island Antigua has publicly thanked the Royal Police Force of Antigua...

    Senator Joel Rayne Sworn In as Parliamentary Secretary

    Just days after being appointed to the Senate, Senator Joel Anderson Rayne was on...

    Tiffany Strann-Peters Sworn In as Senator as Female Representation Grows

    Tiffany Anthea Lauren Strann- Peters was sworn in as a Government Senator on Wednesday...

    Shipment Delays Force Temporary Slowdown in Road Upgrade Projects in Antigua and Barbuda

    ⚠️ NOTICE: SHIPMENT DELAYS TRIGGER A TEMPORARY SLOWDOWN OF ASPHALT AND CONCRETE ROAD WORKSThe...

    Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet Approves More Equipment and Experts to Expand Road Repair Programme

    Roadworks in Villa (PC-Maria Browne)CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday...

    Antigua and Barbuda Launches US$12.3 Million Project to Improve Disaster Warnings and Emergency Preparedness

    Antigua and Barbuda Launches US$12.3 Million National Initiative to Boost Disaster Preparedness with Early...

    Man Injured After Vehicle Crashes Into Tree on Airport Road

    Emergency personnel responded to a traffic accident on Airport Road on Thursday after a...

    Government approves national Safe Haven for women and children

    CABINET NOTES- Cabinet has approved the establishment of a national Safe Haven for Women...

    HOLA! Cabinet Approves Spanish as Antigua and Barbuda’s Official Second Language

    The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a major policy shift to establish...