The Labour Department wishes to advise the general public that, in accordance with Section C21 subsection (10) of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code Cap. 27, as amended, the Hon Attorney General and Minister of Labour has issued a new Minimum Basic Wage Order, Statutory Instrument No. 30 of 2026 with effect from April 1, 2026.

The Minister responsible for Labour has ordered a Minimum Basic Wage of eleven dollars and fifty cents ($11.50) per hour for employment in Antigua and Barbuda, effective 1st April, 2026.

Employers are reminded that Section C22 subsection (5) of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code Cap. 27, as amended, requires that, where the established national basic minimum wage is applicable, the rate be posted on a Notice Board in the workplace.

Failure to pay the basic National Basic Minimum Wage as ordered by the Hon. Minister of Labour is an offense punishable by fine upon summary conviction.

For more information, kindly visit the Labour Department on Long and Thames Streets or call 462-9200.

Please be guided accordingly.

Labour Commissioner