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St. John\u2019s, Antigua and Barbuda \u2014 December 24, 2025<\/p>

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The Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA) and the Entrepreneurial<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Development Programme (EDP) wish to inform the public that both offices will be<\/p>

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relocating to new premises in early 2026.<\/p>

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To facilitate this transition, ABIA and EDP offices will close at midday on Monday,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 29, 2025. A follow-up announcement will provide details of the new location<\/p>

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and reopening date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this period, all essential services will remain available electronically to ensure<\/p>

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uninterrupted support for investors and entrepreneurs. Please use the following<\/p>

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channels:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Investment Concession Applications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: investmentfacilitation@ab.gov.ag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 CABI Concession Applications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: cab-i@ab.gov.ag<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 EDP Loan Applications:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Email: get.info@antiguabarbuda.edp.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct Contact: Call 734-1003<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to enhance our facilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

and service delivery. ABIA and EDP remain committed to providing efficient investment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

facilitation and entrepreneurial support throughout this transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further updates, please follow the local news channels or contact us via email.<\/p>\n

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St. John\u2019s, Antigua and Barbuda \u2014 December 24, 2025 The Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA) and the Entrepreneurial Development Programme (EDP) wish to inform the public that both offices will be relocating to new premises in early 2026. 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