Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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ABEC engages Election Observers ahead of General Elections 2026

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The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) convened a high-level meeting with local, regional, and international observers as part of its final preparatory...

ABEC Extends Hours to 10PM to Process Voter ID Cards Ahead of Poll

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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, April 29, 2026 — The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) has extended its operating hours to 10 p.m. as officials...

Coteen Francis Charged With Firearm Offences After Queen Elizabeth Highway Shooting

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ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE COTEEN FRANCIS CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE FIREARM-RELATED OFFENCES St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda,...

Retired General Surgeon Dr. Ramamurthi Bekal Dies at 94

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Official Statement from the Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda (MAAB) on the Passing of Dr. Ramamurthi Bekal The Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda...

Man Ordered to Pay $20,000 After Neighbour Suffers Fractured Arm in Attack

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A man has been ordered to pay $20,000 in compensation after admitting to seriously injuring his neighbour during a 2022 attack in New Winthropes. Donneil...

Clerk Ordered to Repay $6,000 After Using Employer’s Debit Card for Online Shopping

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A High Court has ordered a former store clerk to repay $6,000 after she admitted using her employer’s debit card to fund a string...

Requirements for Special ID Card for General Elections 2026

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St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — April 29th, 2026 —Electors who apply to replace their expired Voter’s ID Card will be issued a Special Identification Card (special ID) at the Registration Units within...

ABLP Calls Out UPP for Misleading Voters in Three Constituencies

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THIS IS AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA LABOUR PARTY HEADQUARTERS The United Progressive Party has been deliberately calling supporters of the ABLP...

ECLAC Projects Robust 4.0% Growth for Antigua and Barbuda in 2026

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ECLAC Projects 4.0% Growth for Antigua and Barbuda in 2026 Antigua and Barbuda’s economy is projected to grow by 4.0% in 2026, maintaining solid expansion...

Latin America and the Caribbean Will Grow 2.2% in 2026

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The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean are seen growing by 2.2% on average in 2026, according to the updated projections released today...

PM Browne says there will be NO Cuts to Social Programmes

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PM Backs Social Programme Consolidation but Rejects Cuts to Benefits Prime Minister Gaston Browne says his administration plans to consolidate dozens of social programmes across...

Championship Secured! CG Gunners Claim 2026 Championship in Dominant Fashion

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Championship Secured! CG Gunners Claim 2026 Championship in Dominant Fashion The Hon. H. Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez is celebrating a monumental victory as the Max Fernandez...

Parliament Street First in Plan to Replace Aging Homes in Grays Farm

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Government to Replace Dilapidated Homes in Gray's Farm with Climate-Resilient Units Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the government plans to replace aging and low-income housing...