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Antigua and Barbuda to raise minimum wage to $11.50 from April
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved an increase in the national minimum wage from $9.00 to $11.50 per hour, effective 1 April...
Public servants to receive 5% interim pay increase at end of March
Public servants to receive 5% interim pay increase at end of March
Public servants in Antigua and Barbuda will receive a 5 percent interim salary...
Antigua and Barbuda to Scrap Sales Tax on Essentials for Two-Day April Period
The government of Antigua and Barbuda will remove the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) on selected essential food items and school supplies for...
Antiguan-Born teacher Alex Wharton named South Carolina Teacher of the Year finalist
An Antiguan and Barbudan teacher with more than 30 years’ experience in special education has been named among five finalists for the 2026 South...
Antigua and Barbuda: Protecting Gains, Positioning for Global Opportunity-Small State, Big Vision
By Garfield Joseph, MBA
I recently attended the Commonwealth Investment Conference Network in London, England, where representatives from across Commonwealth nations gathered to discuss strategies...
Man found guilty of indecent assault and attempted choking in woman’s home
A man has been found guilty of indecent assault and attempting to choke a woman in her home, after a jury dismissed his claim...
Antigua and Barbuda Considers Opening Embassy in Nigeria
Antigua and Barbuda is exploring the establishment of an embassy or diplomatic mission in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, as part of efforts to strengthen ties...
Canada warns travellers of strict public smoking laws in Antigua and Barbuda
Canadian authorities have warned travellers to Antigua and Barbuda that smoking or vaping in public places could lead to arrest and court action,...
Attorney accuses CID officer of lying in Christian murder trial
Tensions flared in the Nigel Christian murder trial on Wednesday when a defence attorney accused a CID officer of lying during cross-examination.
Attorney Wendel Alexander,...
ABLP Plans April Convention
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) is set to stage a convention in April 2026 after its recent electoral victory, which saw candidate...
Caribe Wave tsunami exercise under way today in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is participating today in CARIBE WAVE 26, the region’s annual tsunami preparedness exercise involving countries across the Caribbean.
The drill, coordinated...
ABCAS launches poultry and crop courses to support food production
The Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS) is introducing two short courses in poultry and crop production aimed at strengthening local...
Browne says minimum wage increase must balance workers, businesses
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says any increase to the country’s minimum wage must be carefully managed to avoid harming small businesses and the wider...