Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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Antigua Residents Alarmed by Spike in Break-ins and Thefts

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Residents in several communities across Antigua have raised concerns after police recorded a spike in break-ins and thefts over a 24-hour period between 10...

Police Probe Break-in at Ministry Center, Equipment Stolen

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Police are investigating a break-in at Ministry Center in Cooks Extension after thieves stole musical and audio equipment valued in the thousands of dollars. The...

Antigua and Barbuda Welcomes New EU Ambassador, Reviews Cooperation Priorities

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Antigua and Barbuda on Monday received Fiona Ramsey, the newly appointed European Union ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean, during courtesy calls with Prime Minister...

Attorney General Signals Push for CCJ Accession, Constitutional Reform Talks

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Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin says Antigua and Barbuda will launch national consultations on joining the appellate jurisdiction of the Caribbean Court of Justice, calling...

Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Opens 2026 Law Year, Signals New AI Rules and Reforms

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he Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court opened the 2026 law year on Monday with plans to tighten oversight of artificial intelligence, expand digital court services,...

Antigua and Barbuda’s Energy Minister Elected IRENA Vice President for Latin America and Caribbean

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Antigua and Barbuda’s Energy Minister Melford Nicholas has been elected vice president for Latin America and the Caribbean at the 16th session of the...

Antigua Tests Simple Net System That Keeps Bugs Out and Food Chemical-Free

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New Insect‑Proof Net Technology Shows Promise for Pesticide‑Free Vegetable Farming in Antigua and BarbudaSt. John’s, Antigua — January 2026 By: Tyreke Thomas-Horsford. A new, environmentally...

DPP Reports 89% Conviction Rate in 2025 Despite Half-Staffed Office

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Operating with just half of its approved staff, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions posted an 89% conviction rate in 2025, Director...

Billboard Thefts Raise Safety Concerns Across Antigua and Barbuda

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A series of thefts involving billboard infrastructure is raising safety concerns in Antigua and Barbuda, following the latest report along the Queen Elizabeth Highway. At...

Gassy Dread responds to Shugy

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PM's Response to MP Kelvin Simon: Gassy Dread is the altar ego of Gaston Browne, who happens to be serving as Prime Minister of...

Senior Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel’s Appointed As Chief Magistrate Confirmed

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Antigua and Barbuda’s Magistracy has a new head following the appointment of Senior Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel as Chief Magistrate. Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin confirmed...

LETTER: Kentish seen as the best choice to replace Watts in St. George

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Fifteen down, One more to go and by that I mean, fifteen candidates and caretakers named for the United Progressive Party, with one more constituency...