Thursday, February 5, 2026

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Government says ABST cut aims to ease cost pressures despite IMF concerns

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Government says ABST cut aims to ease cost pressures despite IMF concerns The government says a planned temporary reduction in the Antigua and Barbuda Sales...

Masked intruder targets EMS compound during overnight shift

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A masked man entered the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) compound in the early hours of the morning, prompting renewed concern about security at a...

Cabinet approves process to update airport master plans

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Cabinet approves process to update airport master plans Cabinet has approved the start of a selective tendering process to develop new long-term master plans for...

Government adds new water tankers to strengthen fire service response

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Government adds new water tankers to strengthen fire service response The government has completed the procurement and delivery of two new water tankers to support...

Antigua and Barbuda moves toward automation of national water system

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Cabinet has approved financing to procure an automation system for Antigua and Barbuda’s water distribution network, following what officials described as a detailed briefing...

Antigua and Barbuda To Secure CDB Loan to Fund Various Aspects of Education

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Antigua and Barbuda to secure CDB loan to fund education upgrades Cabinet has approved a loan agreement with the Caribbean Development Bank to fund what...

CUE Action Draws First Blood in Week 1 with 5–3 Win Over Obsidian

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It was another high-energy night in the NPPA 8-Ball Team Competition as Week 1, Night 3 delivered a statement win for CUE Action, who...

Illegal Parking Persists in St. John’s Despite Daily Enforcement

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Illegal Parking Persists in St. John’s Despite Daily Enforcement Illegal parking continues to clog streets in St. John’s despite stepped-up enforcement that sees dozens of...

LETTER: Why was the Ministry of Education set up to fail?

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In 2025 when the teachers took industrial action, the Prime Minister and his cabinet made the decision to remove the Permanent Secretary as it would...

AI ‘reshapes skills, not jobs’, says education minister

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Education Minister Daryll Matthew has said artificial intelligence is not a threat to skilled work but a force that is transforming it, underscoring the...

IMF Welcomes Launch of Regional Credit Bureau in Antigua and Barbuda

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The International Monetary Fund has welcomed the launch of the regional credit bureau in Antigua and Barbuda, describing it as an important step...

Fernandez Says Major Hotel Projects Will Set New Standards for Antigua and Barbuda

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Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez says a wave of major hotel developments planned for Antigua and Barbuda will raise the country’s tourism product to new...

Antigua and Barbuda Bakers Earn Nine Nominations at 2026 Caribbean Baking Awards

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Antigua and Barbuda will be represented by nine bakers at the 2026 Caribbean Baking Awards after nominations closed on Feb. 1. Carlonar Gerald of Beaucar’s...