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CABINET NOTES: January 22nd 2026
REPORT FROM THE CABINET OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAMEETING OF THURSDAY 22nd JANUARY 2026
The prayers before Cabinet were led by A Pastor from the Salvation...
Antigua Government Moves to Fast-Track Affordable Housing as Demand Outpaces Construction Capacity
CABINET NOTES- The Cabinet has been advised of the significant increase in requests from Antiguans and Barbudans to the National Housing Development and Urban...
Antigua Cabinet Approves Immigration Amnesty to Address Labour Shortages
The Cabinet has approved an immigration amnesty for eligible non-nationals living in Antigua and Barbuda, aimed at easing labour shortages and allowing affected individuals...
Antigua and Barbuda to Temporarily Cut Sales Tax to 7% in 2026
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a temporary reduction in the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) to seven per cent, expected...
Senator Colin O’Neal Browne Addresses Deliberate Misrepresentation of Remarks
Senator Hon. Colin O’Neal Browne is rightfully refuting a recent deliberate misrepresentation of remarks that were expressed at a recent vigil, to which he was...
Brazilian agricultural research chief highlights role of regional institute in speeding up innovation
The president of Brazil’s Agricultural Research Corporation, Silvia Massruhá, has highlighted the potential of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture to help rural...
Ministry of Works & Forestry Division Collaborate to Replant Trees at Hall Estate
During routine road works on Valley Road North in the vicinity of Hall Estate, a mature tree was inadvertently cut down by a private...
Government Approves Recruitment of 100 New Police and Defence Personnel
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved the immediate recruitment of 100 new law enforcement personnel, comprising 50 police officers and 50 soldiers.
The...
Antigua Cruise Port Invites Local Entrepreneurs to Join Upland Development Project
Antigua Cruise Port has issued a call for local entrepreneurs to help shape the next phase of its Upland Development Project, inviting Expressions of...
Detour in Place as Drainage Works Continue at Hodges Bay
Motorists travelling through Hodges Bay are being advised to use alternative routes as drainage works continue in the area.
Construction is currently under way on...
Antigua and Barbuda seeks nominations to spotlight female philanthropists ahead of International Women’s Day
The Directorate of Gender Affairs has opened nominations for its International Women’s Day 2026 Spotlight Series, an initiative aimed at recognising women whose quiet...
VIDEO: Bay Street Drainage Upgrade Nears Completion as Culverts Are Installed
Large culverts are now being installed along Bay Street as the drainage project moves closer to completion. Commendations to the hardworking team at the...
Learning and Development Unit Opens 2026 with CME Sessions on Stroke Care and Cancer...
The Learning and Development Unit has opened its 2026 programme with two Continuing Medical Education (CME) sessions, focusing on evidence-based practice and equitable healthcare...