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Police Probe Spate of Burglaries Across Antigua

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Police in Antigua are investigating a series of break-ins this week that left homes and businesses ransacked and valuables stolen. In Yeptons, two houses were...

Antigua and Barbuda to Host Major Security Drill Ahead of Commonwealth Heads Meeting

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Antigua and Barbuda is intensifying preparations to host Exercise Tradewinds 2026, a large-scale regional security and disaster response drill set to play a pivotal...

Police Probe Burglary at New Winthropes Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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Police in Antigua have opened an investigation after thieves broke into the New Winthropes Seventh-Day Adventist Church, stealing several valuable items. The burglary took place...

Ride-Hailing App Swyft Faces Pushback from Antigua Taxi Drivers

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A new ride-hailing service in Antigua and Barbuda is drawing criticism from traditional taxi operators, who fear the platform could threaten their livelihoods. Swyft, described...

Antigua Government Reminds of Duty-free on Private Security Systems

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Antigua and Barbuda’s government has reaffirmed a policy to waive all duties and taxes on private surveillance systems, encouraging homeowners, businesses, and community groups...

Teachers Receive $5.8m in Reclassification Payments, Government Announces

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Teachers Receive $5.8m in Reclassification Payments Teachers across Antigua and Barbuda have received a long-awaited payout of $5.86 million as part of their reclassification agreement,...

Cabinet Fast-Tracks Housing Projects in Jennings and Belmont

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Cabinet Fast-Tracks Housing Projects in Jennings and Belmont The government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced plans to accelerate the construction of new homes in...

150 Cameras Already Installed, 200 More Planned as Antigua Expands Surveillance

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150 Cameras Installed, 200 More Planned as Antigua Expands Surveillance Antigua and Barbuda is moving to expand its national surveillance network, with 150 cameras already...

Hammock Cove Antigua unveils signature villas

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Hammock Cove Antigua, part of the Elite Island Resorts collection, is redefining Caribbean luxury with the debut of its Signature Villas alongside a season...

Government Expands Maintenace Department to Address Public Building Failures

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The Ministry of Works has strengthened its HVAC department to tackle widespread air-conditioning failures in government buildings. At Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing, Director General of Communications...

Sandals to Open New Beaches Resort in St Vincent

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Sandals Resorts International has announced plans to open a new Beaches property in St Vincent and the Grenadines, marking another major investment in the...

Five Miles of Guardrails Procured for Road Safety

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The Ministry of Works has acquired five miles of guardrails to be installed across Antigua and Barbuda in a bid to improve road safety. At...

Single-Window Customs System Promises Faster Trade, Less Red Tape

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Antigua and Barbuda is considering the rollout of a single-window customs platform aimed at streamlining trade and cutting clearance times at the port. At Thursday’s...