Thursday, January 29, 2026

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Heavy Rain Forces Closure of All Public Schools in Antigua and Barbuda

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The Ministry of Education has ordered the closure of all public schools Thursday as heavy rainfall continues to batter the island, triggering widespread...

Postponement of the 2025 Grade Six National Assessment Awards Ceremony

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The Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries and CIBC Caribbean wish to inform the public that the 2025 Grade Six National Assessment Awards originally...

Flooding Reported Across Antigua as Heavy Rain Triggers Alerts

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The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a flood alert for the John Hughes area following reports of heavy flooding. Residents are urged to...

Customs Comptroller Raju Boddu Resigns, Citing Health Reasons

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Comptroller of Customs Raju Boddu has resigned from his post, ending his long tenure as head of the Customs and Excise Division. Sources say Boddu...

Ministry of Works Hails Renovation of Barbuda Council Building

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CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Ministry of Works has hailed the renovation of the Barbuda Council Administrative Building as a major...

Officials Urge Caution as Thunderstorms and Lightning Sweep Across Antigua and Barbuda

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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — With thunderstorms, lightning, and heavy rainfall continuing to lash Antigua and Barbuda, officials are urging residents—particularly students and parents—to take...

Bailey Reaffirms Antigua and Barbuda’s Commitment to Sweet Potato Innovation and Food Security

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Ministry of Agriculture: Chair of Project Steering Committee, Mr. Gregory Bailey, Highlights Regional Collaboration at Inaugural Sweet Potato Symposium Fisheries Division Conference Room, Point Wharf...

Flash Flood Advisory Issued for Antigua and Barbuda

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The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a flash flood advisory for the twin-island nation, warning of minor flooding in low-lying and flood-prone...

Mother Who Lost Home in Fire Still In Need of Place To Call Her...

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Latoya Christian, whose home was destroyed by fire earlier this year, says she is still struggling to find stable housing for herself and her...

Police Hunt for “Angel” After Stabbing on Joseph Lane

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Police are investigating a stabbing on Joseph Lane early Monday that left a 42-year-old man hospitalized with a wound to his back. The victim arrived...

Antiguan-born Dr. Dave Ray Inducted into the Hall of Fame at Inaugural Beauty Icon...

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Antigua’s proud native, Dr. Dave Ray, affectionately known as “The Beauty Surgeon,” has achieved a significant milestone by being inducted into the Hall of...

ABDF Announces New Route for 2025 Poppy Run/Walk

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The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) has revealed that this year’s 5K Poppy Run/Walk will start from Nugent Avenue, marking a change in...

Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda Calls for Renewed Partnership between the City of London...

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His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams GCMG, KGN, KSt.J, DSc, DMSc, PhD(hc), MBBS, FCAMA, Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda and President of the West India...