Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Labour Department Reminds Employers to Grant Four Hours Paid Time Off to Vote

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Subject: Time Off to Vote on Election Day Employers in Antigua and Barbuda are hereby reminded of their obligation to allow registered voters “a period...

Antigua and Barbuda’s young leaders take centre stage at major global gathering of youth...

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Antigua and Barbuda’s young leaders take centre stage at major global gathering of youth at the United Nations With its largest delegation of young leaders...

Coco Point Trust partners with school to open sports complex in Barbuda

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A new multipurpose sports complex has been opened in Barbuda through a collaboration between the Coco Point Trust and McChesney George Secondary School,...

24-Year-Old Woman Dies After Medical Emergency Despite EMS Efforts

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SOURCE- STATEMENT MEDIA: A family is mourning the sudden loss of a 24-year-old woman who died on Monday after suffering a heart attack,...

Labour Department Confirms $11.50 Minimum Wage Effective April 1

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The Labour Department wishes to advise the general public that, in accordance with Section C21 subsection (10) of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code...

National Secondary Schools’ Theatre Festival Declared Open

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The ninth edition of the National Secondary Schools’ Theatre Festival was declared open on Monday evening with spectacular performances in the solo, duet, and...

APUA outlines how utility amnesty programme will work for disconnected customers

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The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has detailed how its utility amnesty programme will operate, setting out clear steps for residential customers seeking to...

Anique Goodwin: Championing People-First Leadership and Inclusive Workplace Excellence

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https://youtu.be/pjM_EP7C0d0?si=uzCz2alOA95GPUn5 Anique Goodwin, a certified Human Resources and Industrial Relations professional with over 30 years of experience, continues to shape workplace culture through her unwavering...

Republic Bank CPL Delivers US$19.5 Million for Antigua & Barbuda in 2025

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The Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) generated a total event impact of US$19.5 million for Antigua & Barbuda during the 2025 tournament, according...

LETTER: Give the Man His Flowers Now, Not Later

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Dear Editor, There comes a time when silence becomes unfair. Not just to the public, but to the individual who continues to serve while being overlooked,...

Beazer pledges people-centred leadership ahead of Barbuda vote

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Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) candidate for Barbuda, Kendra Beazer, has promised to prioritise residents’ interests if elected in the April 30 general...

OPINION: Kentish pledges full support to the victor of the St George race

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Monday the 13th of April 2026 will go down in history as a momentous occasion, a changing of the guards, a re-shifting of the...

ABLP Leader Gaston Browne Says Safety Critical to Economic Growth, Calls Antigua ‘One of...

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Gaston Browne said a safe and secure environment is essential for economic growth, telling supporters that Antigua and Barbuda ranks among “one of...