Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Senator Quinn-Williams Disputes Government’s Claim of Budget Surplus

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Senator Quinn-Williams Disputes Government’s Claim of Budget Surplus Opposition Senator Pearl Quinn-Williams on Wednesday challenged the government’s claim that the 2026 budget projects a surplus,...

Senator Johnson Welcomes Free CXC Exams as Relief for Families

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Government Senator Kiz Johnson on Wednesday welcomed the decision to cover Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) fees, saying the move will significantly ease the financial...

Johnson Explains Decision to Leave Independent Senate Seat

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Senator Johnson Says Authority to Act Drove Decision to Leave Independent Role Government Senator Kiz Johnson told the Upper House on Wednesday that her decision...

Senator Kirwan Questions Long-Term Sustainability of Free CXC Exams

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Independent Senator Jamilla Kirwan on Wednesday welcomed the government’s decision to reimburse Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) fees and expand free tuition, but cautioned...

Government House Restoration Nears Completion, Senator Says

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Government House Restoration Nears Completion, Senator Says Restoration work on Antigua and Barbuda’s historic Government House is progressing toward completion, with the landmark expected to...

Senator Says Cancer Center Reopening Will Spare Patients Overseas Treatment

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‘A Matter of Dignity’: Senator Details Healthcare Concerns as Cancer Center Reopening Nears Independent Senator Jamilla Kirwan on Wednesday used her contribution to the 2026...

Port Workers See Pay Raises, Benefits and New Equipment Under Reforms

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Port workers are benefiting from improved wages, expanded benefits and major equipment upgrades as part of reforms at the Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority,...

4,600 vehicles imported into Antigua in 2025

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Port Authority Records Strongest Cargo Performance on Record, Hurst Reports Antigua and Barbuda’s main seaport has recorded its strongest cargo performance on record, driven by...

‘Lies, Lies and Statistics’: Senator Brown Casts Doubt on Budget Numbers

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Opposition Senator Alex Brown has questioned the credibility of the government’s 2026 budget figures, warning that headline numbers can be manipulated to present a...

VIDEO: Car crashes into tree on Friars Hill Road

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Traffic police are investigating a crash on Friars Hill Road after a car left the road and hit a tree near the ABS area. The...

VIDEO: Concrete Truck Accident on Buckley’s Line

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A concrete truck collided with an electrical pole along Buckley’s Line. https://youtu.be/-ccGDYOlIdE

Antigua and Barbuda residents urged to take responsibility for cleanliness

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Communities in Antigua and Barbuda must take greater responsibility for their surroundings if national clean-up efforts are to succeed, according to the head of...

Math Results a ‘Serious Problem,’ Senator Brown Urges Focused Intervention

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Senator Alex Brown says Antigua and Barbuda faces a serious challenge in mathematics education and is urging the government to move beyond spending levels...