Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Antigua and Barbuda To Secure CDB Loan to Fund Various Aspects of Education

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Antigua and Barbuda to secure CDB loan to fund education upgrades Cabinet has approved a loan agreement with the Caribbean Development Bank to fund what...

CUE Action Draws First Blood in Week 1 with 5–3 Win Over Obsidian

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It was another high-energy night in the NPPA 8-Ball Team Competition as Week 1, Night 3 delivered a statement win for CUE Action, who...

Illegal Parking Persists in St. John’s Despite Daily Enforcement

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Illegal Parking Persists in St. John’s Despite Daily Enforcement Illegal parking continues to clog streets in St. John’s despite stepped-up enforcement that sees dozens of...

LETTER: Why was the Ministry of Education set up to fail?

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In 2025 when the teachers took industrial action, the Prime Minister and his cabinet made the decision to remove the Permanent Secretary as it would...

AI ‘reshapes skills, not jobs’, says education minister

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Education Minister Daryll Matthew has said artificial intelligence is not a threat to skilled work but a force that is transforming it, underscoring the...

IMF Welcomes Launch of Regional Credit Bureau in Antigua and Barbuda

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The International Monetary Fund has welcomed the launch of the regional credit bureau in Antigua and Barbuda, describing it as an important step...

Fernandez Says Major Hotel Projects Will Set New Standards for Antigua and Barbuda

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Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez says a wave of major hotel developments planned for Antigua and Barbuda will raise the country’s tourism product to new...

Antigua and Barbuda Bakers Earn Nine Nominations at 2026 Caribbean Baking Awards

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Antigua and Barbuda will be represented by nine bakers at the 2026 Caribbean Baking Awards after nominations closed on Feb. 1. Carlonar Gerald of Beaucar’s...

IMF Flags Social Security Sustainability Ahead of Actuarial Review

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IMF Flags Social Security Sustainability Ahead of Actuarial Review The International Monetary Fund is cautioning that long-term sustainability risks facing Antigua and Barbuda’s Social Security...

Antigua and Barbuda Brings its Caribbean Flavour to the Destinations Holiday and Travel Show 

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The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) attended the Destinations: Holiday and Travel Show last week, engaging with UK travellers and industry professionals to...

IMF Calls for Stronger Oversight of State-Owned Enterprises

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The International Monetary Fund is calling for stronger oversight of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in Antigua and Barbuda, warning that capacity constraints and limited transparency...

IMF Says Banking Sector Stable, but Credit Growth Is Slowing

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The International Monetary Fund says Antigua and Barbuda’s financial system remains stable and liquid, even as credit growth has slowed across banks and credit...

Mill Reef Fund Donates EC$228,690 to Upgrade Critical Services at SLBMC

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Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) is pleased to announce a significant EC$228,690 donation from the Mill Reef Fund. This latest contribution targets...