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AI ‘reshapes skills, not jobs’, says education minister
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
New UWI Study Shows How Caribbean Countries Can Better Protect Land and Sea
COBE partners with International group on Caribbean Protected Area Management Publication
The UWI Five Islands Campus, Antigua and Barbuda — A new publication by The...
IMF Calls for Stronger Oversight of State-Owned Enterprises
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...
Despite Global Visa Changes, Antigua and Barbuda ‘Open to the World,’ Fernandez Says
Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Charles Fernandez says Antigua and Barbuda remains open to international travelers despite recent global visa policy changes affecting travel...
Runway Rehabilitation at VC Bird Airport to Be Completed by September 2026, Minister Says
Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Charles Fernandez says a major runway rehabilitation project at VC Bird International Airport is on track for completion by...
Supervisor of Elections to Lead CARICOM Election Observation Mission to Barbados
Supervisor of Elections, Mr. Ian S. Hughes, will serve as head of a three-member CARICOM Election Observation Mission to Barbados to monitor and report on...
