Local News & Reports
Antigua Backs CARICOM Chief Amid Dispute Over Reappointment Process
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has expressed strong support for Dr Carla Barnett, despite growing regional disagreement over her reappointment as Secretary General of Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
Director...
ABWU warns slow minimum wage rollout will deepen worker hardship
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) acknowledges the Government’s decision to increase the national minimum wage from $9.00 to $11.50 per hour, effective...
Teachers’ Upgrade Payments to Be Settled This Week as Government Continues Retroactive Pay Rollout
The government is aiming to complete long-outstanding upgrade payments to teachers by the end of this week, as it continues the phased distribution...
Government to Sell Subsidised Cement Blocks as Housing Push Expands
The government is moving to supply subsidised cement blocks to the public as part of its expanding housing programme, with production now underway at...
Overnight Road Closures Set as All Saints Road Works Resume
NOTICE: RESUMPTION OF WORKS AT TOWNHOUSE MEGASTORE TO FADI BUILDING SUPPLIES
The Ministry of Works advises the general public that major infrastructure rehabilitation works will...
Man Jailed Five Years for Sexually Assaulting 13-Year-Old Cousin on Way to School
A man has been sentenced to five years' imprisonment after a jury found him guilty of sexually abusing his 13-year-old cousin during a trip...
VIDEO: UPP Confirms Adrian Williams as Candidate for St. John’s City South
UPP Confirms Adrian Williams as Candidate, Full Slate to Be Ratified April 7
https://youtu.be/e6VsgculH3Y
Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle has confirmed that Adrian Williams will represent the...
Another $1M Building Materials Shipment Expected Within Two Weeks
The government has approved the importation of a new shipment of building materials expected to arrive within the next two weeks, as part of...
APUA Managing Increased Leaks as Water Production Remains Stable
The APUA Water Business Unit is advising customers that there has been an increase in reported leaks across the network. This is largely...
Cabinet Pushes Back on Claims of Election Inducements
Cabinet Rejects ‘Inducement’ Claims as Election Measures Expand
The government has rejected suggestions that recent policy measures are intended to influence voters ahead of general...
Executive to Continue Running Country Even After Parliament’s Dissolution
Executive to Continue Running Country After Parliament’s Dissolution, Merchant Says
Antigua and Barbuda will continue to be run by the executive after the dissolution...
Halo Foundation Announces Launch of Fostering the Future Together in Antigua and Barbuda
Her Excellency Lady Sandra Williams today announced the launch of Fostering the Future Together in Antigua and Barbuda by Halo
Foundation, joining a global coalition to...
Cabinet approves monthly EC$50,000 subsidy to cut Barbuda airfare
The government has approved a monthly subsidy of EC$50,000 to reduce the cost of air travel between Antigua and Barbuda, Director General of...
Government Waives Utility Arrears for Disconnected Households
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a utilities amnesty, waiving all outstanding arrears for residents who have been disconnected from electricity, water...
