Local News & Reports
APUA says Buckleys power outage to continue after truck hits utility pole
Parts of Buckleys remained without electricity on Wednesday after a concrete truck struck a utility pole, according to the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA).
The...
Antigua and Barbuda Features in Record Year for Commonwealth Short Story Prize
Antigua and Barbuda is among a group of countries contributing to a record year for the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize, which received 7,806...
Families May Be Required to Help Pay for Elderly Care Under Proposed Aged Care...
Families who place elderly relatives at the Fiennes Institute could soon be required to contribute to their care under proposed legislation expected to be...
Health Minister reports major rise in Specialist Doctors at SLBMC
Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph says government investment in human capital is strengthening Antigua and Barbuda’s healthcare system, with more local medical professionals receiving...
Four Antiguans Named in West Indies U19 World Cup Squad
The Leeward Islands Cricket Board and LI cricketing community today stands in justified pride as six of our young cricketers have been selected...
Senator Quinn-Williams Disputes Government’s Claim of Budget Surplus
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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...
