Local News & Reports
Minister Rawdon Turner Praises St John’s Property Owner for Independent Repairs
A government minister has publicly commended a property owner in St John’s for carrying out repairs without prompting, describing the action as an example...
Boy swims four hours to shore to save family swept out to sea
AUSTRALIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION: A 13-year-old boy has been hailed as a hero after swimming 4 kilometres through rough waters for help after his mother...
More than 17,000 visitors arrive in Antigua during busy cruise day
More than 17,000 cruise passengers and crew members came ashore in Antigua in a single day as the 2025–2026 cruise season continues, according to...
Illiard Kings Maintain Control in Week 1, Night 2 Victory Over Paradise Ballers
Week 1 of the NPPA 8-Ball Team Competition continued on Night 2 with the Billiard Kings delivering a composed and methodical performance, defeating the...
IHO Nature Rangers Host Successful Community Consultations on Conservation in the NEMMA
IHO Nature Rangers successfully hosted two (2) community consultations aimed at strengthening conservation efforts within the North East Marine Management Area (NEMMA) as part...
FOUND: Brown Wallet in Jolly Harbour
FOUND WALLET – JOLLY HARBOUR
A brown wallet was found in Jolly Harbour, near the bus stop area heading toward the supermarket.
The wallet contains:
A bank...
Senator Dwayne George Praises Finance Ministry After IMF Commendation
Senator Dwayne George has praised the Ministry of Finance for what he described as its “exceptional work and unwavering commitment” to sound fiscal management,...
IMF Presses Government to Reform Fragmented Social Assistance System
The International Monetary Fund is urging the government to reform Antigua and Barbuda’s social assistance framework, warning that fragmentation across multiple agencies is weakening...
IMF Says Antigua and Barbuda Still Lags ECCU Peers in Tax Collection
The International Monetary Fund says Antigua and Barbuda continues to trail its Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) peers in tax collection, warning that structural...
Senator Delivers Smart TVs and CCTV System to Potters Primary After Break-In
Senator Michael Freeland has partnered with community stakeholders to donate three 40-inch Smart TVs and a 14-camera CCTV security system to Potters Primary School,...
IMF Backs New Regional Regulator for Citizenship by Investment Programs
The International Monetary Fund has endorsed the establishment of a new regional regulator for Citizenship by Investment Programs (CIPs) across the Eastern Caribbean, saying...
IMF Calls for Faster Tax Reforms, E-Filing and Customs Modernization in Antigua and Barbuda
The International Monetary Fund is urging Antigua and Barbuda to accelerate tax administration and customs reforms, saying faster modernization is critical to improving revenue...
IMF Warns That Recently Announced Temporary ABST Cut Could undermine fiscal targets
IMF Flags Risks in 2026 Budget as Temporary ABST Cut Clouds Revenue Outlook
The International Monetary Fund has cautioned that Antigua and Barbuda’s 2026 Budget...
IMF Flags Air, Shipping Links as Key Barrier to Growth in Antigua and Barbuda
The International Monetary Fund says weak air and shipping connectivity remain major constraints on Antigua and Barbuda’s competitiveness, limiting trade performance and reducing the...
