Local News & Reports
Antigua and Barbuda to Modernise Immigration Border Management and e-Visa Systems
CABINET NOTES- The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a major upgrade to the Department of Immigration’s Border Management System (BMS) and e-Visa...
Government Reviews Upgrades to National Laboratory Services
CABINET NOTES- Cabinet received a presentation from Mr. Michael Murrell, Forensic Director and Head of the Antigua and Barbuda Forensic Services outlining key priorities...
Cabinet appoints select committee to mark Sir Robin Yearwood’s 50 years in Parliament
CABINET NOTES- Cabinet has appointed a Select Committee to coordinate activities to mark the historic milestone of 50 years of parliamentary service by The...
Public Invited to Review Environmental Study for North Beach Project
The Department of Environment is inviting members of the public to review and provide feedback on an Environmental Impact Study for a proposed Engineered...
Cabinet Reviews Progress on Barbuda International Airport Expansion
CABINET NOTES- Cabinet has received a comprehensive update on the ongoing Airfield Expansion and Terminal Building project at the Barbuda International Airport, underscoring the Government’s...
CABINET NOTES: January 22nd 2026
REPORT FROM THE CABINET OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAMEETING OF THURSDAY 22nd JANUARY 2026
The prayers before Cabinet were led by A Pastor from the Salvation...
Antigua Government Moves to Fast-Track Affordable Housing as Demand Outpaces Construction Capacity
CABINET NOTES- The Cabinet has been advised of the significant increase in requests from Antiguans and Barbudans to the National Housing Development and Urban...
Antigua Cabinet Approves Immigration Amnesty to Address Labour Shortages
The Cabinet has approved an immigration amnesty for eligible non-nationals living in Antigua and Barbuda, aimed at easing labour shortages and allowing affected individuals...
Antigua and Barbuda to Temporarily Cut Sales Tax to 7% in 2026
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a temporary reduction in the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) to seven per cent, expected...
Senator Colin O’Neal Browne Addresses Deliberate Misrepresentation of Remarks
Senator Hon. Colin O’Neal Browne is rightfully refuting a recent deliberate misrepresentation of remarks that were expressed at a recent vigil, to which he was...
Brazilian agricultural research chief highlights role of regional institute in speeding up innovation
The president of Brazil’s Agricultural Research Corporation, Silvia Massruhá, has highlighted the potential of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture to help rural...
Ministry of Works & Forestry Division Collaborate to Replant Trees at Hall Estate
During routine road works on Valley Road North in the vicinity of Hall Estate, a mature tree was inadvertently cut down by a private...
Government Approves Recruitment of 100 New Police and Defence Personnel
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved the immediate recruitment of 100 new law enforcement personnel, comprising 50 police officers and 50 soldiers.
The...
Antigua Cruise Port Invites Local Entrepreneurs to Join Upland Development Project
Antigua Cruise Port has issued a call for local entrepreneurs to help shape the next phase of its Upland Development Project, inviting Expressions of...
