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Labour Week Message from the General Secretary, David Massiah
Labour Week Theme: “Strengthening our Commitment to Social Development and Equity”
As a progressive Union with the interest of workers at the core of our...
ABEC Chairman Calls for Order, Respect and Preparedness as Antigua Votes
ABEC Chairman Calls for Order, Respect and Preparedness as Antigua Votes
As voters head to the polls on Thursday, Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda...
Coull Graham named Employee of the Month at ABEMS for March 2026
The Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Medical Services (ABEMS) proudly congratulates Mr. Coull Graham, EMT #297 on being selected as Employee of the Month for...
US will deny visas to applicants who say they fear persecution at home
CNN- Applicants for visas to the United States will now have to affirm that they do not fear persecution in their home countries as the Trump...
ABEC engages Election Observers ahead of General Elections 2026
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) convened a high-level meeting with local, regional, and international observers as part of its final preparatory...
ABEC Extends Hours to 10PM to Process Voter ID Cards Ahead of Poll
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, April 29, 2026 — The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) has extended its operating hours to 10 p.m. as officials...
Coteen Francis Charged With Firearm Offences After Queen Elizabeth Highway Shooting
ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
COTEEN FRANCIS CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE FIREARM-RELATED OFFENCES
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda,...
Retired General Surgeon Dr. Ramamurthi Bekal Dies at 94
Official Statement from the Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda (MAAB) on the Passing of Dr. Ramamurthi Bekal
The Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda...
Man Ordered to Pay $20,000 After Neighbour Suffers Fractured Arm in Attack
A man has been ordered to pay $20,000 in compensation after admitting to seriously injuring his neighbour during a 2022 attack in New Winthropes.
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Clerk Ordered to Repay $6,000 After Using Employer’s Debit Card for Online Shopping
A High Court has ordered a former store clerk to repay $6,000 after she admitted using her employer’s debit card to fund a string...
Requirements for Special ID Card for General Elections 2026
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — April 29th, 2026 —Electors who apply to replace their expired Voter’s ID Card will be issued a Special Identification Card (special ID) at the Registration Units within...
ABLP Calls Out UPP for Misleading Voters in Three Constituencies
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA LABOUR PARTY HEADQUARTERS
The United Progressive Party has been deliberately calling supporters of the ABLP...
ECLAC Projects Robust 4.0% Growth for Antigua and Barbuda in 2026
ECLAC Projects 4.0% Growth for Antigua and Barbuda in 2026
Antigua and Barbuda’s economy is projected to grow by 4.0% in 2026, maintaining solid expansion...
Latin America and the Caribbean Will Grow 2.2% in 2026
The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean are seen growing by 2.2% on average in 2026, according to the updated projections released today...
