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Trade Minister Pushes for Services Sector Inclusion in Revised EU Trade Agreement
Antigua and Barbuda's Trade Minister has called for services trade to be included in a revamped EU trade deal, arguing the sector is critical to the region's economic future. The appeal highlights longstanding concerns that Caribbean nations' services industries have been underrepresented in major trade agreements.
Government Shifts Focus to High-End, Sustainable Tourism Strategy
The Antiguan government has announced a strategic shift toward high-end, sustainable tourism, with MP Charles Fernandez outlining a vision focused on maximizing national revenue while protecting the country's natural assets.
Antiguan YLAI Fellows Report Dramatic Business Growth After Week Two Placements
Antiguan entrepreneurs Canice James and Joshuanette Francis have completed their second week of the 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative, reporting a transformative "day and night" shift in their business models following their embedded placements.
UWI Partners with Scottish University to Safeguard Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
The University of the West Indies has partnered with the University of the West of Scotland to tackle academic integrity challenges posed by generative AI, joining the UWS-led IntegraGuard Project. The collaboration places UWI at the forefront of international efforts to safeguard educational standards in an AI-driven era.
ABCAS to Host Antigua's First Electric Vehicle and Battery Technology Workshop
The Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS) is set to host the country's first Electric Vehicle and Battery Technology Workshop next month, developed in partnership with UWI, the NTA, and several international organisations. The event represents a landmark moment for green technology education in Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua's Radiology Services on Path to Digital Upgrade, Senior Doctor Reports
Senior radiology official Dr. Destine Reid says Antigua and Barbuda's radiology services are making "solid progress" toward digital modernisation, following her participation in an IAEA coordination meeting in Vienna.
Two Antiguan Entrepreneurs Land Prestigious US Fellowship Placements
Antiguan entrepreneurs Joshuanette Francis and Canice James have begun their fellowship placements in Washington, DC and California as part of the 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative, joining over 200 emerging leaders from across the hemisphere.
Youth Farmers Push for National Zoning, Water Harvesting to Boost Food Security
Youth farmers Michael Joseph and Twin I Payne are calling for a national agricultural zoning strategy and expanded water harvesting to help Antigua and Barbuda meet its food security goals, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Harney Motors: International Vehicle Recalls Unlikely to Impact Antigua and Barbuda
Harney Motors, the authorized local dealer for Kia, Ford, Toyota, and Lexus, says it has received no official confirmation that vehicles sold in Antigua and Barbuda are affected by recent international recall notices. The dealer is urging customers not to be alarmed.
Tourism Authority CEO: Caribbean Travel Marketplace to Deliver Lasting Media Benefits
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority CEO Colin C. James says local tourism businesses will benefit beyond the Caribbean Travel Marketplace through ongoing international media coverage and direct product exposure. Over 40 international press representatives from the hospitality sector are on island for the event.
Port Authority CEO Pushes for Unified OECS Maritime Structure Ahead of Regional Summit
Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority CEO Darwin Telemaque plans to propose an ECCB-style unified maritime framework for OECS ports at the upcoming Group Growth Summit. The initiative aims to replace what he describes as fragmented regional maritime policies with an integrated structure.
Antigua and Barbuda to Host 500 Tourism Partners at Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Antigua and Barbuda will host 500 tourism industry partners for the 44th annual Caribbean Hotels and Tourism Association Caribbean Travel Marketplace, marking the nation's second consecutive year staging the prestigious regional event.
CIBC Caribbean Opens Nominations for 2026 Unsung Heroes Programme
CIBC Caribbean has launched its 2026 Unsung Heroes programme, giving an Antiguan and Barbudan community champion the chance to compete for a regional award across 10 Caribbean territories.
Antigua's Port Manager Lands US$10M U.S. Grant to Modernise Caribbean Port Infrastructure
Antigua and Barbuda's Port Manager Darwin Telemaque has secured a US$10 million U.S. Department of State grant to modernise Caribbean port infrastructure, following a high-level roundtable held in Washington on April 20, 2026.
Social Security Staff Return to Work After Salary Dispute Resolved
Social Security Board employees returned to work on April 20 after a dispute over delayed appraisals and salary increments was resolved in a meeting between union officials and management. Antigua and Barbuda Free Trade Union President Samuel James confirmed the settlement.
AUA Opens Doors to Local Students in Push to Build Next Generation of Healthcare Professionals
The American University of Antigua welcomed students from five local schools to its campus for an Open House event aimed at inspiring future healthcare professionals and reinforcing the university's ties to the community.
Bermuda Port Official Completes High-Level Training Residency at Antigua Port Authority
Bermuda's newly appointed Port Operations Manager Sheridan Ming has completed a week-long training residency at the Antigua Port Authority, facilitated through the Port Management Association of the Caribbean. The visit marks a notable step in regional maritime cooperation between the two territories.
Antiguan Tech Entrepreneur to Represent A&B at Prestigious US Fellowship
Canice James, founder of Cyber Hawk Solutions Software Agency, will travel to the United States on Sunday to participate in the 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellowship, representing Antigua and Barbuda alongside Joshuanette Francis of Good Humans 268.
Scrub Life Cares CEO Plans to Expand Health Training Model to Antiguan Institutions After GSU Honour
Scrub Life Cares CEO Tanya Ambrose is planning to expand her organisation's applied health practice model to local institutions in Antigua and Barbuda, following her recognition as the 2026 "Site of the Year" by Georgia State University. Ambrose says the initiative aims to address a "structural gap" she has identified in the country's health education curriculum.
Labour Dept Warns Employers: New $11.50 Minimum Wage Is Law
The Department of Labour is reminding employers that paying the new national minimum wage of $11.50 per hour, effective April 1, is a legal obligation. The reminder follows informal complaints from employees over reported non-compliance, as reported by Antigua Observer.