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Gas Station Operators Petition Government for Margin Increase After 30 Years of Financial Strain
All 21 service station operators in Antigua and Barbuda have jointly petitioned the government for a dealer margin increase and greater transparency, warning that 30 years of financial strain have made the current model unsustainable.
APUA Undergoes Most Intensive Modernisation Drive in Over 50 Years
Minister Melford Nicholas says APUA is experiencing its most intensive period of activity in over 50 years, with a primary contractor now engaged in automating the authority's systems to address national water challenges.
Aviation Veteran Launches Initiative to Train Caribbean Youth for Industry Careers
Edward Marcus Jarvis Fleming, a lawyer, pilot and former aircraft technician, is launching an aviation training initiative aimed at building Caribbean youth into industry professionals, with Antigua and Barbuda central to the effort.
ABSSB Long Street Branch Resumes Normal Operations After Union-Management Dispute Resolved
Staff at the ABSSB Long Street branch returned to work Tuesday after the Antigua & Barbuda Free Trade Union and management resolved a dispute over hazardous working conditions and outstanding employee appraisals following a five-hour meeting.
Caribbean HR Expert Urges Businesses to Act Now on Neurodiversity Inclusion
Forbes-recognized HR professional Tiersa Hall is urging Caribbean businesses to take immediate, concrete steps to recruit and support neurodiverse workers, warning that the time to act is running out. Hall made the call during a recent public appearance, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Agriculture School Principal: Mindset, Not Manpower, Is Farming's Biggest Barrier
Karen James, principal of the School of Agriculture at the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies, says deeply ingrained misconceptions about farming — not a lack of farmers — remain the sector's biggest obstacle. Her remarks highlight the need for a fundamental cultural shift in how agriculture is perceived.
Livestock Theft Rising as Poor Infrastructure Leaves Farmers Vulnerable, Vet Warns
A veterinary professional with over 30 years of experience is warning that rising livestock theft in Antigua and Barbuda is being fuelled by failing farm infrastructure, not criminality alone. Dr Radcliffe Robins told Antigua Observer that inadequate conditions are leaving farmers increasingly vulnerable to praedial larceny.
Local Toyota Dealer Awaits Official Word on 13,000-Truck Hilux Steering Recall
Antigua and Barbuda's Toyota dealership says it has not yet received official notification about a safety recall affecting more than 13,000 Hilux pickup trucks due to an electric power steering fault. General Manager Dyna Harney-Barnes confirmed the business is awaiting formal communication from Toyota.
Antigua Cruise Port Flooded With Vendor Applications for Upland Development Project
The Antigua Cruise Port has received over 100 applications for only 24 available vendor spots in its new Upland Development project, reflecting significant commercial interest following the close of the expression of interest period in February.
Vetiver Grass Initiative Expands to Fitches Creek as Skills and Sustainability Program
A vetiver grass initiative launched at a landfill during the COVID-19 pandemic has expanded into a skills-training and sustainable-livelihood program now operating in Antigua's Fitches Creek community. The Gard Center is leading the new phase in partnership with local residents.
Veteran Vet Warns Antigua's Livestock Sector Faces Collapse
Veteran veterinarian Dr. Radcliffe Robins is warning that unplanned development, shrinking agricultural land, and poor law enforcement are pushing Antigua and Barbuda's livestock sector toward collapse. The crisis also poses a growing public safety risk, with stray animals endangering motorists on the country's roads.
Eight Antiguans Bound for UK as King's Foundation Building Craft Program Launches
Eight Antiguans and Barbudans will depart for the United Kingdom next Sunday to participate in the 2026 King's Foundation Building Craft Program, with ABCAS calling the initiative a generational investment in local skilled trades development.
Gas Station Operators Urge PM to Raise Pump Margins Amid Financial Strain
Representatives of 21 gas stations across Antigua have hand-delivered a letter to the Prime Minister's Office requesting an urgent increase in fuel pump margins, citing significant financial hardship.
MCA Chief Takes Public Education Push Ahead of Cannabis Festival
MCA CEO Regis Burton is using the upcoming Antigua and Barbuda Cannabis Festival as an opportunity to educate the public on how the medicinal cannabis industry operates. As reported by Antigua Observer, Burton outlined the authority's full scope of work as part of the public awareness push.
CiWiL Fempreneur Fund Drives Community-Focused Entrepreneurship in Antigua
The CiWiL Fempreneur Fund, a partnership between CiWiL, the Prime Minister's EDP, and Antigua Commercial Bank, is being recognised as more than a grant programme — it is driving community-focused innovation among women entrepreneurs in Antigua. According to Antigua Observer, the initiative combines capital access with broader support to create lasting social and economic impact.
Tourism Minister Credits Safety, New Runway for Strong Visitor Arrivals
Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez says Antigua and Barbuda is seeing strong visitor arrivals, crediting the country's safety reputation and new runway development for consistently high hotel occupancy rates.
Antigua's Inflation Dips 0.8%, But Cost-of-Living Relief Remains Uneven
Antigua and Barbuda's inflation rate fell by 0.8 percent in the year ending February 2026, but Consumer Price Index data shows that cost-of-living relief remains uneven across different spending categories.
Dual Crane System Transforms Cargo Handling at Antigua's Deepwater Harbour
The Antigua and Barbuda Port Authority says the addition of a new Liebherr LHM mobile harbour crane has created a dual-crane system that is significantly improving cargo-handling efficiency at Deepwater Harbour. Port Manager Darwin Telemaque confirmed the facility is already seeing tangible operational benefits from the upgrade.
Port Manager Pushes Back on Claims That Shipment Delays Are Behind Medication Shortages
Local pharmacists have cited shipment delays as the cause of medication shortages across Antigua, but Port Manager Darwin Telemaque has pushed back against those claims, according to Antigua Observer. The conflicting accounts have left residents uncertain about when supplies will be replenished.
Recalled Products Slipping Into Antigua Via Online Shopping, Consumer Chief Warns
Director of Prices and Consumer Affairs Orrin Steele has warned that recalled and banned products are entering Antigua through online shopping platforms, posing a growing risk to consumers. The caution was issued during a Monday morning interview on Observer AM, as reported by Antigua Observer.