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Prosecution Nears Close in Nigel Christian Murder Trial as Lead Investigator Testifies
The lead investigator in the Nigel Christian murder trial took the stand on Wednesday before Justice Rajiv Persaud, bringing the prosecution to the final stage of its case against three accused men. The female sergeant is expected to conclude her testimony on Thursday.
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.
30 Laptops Stolen in Break-In at Ministry of Health Headquarters
Thieves broke into the Ministry of Health headquarters between April 13 and 14, 2026, making off with 30 Dell Pro 16 laptops supplied by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
UPP Candidate Proposes Four-Day Public Sector Work Week by 2027
UPP candidate Jamale Pringle has proposed moving Antigua and Barbuda's public sector to a four-day work week by 2027 if the party is elected to office. The announcement was made Tuesday at the UPP Rising Rally campaign event, as reported by Antigua Observer.
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.
Political Apathy Threatening Caribbean Democracy, Analyst Warns on Nomination Day
Caribbean political analyst and sociology lecturer Claude J. Douglas warned on nomination day that voter apathy and party-imposed candidate selections are quietly eroding the region's hard-won democratic rights. Speaking on Observer AM, Douglas urged citizens to vote, cautioning that disengagement threatens the foundation of Caribbean democracy.
UPP's Lewis Challenges ABLP Rival's Record Ahead of St John's Rural West By-Election
UPP candidate Richard Lewis has dismissed campaign promises from ABLP Senator Michael Joseph in St John's Rural West, arguing the senator had direct responsibility over the constituency for years and failed to deliver. The remarks come ahead of the April 30th general elections.
Experts Warn Codrington Lagoon Faces Long-Term Threat From Unhealed Hurricane Breach
The sandbar breach opened by Hurricane Irma in Barbuda's Codrington Lagoon has never closed, and experts are now urging stronger monitoring, governance, and funding to protect the ecologically vital site from long-term damage.
GARD Center Champions Inclusive Voice for Farmers, Fishers in Biodiversity Planning
The Gilbert Agricultural and Rural Development Center is working to ensure small-scale farmers, fishers, and persons with disabilities have a genuine — not merely ceremonial — role in shaping Antigua and Barbuda's biodiversity management policies, according to Antigua Observer.
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.
Antigua and Barbuda Sends Largest-Ever Youth Delegation to UN ECOSOC Forum
Antigua and Barbuda is fielding its largest-ever delegation of young leaders at the 2026 UN ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York, held April 14–16 under the theme of transformative action for the 2030 Agenda. The participation marks a continued commitment by the nation to elevating its youth on the global stage.
Two Antiguans Selected for Prestigious US Young Leaders Fellowship Program
Joshuanette Francis, President of Good Humans 268 Inc., and one other individual have been selected to represent Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellowship Program in the United States.
Murder Trial of Three Men in Nigel Christian Case Nears End of Prosecution
The murder trial of Saleim Harrigan, Wayne Thomas, and Lasean Bully in the killing of Nigel Christian is nearing a turning point, with the prosecution set to call its final witness this week before resting its case.
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.
Specialist Warns of Rising Safety Threats Facing Autistic Individuals in Antigua
Local specialist Dr. Shivon Belle-Jarvis is urging community-wide action to address rising safety risks — including wandering, drowning, and abuse — that threaten autistic individuals across all age groups in Antigua and Barbuda.
Lawyer Defends Judiciary Over Firearms Sentencing Controversy, Blames Parliament
Criminal defence attorney Wendell Alexander is defending Antigua's judiciary against criticism over firearms sentencing, arguing that Parliament's legislation — not the courts — is responsible for the controversy surrounding a recent Court of Appeal decision.
Land Rights Dominate Barbuda Voter Concerns Ahead of April 30 Election, Says Walker
BPM representative Trevor Walker says land rights are the top concern for Barbuda voters ahead of the April 30 general election, following two weeks of ground campaigning. Walker made the remarks after nomination day, according to Antigua Observer.
ABLP Candidates Project Confidence as Nomination Day Kicks Off 2026 Election Season
ABLP candidates formally filed their nominations for the 2026 general elections, presenting a unified front and pointing to a record of community development and economic stability as the basis for their campaign.
Social Security Workers Stage Protest Over Health and Safety Concerns at Long Street Branch
Around 40 workers at the Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board's Long Street branch staged industrial action to pressure management into addressing health and safety and other workplace concerns. The Antigua & Barbuda Free Trade Union is representing the employees in the dispute.
Opposition Leader Pringle Files Election Nomination, Criticises ABLP Over Political Paraphernalia
Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle has filed his nomination for the All Saints East and St. Luke Constituency, using the occasion to criticise the ruling ABLP over what he called an oversaturation of political paraphernalia. The move formally launches his campaign ahead of the upcoming general election.