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Former Store Clerk Ordered to Repay $6,000 for Unauthorised Online Shopping Spree
A High Court has ordered former store clerk Jamila Edwards to repay $6,000 after she pleaded guilty to fraud for using her employer's debit card to make unauthorised purchases on Shein. Edwards must pay $3,000 immediately, with the balance covered in $500 monthly instalments.
High Court Orders Man to Pay $20,000 After Breaking Neighbour's Arm in 2022 Attack
A New Winthropes man has been ordered by the High Court to pay $20,000 in compensation after admitting to causing grievous bodily harm to his neighbour in a 2022 attack that left the victim with a fractured arm requiring surgery.
ABEC Outlines Special ID Card Process for Voters Ahead of General Elections 2026
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has outlined procedures for voters needing replacement identification cards ahead of General Elections 2026, with special arrangements available on Election Day, April 30. Separate processes apply for expired cards and those that have been lost or stolen.
Special ID Cards Available on Election Day for Voters with Expired Credentials
Voters with expired, lost, or stolen Voter's ID Cards can obtain a Special Identification Card on Election Day, April 30, 2026, at designated Registration Units and the Electoral Commission's headquarters. Applicants must bring a valid government-issued ID and a passport-size photograph.
ABLP Accuses UPP of Misleading Voters in Three Constituencies
The ABLP has accused the UPP of deliberately providing false polling station information to voters in three constituencies, calling the alleged actions a direct attack on democratic rights. The party is urging affected electors to verify their voting information through official channels.
ABLP Accuses UPP of Giving Voters False Polling Station Information
The ABLP has accused the UPP of calling voters in three constituencies and providing false information about where to cast their ballots. The party is urging affected electors to verify their polling station through official channels only.
ECLAC Projects 4% Economic Growth for Antigua and Barbuda in 2026
ECLAC projects Antigua and Barbuda's economy will grow by 4.0% in 2026, well above the regional average of 2.2%, following an estimated 5.0% expansion in 2025. The forecast underscores the twin-island nation's continued resilience despite mounting global economic pressures.
Latin America and Caribbean Economy Forecast to Grow 2.2% in 2026
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean has revised its 2026 regional growth forecast slightly downward to 2.2%, citing geopolitical tensions, restrictive financial conditions, and rising global inflation. Growth is expected to decelerate in 24 of the region's 33 countries, extending a four-year pattern of persistently low economic expansion.
PM Browne Vows No Cuts as Government Moves to Consolidate Social Programmes
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has pledged that an upcoming consolidation of approximately 38 government social programmes will not result in cuts to benefits. Browne drew a firm line between administrative restructuring and reducing support for citizens.
PM Browne Honours Late Broadcaster Philbert Mason as a Nation-Builder
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has paid tribute to veteran broadcaster Philbert Mason, praising his decades of service to Antigua and Barbuda, including his steadying presence during Hurricanes Hugo and Luis. Browne described Mason as a patriot, a committed nation-builder, and a valued member of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party.
CG Gunners Clinch 2026 League Championship in Dominant Display
The Max Fernandez CG Gunners have clinched the 2026 League Championship with a dominant performance against the Old Road Daggers, sparking widespread celebrations across the St. John's Rural North community. Sponsor and Minister H. Charles 'Max' Fernandez hailed the victory as a testament to the team's discipline and determination.
Government Targets Grace Farm for Climate-Resilient Housing Redevelopment
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans to demolish aging homes in Grace Farm and replace them with climate-resilient condominium units, with Parliament Street identified as the first area targeted for redevelopment.
New Glanvilles Ambulance to Cut Response Times for Eastern Antigua Communities
A new ambulance has been officially handed over to the Glanvilles Polyclinic in St Philip, with Parliamentary Representative Randy Baltimore saying the deployment will reduce response times and ease pressure on emergency services across eastern Antigua.
Letter: Harold Lovell Credited as Driving Force Behind Competitive 2026 Election Race
A reader's letter, as reported by Antigua News Room, credits UPP leader Harold Lovell with energising the opposition and creating a surprisingly competitive race ahead of the 2026 general election, while warning that ABLP's broken promises and treatment of grassroots supporters could cost the ruling party at the polls.
Motorist Raises Alarm Over Protruding Trailer Blocking Factory Road
A motorist has sounded the alarm over a truck and flatbed trailer partially blocking Factory Road for more than a week, calling on traffic wardens and road safety authorities to remove the hazard before an accident occurs.
Ireland to Champion Caribbean Agenda During EU Council Presidency
Ireland's Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda has announced that Dublin will use its upcoming EU Council Presidency, running from July to December, to advance a pro-Caribbean agenda across more than 300 ministerial events. The commitment includes advocacy for the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index, climate financing, and an invitation to a Caribbean–Latin America Trade Summit in Dublin on 13 May.
Greene Doubles Down on 'White Power' Claim Against Weston Campaign, Names Alleged Backers
Foreign Affairs Minister Chet Greene has repeated claims that independent candidate Alan "Spotlight" Weston's campaign is backed by a "white power" agenda, naming alleged financiers and accusing them of seeking to acquire the National Sailing Academy property in English Harbour. The remarks have drawn a public rebuke from a long-standing English Harbour business owner, while the Weston campaign says the accusations are a deflection from accountability questions directed at the National Parks Authority.
Greene Calls on Ireland to Champion Small Island States Ahead of EU Presidency
Foreign Affairs Minister E. P. Chet Greene has called on Ireland to champion the interests of Small Island Developing States as it prepares to take on the EU presidency, urging deeper economic engagement and a follow-up trade mission to the Caribbean.
Antigua's First Ambulance with Built-In Oxygen System Deployed to Eastern Corridor
Antigua and Barbuda's first ambulance equipped with a built-in oxygen system has been deployed to the Glanvilles Polyclinic to serve the Eastern Corridor. Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph says the move will significantly cut emergency response times for communities that previously relied on vehicles travelling from St John's.
PM Browne Announces Direct Funding Programme to Tackle Dilapidated Homes
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced a new government programme that will provide direct funding to homeowners to repair or rebuild dilapidated properties. The initiative targets communities including Point, Villa, Fort Road and Grace Farm, as the administration moves to eliminate substandard housing nationwide.