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ABEC Chairman Addresses Nation as Antigua and Barbuda Prepares for General Elections
ABEC Chairman Ambassador Arthur G.B. Thomas has delivered remarks on video as Antigua and Barbuda presses forward with preparations for the upcoming general elections. The statement underscores the commission's active role in overseeing the electoral process.
ABEC Chairman Calls for Dignity and Order Ahead of April 30 General Elections
ABEC Chairman Arthur G.B. Thomas has called on citizens to exercise dignity, discipline, and strict adherence to the law during the April 30 general elections, while reminding voters that valid identification cards are required to cast a ballot.
U.S. Coast Guard Offloads $19.3M in Cocaine After Caribbean Interdictions
The U.S. Coast Guard has offloaded more than 2,570 pounds of cocaine worth $19.3 million seized during three Caribbean interdictions, transferring six suspected smugglers to federal authorities in Miami. The bust is part of a broader counter-narcotics campaign that has netted over 511,000 pounds of cocaine in 2025 alone.
APUA Bids Farewell to Longest-Serving Employee After 46 Years
Claudette Martin-Ladoo has retired from the Antigua Public Utilities Authority after 46 years of service, the longest tenure of any employee in the organisation's history. She began her career in the Billing Department in 1979 and retired as Accounts Receivable Controller on April 20, 2026.
Freeland Eyes 1,500 Non-Voters as Key to Winning St. George on April 30
ABLP candidate Michael Freeland says approximately 1,500 voters who did not cast ballots in the 2023 general election could determine the result in St. George on April 30, and claims his months-long outreach campaign has been focused on mobilising that group. Freeland asserts he has personally engaged with more than 5,000 eligible voters across the constituency ahead of the poll.
St. John's Rural East Unemployment Drops from 37% to 7%, Minister Browne Says
Housing and Works Minister Maria Browne says unemployment in St. John's Rural East has fallen from 37% to 7% since 2018, crediting job placement programmes and education initiatives including the 'Second Chance' scheme. Browne made the announcement ahead of the April 30 general election.
ABLP Accuses UPP of Orchestrating Fabricated Letter Scandal Ahead of Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has accused the United Progressive Party of orchestrating a disinformation campaign involving a fabricated letter and anonymous website targeting the government. The ABLP says the UPP's denial is undermined by its simultaneous promotion of the letter's contents, and warns the matter has implications for Antigua and Barbuda's international reputation.
Turner Hosts Pares Village Meet-and-Greet Ahead of April 30 Election
ABLP candidate Rawdon Turner hosted a community meet-and-greet in Pares Village on Thursday, engaging St Peter constituents on issues ranging from road conditions to youth opportunities ahead of the April 30 general election. Residents described the interaction as open and attentive, according to Antigua.news.
PM Browne and Chinese Ambassador Tour Near-Complete Booby Alley Housing Project
Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Chinese Ambassador Her Excellency Jiang Wei toured the near-complete Booby Alley Housing Project at Point, a development expected to significantly transform the surrounding community.
UPP Accused of Circulating Fabricated Letter Linked to Fictitious Organisation
A letter circulating on an anonymous website and linked to a fictitious organisation has been called out as fabricated, with Antigua News Room accusing the United Progressive Party of knowingly amplifying the document despite clear errors — including the naming of a U.S. Ambassador who left her post years ago. The controversy has raised fresh questions about the UPP's campaign conduct ahead of elections.
High Surf Advisory Issued for Barbuda, Anguilla and British Virgin Islands
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a high surf advisory for Barbuda, Anguilla, and the British Virgin Islands, warning of dangerous surf heights of 2 to 3 metres and life-threatening rip currents along northern and northwestern coastlines through Friday night.
PM Browne Dismisses UPP Sports Complex Proposal as AI-Generated 'Fairy Tale'
Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Sports Minister Daryll Matthew have dismissed a proposed multi-billion dollar sports complex circulating online as an AI-generated image with no credible policy backing, as political tensions rise ahead of the April 30 general election.
Works Minister Vows Road Construction Will Accelerate After General Election
Housing and Works Minister Maria Browne says road construction will intensify after the April 30 general election, backed by a planned $100 million loan and an already-expanded contractor and equipment base. She dismissed claims that the current surge in roadworks is tied solely to the election cycle.
Irish Ambassador Opens 'Entangled Islands' Exhibition at Government House in Week-Long Cultural Exchange
Ireland's Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, John Concannon, is leading a week-long cultural delegation to open the 'Entangled Islands' exhibition at the newly renovated Government House, exploring four centuries of shared and complex history between Ireland and the Caribbean.
ABLP Candidate Promises Water Relief for St. George Communities After Decades of Shortages
ABLP candidate Michael Freeland has pledged that communities in St. George enduring decades-long water shortages could see improvements within a year, citing new pipelines and increased national water production as key drivers of change ahead of the April 30 general election.
Government House Museum Opens Daily Guided Tours by Appointment
The Government House Museum is now offering daily guided tours by appointment, with four scheduled time slots available each day. Admission is EC$15 for locals, US$15 for international visitors, and free for local students.
Antiguan SMART Scholar Makes History with PhD in Bioinformatics
Dr. Jodi Bianca Callwood has become one of the first Antiguans to earn a PhD in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, completing her doctorate at Iowa State University as a debt-free SMART Scholar. She has since accepted a civilian research position with the United States Navy.
ABLP's Rawdon Turner Opens PARES Community Centre in St. Peter
ABLP St. Peter candidate Rawdon Turner has opened the PARES Community Centre in Pares Village, describing the facility as a symbol of his commitment to youth development and long-term investment in the constituency.
Turner Opens Pares Community Centre to Expand Digital Access and Youth Support
A new community centre in Pares, opened by ABLP St. Peter candidate Rawdon Turner, will provide residents with internet access, printing services, and academic support resources. The facility aims to serve students, job seekers, and small business operators in the village.
St. Mary's South Constituent Makes Case for Dwayne George Over Kelvin Simon
A constituent from St. Mary's South has published an open letter endorsing Dwayne George for the upcoming general election, arguing that incumbent Kelvin Simon has failed to deliver results and consistently blamed limited resources and opposition status for a lack of progress.