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OAS Deploys 17-Member Team to Monitor Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 General Election
The OAS will send a 17-member electoral observation team from 11 countries to monitor Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 general election, as reported by Antigua News Room. The mission, the fifth of its kind in the country, will assess electoral organisation, campaign finance, and women's political participation, among other areas.
OAS to Send 17-Member Electoral Mission to Antigua and Barbuda for April 30 Vote
The Organization of American States will deploy a 17-member Electoral Observation Mission to Antigua and Barbuda for the April 30 General Elections, as reported by Antigua.news. The mission, led by former OAS Secretary Maricarmen Plata, will be the fifth such deployment to the country and will focus on five key areas of electoral integrity.
ABLP Calls Circulating Anti-Government Letter a Fabrication Amid Election Campaign
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has denounced a letter circulating online — purportedly from an organisation called the Caribbean Anticorruption Association — as a fabricated political smear, citing factual errors in the document and confirmation from the U.S. Attorney General's office that no such letter was received. The ABLP attributes the fabrication to opposition desperation ahead of the general election.
Families Have 14 Days to Claim Three Unclaimed Bodies at Barnes Funeral Home
The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent appeal to locate relatives of three unclaimed men being held at Barnes Funeral Home, warning that the Government will proceed with state burial if no family members come forward within 14 days.
Government Seeks Families of Three Unclaimed Bodies Before Public Burial Deadline
The Office of the Chief Health Inspector is calling on the public to help identify and locate relatives of three unclaimed deceased individuals currently held at Barnes Funeral Home. Families have fourteen days to arrange private burials or the government will proceed with public interment.
Walker: Barbuda's Single Seat Could Tip Balance of Power in April 30 Election
BPM leader Trevor Walker has declared that Barbuda's single parliamentary seat could prove decisive in the April 30 general election, arguing that the island's independent political position gives it unique leverage if neither major party wins a clear majority.
ABCAS Signs Historic Culinary MOU with Chinese College in Caribbean First
The Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China's Qingdao Vocational and Technical College of Hotel Management, establishing what delegation leaders described as the first overseas Chinese cuisine college in the Caribbean. The agreement, brokered by the Chinese Embassy and the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry, launches formal cooperation in culinary arts, tourism management and vocational education.
Beazer Unveils 10 UWI Short Course Scholarships for Barbuda Residents
ABLP Barbuda candidate Kendra Beazer has announced 10 UWI Global short course scholarships for Barbuda residents, with five slots reserved for Barbuda Council members and classes set to begin in May 2026.
Antigua and Barbuda Ranks Below Caribbean Average for Organised Crime, 2025 Index Finds
Antigua and Barbuda has scored 3.03 out of 10 on the 2025 Global Organised Crime Index, placing it below the Caribbean regional average of 4.27 and among the lower-risk nations in CARICOM. The index, published by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime, reflects the country's comparatively limited exposure to organised criminal networks and illicit markets.
ABEC Processes Over 31,000 Voter ID Transactions Ahead of April 30 Election
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has processed 31,391 voter ID transactions as of April 22, with St Peter leading all constituencies at a 91 percent completion rate ahead of the April 30 general election. According to Antigua.news, a late surge in applications signals a final push by electors to secure their eligibility before polling day.
Matthew Provides Transport Relief for Patients Amid Browns Avenue Clinic Repairs
Education Minister and ABLP candidate Daryll Matthew says transportation is being provided to St John's Rural South residents affected by the temporary relocation of Browns Avenue Clinic services. Matthew also discussed long-term plans to convert an existing facility into a polyclinic, though no timeline has been set.
Tindale Park Set for Business Hubs and Community Centre as Land Talks Near Completion
Education Minister and ABLP candidate Daryll Matthew says plans for a community and business development at Tindale Park are advancing, with land negotiations nearing completion. The proposed site would feature a community centre, a remodelled bandhouse, small business hubs and a playground.
Minister Matthew to Open Refurbished Radio Range Playground This Week
Education Minister Daryl Matthew has announced the imminent opening of a refurbished playground in the Radio Range community, upgraded with new recreational and outdoor fitness equipment after years of disrepair.
UPP's Pringle Pushes 14-Day Registration Rule to Expand Diaspora Voting Rights
UPP political leader Jamale Pringle has promised to reduce the voter registration residency requirement for diaspora nationals from over four weeks to just 14 days if his party wins government. Pringle framed the move as a matter of fairness, arguing that citizens living abroad who contribute to Antigua and Barbuda's economy should not face barriers to voting.
ABLP's Benjamin Pledges Adult Daycare, Recreation Programmes for Antigua's Elderly
ABLP candidate for St. Mary's North Dr. Philmore Benjamin has outlined plans for adult daycare facilities, recreational programmes and improved transportation to support the country's elderly population. He made the pledge ahead of the April 30 general elections.
Antigua and Barbuda to Host Caribbean Travel Marketplace for Second Consecutive Year
Antigua and Barbuda will host the 44th annual CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace for the second year in a row, welcoming around 500 global tourism industry partners to the American University of Antigua from May 12–15, 2026. The event reinforces the nation's growing reputation as a premier destination for major regional tourism and MICE events.
ABLP Promises 270+ New Homes and Rent-to-Own Programme in 2026 Manifesto
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has launched its 2026 "Renaissance" manifesto, promising over 270 new homes and a rent-to-own programme aimed at helping working-class families achieve homeownership. Housing Minister Maria Bird Browne outlined plans for new communities across Antigua and Barbuda, including expanded land access and fully serviced residential developments.
Fernandez Targets Roads, Water and Healthcare in St. John's Rural North Campaign
Incumbent Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez has identified roads, water supply and healthcare access as his top priorities for St. John's Rural North ahead of the April 30 general election. Fernandez says work is ongoing across all three areas, though he acknowledges that aging infrastructure continues to pose challenges.
ABLP Candidate Dwayne George Fires Back at Opponent's Claims, Demands Truthful Political Discourse
ABLP candidate Dwayne George has publicly rejected allegations made by political opponent Kelvin "Shuggy" Simon, calling the claims falsehoods and pledging to uphold a standard of truth and accountability in political discourse.
Jury to Begin Deliberations Monday in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
A jury will begin deliberating Monday in the murder trial of three men accused of abducting and killing senior Customs official Nigel Christian in 2020, following sharply divided closing arguments from prosecutors and defence attorneys. According to Antigua.news, the prosecution cited DNA, cell data, and a key witness, while defence counsel attacked the witness's credibility and alleged gaps in the investigation.