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Airfare Surge Drives Antigua's Transport Costs Up 47.6% in One Year
Transport costs in Antigua and Barbuda surged 47.6 percent over the past year, driven largely by rising regional and international airfare prices, making transport the single largest contributor to overall inflation. New data from the Statistics Division show overall inflation stood at 1.7 percent for the 12-month period ending March.
Port of Bermuda Manager Praises Antigua's Operations After Regional Training Exchange
The Antigua Port Authority hosted the newly appointed Dock Operations Manager for the Port of Bermuda in a week-long training exchange under the PMAC regional cooperation framework. The visiting official praised Antigua's infrastructure and operations as a model for Bermuda's own port upgrade programme.
Baltimore Pledges Newfield Roads as First Priority if Re-Elected in St. Philip North
ABLP candidate Randy Baltimore has pledged to make road repairs in Newfield his top priority if re-elected in the April 30 general election, citing ongoing infrastructure works across St. Philip North. Baltimore, who won last month's by-election with roughly 70 percent of the vote, also highlighted recent upgrades to the road serving Stingray City ahead of the tourism season.
UPP Candidate Proposes Temporary ABST Cut to Relieve Cost-of-Living Pressure
UPP candidate for St. John's Rural East Ashworth Azille has floated a proposal to temporarily cut the ABST from 17% to 10% for six months to ease cost-of-living pressures, while stressing the idea is still under exploration and not yet official party policy.
St. Peter Candidate Turner Credits Direct Job Support for Dip in Constituency Unemployment
ABLP candidate for St. Peter Rawdon Turner says his direct, community-level support for jobseekers — including résumé assistance and interview preparation — has helped reduce unemployment in the constituency ahead of the April 30 general election.
Midwifery Graduates Stuck in Limbo as Licensing Delays Threaten Healthcare
Graduates from Antigua and Barbuda's 2025 midwifery cohort remain unable to practise months after completing their training, as unresolved licensing delays and unanswered examination results leave qualified practitioners in limbo. The situation is raising serious concerns about the strain on the country's maternal healthcare services.
Rotary Club of Antigua Sets 17th Colours Fundraiser for July 2026
The Rotary Club of Antigua has announced its 17th annual Colours fundraiser, themed 'Welcome to Smurf Village,' set for 4th July 2026 at the Coolidge Cricket Ground. Proceeds will support community programmes including Meals on Wheels, youth development, and health outreach across Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda to Host Caribbean Youth Leadership Conference for First Time in 20 Years
Antigua and Barbuda will host the Rotaract District 7030 Conference 2026 from June 25 to 29 at Pineapple Beach Club — the country's first time hosting the flagship Caribbean youth leadership event in over 20 years. Around 200 young leaders from across the region are expected to attend.
Government House Museum Opens After Decade of Restoration Work
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams has officially unveiled the restored Government House Main House and a new national museum, completing a heritage project that began in 2014. The museum traces Antigua and Barbuda's history from British settlement in 1632 through to the present day.
Sir Richie Richardson Charity Golf Day Raises Funds for Youth and Education
The Sir Richie Richardson Charity Golf Day, held on April 11, 2026, successfully raised funds for youth education programs and local sporting talent, drawing participants from across the Caribbean, North America, and the United Kingdom. Sir Richie Richardson praised sponsors and participants for their generosity and community spirit.
Antiguan Kelton Mich Dalso Called to the Bar in St. Lucia
Antiguan attorney Kelton Mich Dalso has been called to the Bar of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, St. Lucia Circuit, on 14 April 2026, qualifying him to practise law across CARICOM member states. The development follows his earlier call to the Bar in England and Wales at Gray's Inn, London.
IMF Warns Caribbean Tourism Economies Face Hardest Hit from Middle East Conflict
The IMF has identified tourism-dependent Caribbean nations, including Antigua and Barbuda, as the hemisphere's most economically vulnerable group amid the Middle East conflict, citing high debt, limited fiscal space, and heavy reliance on energy imports. The fund has revised the subgroup's 2026 GDP growth down to just 0.9 percent and is urging governments to avoid broad energy subsidies in favour of targeted support.
PM Browne Accuses Opposition of Circulating Covert Pro-LGBTQ Campaign Material
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has accused opposition figures Jamale Pringle and Harold Lovell of circulating covert pro-LGBTQ campaign material ahead of the general election, though he provided no supporting evidence for the claim.
Cricket Matches and Global Citizen Concert to Anchor CHOGM 2026 Cultural Programme
Two cricket matches at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium and a Global Citizen Night concert will headline the cultural programme for CHOGM 2026, which takes place in Antigua and Barbuda from November 1 to 4. Organisers say the events are designed to showcase Caribbean culture to a global audience while coinciding with the country's 44th anniversary of independence.
ABEC Records Nearly 30,000 Voter ID Applications Ahead of April 30 Election
Antigua and Barbuda's Electoral Commission has processed nearly 30,000 replacement voter ID applications in April alone, as reported by Antigua.news, with St. Peter leading constituencies at 88% completion ahead of the April 30 general election.
WIOC and PDV Caribe Unite to Fund Health Expo and Steel Orchestra
WIOC and PDV Caribe have jointly donated funding and supplies to the Scrub Life Care Project and the Original Steel Orchestra, supporting an upcoming health expo and ongoing youth cultural development in Antigua and Barbuda.
ABEC Publishes Official Voters' List Ahead of April 30 General Election
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has published the official Register of Electors for the April 30, 2026 general election, urging eligible voters to verify their registration details online.
Antigua's Inflation Reaches 1.7% in March as Food Prices Continue to Drop
Antigua and Barbuda's overall inflation reached 1.7% in March 2026 on a year-on-year basis, even as food prices fell 1.8%, with surging airfare costs and rising rents among the key drivers of broader price increases.
Nibbs Proposes 'Talent Bank' for Barbudans Abroad, Slams BPM Council Record
Former Barbuda Affairs Minister Arthur Nibbs has proposed a 'talent bank' to attract skilled Barbudans home from abroad, while using an ABLP campaign rally to question the BPM-led Barbuda Council's record on sanitation, agriculture, and sports infrastructure ahead of the April 30 general election.
PM Browne Pledges $150 Million in Barbuda Projects, Defends Land Policy at ABLP Rally
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced approximately $150 million in planned infrastructure projects for Barbuda, covering roads, a new cargo port, a primary school, airport upgrades, and renewable energy expansion. Speaking at an ABLP campaign rally, Browne also defended his administration's land policy and pledged Cabinet representation for Barbuda if candidate Kendra Beazer is elected.