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PM Browne Claims ABLP Launch Drew Double the Crowd of 2023 Election Cycle
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the ABLP's recent campaign launch drew at least double the crowd of its 2023 election cycle event, citing the turnout as a sign of growing momentum for the governing party. Browne also unveiled 10 new candidates at the launch as part of an effort to refresh the party's lineup ahead of the general election.
PM Browne Eyes Twenty-Something Senator in Push for Younger Leadership
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced he is seeking a young person in their 20s for a Senate appointment, describing the move as part of a wider succession planning strategy within his administration and the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party.
CARICOM Heads Defend Secretary-General Reappointment After Trinidad and Tobago Skips Emergency Meeting
CARICOM Heads of Government held a special emergency meeting on April 10, 2026, to address Trinidad and Tobago's governance concerns, releasing documents that defend the Secretary-General's reappointment and detail the country's absence from a key February Retreat. Trinidad and Tobago sent no representative to the emergency session.
UPP Launches Election Campaign with Prayer Night in Grays Farm
The United Progressive Party will kick off its general election campaign on Sunday evening in Grays Farm with a prayer and praise event ahead of the April 30 vote.
Missing Link Party Leader Eyes St John's Rural West Seat in April 30 Election
Nigel Bascus, leader of the Missing LinkâVoice of the People Party, is seeking to enter the St John's Rural West race ahead of Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 general election, running on a platform focused on agriculture and aquaculture. The fisherman-turned-candidate says he is driven by a desire to serve his country rather than personal gain.
Agriculture Minister Smith Courts Voters with All Saints West Block Party
Agriculture Minister and All Saints West MP Anthony Smith Jr hosted a block party in Sea View Farm on Friday night, bringing together constituents for food, music and fellowship as general election season gets underway.
PM Browne Warns Unstable Party Leads to Unstable Government
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned that an unstable political party will produce an unstable government, drawing a direct link between internal party cohesion and effective national governance.
HAPPI Programme Delivers New Home to Emotional Briggins Resident
Briggins resident Dawn Simon received the keys to a new home under the government's HAPPI housing assistance programme, in an emotional handover facilitated by the Social Protection Board. Corporate donors, including King's Casino and the West Indies Oil Company, also contributed support to the new homeowner.
Letter to Cannabis Authority CEO Urges Doctors at Licensed Outlets
An Antiguan resident has written an open letter to Medicinal Cannabis Authority CEO Regis Burton, proposing that licensed cannabis outlets employ registered doctors on-site to improve credibility and better serve clients. The letter also highlights an opportunity to address the surplus of newly qualified doctors unable to find hospital positions.
Opinion: Why a UPP Breakaway Party Is Doomed to Fail
A letter published by Antigua News Room warns that renewed discussions within the UPP about forming a breakaway party are misguided and could permanently damage the opposition. The author urges surviving MPs to pursue an orderly Convention-led leadership transition instead.
ABLP Leader: Michael Joseph to Receive Full Ministerial Portfolio
The ABLP leader has confirmed that Michael Joseph will be given a full ministerial portfolio, signaling a notable shift within the ruling party's government structure.
Cabinet Approves 168 Warri Boards for Schools in Cultural Heritage Push
Cabinet has approved the commissioning of 168 Warri boards for distribution to schools across Antigua and Barbuda under the Government's National Intangible Cultural Heritage Initiative. The programme aims to embed the traditional African-derived board game into the formal education system while supporting local artisans and promoting cultural awareness.
Cabinet Greenlights Warri Boards for Schools in Cultural Heritage Push
Cabinet has approved the commissioning of 168 Warri boards for distribution to schools across Antigua and Barbuda as part of the government's National Intangible Cultural Heritage programme. The initiative aims to preserve cultural traditions, build student skills, and support local artisans through the production of the boards.
Kamala Harris Says She Is 'Thinking About' a 2028 Presidential Run
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has said she is "thinking about" running for president in 2028, making her most direct public comments yet on the subject at the National Action Network Convention. Harris, the 2024 Democratic nominee, also used the appearance to criticise President Trump's foreign policy, including what she called the "choice" to go to war with Iran.
Cabinet Approves Six New Doctors, Extended Clinic Hours to Boost Primary Care Access
Cabinet has approved six new medical officers and extended clinic hours beginning April 13 at Grays Farm and Clare Hall clinics as part of the Community Extended Hours Programme. The initiative aims to improve primary healthcare access and reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments.
Government Shipment of Building Supplies to Aid Vulnerable Families Next Week
A shipment of essential building materials is expected to arrive in Antigua and Barbuda next week to support government-led housing repairs for seniors, persons with disabilities, and low-income families. Cabinet confirmed the supplies are part of a broader initiative to improve housing conditions and living standards across the country.
US to Begin Automatically Registering Young Men for Military Draft in December
Young men in the United States will be automatically registered for the military draft pool starting in December under a provision of the National Defense Authorization Act signed by President Trump. The measure applies to male US citizens and certain non-citizens between the ages of 18 and 26.
Government to Complete Public Servants' Back Pay Disbursements by End of April
The Antigua and Barbuda Treasury Department says all outstanding back pay owed to public servants will be fully disbursed by the end of April, with payments already in progress across multiple ministries. The retroactive payments stem from union agreements covering salary increases and benefits for the period 2019 to 2023.
Government to Complete Public Servants' Back Pay by End of April
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda says it will complete all outstanding back pay owed to public servants by the end of April, with the Treasury confirming payments are already underway and a further disbursement scheduled by April 10.
Voter Questions ABLP Candidate Choices Ahead of General Elections
A self-described politically unaffiliated voter has written an open letter questioning the ABLP's decision to field candidates with alleged UPP ties, warning the party it has lost at least one previously loyal vote ahead of the upcoming general elections.