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PM Browne Orders End to Back Pay Delays: 'Every Single Worker Must Be Paid'
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has issued a firm directive for outstanding back pay owed to public sector workers to be settled immediately, insisting the funds are available and delays must end. His remarks came at the joint AT&LU and Labour Party Labour Day rally following the April 30 general election.
AT&LU's Daniel Urges Workers to Save and Pursue Lifelong Learning
AT&LU General Secretary Alrick Daniel used the union's 75th anniversary Labour Day rally to urge workers to abandon wasteful spending habits, prioritise saving, and commit to lifelong education as preparation for future economic challenges.
ABLP Chairman Predicts By-Election in All Saints East & St. Luke Amid UPP Pressure
ABLP Chairman E.P. Chet Greene has predicted a by-election in All Saints East & St. Luke, claiming internal UPP pressure could force opposition leader Jamale Pringle to resign his parliamentary seat. Greene made the remarks at a Labour Day rally on Monday, as reported by Antigua News Room.
Political Influence and Economic Pressures Threaten Editorial Independence Across OECS
The 2026 World Press Freedom Index finds that OECS nations maintain relatively strong press freedom, but warns that political ownership of media, state advertising leverage, and economic hardship are increasingly undermining editorial independence across the region. No journalists were killed, detained, or imprisoned in the OECS so far in 2026.
APUA Shop Steward Calls for Workplace Mental Health Frameworks by 2027
APUA shop steward Zabina Nicholas has called for permanent workplace mental health frameworks to be established by 2027, urging employment contract reforms and dedicated resources to address rising stress levels among workers. She made the appeal at the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party and Trades and Labour Union rally at the V.C. Bird bust.
Elections Are Won Long Before Voting Day, Says Antigua Strategist
Strategist and public sector executive Garfield Joseph argues that Antigua and Barbuda's recent general election, like most across the Caribbean, was determined not by last-minute campaigning but by years of strategic choices, leadership consistency, and trust built or lost long before voting day.
Antigua and Barbuda Takes Centre Stage at UN Education Summit in New York
A five-member Antiguan delegation took a leading role at the Transforming Global Education Summit at UN Headquarters in New York on May 1st, advocating for the inclusion of Small Island Developing States in global education reform. The team addressed themes of mental health, nutrition, disaster resilience, and volunteerism as pillars of holistic youth development.
ABPSA Urges Government to Move Faster on Pay, Reclassification and Vaccine Mandate Payments
The Antigua and Barbuda Public Service Association has welcomed recent pay improvements but is pressing the government to act faster on reclassification, equitable compensation, and outstanding payments owed to workers affected by the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The union issued the call in its Labour Day message on May 4, 2026.
Opinion: China's Caribbean Port Strategy — What Small Island States Stand to Lose
A delegation of Caribbean port managers, led by Antigua and Barbuda's Darwin Telemaque, secured a US$10 million U.S. grant for regional port infrastructure in Washington — prompting a pointed analysis of what Caribbean governments risk trading away by accepting Chinese port financing without rigorous scrutiny of operational, data, and strategic terms.
ABPSA Demands Fair Pay, Reclassification and COVID Mandate Payments in Labour Day Message
The Antigua and Barbuda Public Service Association has used its 2026 Labour Day message to demand urgent government action on public service reclassification, fair compensation, and outstanding payments owed to workers sidelined during the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The union acknowledged recent progress but warned that it falls short of what public servants are owed.
PM Browne Joins IShowSpeed in Live Performance of 'Gassy Dread'
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne performed his hit song 'Gassy Dread' alongside internet sensation IShowSpeed in a video that has gained widespread online attention. The moment highlights the Prime Minister's enduring musical persona and the global reach of the popular content creator.
PM Browne Warns New Cabinet: Public Trust Is Sacred, Resources Must Not Be Abused
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned his incoming Cabinet that public trust is "sacred" and that government resources must be used exclusively for the benefit of citizens, following the ABLP's sweeping 15-of-17-seat victory in the April 30 general election.
PM Browne Warns Cabinet: Zero Tolerance for Misuse of Public Resources
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned his Cabinet that misconduct and misuse of public resources will not be tolerated, calling the ABLP's 15-of-17-seat election victory a mandate for disciplined, results-driven governance.
IShowSpeed Meets PM Browne Before Live-Streamed Racetrack Event in Antigua
Internet star IShowSpeed met Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Sunday before taking part in a live-streamed high-speed racetrack event in Antigua, drawing widespread international online attention to the island.
PM Browne Calls for National Unity After Labour's Landslide Election Win
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called for national unity and inclusion following his party's sweeping 15-of-17 seat election victory, pledging that opposition supporters will have a role in the country's development. Speaking on Point FM, Browne urged all citizens — regardless of political affiliation — to contribute their skills and resources to nation-building.
PM Browne Calls on UPP to Restructure After Landslide Election Defeat
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on the opposition United Progressive Party to restructure and reform following a landslide defeat in the April 30 general election, in which his Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party won 15 of 17 parliamentary seats. Browne criticised the UPP's internal divisions, disjointed campaign, and lack of consistent messaging.
PM Browne Calls for End to 'Vitriolic Rhetoric' Following ABLP Landslide Victory
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is calling for an end to "vitriolic rhetoric" in Antiguan politics following the ABLP's landslide win of 15 out of 17 parliamentary seats in the April 30 general election. Browne says he intends to focus on governance rather than political confrontation during the new term.
PM Browne Calls on UPP Chair Isaac to Resign After Election Defeat
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on UPP Chair D. Gisele Isaac to resign following the opposition party's heavy defeat in the April 30 general election, saying she had previously indicated she would step down. Isaac has not yet responded publicly.
Constituency Boundary Changes Hinge on Census Completion, PM Browne Says
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says constituency boundary changes cannot proceed until the national census is completed, with a reconstituted Boundaries Commission expected to act on the findings in approximately two years.
IShowSpeed to Appear with PM Browne at Fryes Beach Carnival Event
Internet personality IShowSpeed is set to join Prime Minister Gaston Browne at a family-friendly football and entertainment event at Fryes Beach on May 3, 2026, as part of Antigua's carnival festivities. The appearance is already generating significant social media buzz, particularly among younger audiences.