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Ambulance Service Coming Soon to Glanvilles Polyclinic, Boosting Eastern Corridor Care
Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph has announced that ambulatory services will soon launch at the Glanvilles Polyclinic, with a dedicated ambulance already purchased and en route to Antigua and Barbuda. The service will serve multiple communities across the island's eastern corridor.
Antigua and Barbuda Send First Delegation to Inaugural OECS STEAM Robotics Challenge
Antigua and Barbuda's national delegation, comprising two student competitors and a coach from the Irene B. Williams Secondary School, will represent the twin-island nation at the inaugural OECS Super Regional STEAM Robotics Challenge in St. Kitts from March 16 to 20, 2026.
St. Philip North By-Election Underway as All Polling Stations Open on Time
Voters in St. Philip North headed to the polls Monday morning for a by-election triggered by the resignation of veteran parliamentarian Sir Robin Yearwood, with all seven polling stations opening on time at 6 a.m. The contest marks the first use of transparent ballot boxes in Antigua and Barbuda.
Voters Head to Polls in St. Philip's North By-Election
Voters in Antigua's St. Philip's North constituency are heading to the polls today to elect a successor to Sir Robin Yearwood, who held the seat for 50 consecutive years. The ABLP's Randy Baltimore faces UPP candidate Alex Browne in what is being described as the opposition's most serious challenge in decades.
Voters Head to Polls in St. Philip's North By-Election to Choose New MP
Voters in St. Philip's North are heading to the polls today in a by-election to choose a new Member of Parliament, following the retirement of 50-year parliamentary veteran Sir Robin Yearwood. ABLP candidate Randy Baltimore and UPP candidate Alex Browne are competing for the seat, with results expected tonight.
Swiss Professors' Undisclosed FINMA Ties Cloud Credit Suisse AT1 Academic Debate
Swiss law professors with undisclosed ties to FINMA and federal finance bodies published pointed critiques of the Federal Administrative Court's landmark Credit Suisse AT1 ruling while a Supreme Court appeal remained pending, raising serious questions about academic transparency. According to Antigua.news, neither article's author notes disclosed the authors' prior institutional roles at the very regulator whose legal position the pieces defended.
PM Browne Accuses UPP of Circulating Fake APUA Disconnection Notice
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has accused the opposition UPP of circulating a fake APUA disconnection notice targeting multiple communities, a claim the utility authority has since confirmed. The incident has emerged as a flashpoint during the St. Philip's North by-election campaign.
Electoral Commission Issues Voter Guidelines for St. Philip North By-Election
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has issued voting guidelines ahead of the St. Philip North by-election on March 16, 2026, covering polling hours, identification requirements, and restrictions on mobile devices and party paraphernalia at polling stations.
PM Browne Pushes OECS Air Merger Plan in Talks with Saint Martin Officials
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is continuing talks with regional leaders on a proposal to merge Air Antilles and LIAT into a new carrier, OECS Air, with potential funding from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and the EU's Interreg Fund.
PM Browne: Festival Upgrade Push Targets International Standards, Not Local Providers
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the government's festival production upgrade — including a newly purchased stage and a potential sound system acquisition — is aimed at meeting international standards as Antigua and Barbuda grows its role as a regional events hub. Cabinet is set to review proposals from local operators before making a final decision on sound equipment.
PM Browne Defends Festival 'Level Up' Drive Amid Sound System Row
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has defended the government's campaign to raise festival production standards, saying the push to 'level up' is about national competitiveness rather than targeting any individual provider. Cabinet will review proposals from local sound operators this week before deciding whether to proceed with purchasing a national sound system.
Governor General Holds Talks with Royal Drawing School to Expand Arts Programme
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams held talks in London with the Royal Drawing School to expand Antigua and Barbuda's arts teaching residency and explore exhibitions ahead of CHOGM. The programme will for the first time be open to all citizens involved in the visual arts, not just school students.
Commentary: Caribbean Cannabis Policy Must Move From Denial to Practical Regulation
A new commentary published by Antigua News Room argues that Caribbean cannabis policy remains caught between partial decriminalization and unrealistic public consumption bans. The author calls on regional governments to adopt practical regulatory frameworks that align law with social reality.
ABEC Issues Requirements for Special ID Cards Ahead of St. Philip North By-Election
ABEC has announced that Special Identification Cards will be issued to eligible St. Philip North electors on March 16, 2026, at the Glanvilles Community Centre ahead of the constituency's by-election. Applicants must bring required documentation, including a passport-size photograph and, where applicable, valid government-issued ID and proof of address.
Antigua and Barbuda Champions Gender-Responsive Climate Finance at UN Women's Forum
Antigua and Barbuda's delegation made a strong case at the UN's 70th Commission on the Status of Women for gender equality to be central to global climate finance frameworks. Director of Gender Affairs Jamie Saunders highlighted national policies and funding mechanisms already advancing gender-responsive climate action.
Pilgrim Moved to Creative Industries in Late Public Service Reshuffle
Permanent Secretary Clarence Pilgrim has been reassigned from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Ministry of Creative Industries in a late public service reshuffle, with Sharon Stevens moving in the opposite direction. Ena Dalso will remain as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education.
Pilgrim Moved to Creative Industries in Last-Minute Public Service Reshuffle
A last-minute adjustment to Antigua and Barbuda's public service reshuffle has seen Permanent Secretary Clarence Pilgrim moved to the Ministry of Creative Industries, while Ena Dalso remains in Education following public pushback over her potential reassignment.
Cabinet Congratulates Winners of Antigua and Barbuda National Music Awards
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has congratulated the winners and nominees of the National Music Awards, celebrating their contributions to the country's cultural and creative industries. Top honourees included Tian Winter, named both Soca Artiste and Recording Artiste of the Year, among a wide field of recognised musicians and industry professionals.
Global Citizen Proposes Youth and Innovation Forum Alongside CHOGM 2026 in Antigua
Global Citizen has presented a proposal to the Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet to host a youth and innovation forum alongside CHOGM 2026, including a Digital Futures for Youth initiative targeting up to two million young people and a cultural advocacy event featuring international artists. Cabinet welcomed the proposal, recognising its potential to boost the country's global profile during the Commonwealth summit.
Letter: End the 'Musical Chairs' of Permanent Secretary Reshuffles, Urges Concerned Youth
A letter to the editor, as reported by Antigua News Room, calls on the Prime Minister and Cabinet to end the repeated rotation of the same Permanent Secretaries across Government ministries and instead build a new generation of capable, tech-savvy administrative leaders for Antigua and Barbuda's public service.