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UPP Pledges Swift Reopening of Cancer Centre if Elected, Joseph Says
UPP caretaker Jonathan Joseph has vowed that a UPP government would rapidly reopen Antigua and Barbuda's cancer centre, calling the current situation a systemic failure that is leaving patients and families in delay and financial hardship.
UPP Unveils 2026 Election Manifesto Anchored by Cost-of-Living Relief
The United Progressive Party has released its 2026 election manifesto, built around 15 policy pillars including cost-of-living relief, healthcare, and crime reduction, with first-100-days pledges tied to an April 30 election date.
UWI Launches Research Programme Honouring PM Gonsalves' Legacy in Education and Sovereignty
The University of the West Indies has established a research programme on development, sovereignty, and education in honour of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves. UWI Emeritus Professor Trevor Munroe described Gonsalves as a transformational statesman, saying "geniuses like Gonsalves come only once in a lifetime."
Independent Candidate Challenges Party Politics in St. Paul Constituency Race
Independent candidate Alan Weston has launched his campaign for the St. Paul constituency, challenging ABLP candidate Everly Paul "Chet" Greene and other party-backed competitors with a platform focused on community results over partisan politics.
ABEC Issues Reminder of Election Day Alcohol Ban Ahead of General Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has reminded the public of legal restrictions on alcohol sales and distribution ahead of the upcoming general elections, citing the Representation of the People Act.
Attorney Calls for Urgent Overhaul of Antigua's Outdated 1975 Labour Code
Attorney E. Ann Henry is calling for an urgent overhaul of Antigua and Barbuda's 1975 Labour Code, warning the outdated legislation has failed to protect workers for over 30 years. Henry highlights gaps including worker exposure to toxic buildings as evidence the Code requires immediate modernisation.
Experts Call for Education Overhaul to Close Gap Between Certification and Workforce Readiness
Regional education experts, speaking on Observer AM, are urging an immediate overhaul of the school system to close the widening gap between academic certification and real-world workforce readiness. Jamaican academic Dr. Leo Gilling and Antiguan educator Zahra Airall both highlighted the urgent need for curriculum reform across the Caribbean.
ABEC Chair Orders Political Paraphernalia Removed from Polling Stations Ahead of Elections
ABEC Chairman Arthur Thomas has issued a public directive ordering political parties to clear all campaign materials from polling stations ahead of Antigua and Barbuda's upcoming general elections. The mandate was delivered via a video address to the nation's electors.
Labour Commissioner Clarifies Employer Obligations for Election Day Voting
Labour Commissioner Eltonia David has issued a clarification on employer obligations surrounding the 'four-hour' voting rule ahead of the April 30th general election. The Labour Department is reminding both businesses and workers of their legal rights and responsibilities on Election Day.
Evangelist and Retired Officer Issues Moral Warning to Political Leaders Ahead of Election
Retired police officer and self-described 'Evangelist Richie' Decastro Richards has issued a sharp moral and spiritual critique of Antigua and Barbuda's political leadership ahead of the polls, targeting recent controversial remarks made about party colleagues.
PM Browne Confirms Booby Alley Housing Project on Track for October 30 Handover
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed the Booby Alley Housing Renewal Project, which is replacing ageing wooden structures with 150 modern condominium units, remains on track for handover by October 30th. Browne made the announcement following a site tour conducted alongside the Chinese Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda.
UPP Candidates Pitch Digital Safety App, Healthcare Reform Ahead of March 30 Vote
UPP candidates Emanuel Peters and Harold Lovell have unveiled plans for a community security app and a healthcare system overhaul ahead of Antigua and Barbuda's March 30th General Elections. The pair made the announcements on Observer AM, criticising the current administration's record on both fronts.
Public, Analysts Back Mandatory Election Debates Ahead of April 30 Vote
A local Facebook poll conducted days before Antigua and Barbuda's April 30th General Election has shown near-unanimous public support for mandatory pre-election debates, a position also backed by a regional political analyst.
ABEC Denies Electoral Irregularities, Urges Voters to Complete ID Card Replacement
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has rejected allegations of irregularities in the Voter ID Card Replacement Programme, calling the claims unverified while issuing an urgent appeal for eligible voters to complete the process ahead of the April 30 General Elections.
Rural North Constituency Shapes Up as Key Battleground Ahead of April 30 Vote
The St John's Rural North Constituency is shaping up as a key battleground in Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 General Elections, with ABLP incumbent Max Fernandez defending a decade of infrastructure development against a UPP challenger offering a new vision for the area.
Attorney Gail Pero Enters St. George's Race as Independent Candidate
Attorney and former educator Gail Pero has officially declared her candidacy for the St. George's Constituency, running as an Independent under the "Eagle" symbol on a platform of clean leadership and improved essential services.
Independent Candidate Vows to Collaborate With Whoever Forms Next Government
Nigel Bascus, leader of the Missing Link – Voice of the People Party, says his top priority after the April 30 General Elections is to work with whichever party forms the next government. The St John's Rural West candidate is campaigning on a platform of cooperation and national interest.
Landfill Workers Protest Unsafe Conditions, Unpaid Dues at Cultural Centre Rally
Workers from Cooks Landfill gathered at the Multipurpose Cultural Centre on Perry Bay Road to protest unsafe working conditions, including a rat infestation, and unpaid dues owed to employees.
UPP City South Candidate Submits Video Evidence of Billboard Vandalism to Police
UPP candidate for St John's City South Adrian Williams has submitted video evidence to the Commissioner of Police showing a person vandalising his campaign billboards in the Briggins area. The incident is one of several reports of campaign material destruction recorded across Antigua and Barbuda.
St John's Rural South Candidates Clash With Eight Days Until Snap Election
With the April 30th snap election just eight days away, UPP candidate Emanuel Peters and ABLP's Daryll Matthew delivered competing campaign addresses in St John's Rural South on Monday. The rival pitches signal an intensely contested battle for the constituency.