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Major Infrastructure Upgrades Underway in Barbuda
Significant infrastructure work is underway in Barbuda as the Government continues to strengthen local governance and public services on the sister isle. The renovated Barbuda Council Administrative Building now stands as a modern hub for...
BG Fireworks CEO discusses Services, Regional Reach and Operational Logistics
St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Zachary Getz, the Chief Executive Officer of a leading fireworks company in St. Kitts and Nevis, BG Fireworks, shared insights into the company’s services, regional impact and the logistical operations behind running...
Bailey Reaffirms Antigua and Barbuda’s Commitment to Sweet Potato Innovation and Food Security
Ministry of Agriculture: Chair of Project Steering Committee, Mr. Gregory Bailey, Highlights Regional Collaboration at Inaugural Sweet Potato Symposium Fisheries Division Conference Room, Point Wharf – October 15, 2025 By :Carol-Faye Bynoe-George...

US threatens sanctions against countries voting for UN shipping emissions tax
The US is leading a last-ditch attempt to block a United Nations body from imposing a global climate tax on shipping emissions forecast to add 10 per cent to the cost of cruises and importing goods. If the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)...

Antigua and Barbuda rejects hosting US military assets
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has made it clear that Antigua and Barbuda has no interest in hosting foreign military installations or participating in any form of military activity. - Advertisement - “I can assure you that Antigua and Barbuda has...

Antigua and Barbuda to Abstain from IMO Net-Zero Vote, Citing Cost-of-Living Concerns
Browne also noted that while Antigua and Barbuda remains a leading voice in global climate advocacy, practical realities must be considered. “We are committed to the net-zero transition,” he said, “but the pace and structure of implementation must...


Ministry of Works Hails Renovation of Barbuda Council Building
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Ministry of Works has hailed the renovation of the Barbuda Council Administrative Building as a major milestone in the island’s infrastructure and governance. The project, completed earlier this year,...

Ambassador Brian Stuart-Young Retires After 11 Years of Service to Antigua and Barbuda in China
After more than a decade representing Antigua and Barbuda in Beijing, Ambassador Brian Stuart-Young is stepping down from his post as Non-Resident Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. Prime Minister Gaston Browne made the announcement on...

Antigua and Barbuda’s long-serving envoy to China steps down
After more than a decade representing Antigua and Barbuda in Beijing, Ambassador Brian Stuart-Young is stepping down from his post as Non-Resident Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. Prime Minister Gaston Browne made the announcement...
Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI
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Engineers urged to lead Caribbean’s transformation
92 In a call blending urgency with optimism, the civil engineer who now runs the Caribbean Development Bank, Daniel Best, believes Caribbean engineers can be the architects of sweeping regional change — designing resilient futures in the face of...

Antigua and Barbuda Named Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025
The World Travel Awards honors excellence across tourism, hospitality and travel sectors, with winners selected by tourism professionals and consumers worldwide. “This win is an honour. It is the result of the hard work that has been done to build...

Sir Clare K. Roberts Marks 50 Years at the Bar — A Golden Legacy of Law, Justice, and Service
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Antigua and Barbuda is celebrating a landmark moment in its legal and national history — the 50th anniversary of the call to the Bar of Sir Clare K. Roberts, KCN, KC, a towering figure...

FAO Launches Digital Agriculture Workshop to Boost Horticultural Crop Management
FAO Digital Solutions Workshop By Brent Simon The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture,Lands Fisheries and the Blue Economy, today hosted a national workshop on digital...

FAO Launches Digital Agriculture Workshop to Boost Crop Management in Antigua and Barbuda
Led locally by FAO National Correspondent Ika Fergus and National Focal Point Adrian Bowen, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between traditional farming and modern technology, enhancing decision-making through better data management and soil...
Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority Reports Quick Operations Recovery in Wake of TS Jerry
Following the torrential rain and high winds that resulted from the passage of tropical storm Jerry on the early morning of Friday October 10th 2025, the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) is reporting a quick recovery of air service...

Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission Delegation to Represent Antigua Carnival at Miami Carnival 2025
The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission, in partnership with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, is excited to announce the departure of our delegation that will represent Antigua Carnival during the peak weekend of Miami Carnival...
Government Moves Forward with New Port in Barbuda for Trade and Tourism
Government Moves Forward with New Port in Barbuda for Trade and Tourism The government is advancing plans to build a new port in Barbuda as part of efforts to expand trade and tourism infrastructure on the sister island. During Thursday’s...
Antigua and Barbuda Pursues Maritime Partnership with Panama
Antigua and Barbuda is moving to deepen its maritime cooperation with Panama, one of the world’s leading logistics hubs. Prime Minister Gaston Browne has tasked Ambassador Sir Ron Sanders with leading negotiations between the Antigua Port...