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Airbnb Stays Now Account for 35% of Antigua and Barbuda Arrivals
Antigua News Room
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June 2, 2025
Airbnb Stays Now Account for 35% of Antigua and Barbuda Arrivals Antigua and Barbuda is seeing a major shift in its tourism trends, with 35% of visitors now opting for Airbnb-style accommodations over traditional hotels. The rise in short-term...
Rise of Airbnb in Antigua and Barbuda: A Shift in Travel Trends
Antigua.News
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June 1, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda is witnessing a significant transformation in its tourism landscape, with a growing number of visitors opting for alternative accommodations over traditional hotels. Records reveal that 35% of arrivals in the twin-island nation...
St. Kitts-Nevis says it is actively engaging partners amid US travel ban
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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The St. Kitts-Nevis government says it has received no official communication from the United States regarding a travel ban on the twin-island Federation amid international media reports that the Donald Trump...
Antigua And Barbuda Investigating Vessel Allegedly Linked To Military Cargo For Israel
St. Kitts Gazette
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May 29, 2025
News Americas, New York, NY, May 29, 2025: Antigua and Barbuda authorities have confirmed they are investigating allegations that one of the nation’s flagged vessels may have been transporting military equipment potentially destined for Israel’s...
Traffic Collisions and Fatalities Decline in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua.News
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June 1, 2025
In a positive development for road safety in Antigua and Barbuda, traffic fatalities and collisions have decreased in the first quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2024. Members of the Traffic Department within the Royal Police...
Antigua and Barbuda has yet to secure Climate Justice funding despite UN decision
Antigua.News
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May 29, 2025
Director General of Communications, Maurice Merchant, says that the government of Antigua and Barbuda has yet to secure climate funding, despite the 2023 creation of a Loss and Damage Fund by UN climate. At a time when the government is preparing...
Govia: Antigua and Barbuda Positioned to Lead Region in Digital Finance
Antigua News Room
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June 1, 2025
Govia: Antigua and Barbuda Positioned to Lead Region in Digital Finance Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator Shenella Govia, has hailed the Payment System and Services Bill 2025 as a major step toward modernising Antigua and...
Senator Newton Welcomes Engineering Faculty Under New Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies
Antigua News Room
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June 1, 2025
Senator Newton Welcomes Engineering Faculty to Antigua Under New ABCAS Bill Senator Lamin Newton has voiced strong support for the establishment of a Faculty of Engineering under the newly approved Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies...
St. Kitts and Nevis responds to reports of potential US travel restrictions
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 18, 2025
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has responded firmly to reports suggesting the country may be included in a potential United States travel ban targeting nations operating citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes. The Washington Post...
Antigua and Barbuda Flagged Ships found carrying arms and ammunition to Israel are liable to be de-registered
Antigua News Room
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May 29, 2025
PROHIBITION ON THE CARRIAGE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION DESTINED FOR USE IN CONFLICT ZONES The Antigua & Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS) was made aware of allegations that one of its flagged vessels the HC Opal (IMO...
Mental Health Programme Coming for Civil Servants in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua News Room
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June 1, 2025
Mental Health Programme Coming for Civil Servants The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is moving to address mental health challenges within the public service, following Cabinet’s recognition of a growing need for psychological support among...
Full list of the countries where rabies is 'high risk' after UK tourist dies
Manchester Evening News
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June 18, 2025
A woman has tragically died in the UK after becoming infected with rabies in Morocco. She is said to have contracted the fatal viral disease while coming into contact with a stray dog during a visit to Morocco, the UK Health and Security Agency...
Antigua and Barbuda Reiterates Arms Prohibition for Conflict Zones
Antigua.News
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May 29, 2025
In accordance with Information Notice 2025-001, the government has stated that any Antigua & Barbuda-flagged vessel found violating these prohibitions may face de-registration under the Merchant Shipping Act 2006. This is a clear message from the...
OECS Chairman urges urgency on free movement of goods
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 18, 2025
Chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), St. Lucia Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre, has called for the urgent implementation of a long-delayed regime to ensure the free circulation of goods across the sub-region, warning...
Former St. Lucia PM says CARICOM not serving OECS well
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 18, 2025
St. Lucia’s Opposition Leader Allen Chastanet has raised serious concerns about the effectiveness of the relationship between the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the wider Caribbean Community (CARICOM), suggesting that OECS...
Antigua and Barbuda VR project wins international Telly Award
The Antigua Observer
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May 29, 2025
- Advertisement - By Samantha Simon [email protected] The twin island nation’s innovative virtual reality tourism campaign has earned international recognition, with Canadian production company Winged Whale Media winning a Silver Telly Award for...
BDS Movement Thanks Antigua and Barbuda for Banning Military Shipments to Conflict Zones Under Its Flag
Antigua.News
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May 31, 2025
Mahmoud Nawaja’a, general coordinator of the Palestinian BDS National Committee, the largest coalition of Palestinian civil society: “The BDS movement applauds the unequivocal position taken by Antigua and Barbuda upholding its legal obligations...
Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Establish Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies
Antigua News Room
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May 31, 2025
Senate Passes Landmark Bill to Establish Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies The Senate has officially passed the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies Bill 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s push to...
A&B’S JUSTIN COCHRANE EAGER TO INSPIRE YOUNG FOOTBALLERS
ABS Antigua & Barbuda
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June 18, 2025
Former National Midfielder Justin Cochrane, the first ‘Benna Brit’ to join the Benna Boys squad, credits his years playing with Antigua and Barbuda as the start of his coaching development. Since retiring Cochrane has worked his way through...
Jamall Prince Charged With Unlawful Possession of Firearm & Ammunition
Antigua.News
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June 18, 2025
PRESS RELEASE St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — Wednesday, 18 June 2025 The police have arrested and charged a 39-year-old Jamall Prince of Seatons with unlawful possession of one (1) 9mm Smith and Wesson pistol, and unlawful possession of fifteen...