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US SOUTHCOM Commander to visit Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada
U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), is set to visit Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada on October 14–15 to meet with leaders in both nations, including Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne and...
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2026 set for November
History will be created in Antigua and Barbuda next year with the hosting of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting from November 1-4, 2026,under the theme “Accelerating Partnership and Investments for a Prosperous Commonwealth”. The...
Juliet Benjamin Reappointed to the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission
The Governor General’s Deputy, Sir Clare Roberts, KCN, QC, today administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Juliet Benjamin, marking her reappointment as a Member of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC). The ceremony was held at...
Antigua and Barbuda Welcomes Israel–Hamas Ceasefire, Calls for Lasting Peace and Humanitarian Relief
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has welcomed the recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, describing it as a vital step toward restoring peace and stability in the region. In a statement issued by Minister of Foreign Affairs,...
Opposition Stages Early Morning Protest Over Alleged Government Corruption
In the wake of Antigua and Barbuda’s 44th independence celebrations, opposition members and concerned citizens assembled outside the Ministry of Works and Housing on Tuesday morning to protest what they describe as widespread corruption within the...
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA BULLISH ON ECONOMIC BOOST FROM TIES WITH PANAMA
Antigua and Barbuda is moving to strengthen ties with Panama in key areas, including trade, logistics and climate diplomacy. Both countries are expecting to reap significant economic benefits as the twin-island state has welcomed a new...
Antigua and Barbuda moves toward ban on reef-harming sunscreens
Antigua and Barbuda is advancing plans to protect its vulnerable marine ecosystems by considering a ban on sunscreen products containing chemicals known to harm coral reefs and marine life. - Advertisement - The Ministry of Trade has begun a...
Top United States Military Official To Visit Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada
Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Admiral Alvin Holsey to Visit Antigua And Barbuda, Grenada for Key Leader Engagements U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), will visit Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada Oct....
Antigua and Barbuda Could Face Stricter EU Visa-Free Rules
Antigua and Barbuda’s visa-free access to Europe could come under greater scrutiny following new rules passed by the European Parliament that make it easier for the European Union to suspend or revoke visa-free travel from countries whose citizens...
Antigua and Barbuda welcomes the ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hamas
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda on the cease fire by Israel and Hamas Antigua and Barbuda welcomes the ceasefire announcement between Israel and Hamas, secured through the...
Antigua and Barbuda Dental Association Backs Sugar Tax on Sweetened Beverages
Excessive sugar intake harms both general and oral health, contributing to rising rates of tooth decay, periodontal disease, gingival inflammation, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Some countries have even...
ANTIGUA-POLITICS-Antigua and Barbuda ambassador to China steps down
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 FORGES STRONGER TIES WITH REPUBLIC OF MALTA
Antigua and Barbuda has officially welcomed the first-ever High Commissioner of the Republic of Malta, as efforts intensify to forge stronger diplomatic ties between St John’s and Valetta. Dr. Pierre Hili presented his credentials during a...
Sri Lanka, Antigua and Barbuda Establish Diplomatic Relations
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, and Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda have formally established diplomatic relations following the signing...
Antigua and Barbuda Art Week Returns with ‘Culture in Colour’
Antigua and Barbuda Art Week Returns with ‘Culture in Colour’ Antigua and Barbuda is set to celebrate its vibrant culture as Art Week returns from 26 November to 2 December 2025, transforming the twin-island nation into a hub of creativity and...
Air Quality in Antigua and Barbuda Drops to Moderate Levels Amid Saharan Dust Surge
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Residents of Antigua and Barbuda are being advised to take precautions as air quality levels reach moderate levels due to a surge in Saharan dust. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services issued an...
Tropical Storm Jerry Moves On After Torrential Rains in Antigua and Barbuda
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Tropical Storm Jerry has moved northward over the western Atlantic, leaving behind heavy rainfall and flooding in parts of Antigua and Barbuda, where more than nine inches of rain fell in just three hours....
Antigua and Barbuda Bids Farewell to Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yanling
In a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, Antigua and Barbuda said goodbye to Her Excellency Zhang Yanling, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China. Her departure marks the close of a distinguished chapter in the two...