COMMENTARY: Housing Lessons from Bermuda: A Wake-Up Call for Antigua and Barbuda

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP By Garfield Joseph Introduction: In recent weeks, The Royal Gazette in Bermuda published a sobering article titled “The Urgency of Solving Housing Crisis”, highlighting the severe housing shortage that has...

Antigua and Barbuda and Rwanda Sign Landmark Visa Waiver and Cooperation Agreements

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda and Rwanda have signed a visa waiver agreement along with two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on health and tourism, marking a new chapter in diplomatic relations. The agreements were...

Antigua and Barbuda keeps youth curfew in place ahead of Carnival festivities

The government of Antigua and Barbuda says a nightly curfew for minors will remain in effect during the country’s Carnival celebrations, which run from July 25 to August 5 under the theme “Itz A Vibe.” - Advertisement - Attorney General Sir...

Antigua and Barbuda Art Week Has Murals, Music, and a Whole Lot of Culture

You’re standing beneath the Antiguan sun, a brush in your hand and a canvas in front of you. Around you, music swells from a nearby courtyard. A poet’s voice carries over the breeze. There’s movement everywhere—color in every direction. This is an...

Antigua and Barbuda and Rwanda Forge New Relations with Visa Waiver and Cooperative Agreements

In addition to the visa waiver, the two nations will cooperate in health by sharing expertise in areas such as disease prevention, health insurance systems, and maternal and child health. (L-R) Ambassador Karoli Martin Ngoga of Rwanda and...

Antigua and Barbuda and the Republic of Rwanda sign historic visa waiver agreement and cooperation MoUs in health and tourism

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda and the Republic of Rwanda have scored a landmark diplomatic achievement with the signing of a visa waiver exemption agreement and two Memoranda of Understanding spanning the sectors of...

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons launch Republic Bank CPL trophy tour

Falcons launch Republic Bank CPL trophy tour The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons officially kicked off the highly anticipated Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Trophy Tour, bringing the excitement of the ‘biggest party in sports’ to their...

Antigua and Barbuda Among Top Eastern Caribbean Nations in Minimum Wage Purchasing Power

Minimum Wage Disparities Across CARICOM Nations SOURCE: CARISTATS- Minimum wage levels across CARICOM reveal significant disparities in worker compensation standards throughout the region. According to 2024 ILO Statistics, monthly minimum wages...

Antigua and Barbuda Advances National Health Insurance Plan with Support from UWI Experts

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda welcomed a delegation comprising Professors and Researchers from the University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine Campus in Trinidad and Tobago, along...

Antigua and Barbuda Parliament to convene on Friday 25th July

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet was informed by the Honourable Attorney General that a sitting of Parliament will be convened on Friday 25th July, ahead of the official commencement of the Carnival...

Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet Appoints Committee to Rename Streets in Honour of Garvey, McGuire, and Weston

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet has appointed a committee to conduct research and provide recommendations on the renaming of three streets in St. John’s, as an initial phase of a broader initiative. The objective...

Visa-Free Access For Egyptians To 49 Countries Here's The Full List

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) From thrilling safaris in Kenya to the pristine beaches of the Maldives, Egyptian passport holders enjoy a wide range of destinations they can visit visa-free-no embassy queues, no piles of paperwork. The Egyptian passport...

Antigua and Barbuda Forensic Lab to Boost Crime-Solving Capabilities

A national forensic services laboratory in Antigua and Barbuda is steadily taking shape, with full operations expected by the end of 2026, according to Attorney General and Minister for Public Safety, Sir Steadroy Benjamin. The Antigua and Barbuda...

10 things Rwandans need to know about Antigua and Barbuda following signing of strategic deals

Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda Moves Forward with National Health Insurance Initiative

In a step towards enhancing healthcare access, the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda recently met with a delegation of esteemed Professors and Researchers from the University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine Campus in Trinidad and Tobago. The...

Rwanda, Antigua and Barbuda sign visa waiver, health, tourism agreements

Agricultural Drones Boost Climate-Smart Farming in Antigua and Barbuda

This initiative forms part of a broader blended finance strategy spearheaded by the DOE and SIRF Fund, which combines concessional financing with technical support to help farmers adopt advanced technologies that would otherwise be financially...

Official J’ouvert Morning Route Confirmed for Antigua Carnival 2025

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission is pleased to announce the official route for J’ouvert Morning 2025, scheduled for Monday, August 4th, starting at 4:00 AM. To ensure a safe and seamless...

Barnes Funeral Home Opens New Facility in Antigua

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Barnes Funeral Home Ltd., Antigua and Barbuda’s oldest funeral service provider, has opened a new facility at Irwing Barnes Close, off American Road. Founded in 1928 by Irwing Barnes and later run by his...

111th Meeting of ECCB Monetary Council to Convene in Antigua and Barbuda

111th Meeting of ECCB Monetary Council to Convene in Antigua and Barbuda The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N.J. Antoine, will present the Report on Monetary and Credit Conditions in the Eastern Caribbean Currency...