Antigua News Room

02/02/2025

PM Browne Defends Government’s Road Infrastructure Projects Prime Minister Gaston Browne has defended his administration’s road infrastructure efforts, highlighting ongoing projects, the acquisition of new heavy equipment, and a proposed road improvement bond to accelerate repairs and reconstruc...

02/02/2025

PM Browne Stresses Importance of Transparency in Managing Conflicts of Interest St. John’s, Antigua – Prime Minister Gaston Browne has emphasized the need for transparency and disclosure when dealing with potential conflicts of interest, asserting that proper governance requires public officials...

02/02/2025

Antigua’s Plan to Overcome Water Scarcity for Agricultural Growth Prime Minister Gaston Browne has outlined a comprehensive strategy to address water scarcity in Antigua and Barbuda, emphasizing the construction of dams, investment in irrigation systems, and the provision of reliable water sources...

02/02/2025

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02/02/2025

A Call for Change in All Saints West: The Need for Harold Lovell as UPP Leader In the heart of All Saints West, an urgent call for change has emerged from a devoted supporter of the United Progressive Party (UPP). The party, once vibrant and full of energy, seems to be faltering under the weight [.....

02/02/2025

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called for the establishment of a local animal feed industry in Antigua and Barbuda to help reduce reliance on costly imports and support the agricultural sector. Speaking on Pointe FM, Browne emphasized the need for the country to utilize by-products from fishing an...

02/02/2025

PM Calls for Stronger Regional Trade Partnerships Beyond CARICOM Prime Minister Gaston Browne has urged CARICOM nations to expand their trade partnerships beyond the regional bloc, adding the need for stronger economic ties with South America, particularly Brazil. He argues that diversifying trade r...

02/02/2025

Browne Criticizes Unequal Benefits in CARICOM Integration Prime Minister Gaston Browne has voiced concerns over the uneven benefits of regional integration within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), stating that some nations prioritize their own economic advantages while neglecting the needs of small...

02/02/2025

SOURCE: EARMILK- Indie-folk artist Joshu has released his third EP, way back home, following a soul-searching journey across the Atlantic. Inspired by a personal breakup, he set sail from southern England, retracing his path to the Caribbean, a journey that shaped the EP’s deeply introspective the...

02/02/2025

SOURCE: NEWS5BELIZE- Starlink, the satellite internet service provider operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is under investigation by authorities in Antigua and Barbuda for failing to pay the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) on its services. The government has identified over 100 users of Starlink,...

02/02/2025

02/01/2025

Over 6,000 Passengers Arrive in Antigua Aboard Iona’s Maiden Voyage Antigua and Barbuda’s 2024/2025 cruise season received a major boost with the inaugural visit of Iona, one of the largest vessels in the P&O fleet. Over 6,000 passengers disembarked at Heritage Quay on Friday, marking a historic...

02/01/2025

CCTV Footage Shows Missing Man’s Last Known Movements as Search for Orden David Intensifies Surveillance footage has provided the last known sighting of missing man Orden David, showing him leaving a casino alone just before midnight on Saturday and getting into his car on Tanner Street. He was th...

02/01/2025

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02/01/2025

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02/01/2025

LOOP TT:Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister has said US President Donld Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on goods imported from several countries is “the largest threat to the Caribbean region.” Prime Minister Gaston Browne gave the comment to Loop News on the sidelines of the Development Ba...

02/01/2025

Antigua and Barbuda – Whales in the Caribbean Sea are essential to marine ecosystems, with species like humpbacks, s***m whales, and pilot whales frequenting the region. Every year, many migrate to the warm, calm waters of the Caribbean to mate and give birth, making the region a crucial breeding ...

02/01/2025

The Antigua & Barbuda government says it will soon issue a long-term bond with a low interest rate to pay outstanding short-term and high-interest debt. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, speaking at the Latin America and the Caribbean International Economic Forum 2025, which ended on the island on Thurs...