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Met Office: Antigua and Barbuda Faces Weather Hazards Every Month of the Year
The Meteorological Service has warned that no month in Antigua and Barbuda is free from weather hazards, with forecaster Charissa Humphreys presenting a seasonal risk chart at the third National Climate Outlook Forum.
CDEMA Chief Praises Antigua and Barbuda's New Five-Year Disaster Resilience Framework
CDEMA Executive Director Elizabeth Riley has praised Antigua and Barbuda's new five-year Country Work Programme as a vital framework for protecting lives and livelihoods. The signing ceremony, attended by senior government officials, marks a formal commitment to strengthened disaster resilience across the twin-island nation.
Good Humans 268 Transforms Recycled Bottle Caps into CHOGM Mural at ARG
Volunteer organisation Good Humans 268 Inc is constructing a large mural made entirely from recycled bottle caps on the northern wall of the Antigua Recreation Grounds, timed to coincide with CHOGM and anchored to a three-year environmental awareness campaign.
Antigua's Dr Carolyn Providence Earns PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University
Antigua and Barbuda is celebrating Dr Carolyn Providence, who earned her PhD in Nutritional Sciences from Rutgers University on May 17, 2026. A product of the local school system, Dr Providence is a proud descendant of the Mason family from St John's.
Antigua Mourns Sir Aziz Hadeed, Titan of Industry and Public Service
Antigua and Barbuda is mourning the sudden passing of Sir Aziz Fares Hadeed, a titan of industry and public service, just three months after his 79th birthday celebration. A funeral service was held Saturday at the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral at Michael's Mount, drawing family, friends, and dignitaries.
Antigua's 'Deep Blue' Makes History at UNESCO Film Festival in Paris
Antigua and Barbuda's feature film Deep Blue has become the first English-speaking Caribbean film screened at UNESCO's Latin American and Caribbean Film Festival in Paris, marking a landmark moment for the nation's film industry.
Bendals Village Man Jailed Two-and-a-Half Years for Drug Trafficking
Damar Stapleton of Bendals Village has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking before Justice John Spencer in the High Court. The conviction relates to an incident at Deep Water Harbour in March 2024.
ABFA Mourns Passing of Pares Football Legend Ickford 'Ocean' Carr
The Antigua and Barbuda Football Association is mourning the passing of Ickford "Ocean" Carr, a celebrated Pares Football figure and dedicated servant of Antiguan sport, who died on Sunday, June 7th.
All Saints United Draw Jamaica's Mount Pleasant in CFU Club Shield Round of 16
Antigua Premier League club All Saints United have been drawn against Jamaica's Mount Pleasant Academy in the CFU Club Shield Round of 16, with matches scheduled for July 25th and 26th.
Two Vessel Crew Members Robbed at Knifepoint on Popeshead Street
Two vessel crew members were attacked and robbed on Popeshead Street in the early hours of June 4th while returning to their ship at Heritage Quay. Police are searching for the suspects.
Twelve Appointed to Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission Board in Historic First
Twelve members of the newly formed Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission Board have been sworn in at Government House, marking the first appointments under the Festivals Commission Act 2026. The appointments signal a formal government push to strengthen oversight and sustainability of the nation's major cultural events.
Cabinet Approves Dedicated Night Court for Traffic Offences
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has approved a dedicated night court for traffic offences, aiming to reduce backlogs and speed up the justice process. The announcement was made at yesterday's post-Cabinet briefing.
Antigua Drought Worsens as Rainfall Drops 91% and Reservoir Levels Plummet
Antigua is experiencing moderately dry drought conditions after rainfall plummeted 91 per cent in May 2026, according to data presented by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service at the National Climate Outlook Forum. Officials are raising urgent concerns about water security as reservoir levels fall sharply.
Scientists Warn of Intensifying Temperature Crisis as April and May Heat Surges
Scientists at the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service have sounded the alarm over significantly higher temperatures recorded in April and May 2026 compared to the same months in 2025, with data presented at the third National Climate Outlook Forum pointing to an intensifying temperature crisis.
PM Browne and Students Complete CHOGM Mural at Antigua Recreation Grounds
Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Villa Primary School students helped complete a new recycled bottle cap mural on the northern wall of the Antigua Recreation Grounds, finished ahead of the country's upcoming CHOGM hosting duties.
Antiguan Youth Leader Named SDG Coordinator for the Americas
Antiguan youth leader Peetron Thomas has been appointed Sustainable Development Goals Coordinator for the Americas by the Next Generation Global Connect, effective June 3rd. The organisation is a youth-led initiative aimed at empowering young people in leadership and global development.
Caribbean Civil Society and Diplomats Unite in Antigua in Show of Solidarity with Cuba
Trade unionists, diplomats, and senior public figures gathered in Antigua on Wednesday for a documentary screening marking the 67th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution and the 95th birthday of former Cuban President Raúl Castro. The event served as a declaration of Caribbean solidarity with Cuba and opposition to the US embargo.
Cabinet Backs Digital Platform to Streamline Child Maintenance Payments
Cabinet has thrown its full support behind Main Collect, a new digital platform aimed at streamlining child maintenance collection and disbursement in Antigua and Barbuda. The initiative was presented to Cabinet by Family Court Registrar Fanella Francis, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Man Killed at Mc Pond, All Saints; Two Suspects in Custody
A man identified as Sheldon Diaz of All Saints was killed at Mc Pond following an altercation on June 5th. Two suspects — one male and one female — are currently in police custody as investigators piece together the events.
ABTA Names New Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Leader in Strategic Shake-Up
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has announced two strategic leadership appointments effective June 1, including Charmaine Spencer as its new Chief Marketing Officer. The moves are intended to boost the destination's global competitiveness and strengthen tourism's economic impact.