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Gonsalves Donates Footballs to Antigua Ball Masters Ahead of Trinidad Trip
Former national footballer Garfield 'Garry' Gonsalves has donated footballs to the Antigua Ball Masters as the team prepares for an upcoming trip to Trinidad and Tobago. The contribution highlights his continued dedication to football development in Antigua and Barbuda.
Jones Century Leads Police to Dominant 290-Run Victory in Parish League
Police demolished Seatons by 290 runs, powered by a century from Jeron Jones, while Sea View Farm defeated Mahico in the ACB Caribbean Parish League Sir Curtly Ambrose Ltd Overs Competition on Sunday.
Veteran Female Officers: Love for People Matters More Than Rank
Two veteran female police officers with a combined 60 years of service are urging that genuine love for the community matters far more than rank or promotions. Speaking with Antigua Observer, the officers offered candid reflections on what truly defines a life of meaningful service in law enforcement.
Cleric and Professor Call for Broader Social Partnerships in Child Welfare Reform
An Anglican cleric and a social work professor are calling on Antiguan lawmakers to embrace a community-wide approach to child welfare reform, urging businesses, institutions, and society to share responsibility alongside parents.
Teacher Burnout Declared 'Systemic Crisis' as Union Warns Issue Left Unaddressed
A master teacher and researchers warn that teacher burnout in Antigua and Barbuda has reached crisis levels, with the teachers' union president saying the issue has gone unaddressed for too long.
PM Browne Urges Respect and Order at First Post-Election Parliament Sitting
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has urged Members of Parliament to show respect and maintain order during sittings, making the call at the first House of Representatives session following the April 30th general elections.
Malaka Parker Named UPP Senator, Returns to Upper House with New Role
Malaka Parker, a trade unionist and attorney, has been officially appointed as a United Progressive Party senator, returning to Antigua and Barbuda's Upper House alongside a constituency caretaker role.
Scorpions Finish First Division Season in Style with 5-0 Rout of Five Islands FC
Freeman's Village Scorpions wrapped up their 2025/26 First Division season with a dominant 5-0 victory over Five Islands FC at the ABFA Technical Center on Sunday. The already-promoted side put on a commanding performance to close out their campaign in style ahead of their move to the Antigua Premier League.
Da Project and Flyers Advance to D1 Basketball Finals After Sweeping Semifinals
Da Project and Flyers have booked their spots in the ABBA Division 1 Playoff Finals after both sides swept their semifinal opponents two games to nil on Sunday night, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Antiguan Jon Ferris Earns IFBB Pro Card with Dominant Win at Roger Boyce Classic
Antiguan athlete Jon Ferris has been awarded an IFBB Pro Card after finishing first overall in the Senior Men's Physique category at the Roger Boyce Barbados Classic and World Cup. The achievement marks a landmark moment in Ferris's competitive bodybuilding career.
ABCA President Vows Super 40 Final Will Be Played After Saturday Postponement
ABCA President Leon "Kuma" Rodney has vowed that the Super 40 Championships final will be played after Saturday's match between the New Winthorpes Lions was postponed. The association plans to consult with match officials to determine a new date for the decider.
NODS Assesses Damage After 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Antigua and Barbuda
The National Office of Disaster Services is assessing damage across Antigua and Barbuda following a 6.4 magnitude earthquake that struck on Saturday morning. The UWI Seismic Research Centre initially recorded the quake at 6.5 before revising its magnitude estimate.
Body of Elderly Man Found in McKinnons Salt Pond Under Investigation
The body of an elderly man has been recovered from McKinnons Salt Pond, with the Criminal Investigations Department, Serious Crimes Unit, and Forensic Evidence Unit now investigating the circumstances of his death.
Antigua and Barbuda Ranked 4th Safest Caribbean Destination in 2026 Survey
Antigua and Barbuda has risen to fourth place in the 2026 Honeymoon Always Caribbean Safety Index, scoring 7.39 out of 10 and becoming the top-ranked sovereign OECS member in the survey.
Central Board of Health Launches School Campaign for Mosquito Awareness Week
The Central Board of Health is visiting six schools across Antigua and Barbuda this week as part of its sixth annual Mosquito Awareness Week, urging communities to eliminate breeding sites and reduce mosquito populations.
Attorney Calls for Greater Civil Society Role in Antigua's Policy Decisions
Attorney-at-Law E. Ann Henry has called for stronger civil society engagement in Antigua and Barbuda, warning that the public has grown too quiet on issues that directly affect them. Henry made the remarks on Observer Media's The Big Issues program.
Expert Challenges Notion That Children Are 'Born Bad,' Calls for Trauma-Informed Parenting
Clinical social worker Dr. Judith Josiah-Martin is challenging the widespread Caribbean belief that some children are simply 'born bad,' arguing that behaviour is shaped by environment and trauma rather than innate character. The award-winning academic is calling for a more informed, compassionate approach to child wellness and parenting.
Opposition Leader Pringle, MP Walker Miss First Post-Election House Sitting
Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle and Barbuda MP Trevor Walker have apologised for their absence from the first post-election sitting of the House of Representatives on May 18, 2026, and the investiture of Senator Parker, citing unavoidable off-island commitments.
Tourism Minister of State to Represent PM Browne at London Global Partnerships Forum
Senator Michael Freeland, Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, will travel to London to represent Prime Minister Gaston Browne at the Global Partnerships Conference, set for May 19–20, 2026.
UWI Five Islands Campus and Medicinal Cannabis Authority Sign Historic Research MOU
The UWI Five Islands Campus and the Antigua and Barbuda Medicinal Cannabis Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance research and education in the country's medicinal cannabis industry. The agreement was formalised on April 17th, 2026, as reported by Antigua Observer.