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Fenton Clinches 100m Gold in Photo Finish at 53rd CARIFTA Games
Antiguan sprinter Tyra Fenton won gold in the Under-17 girls' 100 metres at the 53rd CARIFTA Games in Grenada, defeating The Bahamas' Jazae Johnson in a photo finish after both clocked 11.30 seconds. Fenton also secured bronze in the 400 metres earlier in the day, setting a championship record of 52.62 seconds.
Tyra Fenton Wins Antigua & Barbuda's First Medal at 2025 Carifta Games
Antiguan sprinter Tyra Fenton, the defending champion, claimed a bronze medal in the Girls Under-17 400 metres on day one of the 53rd Carifta Games in Grenada. Her time of 52.62 seconds marks Antigua and Barbuda's first medal of the championships.
Fenton Strikes 100m Gold at CARIFTA Games in Photo Finish Thriller
Antiguan sprinter Tyra Fenton claimed 100m gold at the 53rd CARIFTA Games in Grenada, edging The Bahamas' Jazae Johnson in a photo finish after both athletes clocked 11.30 seconds. The St. Anthony's Secondary School student also took bronze in the 400m final earlier in the day, setting a championship record.
Governor General Joins Moravian Church to Mark 270 Years of Service in Antigua
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams joined the Moravian Church Antigua Conference on April 1, 2026, to celebrate the denomination's 270th anniversary at Spring Gardens Moravian Church in St. John's. Sir Rodney, a Moravian himself, praised the Church's centuries-long contributions to spiritual life, education, and community service in Antigua and Barbuda.
Road Rehabilitation Works Advance Along All Saints Road Corridor
Road rehabilitation works along All Saints Road are advancing steadily, with heavy equipment now active between Townhouse Megastore and FADI Building Supplies just days after construction began on April 1.
Mother Pleads for Public's Help Locating Distressed Missing Teen
A mother is urgently appealing to the public for help finding her teenage son, Tejornie Mannix, who is wandering the streets in distress with visible bruises and avoiding family members trying to get him help.
Mother Pleads for Public's Help Finding Teen Son in Mental Health Crisis
A local mother, Teneshia Warren, is appealing to the public for help locating her teenage son, Tejornie Mannix, who is believed to be experiencing a severe mental health episode and has been wandering the streets. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact his mother at 725-0118.
Demolition Kicks Off in Yorks Under HAPI Housing Programme
Demolition has begun on a property in Yorks under the HAPI housing programme, with officials saying the work will prepare the site for new development to support a family and renew the community. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Housing Minister Charles Fernandez, and Senator Rawdon Turner are among the public officials involved in the initiative.
Letter: St. Mary's South Residents Demand Visible, Consistent Representation from MP
A concerned constituent has written an open letter, published by Antigua News Room, criticising MP Kelvin Simon for what residents of St. Mary's South describe as a lack of consistent, visible representation in communities across the constituency.
All Saints East and St. Luke Residents Demand Candidate Debate Ahead of Election
Residents of All Saints East and St. Luke are calling for a public debate between UPP candidate Jamale Pringle and ABLP caretaker Lamin Newton ahead of the next general election.
Bishop Llanos Urges Faithful to Seek Personal Encounter with Christ at Good Friday Mass
Bishop Robert Llanos led Good Friday liturgy at the Holy Family Cathedral, urging Catholic faithful in Antigua and Barbuda to move beyond ritual and embrace a deeply personal encounter with Jesus Christ through silence, reflection and prayer.
Resident Demands Accountability After Police Response to Firearm Threat Falls Short
A woman is demanding accountability from the All Saints Police Station after she says officers failed to take meaningful action following a firearm threat made against her. According to Antigua News Room, despite providing a full report and license plate information, she has received no updates and continues to live in fear.
Opinion: Antiguan Youth Urged to Vote for Individuals Over Party Loyalty
A new opinion piece, as reported by Antigua News Room, is urging Antiguan youth to vote based on individual candidate merit rather than party loyalty, arguing that mobilised young voters hold the power to force political accountability in the country.
Court Rejects Jolly Harbour Homeowner's Bid to Silence Management Company in Fee Dispute
A High Court judge has dismissed an urgent application by Jolly Harbour property owner Cyprian Kowalczyk, who sought to prevent management company CDAL from labelling him a debtor amid an ongoing fee dispute. The ruling does not resolve whether the fees are legally owed, with that question set to be decided at trial.
High Court Rejects Jolly Harbour Homeowner's Bid to Restrain Developer Over Fee Dispute
A High Court judge has dismissed Jolly Harbour homeowner Cyprian Kowalczyk's emergency bid to stop management company Caribbean Developments (Antigua) Limited from labelling him a non-payer, finding he failed to meet the legal requirements for the order. The underlying dispute over whether Kowalczyk is obligated to pay community charges will proceed to a full trial.
Medical Association Rallies Behind Six Doctors Displaced by Gambles Centre Fire
The Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda has expressed solidarity with six specialist doctors whose offices were destroyed in a fire at the Gambles Medical Centre in St. John's, describing the loss of equipment and patient records as a serious blow to the nation's healthcare system.
Fuller Predicts Independent Candidates Will Challenge Major Parties in Next Election
Businessman Eli Fuller has predicted that independent candidates will contest the next general election, citing growing public disillusionment with both major parties. Fuller clarified that his own suggestion of running in St. Mary's South was an April Fool's joke, and confirmed he does not currently plan to seek office.
Met Office Issues Small Craft Advisory for Antigua and Barbuda Waters Starting Saturday
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has issued a Small Craft Advisory warning of hazardous seas, strong winds, and wave heights potentially reaching 3.4 metres from Saturday through at least Wednesday. Mariners, particularly those operating smaller vessels, are urged to remain in port during the advisory period.
Extended Hours at Two Community Health Centres Set to Begin April 13
The Ministry of Health has postponed the launch of extended evening hours at Gray's Farm and Clare Hall Health Centres to April 13, 2026, citing the need for final operational preparations. The two clinics will operate until 9:00 p.m. on weekdays once the programme begins.
Letter: Opposition Weakness Is No Reason to Delay Elections, Voter Argues
A member of the public, writing to Antigua News Room, has pushed back against claims that calling a snap election is unfair to a weakened United Progressive Party, arguing that electoral readiness is the opposition's responsibility alone and that democracy cannot be paused for any party's convenience.