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PM Browne Announces Second ABST Relief Round Planned for August
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed two rounds of ABST relief on food and school supplies planned for April and August, alongside a five percent interim public servant salary increase and a rise in the national minimum wage from EC$9.00 to EC$11.50 per hour. The measures form part of the government's broader response to rising cost-of-living pressures facing households in Antigua and Barbuda.
Women Bear Disproportionate Burden of Global Water Crisis, Commentary Argues
As the world observes World Water Day 2026 under the theme "Water and Gender," a commentary published by Antigua News Room highlights how over one billion women lack access to safely managed drinking water, while remaining largely excluded from the decisions that govern it.
Resident Raises Alarm Over Substandard Corn Sold at Perry Bay Supermarket
A resident has publicly called for an investigation into Perry Bay Supermarket after allegedly finding corn that appeared pale, pre-peeled, and showing signs of fungus on sale. The letter, reported by Antigua News Room, urges health authorities to enforce stricter food safety standards.
Opinion: Antiguan Millennials Must Shed Political Apathy Before the Next Election
Local commentator Kelly-Jean James, writing for Antigua News Room, calls on Antiguan millennials to shed political apathy and engage meaningfully with the democratic process ahead of an election expected within 89 days.
Century-Old Liberta Water Tank Restored, Repainted in National Colours
A landmark water tank in Liberta, standing for over a century near the Gracehill Moravian Church, has been restored and repainted in national colours following rapid reconstruction works by the Ministry of Works. St. Paul MP E.P. Chet Greene praised the project as a vital preservation of community heritage.
ABEC Launches Voter ID Replacement Programme Ahead of Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has launched a structured programme to replace expired voter identification cards, with services available at constituency registration units Monday through Friday. ABEC is urging all eligible voters to complete the process ahead of anticipated electoral activities.
Antigua and Barbuda Consulate Launches Youth Diaspora Initiative in New York
The Antigua and Barbuda Consulate General in New York has launched a diaspora youth initiative led by Ambassador Walton Webson, with a Networking Mixer planned for March 25 at Jumeika Grand Restaurant on Lexington Avenue. The event aims to connect young nationals in the United States with government representatives and opportunities to contribute to national development.
APUA Pledges Continued Investment to Address Water Scarcity on World Water Day
APUA marked World Water Day 2026 by reaffirming its commitment to tackling water scarcity through continued investment in production, infrastructure and service delivery across Antigua and Barbuda.
UWI Five Islands Campus and Primary School Host Second Annual 5K Run/Walk
The UWI Five Islands Campus and the Five Islands Primary School hosted their second annual 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, drawing strong community participation in support of scholarships, school programmes, and active living. The event forms part of a broader wellness drive by the campus that has included previous initiatives such as a 'No Sugar November' campaign.
PM Browne Warns Political Rivals of Legal Action, Cites Unbeaten Defamation Record
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has reaffirmed his unbeaten record in defamation cases and warned political rivals, including former opposition leader Harold Lovell, that he is prepared to pursue further legal action over false statements. Speaking on his weekly radio programme, Mr. Browne cited past cases and said any damages awarded would be donated.
PM Browne Touts Unbeaten Defamation Record, Vows to Pursue Harold Lovell Next
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has declared he has never lost a defamation case and named former UPP leader Harold Lovell as his next legal target, vowing to donate any court-awarded winnings. The remarks came during his weekly radio show, where his legal team also disclosed a service-of-process complication in his ongoing lawsuit over the Alfa Nero super-yacht.
Bulk Waste Cleanup Set for St. John's Rural East, March 27–29
A three-day bulk waste collection drive is set to take place across multiple communities in St. John's Rural East from March 27 to 29, led by area representative Maria Browne. Residents are asked to have large household waste ready ahead of their scheduled pickup day.
Family Seeks Public Help Identifying Man After Incident Involving Minor at St. John's Supermarket
A family is appealing to the public for help identifying a man caught on supermarket surveillance footage after he allegedly approached a young girl near Old Parham Road. The matter has been reported to police, who have not yet issued an official statement.
Governor General Presents Top Honours to Winner of Historic Mini Globe Race
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams presented the top prize to Renaut Stitelmann, winner of the McIntyre Mini Globe Race, at an official ceremony in Antigua and Barbuda, the race's designated start and finish point. The historic event saw fifteen solo sailors circumnavigate the globe before returning to the island nation.
PM Browne: 150 Booby Alley Condos to Be Handed Over by August
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says up to 150 condominium units at the Booby Alley redevelopment will be handed over to Point area residents by August, following completion of construction and landscaping work. The PM also outlined progress on several other national projects, including a cruise facility, a Barbuda hotel development, and road resurfacing on All Saints Road.
Browne Announces 150 Condo Units for Booby Alley Residents by August
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that the Booby Alley housing development will deliver 150 condominium units to Point area residents by August, as his government presses ahead with a broader slate of infrastructure and development projects across Antigua and Barbuda.
Electoral Commission Outlines Voter ID Replacement Process Ahead of Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has outlined the process, requirements, and operating hours for its ongoing voter ID replacement programme, urging all eligible citizens with expired identification cards to visit their constituency registration unit.
Governor General Presents Awards at McIntyre Mini Globe Race Ceremony
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams presented the top prize to Mini Globe Race winner Renaut Stitelmann at a ceremony in Antigua and Barbuda, the official start and finish point of the solo around-the-world race. Fifteen sailors completed the historic challenge, underscoring the island nation's status as a world-class sailing destination.
PM Browne Claims 55% Support in ABLP Internal Poll, Leads Pringle and Lovell
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has cited internal ABLP polling showing him at 55% public support for national leadership, far ahead of UPP leader Jamale Pringle at 15% and former leader Harold Lovell at 5%. Browne also pointed to a recent by-election win and regional polling commentary as signs that conditions may favour an early election.
PM Browne Cites Internal ABLP Poll Showing 55% Support vs. Pringle's 15%
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has cited internal ABLP polling showing him at 55% support compared to UPP leader Jamale Pringle's 15%, using the figures to challenge the political relevance of both opposition figures ahead of a potential general election.