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No Tsunami Threat to Antigua and Barbuda Following 6.4 Earthquake Near Cuba
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck west of Cuba on Monday, but the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center has confirmed there is no tsunami threat to Antigua and Barbuda and no action is required.
Barbados Set to Launch 'Pearly App' for Citizens to Report Public Service Issues
The Barbados government is set to launch the Pearly App on Tuesday, a mobile platform allowing citizens to report potholes, water outages and other public service issues directly to relevant government agencies.
Four Men Face $500K Bail Each in $3M Pares Cannabis Case
Four men charged following a multi-million-dollar cannabis bust near Pares Village have each been granted $500,000 bail after appearing before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel. The June 4 raid on an unlicensed plantation seized more than 1,200 pounds of cannabis valued at over $3 million.
Four Men Charged After Multi-Million Dollar Cannabis Plantation Dismantled Near Pares Village
Four Antiguan men have been charged with drug trafficking and cannabis cultivation following a multi-agency raid that dismantled an unlicensed plantation near Pares Village, resulting in a seizure valued at over EC$3 million. The accused appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on June 8th and were each granted bail of $500,000 under strict conditions.
Vernon G. Edwards Workers Land First Collective Bargaining Agreement with ABWU
Employees of Vernon G. Edwards Limited have secured their first Collective Bargaining Agreement with the ABWU, ending years of stalled negotiations and delivering improved wages and working conditions through 2027.
Nighttime Detour Set for All Saints Road as Major Infrastructure Works Begin
The Ministry of Works has announced a nighttime traffic detour on All Saints Road between Buckley Line Roundabout and Herberts Junction, running from 7:00 pm on June 5th to 7:00 am the following morning. The works are part of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda's ongoing All Saints Road Project.
50 Homes to Rise in Bolans Under Antigua-China Housing Deal
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the People's Republic of China have partnered to construct 50 new homes in Bolans, St. Mary's South. The project aims to expand homeownership opportunities for low- and middle-income families while boosting economic activity in the area.
Antigua and Barbuda's Eye Health Push Takes Centre Stage at Kenya Global Summit
Senior Diplomat Claxton Duberry presented Antigua and Barbuda's eye health achievements at the 2030 In Sight Live Conference in Kenya, showcasing the Prime Minister's Vision Project and its Blindness Free Zone Initiative to global health leaders. The country is also preparing to host a Global Eye Health Summit on the sidelines of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Rastafarian Community Protests Outside St. John's Police Station Over Cannabis Imprisonment
Rastafarian community members gathered outside the St. John's Police Station on Saturday to protest the continued jailing of individuals for minor cannabis offences, calling for legal reform and recognition of marijuana's religious and cultural significance to their faith.
Bendals Man Sentenced to 2.5 Years for $246,000 Cannabis Seizure at Deep Water Harbour
Damar Stapleton, a Bendals Village man, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking cannabis linked to a $246,000 seizure at Deep Water Harbour. He also faces additional charges tied to a separate alleged cannabis importation at the same port days later.
Rastafarians Stage Peaceful Protest Outside St. John's Police Station Over Cannabis Arrests
Members of Antigua and Barbuda's Rastafarian community staged a peaceful protest outside the St. John's Police Station on Saturday, calling for fairer treatment of individuals incarcerated for marijuana-related offences and urging policymakers to review existing cannabis legislation.
PM Browne Honours Centenarians as 'Living Treasures' of Antigua and Barbuda
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has honoured Antigua and Barbuda's centenarians as "living treasures" in a message marking Centenarian Week 2026, praising their collective resilience and pledging the government's continued support for the elderly population.
Governor General Welcomes $10,000 Grant for Centenarians During Annual Week of Recognition
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams has praised the government's decision to award a $10,000 grant to each centenarian in Antigua and Barbuda, calling it a meaningful expression of national gratitude during Centenarians Week 2026. Speaking in a national address, Sir Rodney celebrated the nation's oldest citizens as living examples of resilience, wisdom and service.
Supermarket Owner Attacked with Iron Pipe at Wilkinson's Cross
A supermarket owner in Wilkinson's Cross was struck across the jaw with an iron pipe by an unknown assailant who entered his business behaving aggressively. Police are investigating, though no arrest has been made.
Tyrells Man Charged with Burglary After Theft of Electronics from All Saints Road Store
A 34-year-old man from Tyrells, identified as Tristan Armstrong, has been charged with Breaking and Entering, Larceny, Malicious Damage, Resisting Arrest, and Escaping Lawful Custody following a May 29 burglary at Turki and Son Store on Lower All Saints Road. All stolen items, including eleven televisions and power tools, were recovered by investigators.
Tyrells Man Charged with Break-In, Larceny and Resisting Arrest After Lower All Saints Road Store Robbery
Tristan Armstrong, 34, of Tyrells has been charged with Breaking and Entering, Larceny, Malicious Damage, Resisting Arrest, and Escaping Lawful Custody following a break-in at Turki and Son Store on Lower All Saints Road. All stolen items, including eleven televisions and power tools, were recovered by police.
Boy, 11, Beaten with Glass Bottle in Attempted Bicycle Robbery in Golden Grove
An 11-year-old boy was repeatedly struck with a glass bottle by a group of young men in Golden Grove Extension after he refused to hand over his bicycle, according to Antigua.news. Police are investigating the June 5 incident, and no arrests have been made.
Family Pays Tribute to Sir Aziz Hadeed as Patriarch, Mentor and Visionary
Family members gathered at the Holy Family Cathedral on Saturday to pay tribute to Sir Aziz Hadeed, remembering the businessman and patriarch as a mentor, humanitarian and guiding force who measured his life by the people he uplifted. Personal stories from the Hadeed and Aboud families painted a picture of a man defined by principle, generosity and an enduring legacy.
11-Year-Old Boy Beaten with Glass Bottle During Bicycle Robbery Attempt in Golden Grove
An 11-year-old boy was beaten with a glass bottle by four young men who attempted to steal his bicycle in Golden Grove Extension on the evening of June 5. Police are currently investigating the incident.
Governor General Mourns Sir Aziz Hadeed as 'Brother and Friend' at State Funeral
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams delivered a moving eulogy at the official funeral of Sir Aziz Hadeed on Saturday, describing him as a lifelong brother and friend whose contributions to business and education leave an enduring legacy in Antigua and Barbuda.