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U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Ruling Against Guryeva in Alfa Nero Case
A U.S. appeals court has upheld a lower court decision rejecting Yulia Guryeva's discovery application in litigation tied to the Alfa Nero matter, ordering the destruction of documents obtained through quashed subpoenas. The ruling represents another legal development in the high-profile international dispute.
Government to Expand Rent-to-Own Housing Programme with New Units and Land Sales
The Antiguan government is expanding its rent-to-own housing programme with 150 new units at Booby Alley and plans to allow long-term residents at Sutherlands to purchase crown land lots at $1 per square foot. The moves are part of a broader EC$100 million urban renewal effort.
Browne Announces Rent-to-Own Housing Expansion to Bolans and Barbuda
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans to build 50 rent-to-own condominium units each in Bolans and Barbuda's Louis Hill, expanding a housing model approved for the EC$50 million Booby Alley redevelopment. Cabinet also moved to cancel a long-dormant crown land lease at Sutherlands, opening the site for affordable housing development.
Whistleblower Letter Raises Alarm Over ABS Management, Archive Loss Ahead of Election
A whistleblower letter published by Antigua News Room alleges a culture of fear and retaliation at state broadcaster ABS, and raises alarm over the possible loss of up to forty years of the nation's broadcast archive. The claims come ahead of an approaching election cycle and are calling for public accountability from station management.
Montrulla Resident Warns MP Over Unfinished Road Ahead of General Election
An ABLP supporter from the Montrulla area has publicly warned Minister Anthony Smith that he and his neighbours will withhold their votes in the upcoming general election unless the long-promised concrete road from All Saints Road into Buckleys and Olivers is completed. According to Antigua.news, the letter writer, Henry Fuller, says the road has been left in a worse condition since Public Works first graded it months ago.
Parliament Bids Farewell to Sir Molwyn Joseph With Tributes to the Man Behind the Minister
Members of Parliament paid tribute to outgoing St. Mary's North MP Sir Molwyn Joseph on Friday, honouring his decades of service with personal accounts of late-night work site visits, pandemic leadership, and quiet acts of loyalty that defined his political career.
PM Browne Pledges to Address Unpaid Seaweed Workers' Complaints
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has pledged to take up the matter of unpaid seaweed workers with the relevant ministry after a caller raised the issue on his Browne and Browne radio programme.
Cancer Centre Set to Reopen in June 2026, PM Browne Confirms
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that the Cancer Centre, closed since April 2023, is expected to reopen in June 2026 following ownership changes and equipment disputes. The PM also signalled plans to develop the facility into a regional medical hub for Caribbean patients.
Antigua's Cancer Centre Set to Reopen in June 2026, PM Envisions Regional Medical Hub
Antigua and Barbuda's Cancer Centre is set to reopen in June 2026 after more than two years of closure, Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed. The facility, now under US-based private ownership, has missed previous reopening deadlines, drawing ongoing criticism from cancer support groups.
Russia Sends 100,000 Tonnes of Oil to Crisis-Hit Cuba as Trump Softens Blockade Stance
A Russian tanker carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude oil has entered Cuban waters in the first such delivery since January, as US President Donald Trump appeared to soften the de facto fuel blockade his administration imposed on the island. The shipment offers a short-term reprieve for Cuba, which has been suffering widespread blackouts and critical fuel shortages.
PM Browne Signals Social Security Pension Hike Following Actuarial Review
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed a 5 percent increase in state pension payments and signalled that a Social Security pension hike is also being planned, pending the outcome of an actuarial review.
Lewis Vows to Run on His Record as Election Battle Heats Up in Rural West
Opposition MP Richard Lewis has declared his intention to seek re-election in St. John's Rural West, saying he will run on his record and expressing confidence that constituents have already made up their minds in his favour. Lewis made the remarks during Friday's Parliament proceedings, according to Antigua.news.
Opinion: Should the UPP Step Aside From Antigua's Next Election?
A political opinion piece, as reported by Antigua News Room, argues that the UPP should consider not contesting Antigua and Barbuda's next election, citing a dangerous convergence of domestic controversy surrounding the Browne administration and an increasingly volatile global environment that could make victory more a liability than an achievement.
PM Browne to Bring APUA Amnesty Proposal to Cabinet Following Live Show Appeal
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has pledged to bring an APUA amnesty proposal to Cabinet that could offer relief to households disconnected from electricity or water services due to unpaid bills. The announcement follows a live appeal made during Saturday's Browne and Browne Show.
PM Browne Pledges Cabinet Review of APUA Amnesty for Disconnected Customers
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has pledged to bring an amnesty proposal for disconnected APUA customers before Cabinet, after the issue was raised live during the Browne and Browne Show on Saturday. No specific terms were outlined, with details to be determined through the Cabinet process.
Antigua Bids Farewell to Former MP and Senator Eustace 'Teco' Lake
Antigua and Barbuda is holding an official funeral today for former MP and Senator Eustace "Teco" Lake, who passed away in February after a prolonged battle with kidney disease. Colleagues remembered him as a dedicated public servant known for his warmth and connection with constituents.
Antigua and Barbuda Joins Regional Push for International Disaster Protection Treaty
Antigua and Barbuda participated in a Jamaica roundtable examining a proposed international treaty to protect people affected by disasters, with Red Cross President Dr. Jose Humphreys calling for stronger emphasis on preparedness and faster humanitarian access.
PM Browne Questions UPP Candidates' Visibility in Constituency-by-Constituency Critique
Prime Minister Gaston Browne used his Browne and Browne radio programme to assess UPP candidates constituency by constituency, arguing most lack presence — with only Emmanuel Peters and Jonathan Joseph standing out, though he said the odds remain against them.
UPP's Parker Says Snap Election Is a Cover for Government's Poor Record
UPP candidate Malaka Parker has urged voters in St. John's Rural North to reject what she calls a snap election designed to distract from government failures, calling on the public to hold leadership accountable at the polls.
Culture Director Calls on Politicians to Hire Local Artists Over AI for Election Campaigns
Culture Director Khan Cordice is urging political candidates to hire local singers, composers, graphic artists, and other creatives for their election campaigns rather than relying on artificial intelligence. Cordice argues that engaging local talent would demonstrate genuine investment in the creative community.