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Former UWI Guild President Spencer Named Regional Finance Director for Youth Body
Former UWI Five Islands Campus Guild President Jévonté Spencer has been appointed Director of Finance and Fundraising for the Americas with Next Generation Global Connect (NGGC), elevating the young Antiguan and Barbudan to a prominent regional leadership role.
Antigua Hosts Regional Meeting on Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience
Antigua hosted the 7th BRICS Programme Steering Committee Meeting at the Tradewinds Hotel, bringing together regional representatives to advance disaster preparedness and climate resilience across CARIFORUM states.
Final BRICS Steering Committee Meets in Antigua to Strengthen Regional Disaster Resilience
The final steering committee meeting of the BRICS Programme, focused on building disaster resilience across CARIFORUM states, convened today at the Tradewinds Hotel in Antigua. The event is hosted by the National Office of Disaster Services in collaboration with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency.
Pensioners' Association Presses Government for Higher Pensions and Food Relief
The Antigua and Barbuda Pensioners Association is pressing the Ministry of Finance for pension increases and food vouchers, arguing that inflation has placed an unsustainable burden on retirees living on fixed incomes.
NYPAAB President Francois Launches Seven-Pillar Development Plan for Youth Parliament
Newly elected NYPAAB President Ezekiel Francois has unveiled a seven-pillar restructuring strategy aimed at strengthening the National Youth Parliament Association's local and regional presence. The plan prioritises administrative recovery and operational discipline, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Grade Six National Assessment Opens with Record 1,285 Students Registered
The Grade Six National Assessment began today with a record 1,285 students registered — 55 more than last year — as the Ministry of Education reports improvements in student performance across all core subjects.
Senior Immigration Officer Warns Bias Among Border Officials Threatens Caribbean Integration
Senior immigration officer Julie Osborne has warned that bias among Caribbean border officials poses a direct threat to regional integration, noting that officers shape every traveller's first impression of an island. The remarks were delivered on the final day of a regional gathering, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Advocacy Leader Calls on Antiguan Businesses to Hire Disabled Citizens
Advocacy leader Joshuanette Francis of Good Humans 268 Inc. is urging Antigua and Barbuda's corporate sector to create inclusive employment opportunities for the country's 16,000 disabled citizens. She is calling for a shift from pity to genuine allyship in the workplace.
ABUT President Urges Structured Succession Planning in Education Sector
ABUT President Casroy Charles has called for structured succession planning in Antigua and Barbuda's education sector, warning the system lacks the frameworks needed to secure its future. He made the appeal at the union's Annual General Conference.
Good Humans 268 Represents Antigua at Global Climate and Youth Leadership Forums
Good Humans 268 Inc. is representing Antigua and Barbuda at two major international forums on climate action and youth leadership, with Founder Joshuanette Francis attending the 8th Global Environment Facility Assembly.
Teachers' Union President: Schools Still Without Legally Required Round-the-Clock Security
ABUT President Casroy Charles is warning that schools across Antigua and Barbuda are closing out the academic year without the 24-hour security coverage that teachers are legally owed under a collective bargaining agreement.
MBS and Health Ministry Launch Pop-Up Market to Combat Chronic Illness
The Medical Benefits Scheme and the Ministry of Health launched an inaugural pop-up health market on June 1st at the Nevis Street car park, coinciding with Caribbean Nutrition Day and targeting the rise of chronic illness locally.
Antigua's CHOGM 2026 Task Force Meets to Advance Hosting Preparations
Antigua and Barbuda's National CHOGM Task Force, chaired by Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene, met on May 29th to review preparations and advance planning across all workstreams ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
CDEMA Warns Caribbean Faces Severe Flash Flood Risk Despite Calmer Hurricane Season
CDEMA Executive Director Elizabeth Riley has warned that Caribbean nations face severe flash flood risks in 2026, despite a predicted below-average Atlantic hurricane season. The caution was issued during a press conference held Thursday in Barbados.
Election Campaign Signs Linger Weeks After Vote, Sparking Accountability Questions
Campaign posters and political banners are still visible across multiple constituencies in Antigua and Barbuda weeks after the general election ended, raising questions about responsibility for removal and the role of regulatory authorities.
CARICOM IMPACS Marks 20 Years Amid Mounting Regional Security Pressures
CARICOM IMPACS will mark its 20th anniversary on July 6th, with agency leadership warning the milestone comes amid unprecedented pressure on the region's borders. The announcement was made during the 29th CARICOM Standing Committee of Security meeting.
Cabinet Appoints Two Former MPs as Ambassadors-at-Large to Boost Diplomacy
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has approved the appointment of former government minister Samantha Marshall and former opposition senator and minister Joanne Massiah as ambassadors-at-large, intended to bolster the country's diplomatic service.
Antigua and Barbuda Suspends Visa Waivers for African Travellers Amid Ebola Concerns
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has suspended visa waivers for all African travellers and introduced mandatory 45-day travel history disclosures as a precaution against Ebola. The measures were approved during Wednesday's Cabinet session.
Antigua and Barbuda Strengthens Border Security After Regional Immigration Conference
Antigua and Barbuda's Immigration and Customs officials say the country emerged from the 29th Chiefs of Immigration and Comptrollers of Customs Conference better prepared to tackle fraudulent travel and cross-border crime. The three-day event was held at the Royalton Resort and drew regional leaders from across the Caribbean.
CARICOM Summit Data Shows Free Movement Has Not Caused Mass Migration
Data presented at a three-day CARICOM border summit shows the region's free-movement regime has not led to mass migration, countering long-held public fears. The findings emerged from the 29th Meeting of the CARICOM Standing Committee of Chiefs of Immigration and Comptrollers of Customs.