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PM Browne Urges Respect and Order at First Post-Election Parliament Sitting
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has urged Members of Parliament to show respect and maintain order during sittings, making the call at the first House of Representatives session following the April 30th general elections.
Malaka Parker Named UPP Senator, Returns to Upper House with New Role
Malaka Parker, a trade unionist and attorney, has been officially appointed as a United Progressive Party senator, returning to Antigua and Barbuda's Upper House alongside a constituency caretaker role.
Attorney Calls for Greater Civil Society Role in Antigua's Policy Decisions
Attorney-at-Law E. Ann Henry has called for stronger civil society engagement in Antigua and Barbuda, warning that the public has grown too quiet on issues that directly affect them. Henry made the remarks on Observer Media's The Big Issues program.
Opposition Leader Pringle, MP Walker Miss First Post-Election House Sitting
Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle and Barbuda MP Trevor Walker have apologised for their absence from the first post-election sitting of the House of Representatives on May 18, 2026, and the investiture of Senator Parker, citing unavoidable off-island commitments.
Tourism Minister of State to Represent PM Browne at London Global Partnerships Forum
Senator Michael Freeland, Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, will travel to London to represent Prime Minister Gaston Browne at the Global Partnerships Conference, set for May 19–20, 2026.
Cuba's Foreign Minister Questions U.S. $100M Aid Offer Amid Lack of Clarity
Cuba's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla has responded to a U.S. offer of $100 million in aid, questioning whether the funds will address the population's most pressing needs. The offer marks the first time Washington has formally publicized such a proposal through a State Department communiqué.
Teachers' Union President Warns of Systemic Neglect at Centennial Address
Teachers' union president Casroy Charles warned hundreds of educators on Thursday that those responsible for nurturing the 100-year-old institution are falling dangerously short. The stark assessment was delivered during his State of the Union address marking the union's centennial.
Teachers' Union Demands Proof Ministry Has Cleared Outstanding Payments
The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers is demanding the Ministry of Education provide documentary proof that all outstanding payments owed to teachers have been paid, after the Ministry refused to back up its claims with evidence.
Anderson Rayne Sworn In as Parliamentary Secretary for Finance
Senator Joel Anderson Rayne has been sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Corporate Governance and Public Private Partnerships, just days after being appointed to the Senate on May 8th.
Senator Calls for Constitutional Reform to Strengthen Government Accountability
Senator Jonathan Wehner has called for immediate constitutional reform, arguing that Antigua and Barbuda's current Westminster system fails to provide genuine oversight of executive power and reduces key accountability bodies to a "rubber stamp" role.
Teachers' Union President Warns Ministry Over School's Decline at 100-Year Milestone
A&BUT President Casroy Charles used the union's 100th anniversary to publicly call out the Director of Education over the declining state of a secondary school, warning that the union's patience with the Ministry of Education is running out.
Youth Correspondents Ready to Represent Antigua at CHOGM
Four youth representatives selected for the CHOGM Youth Correspondence programme have appeared on State Media to express their eagerness and share how they plan to use their roles. Among them, Lutrell John says he intends to share knowledge that goes beyond CHOGM updates alone.
Antigua and Barbuda Has Not Signed Third-Country Nationals Agreement, Ambassador Sanders Clarifies
Ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders has clarified that Antigua and Barbuda has not signed any agreement with the United States regarding the transfer of third-country nationals, as reported by Antigua Observer. The country's top diplomat in Washington D.C. issued the correction after reports suggested otherwise.
Senior Health Official Urges Nation to Better Support Antigua's Nursing Workforce
A senior health official in Antigua and Barbuda is urging the nation to do more for its nurses, coinciding with this year's Nurses Week theme: "Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives." The appeal highlights growing pressure on the nursing workforce and calls on both government and citizens to make nurse empowerment a national priority.
ABRSC Essay Competition Challenges Students to Reflect on Reparatory Justice
The Antigua Barbuda Reparations Support Commission has concluded its essay competition, which drew approximately 20 students from secondary, college, and university institutions across Antigua and Barbuda. The competition asked participants to critically explore the meaning and future of reparatory justice.
Reparations Commission Celebrates Member Angelica O'Donoghue's Senate Appointment
The Antigua and Barbuda Reparations Support Commission has formally congratulated member Angelica O'Donoghue on her inaugural appointment as a Government Senator, with Chairperson H.E. Dorbrene O'Marde and fellow commissioners expressing their delight at the news.
Kirwan Reappointed as Independent Senator in Emotional Ceremony at Government House
Media professional Jamila Kirwan was reappointed as Independent Senator at Government House on Tuesday in an emotional ceremony, taking her oath of office just days before her mother's burial.
Antigua and Barbuda Hails CHOGM Pre-Summit Delegation Visits as Successes
Antigua and Barbuda has wrapped up two pre-CHOGM diplomatic delegation visits, with the Office of the High Commission declaring the sessions a success ahead of the Commonwealth summit set for November 1st.
ABEC Threatens Legal Action Over Election Fraud Claims
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has issued a stern rejection of election fraud allegations made by former Deputy Chairman Bruce Goodwin, warning that legal action may follow. The Commission backed its statement with a video address, signalling it is prepared to defend the integrity of the recent general election.
Ministry of Health Urges Public Vigilance as Hantavirus Outbreak Linked to Cruise Vessel
The Ministry of Health is urging residents to eliminate rodent habitats and maintain clean surroundings as authorities monitor a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise vessel. Principal Public Health Inspector Julienne Mannix-Galloway issued the public health advisory amid growing international attention to the situation.