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PM Browne Pledges 'Renaissance' for Workers with Liveable Wage and Safer Workplaces
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has pledged a "renaissance" for Antigua and Barbuda's working class, promising a liveable wage and stronger workplace safety measures at a joint AT&LU and ABLP rally. The commitments signal that labour empowerment will be a central priority of his administration's current term.
AT&LU General Secretary Urges Workers to Build Financial Resilience and Embrace Lifelong Learning
AT&LU General Secretary Alrick Daniel used this year's Labour Day rally to call on Antiguan and Barbudan workers to adopt better financial habits and commit to lifelong learning in the face of emerging global challenges.
Samoa's High Commissioner Offers CHOGM Hosting Advice to Antigua and Barbuda
Samoa's High Commissioner, Her Excellency Francella Strickland, shared hosting advice with Antigua and Barbuda during a Q&A session at Garden Grill last Wednesday, as the twin-island nation prepares to host CHOGM 2026.
ABAPD President Calls for Greater Representation of People with Disabilities
ABAPD President Bernard Warner is calling for greater representation of people with disabilities across various industries in Antigua and Barbuda, warning that their concerns have long gone unaddressed.
WAR Calls for Safer Political Spaces for Women Following Election Gains
Women Against Rape (WAR) is urging stronger support systems and safer spaces for women in political life, following the election of women to public office in Antigua and Barbuda's recent general elections. The organisation says electoral progress alone is not enough to guarantee full and safe participation for women in leadership.
UPP Had Internal Polling Predicting Electoral Defeat, Says Former Advisor
Former UPP advisor Dr. McChesney Emanuel claims the party had commissioned polling data predicting its electoral defeat but chose to ignore the findings. The Jamaican pollster Don Anderson conducted the survey on Emanuel's request, according to Antigua Observer.
OAS Urges Antigua and Barbuda to Strengthen Campaign Finance Transparency
The OAS Electoral Observation Mission has called on Antigua and Barbuda to strengthen campaign finance laws, citing gaps in the current system for tracking how political parties raise and spend funds. The recommendation was issued in the mission's first report on the April 30th general elections.
CARICOM Observers Declare Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 Election Free and Peaceful
The CARICOM Election Observation Mission has declared Antigua and Barbuda's April 30th General Elections peaceful and free of significant incident, according to Antigua Observer. The six-member team delivered its interim findings at a media briefing on Friday.
Antigua Calls for Education to Be Recognised as Core National Infrastructure at UN Summit
Antigua and Barbuda's Director of Education Clare Browne addressed the United Nations' Transforming Global Education Summit, calling for education to be redefined as core national infrastructure rather than a social priority competing for limited resources.
Legal Commentator Calls Constitutional Reform a Top Priority for New Government
Attorney-at-law E. Ann Henry is urging Antigua and Barbuda's new government to prioritise constitutional reform, noting the nation's 45-year-old Constitution and the existence of an already-established Constitutional Review Commission. She insists the process must be grounded in genuine consensus.
Opposition Leader Pringle Pledges UPP Support for Workers at Labour Day Rally
Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle addressed members of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union at their Labour Day rally, reaffirming the UPP's commitment to the working class and calling for unity as a path to national progress.
AT&LU President Urges Trade Union Solidarity on Labour Day
AT&LU president Bernard De Nully called on Antigua and Barbuda's trade unions to unite and avoid dividing workers, speaking at the union's Labour Day gathering at the VC Bird Bust on Lower Market Street.
ABEC Closes Offices May 5–8 to Rest Staff After Gruelling Election Period
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission will close its headquarters and all Registration Units from May 5 to May 8 to allow staff to recover from the intense demands of the recent election period, with normal operations resuming May 11.
ABLP Secures Fourth Consecutive Term, Wins 15 of 17 Seats
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has won a fourth straight term in office, capturing 15 of 17 parliamentary seats in the country's general elections. The result mirrors the party's 2018 victory and extends its unbroken hold on power to nearly 12 years.
Walker and BPM Claim Historic Barbuda Victory, Deliver Rebuke to ABLP
Trevor Walker and the Barbuda People's Movement have claimed a historic victory in the Barbuda constituency, winning by more than 200 votes — the largest margin in the island's electoral history. The BPM says the result sends a clear message to the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party.
Greene Urges Full Commonwealth Participation Ahead of CHOGM 2026 in Antigua
Foreign Affairs Minister E P Chet Greene has urged all Commonwealth member states to attend and fully participate in CHOGM 2026, set to be held in Antigua and Barbuda in November. Greene made the call at a welcome reception for diplomatic representatives on an advance visit to the island.
Antigua's First Dedicated Sickle Cell Unit Moves Closer to Reality at SLBMC
Officials at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre have confirmed a major step forward in establishing Antigua and Barbuda's first dedicated Sickle Cell Unit, bringing a 15-year vision closer to reality. According to Antigua Observer, preparations for the unit's official launch are now underway.
Deputy Labour Commissioner: Mental Health Must Be Part of Workplace Safety
Deputy Labour Commissioner Pascal Kentish says workplace safety in Antigua and Barbuda must expand beyond physical hazards to include mental health and stress, citing a need to strengthen the country's overall safety culture.
New EMS Station and Ambulance Commissioned at Glanvilles Polyclinic
A new EMS station and ambulance have been commissioned at the Glanvilles Polyclinic, strengthening emergency healthcare coverage in eastern Antigua. Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph attended the Tuesday ceremony alongside senior health officials.
UPP's Adrian Williams Presents Ten-Point Development Plan for St. John's City South
UPP candidate Adrian Williams unveiled a "Ten-Key-Development Plan" for St. John's City South at a town hall meeting last Sunday, targeting economic relief, public services, and expanded opportunities for residents.