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ABEC Engages Police Early in April 30 Election Security Planning
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has begun coordinating election security for the April 30th general election, with the Royal Police Force among the first agencies brought into the planning process. ABEC says its collaboration with law enforcement spans multiple phases of the election cycle, not just polling day.
Political Analyst Condemns Campaign Material Tampering Ahead of April 30 Election
A political analyst has condemned the removal and obstruction of campaign materials by supporters from rival parties ahead of Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 general election, calling the behaviour a sign of political tribalism. The incidents, reported by Antigua Observer, involve paraphernalia being stripped from lampposts and materials from one party being placed to obscure those of another.
Electoral Registers Posted Nationwide as ABEC Notes Ballots Still Pending
Antigua and Barbuda's electoral registers have been posted in constituencies nationwide as the country moves closer to its April 30th General Elections. However, ABEC has confirmed that official ballots have not yet been printed.
Greene Unveils Plans for Medical Complex and Fire Station in St. Paul
ABLP candidate for St. Paul, E.P. Chet Greene, has unveiled plans for a medical complex and a fire station in the constituency, alongside the reopening of a long-awaited health clinic. The announcements were made at a Tuesday evening meet-and-greet event, according to Antigua Observer.
Antiguan Youth Ambassadors Raise Sustainability Concerns at UN ECOSOC Forum
National Youth Ambassadors Amelia Williams and Kristine Louisa represented Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 UN ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York, calling for stronger sustainability commitments during the Caribbean Regional Breakout Session.
CHOGM Taskforce Meets to Finalise Preparations for Antigua Summit
The CHOGM Taskforce and Commonwealth Secretariat held a joint meeting Tuesday to push forward preparations for the November summit in Antigua and Barbuda. High Commissioner Karen-Mae Hill chaired the session, which focused on technical inspections and venue readiness.
Ministry of Education Marks First Official World Art Day Celebration in Schools
Antigua and Barbuda's Ministry of Education is marking World Art Day for the first time with school-based activities highlighting the visual arts as central to national identity. Education Officer for Visual Arts Bernard F. Peters confirmed the initiative.
UPP Candidate Proposes Four-Day Public Sector Work Week by 2027
UPP candidate Jamale Pringle has proposed moving Antigua and Barbuda's public sector to a four-day work week by 2027 if the party is elected to office. The announcement was made Tuesday at the UPP Rising Rally campaign event, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Political Apathy Threatening Caribbean Democracy, Analyst Warns on Nomination Day
Caribbean political analyst and sociology lecturer Claude J. Douglas warned on nomination day that voter apathy and party-imposed candidate selections are quietly eroding the region's hard-won democratic rights. Speaking on Observer AM, Douglas urged citizens to vote, cautioning that disengagement threatens the foundation of Caribbean democracy.
UPP's Lewis Challenges ABLP Rival's Record Ahead of St John's Rural West By-Election
UPP candidate Richard Lewis has dismissed campaign promises from ABLP Senator Michael Joseph in St John's Rural West, arguing the senator had direct responsibility over the constituency for years and failed to deliver. The remarks come ahead of the April 30th general elections.
Experts Warn Codrington Lagoon Faces Long-Term Threat From Unhealed Hurricane Breach
The sandbar breach opened by Hurricane Irma in Barbuda's Codrington Lagoon has never closed, and experts are now urging stronger monitoring, governance, and funding to protect the ecologically vital site from long-term damage.
GARD Center Champions Inclusive Voice for Farmers, Fishers in Biodiversity Planning
The Gilbert Agricultural and Rural Development Center is working to ensure small-scale farmers, fishers, and persons with disabilities have a genuine — not merely ceremonial — role in shaping Antigua and Barbuda's biodiversity management policies, according to Antigua Observer.
Antigua and Barbuda Sends Largest-Ever Youth Delegation to UN ECOSOC Forum
Antigua and Barbuda is fielding its largest-ever delegation of young leaders at the 2026 UN ECOSOC Youth Forum in New York, held April 14–16 under the theme of transformative action for the 2030 Agenda. The participation marks a continued commitment by the nation to elevating its youth on the global stage.
Two Antiguans Selected for Prestigious US Young Leaders Fellowship Program
Joshuanette Francis, President of Good Humans 268 Inc., and one other individual have been selected to represent Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellowship Program in the United States.
Land Rights Dominate Barbuda Voter Concerns Ahead of April 30 Election, Says Walker
BPM representative Trevor Walker says land rights are the top concern for Barbuda voters ahead of the April 30 general election, following two weeks of ground campaigning. Walker made the remarks after nomination day, according to Antigua Observer.
ABLP Candidates Project Confidence as Nomination Day Kicks Off 2026 Election Season
ABLP candidates formally filed their nominations for the 2026 general elections, presenting a unified front and pointing to a record of community development and economic stability as the basis for their campaign.
Social Security Workers Stage Protest Over Health and Safety Concerns at Long Street Branch
Around 40 workers at the Antigua and Barbuda Social Security Board's Long Street branch staged industrial action to pressure management into addressing health and safety and other workplace concerns. The Antigua & Barbuda Free Trade Union is representing the employees in the dispute.
Opposition Leader Pringle Files Election Nomination, Criticises ABLP Over Political Paraphernalia
Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle has filed his nomination for the All Saints East and St. Luke Constituency, using the occasion to criticise the ruling ABLP over what he called an oversaturation of political paraphernalia. The move formally launches his campaign ahead of the upcoming general election.
Teachers Union Urges Members to Report Unpaid Back Pay Amid False Social Media Claims
The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers is urging members who have not received retroactive salary payments to report their cases, dismissing social media claims that all teachers have been paid as false.
CARICOM Heads of Government Convene Emergency Meeting to Address Regional Governance
CARICOM Heads of Government held a special emergency meeting on April 10, 2026, in Guyana to address regional governance concerns, with a formal statement issued by Chair and St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew.