https://antiguanherald.com Your trusted source for Antigua and Barbuda news en-ag Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:03:07 +0000 https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/05/four-youths-shot-near-corn-alley-in-late-night-incident.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/05/four-youths-shot-near-corn-alley-in-late-night-incident.html Four young people between the ages of 16 and 20 were shot late at night near Joe Mike's in the Corn Alley and Nevis Street area. All four were transported to hospital and are reported to be in stable condition. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:36:35 +0000 CrimeLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/05/four-youths-shot-near-joe-mikes-in-early-morning-incident.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/05/four-youths-shot-near-joe-mikes-in-early-morning-incident.html Four young people between the ages of 16 and 20 are in stable condition after being shot in the vicinity of Joe Mikes, between Corn Alley and Nevis Street. Police investigations are ongoing. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:31:58 +0000 CrimeLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/05/independent-candidate-alan-weston-joins-st-pauls-race-creating-three-way-contest.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/05/independent-candidate-alan-weston-joins-st-pauls-race-creating-three-way-contest.html Alan Weston has entered the St Paul's constituency race as an independent candidate, creating a three-way contest against ABLP incumbent E.P. Chet Greene and UPP candidate Franz DeFreitas ahead of the upcoming general election. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:46:03 +0000 PoliticsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/05/pm-discusses-extensive-talks-with-comrade-adrian-williams.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/05/pm-discusses-extensive-talks-with-comrade-adrian-williams.html The original report from Antigua News Room references a conversation between the Prime Minister and 'Comrade' Adrian Williams, but no article content was available to rewrite. Readers are directed to the original source for details. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:27:33 +0000 PoliticsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/05/browne-cites-polls-showing-ablp-with-double-the-support-of-upp-ahead-of-election.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/05/browne-cites-polls-showing-ablp-with-double-the-support-of-upp-ahead-of-election.html Prime Minister Gaston Browne has cited two opinion polls showing the ABLP with more than double the support of the UPP, and himself with a 70% voter preference for Prime Minister heading into the next general election. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:08:10 +0000 PoliticsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/fenton-clinches-100m-gold-in-photo-finish-at-53rd-carifta-games.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/fenton-clinches-100m-gold-in-photo-finish-at-53rd-carifta-games.html Antiguan sprinter Tyra Fenton won gold in the Under-17 girls' 100 metres at the 53rd CARIFTA Games in Grenada, defeating The Bahamas' Jazae Johnson in a photo finish after both clocked 11.30 seconds. Fenton also secured bronze in the 400 metres earlier in the day, setting a championship record of 52.62 seconds. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:14:36 +0000 SportsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/tyra-fenton-wins-antigua-barbudas-first-medal-at-2025-carifta-games.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/tyra-fenton-wins-antigua-barbudas-first-medal-at-2025-carifta-games.html Antiguan sprinter Tyra Fenton, the defending champion, claimed a bronze medal in the Girls Under-17 400 metres on day one of the 53rd Carifta Games in Grenada. Her time of 52.62 seconds marks Antigua and Barbuda's first medal of the championships. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:12:22 +0000 SportsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/fenton-strikes-100m-gold-at-carifta-games-in-photo-finish-thriller.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/fenton-strikes-100m-gold-at-carifta-games-in-photo-finish-thriller.html Antiguan sprinter Tyra Fenton claimed 100m gold at the 53rd CARIFTA Games in Grenada, edging The Bahamas' Jazae Johnson in a photo finish after both athletes clocked 11.30 seconds. The St. Anthony's Secondary School student also took bronze in the 400m final earlier in the day, setting a championship record. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:07:55 +0000 SportsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/governor-general-joins-moravian-church-to-mark-270-years-of-service-in-antigua.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/governor-general-joins-moravian-church-to-mark-270-years-of-service-in-antigua.html Governor General Sir Rodney Williams joined the Moravian Church Antigua Conference on April 1, 2026, to celebrate the denomination's 270th anniversary at Spring Gardens Moravian Church in St. John's. Sir Rodney, a Moravian himself, praised the Church's centuries-long contributions to spiritual life, education, and community service in Antigua and Barbuda. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:37:15 +0000 Local NewsPolitics https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/road-rehabilitation-works-advance-along-all-saints-road-corridor.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/road-rehabilitation-works-advance-along-all-saints-road-corridor.html Road rehabilitation works along All Saints Road are advancing steadily, with heavy equipment now active between Townhouse Megastore and FADI Building Supplies just days after construction began on April 1. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:42:08 +0000 Local News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/mother-pleads-for-publics-help-locating-distressed-missing-teen.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/mother-pleads-for-publics-help-locating-distressed-missing-teen.html A mother is urgently appealing to the public for help finding her teenage son, Tejornie Mannix, who is wandering the streets in distress with visible bruises and avoiding family members trying to get him help. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:18:01 +0000 Local NewsCrime https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/mother-pleads-for-publics-help-finding-teen-son-in-mental-health-crisis.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/mother-pleads-for-publics-help-finding-teen-son-in-mental-health-crisis.html A local mother, Teneshia Warren, is appealing to the public for help locating her teenage son, Tejornie Mannix, who is believed to be experiencing a severe mental health episode and has been wandering the streets. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact his mother at 725-0118. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:11:19 +0000 Local News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/demolition-kicks-off-in-yorks-under-hapi-housing-programme.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/demolition-kicks-off-in-yorks-under-hapi-housing-programme.html Demolition has begun on a property in Yorks under the HAPI housing programme, with officials saying the work will prepare the site for new development to support a family and renew the community. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Housing Minister Charles Fernandez, and Senator Rawdon Turner are among the public officials involved in the initiative. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:07:12 +0000 Local NewsPolitics https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/letter-st-marys-south-residents-demand-visible-consistent-representation-from-mp.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/letter-st-marys-south-residents-demand-visible-consistent-representation-from-mp.html A concerned constituent has written an open letter, published by Antigua News Room, criticising MP Kelvin Simon for what residents of St. Mary's South describe as a lack of consistent, visible representation in communities across the constituency. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:02:21 +0000 PoliticsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/all-saints-east-and-st-luke-residents-demand-candidate-debate-ahead-of-election.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/all-saints-east-and-st-luke-residents-demand-candidate-debate-ahead-of-election.html Residents of All Saints East and St. Luke are calling for a public debate between UPP candidate Jamale Pringle and ABLP caretaker Lamin Newton ahead of the next general election. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:42:47 +0000 PoliticsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/bishop-llanos-urges-faithful-to-seek-personal-encounter-with-christ-at-good-friday-mass.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/bishop-llanos-urges-faithful-to-seek-personal-encounter-with-christ-at-good-friday-mass.html Bishop Robert Llanos led Good Friday liturgy at the Holy Family Cathedral, urging Catholic faithful in Antigua and Barbuda to move beyond ritual and embrace a deeply personal encounter with Jesus Christ through silence, reflection and prayer. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:11:38 +0000 Local News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/resident-demands-accountability-after-police-response-to-firearm-threat-falls-short.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/resident-demands-accountability-after-police-response-to-firearm-threat-falls-short.html A woman is demanding accountability from the All Saints Police Station after she says officers failed to take meaningful action following a firearm threat made against her. According to Antigua News Room, despite providing a full report and license plate information, she has received no updates and continues to live in fear. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:58:38 +0000 CrimeLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/opinion-antiguan-youth-urged-to-vote-for-individuals-over-party-loyalty.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/opinion-antiguan-youth-urged-to-vote-for-individuals-over-party-loyalty.html A new opinion piece, as reported by Antigua News Room, is urging Antiguan youth to vote based on individual candidate merit rather than party loyalty, arguing that mobilised young voters hold the power to force political accountability in the country. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:47:30 +0000 PoliticsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/court-rejects-jolly-harbour-homeowners-bid-to-silence-management-company-in-fee-dispute.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/court-rejects-jolly-harbour-homeowners-bid-to-silence-management-company-in-fee-dispute.html A High Court judge has dismissed an urgent application by Jolly Harbour property owner Cyprian Kowalczyk, who sought to prevent management company CDAL from labelling him a debtor amid an ongoing fee dispute. The ruling does not resolve whether the fees are legally owed, with that question set to be decided at trial. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:36:40 +0000 Local NewsCrime https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/high-court-rejects-jolly-harbour-homeowners-bid-to-restrain-developer-over-fee-dispute.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/high-court-rejects-jolly-harbour-homeowners-bid-to-restrain-developer-over-fee-dispute.html A High Court judge has dismissed Jolly Harbour homeowner Cyprian Kowalczyk's emergency bid to stop management company Caribbean Developments (Antigua) Limited from labelling him a non-payer, finding he failed to meet the legal requirements for the order. The underlying dispute over whether Kowalczyk is obligated to pay community charges will proceed to a full trial. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0000 Local NewsCrime https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/medical-association-rallies-behind-six-doctors-displaced-by-gambles-centre-fire.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/medical-association-rallies-behind-six-doctors-displaced-by-gambles-centre-fire.html The Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda has expressed solidarity with six specialist doctors whose offices were destroyed in a fire at the Gambles Medical Centre in St. John's, describing the loss of equipment and patient records as a serious blow to the nation's healthcare system. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:00:08 +0000 Local News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/fuller-predicts-independent-candidates-will-challenge-major-parties-in-next-election.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/04/fuller-predicts-independent-candidates-will-challenge-major-parties-in-next-election.html Businessman Eli Fuller has predicted that independent candidates will contest the next general election, citing growing public disillusionment with both major parties. Fuller clarified that his own suggestion of running in St. Mary's South was an April Fool's joke, and confirmed he does not currently plan to seek office. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:20:00 +0000 PoliticsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/met-office-issues-small-craft-advisory-for-antigua-and-barbuda-waters-starting-saturday.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/met-office-issues-small-craft-advisory-for-antigua-and-barbuda-waters-starting-saturday.html The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has issued a Small Craft Advisory warning of hazardous seas, strong winds, and wave heights potentially reaching 3.4 metres from Saturday through at least Wednesday. Mariners, particularly those operating smaller vessels, are urged to remain in port during the advisory period. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:34:33 +0000 Local News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/extended-hours-at-two-community-health-centres-set-to-begin-april-13.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/extended-hours-at-two-community-health-centres-set-to-begin-april-13.html The Ministry of Health has postponed the launch of extended evening hours at Gray's Farm and Clare Hall Health Centres to April 13, 2026, citing the need for final operational preparations. The two clinics will operate until 9:00 p.m. on weekdays once the programme begins. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:22:29 +0000 Local NewsPolitics https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/letter-opposition-weakness-is-no-reason-to-delay-elections-voter-argues.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/letter-opposition-weakness-is-no-reason-to-delay-elections-voter-argues.html A member of the public, writing to Antigua News Room, has pushed back against claims that calling a snap election is unfair to a weakened United Progressive Party, arguing that electoral readiness is the opposition's responsibility alone and that democracy cannot be paused for any party's convenience. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:39:48 +0000 PoliticsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/new-upp-candidate-adrian-williams-it-has-always-been-on-my-heart-to-serve.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/new-upp-candidate-adrian-williams-it-has-always-been-on-my-heart-to-serve.html Adrian Williams, the newly selected UPP candidate for St. John's City South, has made his first public remarks since his nomination, describing his entry into politics as a lifelong calling centred on unity, development, and opportunity for future generations. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:25:50 +0000 PoliticsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/fire-scare-at-gambles-medical-centre-triggers-emergency-response.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/fire-scare-at-gambles-medical-centre-triggers-emergency-response.html Emergency crews responded to a fire scare at the Gambles Medical Centre after smoke was seen coming from the building. No injuries have been reported and the extent of any damage remains unclear. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:18:47 +0000 Local News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/cabinet-rallies-behind-browne-calls-on-voters-to-sustain-national-progress.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/cabinet-rallies-behind-browne-calls-on-voters-to-sustain-national-progress.html The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a statement urging voters to support Prime Minister Gaston Browne at the upcoming polls, citing over a decade of national growth and strong leadership. Officials described the moment as defining for the country's future and encouraged all eligible citizens to participate in the democratic process. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:26:07 +0000 PoliticsLocal News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/fire-breaks-out-at-gambles-medical-centre-no-injuries-reported.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/fire-breaks-out-at-gambles-medical-centre-no-injuries-reported.html Fire crews responded to a reported fire at the Gambles Medical Centre on Friday after smoke was seen coming from the facility. No injuries have been reported and the cause remains under investigation. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:22:59 +0000 Local News https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/fuller-says-snap-election-would-be-unfair-amid-upp-internal-turmoil.html https://antiguanherald.com/articles/2026/04/03/fuller-says-snap-election-would-be-unfair-amid-upp-internal-turmoil.html A figure identified as Fuller has argued that calling a snap election would be unfair while the United Progressive Party is reportedly in disarray. Antigua News Room covered the remarks, which carry potential implications for Antigua and Barbuda's political landscape. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:13:28 +0000 PoliticsLocal News