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ABNAB Moves to Modernise Accreditation Systems Through Training and Digital Transformation
The Antigua and Barbuda National Accreditation Board is advancing a programme of training sessions and digital modernisation aimed at strengthening the country's quality assurance systems and achieving international recognition. The initiative brings together accreditation and digital development consultants to refine and future-proof the Board's processes.
Venezuelan Attorneys Urge Antigua Government to Investigate BOI Bank Corporation
Two Venezuelan attorneys met with senior Antiguan officials on June 22, urging the government to launch an investigation into BOI Bank Corporation on behalf of clients with complaints about the financial institution. No response from authorities has been issued and the allegations remain unverified.
OECS Nature Bank Launch Imminent, Director General Confirms
OECS Director General Didacus Jules has confirmed that the official launch of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity, known as the Nature Bank, is imminent. The institution aims to help small island developing states mobilise large-scale nature-based financing through biodiversity and carbon credits.
Antigua and Barbuda Featured at Caribbean Economic Forum Amid $24 Trillion Capital Summit
Antigua and Barbuda was represented at the inaugural Caribbean Economic Forum 2026 in Barbados, where global financial leaders controlling more than US$24 trillion in assets convened to explore investment opportunities across the region. The forum highlighted sectors central to Antigua and Barbuda's development agenda, including renewable energy, infrastructure and the blue economy.
ABYBT Selected to Deliver Regional Entrepreneurship Programme Across 15 Caribbean Nations
The Antigua and Barbuda Youth Business Trust has been selected as one of 27 organisations delivering Conecta Caribbean, a regional entrepreneurship initiative connecting local entrepreneurs to mentors, funding and networks across fifteen Caribbean countries. The programme is implemented by Bridge for Billions under the EU-funded CARIBEquity Facility.
ABNAB Ramps Up Accreditation Training and Digital Modernisation Drive
The Antigua and Barbuda National Accreditation Board is advancing a series of training sessions and digital modernisation efforts aimed at strengthening the country's quality assurance framework and achieving international recognition. The initiative includes newly appointed digital development consultant Kenlie Browne working alongside the existing accreditation team.
AccuWeather Warns Strong El Niño Could Trigger Multi-Year Drought and 'Mini-Dust Bowl'
AccuWeather climate experts are warning that a potentially historic El Niño event, with a 70% chance of becoming a Super El Niño, could trigger a multi-year drought across U.S. Plains states and raise the specter of a so-called mini-Dust Bowl. Plains regions are already recording precipitation levels 40% or more below normal, threatening crop yields, water supplies, and food prices.
Antigua Government Owes WIOC Over EC$6M as Fuel Subsidy Strains Public Finances
The Antigua and Barbuda government owes more than EC$6 million to the West Indies Oil Company after months of subsidising fuel prices to protect consumers from rising global energy costs. Prime Minister Gaston Browne acknowledged the policy is straining public finances but warned that ending it could result in significantly higher prices at the pump.
PM Browne Pushes for OECS-Panama Partnership to Cut Costs and Boost Trade
Prime Minister Gaston Browne, speaking upon assuming the Chairmanship of the OECS Authority, has called on member states to forge a strategic partnership with Panama to diversify supply chains, strengthen food security, and reduce the cost of living across the sub-region. His remarks form part of a broader vision he has termed an "OECS Renaissance," built on deeper regional integration and expanded ties with Latin America.
Long Bay Zen Resort to Bring AI Concierge, Robotics and Over-Water Chapel to Antigua
A US$200 million resort planned for Antigua's Long Bay will feature AI concierge technology, robotic services and an over-water chapel, with major construction set to begin later this year. Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez have both voiced support for the project, citing its alignment with the government's focus on high-value tourism.
UWI Five Islands to Host Blue Finance Event at CHOGM 2026
The Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy at UWI Five Islands Campus has announced a Blue Finance and Ocean Innovation Side Event to be held during CHOGM 2026, bringing together global leaders in ocean conservation and financing. The event, organised in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Association of Commonwealth Universities, will feature exhibitions, high-level discussions, and addresses from heads of government.
ABFC Launches Panorama 2026, Hands Pan Association $165,000 Cheque
The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission has launched Panorama 2026 and presented a $165,000 cheque to the Antigua and Barbuda Pan Association as part of a three-year funding agreement. The finals are set for August 1, 2026, at Carnival City, with tickets available islandwide for $40.00.
Expert Outlines Key Success Factors for Antiguan Students Entering Tertiary Education
Business executive and former UWI lecturer Garfield Joseph has outlined a framework of key success factors drawn from the corporate world to help Antiguan and Barbudan students navigate the demands of tertiary education. Writing for Antigua News Room, Joseph argues that clarity of purpose, time management, consistency, and well-being are as essential in the lecture hall as they are in the boardroom.
Browne Calls for Panama-Centred Trade Strategy to Cut Caribbean Food Costs
Prime Minister Gaston Browne, in his inaugural address as OECS Authority chairman, urged Caribbean nations to leverage Panama as a trade gateway and deepen ties with Latin America to reduce food costs and strengthen regional resilience. Browne noted that the Caribbean imports between 80 and 90 percent of its food while remaining largely disconnected from its 447 million Spanish-speaking neighbors.
Fort James Renaissance Park to Break Ground by September, PM Browne Announces
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that groundbreaking on the Fort James Renaissance Park is expected by September, with $5 million drawn from a Sandals Resorts tax settlement allocated to kick off the project. Plans include beach enhancements, restaurants, recreational facilities and an artificial reef attraction ahead of Antigua and Barbuda's hosting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Sports Minister Meets Cedar Valley Golf Course Management to Chart Development Path
Minister of Sports Dwayne George met with Cedar Valley Golf Course General Manager Clint Gilpin to explore investment and modernisation opportunities for the facility. The talks focused on boosting sports tourism and securing the course's long-term growth and sustainability.
Air Peace Denies Involvement in Birth Tourism Ads Targeting Caribbean Routes
Nigerian airline Air Peace has denied any involvement in online campaigns allegedly promoting travel to Barbados for birth tourism, calling the material unauthorized and not reflective of its policies. The airline issued a formal statement on June 21 distancing itself from the content and an unaffiliated individual featured in it.
ABYETS Retreat Primes 29 Young Entrepreneurs for July Barbuda Trade Show
Twenty-nine young entrepreneurs attended an ABYETS preparatory retreat at River Run, Barbuda, building the skills and confidence needed for the national youth trade show set for July 4, 2026. The gathering, themed "Restore, Connect, Empower," featured pitch sessions and vision board workshops designed to ready participants for the exhibition at the Holy Trinity School grounds.
APUA Welcomes 17 Interns as Summer Programme Marks 13th Year
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority has launched the 13th edition of its Summer Internship Programme, welcoming 17 young professionals for six weeks of hands-on experience across the utility provider's operations. Several APUA managers and staff members are alumni of the programme, which the Authority says reflects its long-standing commitment to youth development.
Sports Minister Meets Cedar Valley Golf Course Management Over Facility Upgrades
Sports Minister Dwayne George has met with Cedar Valley Golf Course management to discuss plans for modernising the facility and boosting its role in Antigua and Barbuda's sports tourism sector. Both parties identified strategies for future collaboration and investment, according to Antigua News Room.