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ABEC Publishes Official Voter Register Ahead of April 2026 General Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has published the official Register of Electors for the April 30, 2026 general elections, a key step in the country's electoral process. Voters can access both the Revised Register and the Register for Elections on the ABEC website.
Murder Case Against Deon Lloyd Stalls Again as DPP File Nears One Year
The murder case against Deon Lloyd, charged in Antigua and Barbuda's first homicide of 2025, has been adjourned again as the file remains with the Director of Public Prosecutions for nearly a year. Lloyd is accused of killing 35-year-old Javorn Williams of Old Road.
Ex-Education Minister Quinn Backs Azille for UPP's St John's Rural East Seat
Former Education Minister Dr. Jacqui Quinn has publicly endorsed Ashworth Azille as the UPP's candidate for St. John's Rural East, highlighting his leadership experience at Clare Hall Secondary School. Quinn made the endorsement at a political event on Tuesday, April 14.
National Youth Ambassador Percival Addresses UN Forum on Sustainable Cities
National Youth Ambassador Christal Percival represented Antigua and Barbuda at the UN's ECOSOC Youth Forum on April 16, delivering an intervention focused on Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Scrub Life Cares CEO Plans to Expand Health Training Model to Antiguan Institutions After GSU Honour
Scrub Life Cares CEO Tanya Ambrose is planning to expand her organisation's applied health practice model to local institutions in Antigua and Barbuda, following her recognition as the 2026 "Site of the Year" by Georgia State University. Ambrose says the initiative aims to address a "structural gap" she has identified in the country's health education curriculum.
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.
Labour Dept Warns Employers: New $11.50 Minimum Wage Is Law
The Department of Labour is reminding employers that paying the new national minimum wage of $11.50 per hour, effective April 1, is a legal obligation. The reminder follows informal complaints from employees over reported non-compliance, as reported by Antigua Observer.
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.
Accused Swears on Mother's Life He Did Not Kill Senior Customs Officer
Accused Saleim Harrigan swore on his mother and children's lives that he had no involvement in the shooting death of senior Customs officer Nigel Christian, as police interviews with all three accused men were read into evidence before Justice Rajiv Persaud.
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.
Prosecution Nears Close in Nigel Christian Murder Trial as Lead Investigator Testifies
The lead investigator in the Nigel Christian murder trial took the stand on Wednesday before Justice Rajiv Persaud, bringing the prosecution to the final stage of its case against three accused men. The female sergeant is expected to conclude her testimony on Thursday.
Gas Station Operators Petition Government for Margin Increase After 30 Years of Financial Strain
All 21 service station operators in Antigua and Barbuda have jointly petitioned the government for a dealer margin increase and greater transparency, warning that 30 years of financial strain have made the current model unsustainable.
30 Laptops Stolen in Break-In at Ministry of Health Headquarters
Thieves broke into the Ministry of Health headquarters between April 13 and 14, 2026, making off with 30 Dell Pro 16 laptops supplied by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
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.
APUA Undergoes Most Intensive Modernisation Drive in Over 50 Years
Minister Melford Nicholas says APUA is experiencing its most intensive period of activity in over 50 years, with a primary contractor now engaged in automating the authority's systems to address national water challenges.
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.