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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.
Aviation Veteran Launches Initiative to Train Caribbean Youth for Industry Careers
Edward Marcus Jarvis Fleming, a lawyer, pilot and former aircraft technician, is launching an aviation training initiative aimed at building Caribbean youth into industry professionals, with Antigua and Barbuda central to the effort.
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.
Murder Trial of Three Men in Nigel Christian Case Nears End of Prosecution
The murder trial of Saleim Harrigan, Wayne Thomas, and Lasean Bully in the killing of Nigel Christian is nearing a turning point, with the prosecution set to call its final witness this week before resting its case.
ABSSB Long Street Branch Resumes Normal Operations After Union-Management Dispute Resolved
Staff at the ABSSB Long Street branch returned to work Tuesday after the Antigua & Barbuda Free Trade Union and management resolved a dispute over hazardous working conditions and outstanding employee appraisals following a five-hour meeting.
Specialist Warns of Rising Safety Threats Facing Autistic Individuals in Antigua
Local specialist Dr. Shivon Belle-Jarvis is urging community-wide action to address rising safety risks — including wandering, drowning, and abuse — that threaten autistic individuals across all age groups in Antigua and Barbuda.
Lawyer Defends Judiciary Over Firearms Sentencing Controversy, Blames Parliament
Criminal defence attorney Wendell Alexander is defending Antigua's judiciary against criticism over firearms sentencing, arguing that Parliament's legislation — not the courts — is responsible for the controversy surrounding a recent Court of Appeal decision.
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.
No National Pool Holding Back Swimming Growth, Coach Warns
National swimming coach Wayne Mitchell says the lack of a national aquatic centre is stunting the sport's growth, even as Antigua and Barbuda's 14-member team won 15 medals at the Carifta Aquatic Championships. A government minister has promised relief in response to the concerns.
Lions Extend Winning Streak to Three as Blackhawks and Nation Stay Unbeaten in Super 40
New Winthorpes Lions claimed their third straight win in the ABCA Super 40 Competition with a dominant 261-run victory over Tertiary Institutes and Schools on Sunday, while Liberta Blackhawks and Empire Nation also remained unbeaten. The results set up a compelling contest for the tournament's top spots.
Former National Volleyball Player Seeks Court Injunction to Block ABAVA Elections
Former national volleyball player Deon Francis is seeking a High Court injunction to postpone the Antigua and Barbuda Amateur Volleyball Association's electoral congress, scheduled for April 14th. Francis, who manages both the Renegades men's and Royal Cruisers women's teams, announced the legal action following correspondence from the association.
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.
Caribbean HR Expert Urges Businesses to Act Now on Neurodiversity Inclusion
Forbes-recognized HR professional Tiersa Hall is urging Caribbean businesses to take immediate, concrete steps to recruit and support neurodiverse workers, warning that the time to act is running out. Hall made the call during a recent public appearance, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Former Police Commissioner Calls for Overhaul of Recruit Training Conditions
Former Police Commissioner Wendell Robinson Alexander is urging a sweeping review of local police recruit training, arguing that current practices are outdated and fall short of modern policing standards.