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Antigua and Barbuda Helps Shape Global High Seas Treaty at UN Talks
Antigua and Barbuda is actively participating in UN preparatory talks for the High Seas Treaty, with delegation lead Asha Challenger serving as a Vice President of the Preparatory Commission. The sessions, running March 23 to April 2, mark the final stage before the treaty's first Conference of the Parties, expected in January next year.
Fitches Creek Man Dies After Vehicle Crashes into Tree on Crabbs Main Road
A 35-year-old Fitches Creek man, Charles Paul Rippon, died Friday evening after losing control of his vehicle on Crabbs Main Road, with the car colliding with a tree and overturning several times. The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is investigating the fatal crash.
Police Investigate Sudden Death After Woman Found Unresponsive in Freetown
Police are investigating the sudden death of 48-year-old Karen Pigott of Wireless Road, who was found unresponsive in her vehicle after it came to rest in a hedge along a by-road in Freetown on Friday evening. Foul play is not suspected.
Ministry Urges Applicants to Meet April 2 Deadline for OAS Scholarships
The Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries is urging eligible candidates to submit their applications for the 2026 OAS Academic Scholarship Programme before the April 2, 2026 deadline. Both undergraduate and graduate study opportunities are available under the regional initiative.
Youth Ambassador Calls for Unity and Action Following Deaths of Two Young Antiguans
National Youth Ambassador Kristine Louisa has issued a public call for unity and action following the deaths of two young people in Antigua and Barbuda. She is urging community leaders, mentors, and advocates to strengthen youth intervention programmes and safe spaces across the nation.
PM Browne Lashes Out at Opposition Leader Pringle Over Parliamentary Conduct
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has publicly condemned Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle as an "incompetent, ignorant, hot mess" following Pringle's ejection from Parliament and his controversial remarks during tributes to retiring MP Sir Molwyn Joseph. The incident has intensified tensions between the government and opposition.
Sir Molwyn Joseph Insists Retirement From Parliament Was His Own Choice
Veteran MP Sir Molwyn Joseph used his final parliamentary address to dismiss rumours that he was pushed out by Prime Minister Gaston Browne or the Labour Party leadership, saying his retirement after 42 years was driven by family priorities and personal reflection.
Letter: Masicka Appointment Slammed as 'Cultural Surrender' and Betrayal of National Identity
A letter published by Antigua News Room has sharply condemned the appointment of Jamaican dancehall artiste Masicka as Cultural Ambassador, accusing Prime Minister Gaston Browne and two senior officials of betraying national identity and outsourcing cultural representation.
Women & Water Consultation to Put Female Voices at Centre of Climate Research
The EcoShores Sustainable Futures Network will host a community consultation on March 30th, 2026, gathering women and girls to share their experiences with water access and climate change to shape locally-led research and policy in Antigua and Barbuda.
Two Hospitalised After Paynters Crash Amid Deadly Night of Collisions
A prison officer and a teenage boy were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Paynters on Friday evening. The collision was one of three incidents recorded within two hours, with the other two proving fatal.
Two Hospitalised After Paynters Collision as Friday Evening Sees Three Crashes
A prison officer and a teenage boy were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Paynters on Friday evening, the third road incident within two hours — the earlier two proving fatal.
Woman, 46, Dies After Rental Vehicle Crashes Into Fence in Freetown
A 46-year-old woman has died after the rental vehicle she was driving crashed into a fence in Freetown on Friday evening. Investigators are working to determine the cause of the incident.
Man Killed as Two Fatal Crashes Strike Antigua Within One Hour
A 35-year-old man died after his vehicle overturned near the YIDA Special Economic Zone on the Crabbs Peninsula main road Friday evening — the second of two fatal crashes recorded within an hour across Antigua.
Two Fatal Road Crashes Recorded Within One Hour in Antigua
Two people have died in separate road crashes that occurred within one hour of each other in Antigua, with one incident recorded near the YIDA Special Economic Zone and another in Freetown.
Woman Dies After Vehicle Leaves Road and Strikes Fence in Freetown
A 46-year-old woman died Friday night in Freetown after her rental vehicle left the road and struck a fence. She is believed to have lost consciousness moments before the crash, which occurred shortly after 7 p.m.
4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Offshore Antigua and Barbuda
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was recorded approximately 201 kilometres southeast of St. John's on Friday evening, with no damage or injuries reported. The Seismic Research Centre of the University of the West Indies confirmed the quake occurred at a depth of 142 kilometres.
Parliament Unites in Tribute to Former MP Eustace 'Teco' Lake
Antigua and Barbuda's Parliament suspended its sitting to honour former MP Eustace 'Teco' Lake, with Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle among those offering heartfelt tributes to his legacy of service and warmth. Members on both sides of the aisle remembered Lake as a unifying figure who gave approximately 14 years to national development.
U.S. Issues Global Security Alert, Urging Caution for Americans in Antigua and Beyond
The U.S. Department of State has issued a global security alert urging American citizens worldwide, including those in Antigua and Barbuda, to exercise increased caution amid concerns over potential threats linked to Iran-aligned groups.
Grieving Mother Issues Urgent Call for Justice Over Rising Youth Deaths in Antigua
Asabi Charles, whose daughter Achazia James died 586 days ago, has issued an open letter calling on Antiguan authorities to deliver justice amid what she describes as an alarming and ongoing loss of young lives across the nation.
ABLP Condemns UPP Behaviour During Parliamentary Tribute to Sir Molwyn Joseph
The ABLP has formally condemned the behaviour of UPP members during a parliamentary tribute to retiring politician Sir Molwyn Joseph, calling it unbecoming of the occasion. The party praised Sir Molwyn's decades of service across multiple ministerial portfolios and wished him well in his retirement from active politics.