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Strictly Business, Buckleys 3J's, Female Flyers and Survivors Reach ABSCA T10 Finals
Four teams — Strictly Business, Buckleys 3J's, Female Flyers, and Survivors — have advanced to the finals of the ABSCA 10 Overs Competition following a dominant day of semi-final action. The finals are scheduled for next Sunday.
DeGannes, Shaw and McMillan Shine as Antigua and Barbuda Rack Up Carifta Swimming Gold
Antigua and Barbuda claimed six medals on day three of the Carifta Aquatics Championships in Martinique, with Anya DeGannes winning her second gold of the competition alongside gold medal performances from Shaw and McMillan.
Antigua and Barbuda Names 15-Member Squad for 2026 Caribbean Youth Netball Tournament
Antigua and Barbuda has named a 15-member netball squad, heavily drawn from the Antigua Girls' High School, to compete at the 2026 Jean Pierre Caribbean Youth Netball Tournament in Trinidad from April 11–17.
Young Athletes Return Home to Heroes' Welcome After CARIFTA Games Glory
Antigua and Barbuda's junior athletes were met with a jubilant welcome at V.C. Bird International Airport following their impressive showing at the 53rd CARIFTA Games in Grenada. Family, coaches, and supporters gathered to celebrate the team's achievements on the regional stage.
PM Browne Defends Road Works Surge, Cites $100M Reserve to Fund Projects Beyond Election
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has defended the ongoing surge in road construction across Antigua and Barbuda, saying a $100 million reserve will keep projects running long after the election season. Browne made the remarks on the Browne and Browne program via Pointe Broadcasting Network on Saturday.
MCA Chief Takes Public Education Push Ahead of Cannabis Festival
MCA CEO Regis Burton is using the upcoming Antigua and Barbuda Cannabis Festival as an opportunity to educate the public on how the medicinal cannabis industry operates. As reported by Antigua Observer, Burton outlined the authority's full scope of work as part of the public awareness push.
Autism Awareness: Expert Highlights Importance of Sensory Safe Spaces in Antigua and Barbuda
As Autism Awareness Month continues, Dr. Shivon Belle-Jarvis speaks with Antigua Observer about sensory processing and the need for sensory safe spaces for autistic persons in Antigua and Barbuda. The interview marks the first installment of the new "Autism and Me" series.
UPP Candidate Accuses PM Browne of 'Institutional Bribery' and Weaponising Hardship
UPP candidate Malaka Parker has accused Prime Minister Gaston Browne of using taxpayer funds to create voter dependency, calling the practice "institutional bribery" and accusing his administration of "weaponising hardship."
Fire Guts Lower Gambles Commercial Building; Doctor Braves Smoke to Rescue Cancer Patients' Medication
A fire broke out Friday afternoon at a commercial building in Lower Gambles, destroying medical and legal offices. At least one doctor braved thick smoke to rescue chemotherapy medication vital to his cancer patients.
Venezuela Never Cut PetroCaribe Aid Despite Sanctions, Commentator Says
Commentator Dr. Radcliffe Robins says Venezuela never scaled back its PetroCaribe oil support to the Caribbean despite facing heavy sanctions, while oil-rich English-speaking Caribbean nations have offered no comparable assistance.
Local Doctor Slams Government Silence as Cuban Medical Team Prepares to Depart
A local doctor has publicly criticised the Antigua and Barbuda government and medical community for staying silent as Cuban medical personnel prepare to leave the country after decades of service. The physician argues that formal recognition of Cuba's healthcare contribution is long overdue.
CiWiL Fempreneur Fund Drives Community-Focused Entrepreneurship in Antigua
The CiWiL Fempreneur Fund, a partnership between CiWiL, the Prime Minister's EDP, and Antigua Commercial Bank, is being recognised as more than a grant programme — it is driving community-focused innovation among women entrepreneurs in Antigua. According to Antigua Observer, the initiative combines capital access with broader support to create lasting social and economic impact.
PM Browne and UPP Candidate Trade Conflicting Accounts Over Alleged Secret Negotiations
Prime Minister Gaston Browne and UPP candidate Adrian Williams are locked in a heated dispute over allegations of secret meetings, job negotiations, and unresolved severance payments for former employees. The two sides have offered conflicting accounts, with neither yet providing independent verification of their claims.
NSWMA Workers Allege Fear, Safety Failures in Anonymous Letter
An anonymous letter submitted to Antigua Observer has levelled serious allegations against the National Solid Waste Management Authority, with workers claiming a workplace culture of fear, unsafe conditions, and years of unresolved grievances.
Labrada Double Keeps Grenades FC in APL Title Hunt After 3-1 Win
Grenades FC secured a 3-1 win over Garden Stars on Tuesday, with a Labrada brace playing a key role in keeping the club in contention for the Antigua Premier League title.
Benna Boys U-20 Squad to Face Quality Opposition Ahead of Concacaf Championships
Antigua and Barbuda's under-20 football team is set to play at least two quality friendly matches as they ramp up preparations for the Concacaf Under-20 Championships beginning in July, according to Technical Director Sowerby Gomes.
Athanaze Smashes Fourth Century to Send PMS into U19 Cricket Finals
J'quan Athanaze blasted a superb 147 — his fourth century of the tournament — to guide Princess Margaret School past Clare Hall Secondary School on first innings points and into the Ministry of Sports Interschools Under-19 Cricket Competition finals.
Teenager Charged with Murder of Golden Grove Man Two Years After His Death
A teenager has been charged with the murder of 33-year-old Rodney Piper of Golden Grove, more than two years after his death — a development his mother says came only after months of pushing authorities for action.
Governor General Dissolves Parliament, Triggering General Election
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams has dissolved Parliament effective April 1, 2026, officially triggering a general election called by Prime Minister Gaston Browne.
Lovell Slams Government 'Gimmicks' as UPP Kicks Off All Saints West Campaign
UPP candidate Harold Lovell has launched his All Saints West campaign ahead of the snap election, criticizing the government's sudden constituency activity as political gimmickry while pledging trustworthy leadership.