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Antigua and Barbuda Sends Expert Team to UN High Seas Treaty Preparatory Talks
Antigua and Barbuda has dispatched a three-member expert delegation to the United Nations for Prep Com III, the final preparatory session before the High Seas Treaty enters full force. The team is working alongside CARICOM and small island states to shape the treaty's institutional and financial frameworks.
Falling Food Prices Push Antigua's Inflation Down 0.8% in February
Antigua's Consumer Price Index fell 0.8 percent in the 12 months ending February 2026, driven by lower prices for meat, bread and non-alcoholic beverages, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. However, sharp increases in fish and seafood prices highlighted uneven trends across the food sector.
Cabinet Approves Pension Increase, Airfare Subsidy and Treasury Reforms
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a five percent increase in pension payments, pledged an airfare subsidy for the Antigua–Barbuda route, and greenlit a Treasury restructuring programme at its March 25 sitting. The decisions form part of a broader government push for social protection and improved financial accountability.
Antigua Police Chief Attends RSS Security Chiefs Meeting to Address Regional Threats
Regional security officials, including Antigua's police chief, have convened for the RSS two-day Security Chiefs Meeting to address emerging threats and strengthen coordinated responses across Caribbean member states. Key discussion topics include maritime domain awareness and regional disaster management strategy.
Teen Couple Shot Dead in Daylight Attack in Villa, Community in Mourning
Seventeen-year-old Omari Lewis and his 18-year-old girlfriend, Brianna Clark, were shot and killed in a suspected drive-by attack on Hunt Street in Villa on Thursday morning. The brazen daylight killing has left both families and the wider community in shock, as police appeal for public assistance in identifying those responsible.
Teen Couple Shot Dead in Daylight Drive-By Attack in Villa
Seventeen-year-old Omarie Lewis and 18-year-old Brianna Clark were shot and killed in a daylight drive-by attack on Hanns Street in Villa on Thursday morning. Police are urgently appealing for information as the community mourns the loss of the teenage couple.
ABLP Barbuda Branch Demands Immediate 5% Pay Rise for Council Workers
The ABLP Barbuda Branch is urging the Chair of Finance of the Barbuda Council to immediately implement a 5% salary increase for council workers, noting that government employees across the rest of Antigua and Barbuda have already received the adjustment. The party calls the ongoing disparity an unacceptable inequity that must be resolved without further delay.
Court Denies UPP Injunction Against St. Philip's North MP Randy Baltimore
The High Court has denied a UPP injunction challenging the election of St. Philip's North representative Randy Baltimore, allowing him to continue serving in Parliament while the substantive petition awaits a future hearing date.
Letter: Critic Challenges Minister's Record on Culture, Sports, and Carnival Funding
A letter writer, as reported by Antigua News Room, is calling out the Minister of Creative Industries and Sports for prioritising public appearances over substantive policy outcomes, citing reduced Carnival subsidies, disproportionate spending on foreign performers, and a lack of cohesive support for local athletes and artists.
PM Browne Mourns Two Teens Shot Dead in Villa as Police Probe Deepens
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has visited the scene of a deadly shooting in Villa that claimed the lives of two teenagers, 17-year-old Omari Lewis and 18-year-old Brianna Clarke, as police continue to investigate the mid-morning attack on Hans Street.
PM Browne Mourns Villa Shooting Victims, Calls on Public to Aid Police
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has offered condolences to the families of two teenagers killed in a Villa shooting, while urging the public to assist police and outlining government measures to combat gun violence.
Grandmother Demands Justice After Teen Granddaughter Killed in Villa Double Shooting
The grandmother of 17-year-old Brianna Clark is calling for justice after the teenager and her boyfriend, Omari Lewis, were shot and killed in a daytime attack on Hanns Street in Villa on Thursday. Blondelle Hopkins described her granddaughter as a model student who was weeks away from graduation.
Grandmother Cries Out After Teen and Boyfriend Shot Dead in Villa Double Killing
Blondelle Hopkins, grandmother of slain 17-year-old Brianna Clark, cried out in anguish after Clark and her boyfriend, Omari Lewis, were shot and killed on Hanns Street in Villa. The brazen double killing has sent shockwaves through the community.
Police Appeal to Villa Residents for Help After Two Teenagers Fatally Shot
Police Public Relations Officer Frankie Thomas is urging Villa residents to come forward with information after the fatal shooting of two teenagers, Brianna Clark and Omari Lewis, bringing Antigua's homicide count for the year to eight.
Police Appeal for Witnesses After Two Teenagers Shot Dead in Villa
Two teenagers, Brianna Clark and Omari Lewis, have been shot and killed in Villa in what police are calling an execution-style double murder. Authorities are urging residents to come forward with information as the deaths become the country's 7th and 8th homicides of the year.
Government Sets March 2026 Deadline to Complete Millions in Public Servant Back Pay
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has disbursed over EC$28.7 million in retroactive salary payments to public servants and is targeting March 2026 to complete all outstanding back pay owed for the period 2018 to 2023. Cabinet has approved a structured framework to guide the final disbursements while authorities work to resolve data and banking challenges slowing the process.
Two Teenagers Shot Dead in Villa in Suspected Drive-By Attack
Two teenagers, identified as Omari Lewis and Brianna Clark, were killed in a suspected drive-by shooting in Villa on Thursday. The incident has left the community in shock as police continue their investigation.
Two Teenagers Killed in Suspected Drive-By Shooting in Villa
Two teenagers, Omari Lewis and Brianna Clark, have been killed in a suspected drive-by shooting in the Villa community. Police and Emergency Medical Services were on the scene as investigations continue.
Two Dead in Villa Shooting; Police on Scene
Two people, believed to be a couple, have been shot and killed in the Villa area. Police are on the scene, though authorities have not yet issued an official statement.
Cabinet Pledges Airfare Subsidy to Ease Antigua–Barbuda Travel Costs
Cabinet has pledged to approve a subsidy to lower airfare costs between Antigua and Barbuda, following a presentation by ABLP Barbuda caretaker Kendra Beazer on the financial impact of rising ticket prices. A formal proposal is expected to be reviewed at the next Cabinet sitting.