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Two Teenagers Shot on South Street in Late-Night Ambush
Two teenage boys were shot and hospitalised after masked gunmen opened fire on South Street shortly after 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, June 27. Their injuries are not considered life-threatening, and police are pursuing leads with no arrests made.
Government Owes WIOC Nearly EC$10M to Keep Fuel Prices Stable, PM Browne Says
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has disclosed that the government owes nearly EC$10 million to the West Indies Oil Company after subsidising fuel prices to protect consumers from rising global energy costs. Browne said gasoline remains at EC$14.25 per gallon and diesel at EC$14.50, with the government committed to maintaining price stability while pursuing long-term renewable energy solutions.
Two Teenagers Shot on South Street; Suspects Remain at Large
Two teenage males sustained gunshot injuries in a Saturday night attack on South Street, St. John's. Both victims are receiving treatment at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Two Teenagers Shot on South Street; Police Appeal for Witnesses
Two teenage males were shot and wounded on South Street on Saturday night after two unknown suspects opened fire before fleeing on foot. Both victims are receiving treatment at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
OECS Eyes Cheaper Food Imports From Dominican Republic to Ease Cost of Living
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says OECS leaders have directed the OECS Commission to study expanding food imports from the Dominican Republic and suspending certain tariffs to help reduce the cost of living across the region. The initiative was discussed at the 78th Meeting of the OECS Authority and forms part of a broader push to diversify regional supply chains.
WISH and Hopeful Hearts Foundation Unveil Mental Health Mural and Posters at Parham Primary
WISH and the Hopeful Hearts Foundation officially launched a mural and handed over "Be Kind to Your Mind" mental health posters to Parham Primary School on June 26, with the materials set to be displayed in classrooms and outdoor learning spaces from September. The initiative forms part of WISH's UNESCO-supported project to promote emotional wellbeing and mental health literacy among children across Antigua and Barbuda.
WISH Donates Mental Health Posters to Parham Primary School Under UNESCO Grant
WISH has donated "Be Kind to Your Mind" mental health posters to Parham Primary School as part of a UNESCO-supported project, with the materials set to be displayed in classrooms when the new school year begins in September.
PM Browne: Antigua to Acquire Major Solar Plant Within 24 Months, Citizens to Get Investment Stake
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced plans to acquire a major solar energy plant within 24 months and allow Antiguans and Barbudans, including nationals living abroad, to invest directly in future renewable energy projects. The initiative forms part of a broader government strategy to reduce fossil fuel dependence and diversify ownership of the country's electricity infrastructure.
PM Browne Vows to Keep CBI Programme as EU Threatens to End Visa-Free Access
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed that the European Union is threatening to revoke visa-free Schengen access for Antigua and Barbuda over concerns about its Citizenship by Investment Programme, while vowing the programme will continue regardless of the outcome.
PM Browne: LNG Dispute With U.S. Firm Settled, First Shipment Due Within 30 Days
Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced that a dispute with a U.S.-based LNG contractor — including a rejected US$60 million claim and a standoff over pricing — has been resolved, with the country's first LNG shipment now expected within 30 days.
Canada and CARICOM Renew Strategic Partnership on Security, Climate and Trade
Canada and CARICOM foreign ministers meeting in Panama City have endorsed a renewed Strategic Partnership and a new Action Plan targeting regional security, climate resilience, and economic growth. The talks also addressed the ongoing crisis in Haiti and support for the Gang Suppression Force ahead of a key UN Security Council mandate renewal.
Antigua and Barbuda Pledges US$150,000 to Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced a US$150,000 humanitarian pledge to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes, citing Venezuela's assistance to Barbuda during Hurricane Irma in 2017 as a key motivation.
Turner Urges Caribbean Unity on Disaster Preparedness at CDEMA Ministers' Summit
Antigua and Barbuda's Minister of Social and Urban Transformation Hon. Rawdon Turner has called for stronger Caribbean-wide collaboration on disaster preparedness at the Sixteenth Meeting of the CDEMA Council of Ministers in Trinidad and Tobago. Minister Turner stressed that natural hazards respect no borders and that coordinated regional action is essential to protecting vulnerable communities.
APUA Launches Trenchless Drilling Technology for Overnight St. John's Pipeline Works
APUA will begin overnight trenchless pipeline installation works along High Street and St. Mary's Street from June 29, deploying Horizontal Directional Drilling technology to reduce road disruption. Construction will run nightly from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. as part of the authority's water infrastructure modernisation programme.
Antigua and Barbuda Pledges US$150,000 to Earthquake-Stricken Venezuela
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced a US$150,000 humanitarian contribution to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes that have killed more than 900 people. The pledge honours Venezuela's assistance to Antigua and Barbuda during Hurricane Irma in 2017, when Caracas provided aircraft to evacuate the entire population of Barbuda.
Harold Lovell Mourns Passing of Antigua's Only Male Centenarian Denzil Cummins
Former UPP leader Harold Lovell has mourned the passing of Denzil O'Brien Cummins, Antigua and Barbuda's only male centenarian, praising him as a symbol of faith, resilience, and community service. Cummins had been honoured during Centenarian Week just days before his death.
Antigua and Barbuda Pledges US$150,000 to Venezuela Following Deadly Earthquakes
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced a US$150,000 humanitarian contribution to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, citing the Caribbean nation's own experience of disaster and Venezuela's pivotal role in evacuating Barbuda after Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Celia Samuel Elected President of Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce
Celia Samuel of Go To Enterprises has been elected president of the Antigua and Barbuda Chamber of Commerce for the 2026–2027 term, leading a newly elected board committed to economic growth and private sector advocacy.
Gov't Defends 'Right Honourable' Title for PM Browne Under New Vice-Regal Warrant
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has defended the use of the title "Right Honourable" for Prime Minister Gaston Browne, stating it is authorised by a Vice-Regal Warrant issued by the Governor General in December 2025. Under the new framework, a Prime Minister becomes eligible for the title upon serving a fourth term in office.
Caridocs Urges Jamaicans to Act Now as Antigua's Amnesty Programme Gets Underway
Document services firm Caridocs is urging Jamaicans in Antigua and Barbuda to begin their amnesty applications immediately, warning that delays could prevent timely completion of the regularisation process. The government's Amnesty Programme, which opens once every five years, offers eligible non-nationals a chance to secure their immigration status.