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Cabinet Backs PM Browne's Stance on U.S. Negotiations Over Third-Country Deportees
The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet has endorsed Prime Minister Gaston Browne's negotiating position with the United States on accepting a strictly limited number of non-criminal third-country nationals, with Ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders leading the ongoing talks. The government has stipulated it will accept no individuals with criminal backgrounds and reserves the sovereign right to determine who may enter the country.
SLBMC Launches Mandatory Ebola Preparedness Training for Clinical Staff
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has begun mandatory Ebola response training for clinical staff, focusing on case identification, infection control, and patient management. The phased programme is part of the hospital's broader infection prevention and emergency preparedness strategy.
63-Year-Old Stabbed in Broad Daylight Gold Chain Robbery on Armstrong Road
A 63-year-old man was stabbed in the right shoulder and robbed of his gold chain by two men outside a superette on No. 2 Armstrong Road on Friday afternoon. The suspects fled toward Kentish Road and remain at large as police continue their investigation.
ACB Caribbean and Digicel Sponsor Entrepreneurship Workshop for Barbuda Youth
ACB Caribbean and Digicel have signed on as part-sponsors of the 2026 New Gen Innovators Entrepreneurship Workshop in Barbuda, a four-day EU-funded programme that trained secondary school students aged 13 to 16 to develop and pitch real business solutions. The initiative culminates in a Youth Entrepreneurship Trade Show scheduled for July 4, 2026.
Hammock Cove Workers Gain Union Representation Under ABWU
Employees at Hammock Cove Resort & Spa have elected the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union as their bargaining agent, with benefits including a wage increase effective July 2026 and formalised public holiday pay entitlements.
U.S. Mobilises $150 Million Response to Devastating Venezuelan Earthquakes
The United States has committed $150 million in humanitarian aid and deployed search and rescue teams to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, with the Department of State leading a coordinated, multi-agency response. As reported by Antigua News Room, President Trump authorised the response within hours of the disaster.
Hadeed Motors' Jeannette Bowery Earns 2025 WOW Factor Award for Sales and Marketing
Jeannette Bowery of Hadeed Motors Ltd. has been named the 2025 WOW Factor Award winner for Sales and Marketing, recognising over two decades of excellence in the automotive industry. The award honours her professionalism, customer service, and leadership as Sales Coordinator and head of the Vehicle Preparation Department.
Sandals Grande Antigua's Karen Wong Wins 2025 WOW Factor Hospitality Award
Karen Wong of Sandals Grande Antigua has been awarded the 2025 WOW Factor Award for Hospitality and Tourism, recognising her exceptional guest service and dedication to showcasing the best of Antigua and Barbuda. Organisers say her professionalism continues to bolster the nation's standing as a premier tourism destination.
Qasim Henry Earns 2025 WOW Factor Award for Tourism Excellence
Qasim Henry, owner of Antigua Inside Out, has been named the recipient of the 2025 WOW Factor Award for Transportation and Tours, recognising his dedication to delivering immersive, culturally rich visitor experiences across Antigua and Barbuda.
ABCAS Student Janica Adams Named Antigua and Barbuda's Junior Tourism Minister
Janica Adams of the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies has been named the country's Junior Minister of Tourism after winning Thursday's National Tourism Youth Congress Competition. She will go on to represent Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 CTO Youth Congress in Georgetown, Guyana, in October.
Chinese Eye Care Firm to Donate Specialist Equipment to Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda's Ministry of Health has formalized an agreement with Chinese firm He Vision Group for the donation of specialized eye care equipment, with the shipment currently being prepared. The partnership also opens the door to future collaboration in ophthalmology, blindness prevention, and medical training.
Caridocs Urges Jamaicans to Act Now on Antigua's Immigration Amnesty
Document services firm Caridocs is urging Jamaicans living in Antigua and Barbuda to act quickly and regularize their immigration status under the government's current Amnesty Programme. The company is offering professional document assistance with a flexible payment plan to help applicants meet the requirements.
Antigua and Barbuda Launches OECS' First Anonymous Youth Mental Health Chatline
Antigua and Barbuda has launched the Young Caribbean Minds Chatline, the OECS' first free, anonymous, text-based mental health and child protection support service for children and young people. The initiative, developed in partnership with UNICEF, UWI, the OECS Commission and Zenith Centre, follows a landmark consultation with more than 1,000 young people and is set to expand across all nine OECS Member States.
Royal Police Force Officer Earns Master's Degree in Forensic Investigation from UK University
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has congratulated officer Latisha Brown on earning a Master's Degree in Forensic Investigation with a concentration in Firearms Investigation from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom. The administration says her expertise is expected to bolster the Force's investigative capabilities.
Good Humans 268 Launches Summer Internship to Cultivate Young Environmental Leaders
Environmental nonprofit Good Humans 268 Inc. has launched a Summer Internship Programme to provide young people in Antigua and Barbuda with hands-on experience in administration, operations, and communications while supporting local climate action efforts. Founder Joshuanette Francis says real-world training must begin before graduation to adequately prepare the next generation of environmental leaders.
Saint Lucian Becomes First OECS Woman to Earn Medical Degree in Morocco
Saint Lucian Camille Andrew has become the first female from the OECS to earn a Doctor of Medicine degree in Morocco, graduating with highest honours after seven years of study. Her achievement marks a notable milestone in the longstanding academic partnership between the OECS and the Kingdom of Morocco.
Letter: Antigua and Barbuda Should Negotiate Wisely, Not Resist U.S. Pressure
A letter published by Antigua News Room urges the Antiguan government to prioritize practical diplomacy over political posturing when dealing with the United States. The writer argues that small nations are better served by negotiating wisely than by projecting an image of defiance.
Small Aircraft Strikes Beijing's Tallest Skyscraper in Shocking Midday Incident
A small aircraft struck Beijing's iconic 109-story CITIC Tower on Friday afternoon, sending debris falling to the streets below and prompting a large emergency response. The incident, reported by Antigua News Room, occurred amid strict new aviation restrictions in the Chinese capital.
Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Strikes East of Antigua and Barbuda
A preliminary magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded east of Antigua and Barbuda at 7:19 a.m. on Friday, June 26, according to the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre. The epicentre was located approximately 287 kilometres east-southeast of St. John's, with the location subject to revision pending further analysis.
Opinion: Can Antigua and Barbuda Build a 'Made at Home' Manufacturing Identity?
A new opinion piece asks why Antiguan and Barbudan products are largely absent from regional supermarket shelves, while calling on consumers and policymakers to invest in and support local manufacturing. According to Antigua News Room, breaking psychological barriers around locally made goods may be key to unlocking the nation's manufacturing potential.