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Jamal Pringle and Trevor Walker Sworn In as Opposition Leader and MP
Jamal Pringle has been officially sworn in as Opposition Leader, while Trevor Walker was sworn in as a Member of Parliament, marking a significant moment in Antigua and Barbuda's political landscape.
Antiguan Chef Maurine Bowers Achieves Dual Culinary Certifications from American Culinary Federation
Chef Maurine Bowers, Executive Chef at Moon Gate Antigua, has earned the Certified Executive Chef designation from the American Culinary Federation, adding to her existing Certified Executive Pastry Chef credential. The Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association has celebrated the achievement as a landmark moment for the nation's culinary community.
EAG Names Monifa Thomas Executive Director, Joshel Wilson Marine Conservation Coordinator
The Environmental Awareness Group has appointed Monifa Thomas as Executive Director and Joshel Wilson as Antigua Marine Conservation Programme Coordinator, as the organisation reinforces its conservation leadership. Both appointees are internal promotions, with Thomas transitioning from Accountant and Wilson from Wildlife Officer.
Missing Caribbean Aircraft Located; No Fatalities Confirmed, Investigation Ongoing
A Dominican Republic-registered Beechcraft Baron that disappeared over the Caribbean Sea on June 12 while flying from St. Vincent and the Grenadines to Tobago has been located, with officials confirming no fatalities. Investigations into the circumstances of the flight are ongoing, as reported by Antigua.news.
MCA: Pares Village Cannabis Operation Had No Legal Authorization
The Medicinal Cannabis Authority has confirmed that an entity raided in a Pares Village law enforcement operation held no cannabis licence or sacramental authorization of any kind, and has clarified that authorized cultivation rights cannot be shared or transferred to unaffiliated individuals.
Opinion: Personal Responsibility Cannot Solve a Public Health Crisis Built by Policy Failures
A public health opinion piece, as reported by Antigua News Room, argues that the Caribbean's childhood obesity crisis — with 42% of Barbadian children living with overweight or obesity — cannot be solved by placing the burden of responsibility on parents and children alone. The piece calls on governments to regulate unhealthy food marketing in schools rather than deferring to industry-favoured narratives centred on personal responsibility.
Antigua Swears In Two Ambassadors-At-Large to Deepen Latin American Ties
Antigua and Barbuda has sworn in two new Ambassadors-at-Large, Ms. Samantha Nicole Marshall and Ms. Joanne Maureen Massiah, with officials calling on them to advance the Government's push to deepen ties with the Spanish-speaking world. The ceremony underscored the administration's goal of establishing Spanish as the country's second official language.
SLBMC Secures £25,000 Grant from UK Foundation for Portable Ultrasound Equipment
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has received a £25,000 grant from UK-based Linbury Trust to fund a portable ultrasound machine and other critical medical equipment. The investment is expected to significantly improve bedside diagnostic capabilities and patient outcomes at the hospital.
Census Office Deploys More Enumerators as 2025 Population Count Resumes
The Census Office has deployed a second cohort of enumerators to resume 2025 Population and Housing Census fieldwork across Antigua following a pause during the recent General Elections. Residents in the Greenbay Primary School area are among the first to receive visits this week.
Murder Trial Begins for Man Accused of Killing Syrian Businessman Roudi Shmaly
Trial has begun in the High Court for Jahciba Shoy, charged with the murder and aggravated robbery of Syrian businessman Roudi Shmaly, who was fatally shot at a Desouza Road store in May 2023.
Murder Trial Opens for Second Suspect in Killing of Syrian National Roudi Shmaly
The High Court has begun the murder trial of Jahciba Shoy, the second man charged in the May 2023 fatal shooting of Syrian national Roudi Shmaly at a Desouza Road mart. Shoy faces charges of murder and aggravated robbery.
APUA Resumes Disconnections for Accounts 30+ Days Overdue
APUA has resumed its disconnection cycle, with accounts unpaid 30 or more days past their due date now subject to disconnection. Customers facing financial difficulty are encouraged to contact the Credit Control Department at 480-7002 to arrange a payment plan.
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Armed Robbery of Elderly Victims at Mill Reef Club
Marlon Carr has been sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted on three counts of aggravated robbery following a 2022 attack on elderly victims at the Mill Reef Club. Justice Ann Marie Smith handed down the sentence last week after a judge-alone trial.
Marshall Sworn In as Ambassador-at-Large, Pledges Continued Service to Antigua and Barbuda
Samantha Marshall was sworn in as Ambassador-at-Large on Monday, pledging to bring the same commitment she demonstrated in elected office to her new diplomatic role. Marshall and fellow appointee Joanne Massiah were sworn in before Governor General's Deputy Sir Clare Roberts at Government House.
Massiah Sworn In as Ambassador-at-Large, Vows Excellence and Integrity
Joanne Massiah was sworn in as Ambassador-at-Large at Government House on Monday, pledging to represent Antigua and Barbuda with excellence and integrity. Her first assignment will see her join the country's delegation at OAS and ACS meetings in Panama.
CARICOM Opens Nominations for 2026 Farmer and Young Farmer of the Year Awards
CARICOM has opened nominations for its 2026 Farmer of the Year and Young Farmer of the Year Awards, with submissions required to national Ministries of Agriculture by end of June. The awards will be presented at the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture in Jamaica on 27 September.
Ambassadors Marshall and Massiah Sworn In, Immediately Dispatched on First Foreign Assignments
Newly sworn-in Ambassadors-at-Large Samantha Marshall and Joanne Massiah were immediately assigned to international diplomatic duties following their investiture ceremony at Government House on Monday. Marshall will attend the EU-CARIFORUM summit in the Dominican Republic, while Massiah joins the Antigua and Barbuda delegation at OAS and ACS conferences in Panama.
Man Dubbed 'Vampire Killer' Sentenced to 30 Years for 2018 Murder
Delano Forbes, known as the 'Vampire Killer,' has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the 2018 murder of Maurison Thomas, with the judge ordering a sentence review after 15 years. Forbes still faces three additional murder charges linked to separate killings between 2017 and 2018.
Norway Crown Prince's Stepson Sentenced to Four Years for Rape and Domestic Violence
A Norwegian court has sentenced Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Crown Prince Haakon, to four years in prison for rape, domestic violence, and drug offences following a high-profile seven-week trial. Høiby's lawyer has confirmed he will appeal the verdict.
Marshall, Massiah Sworn In as Ambassadors-at-Large, Immediately Assigned to International Forums
Samantha Marshall and Joanne Massiah have been sworn in as Antigua and Barbuda's newest ambassadors-at-large and have already been assigned to represent the country at separate international forums later this month. Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene said the appointments reflect the government's commitment to merit-based national service that crosses political lines.