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FBI Called In to Help Antigua and Barbuda Police Review Cold Cases
Antigua and Barbuda's police force has brought in the FBI to assist with reviewing several long-standing unsolved cases, Deputy Commissioner Albert Wade confirmed at a media briefing at Police Headquarters.
Rise by Jime Events Clinches Large-Scale Event of the Year at National Music Awards
Rise by Jime Events has taken home the Large-Scale Event of the Year title at the National Music Awards, beating out fellow nominee Sunny Side Up for the honour.
Veteran Entertainer Steve 'Ibis the Livest' Freeland Named MC of the Year
Veteran Antiguan entertainer Steve "Ibis the Livest" Freeland has taken home the MC of the Year title at the National Music Awards, edging out fellow nominee Mario Conner for the prestigious honour.
DJ Quest Wins DJ of the Year for Second Straight Year at National Music Awards
Antiguan selector DJ Quest has claimed the DJ of the Year title at the National Music Awards for the second year running, citing his mother's guidance as a key influence on his success.
MBS Opens New Pharmacy at Glanvilles Polyclinic to Serve Eastern Antigua
The Medical Benefits Scheme has opened a new pharmacy at the Glanvilles Polyclinic, bringing essential medication access closer to residents in Antigua's eastern corridor. The facility was formally commissioned during an official opening ceremony.
Minister Matthew Unveils Youth Roadmarch Category for Carnival 2026 at National Music Awards
Education and Creative Industries Minister Daryll Matthew announced a new Young Roadmarch category for Carnival 2026 and a music industry training initiative during his address at the National Music Awards on Tuesday night.
Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra Marks 80 Years of Culture and Community
The Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra is celebrating 80 years of steel pan music and youth development in Antigua and Barbuda with a year of special activities. According to Antigua News Room, the milestone marks eight decades of continuous cultural contribution to the nation.
MBS Opens New Pharmacy at Glanvilles Polyclinic to Expand Healthcare Access
A new MBS Pharmacy has officially opened at the Glanvilles Polyclinic, bringing expanded access to medications and healthcare services to the surrounding community.
British High Commission Partners with ABAA to Celebrate Commonwealth Day Through Youth Sport
The British High Commission and the Antigua and Barbuda Athletics Association united to mark Commonwealth Day 2026, hosting a special event that brought together former Commonwealth athletes and more than 60 young competitors ahead of the CARIFTA Trials.
Blackhawks and Spartans Presidents Clash Publicly Over Disputed Cricket Fixture
The presidents of PIC Liberta Blackhawks and WES Rising Sun Spartans publicly clashed on a local radio show over which team should be awarded points in a disputed Two Day cricket fixture. The disagreement, reported by Antigua Observer, highlights a deepening rift between the two clubs over rules interpretation.
Grenades Keep APL Title Hopes Alive with 5-2 Victory Over Ottos Rangers
Grenades FC kept their Antigua Premier League title hopes alive with a 5-2 win over relegation-threatened Ottos Rangers, sitting three points behind leaders All Saints United. Second Division sides Guydadli, Young Lions, and Police also claimed victories on Monday.
Minister Turner Champions Gender Equality on Behalf of Antigua and Barbuda at UN
Minister Turner represented Antigua and Barbuda at a United Nations meeting, reaffirming the nation's commitment to gender equality on the international stage.
ABDF-Marked Uniforms Presented as Evidence in Nigel Christian Murder Trial
On the 13th day of the Nigel Christian murder trial, jurors were shown military-style clothing bearing ABDF markings, among other exhibits presented to the court. The items form part of the evidence linked to the killing of the senior Customs officer.
Police Commissioner Praises ABDF's Role in Life-Saving Barbuda Medical Evacuation
Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers has praised the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force for its swift response during a nighttime medical evacuation from Barbuda, highlighting it as a model of inter-agency cooperation. The Commissioner also noted joint road enforcement efforts on the sister island.
Ashworth O'Brian Named as Antigua and Barbuda's Fourth Murder Victim of 2026
Police have identified Ashworth O'Brian as the fourth homicide victim in Antigua and Barbuda for 2026, following the discovery of his body in the Gray's Farm community. The Criminal Investigation Unit says detectives are continuing their inquiries into the killing.
Sound Operator Disputes Poor Audio Claims as PM Browne Backs Festival Equipment Upgrade
Stonewall Sounds operator Whitney Williams has disputed claims that Antigua and Barbuda's festival sound infrastructure is inadequate, while stopping short of opposing the government's plan to purchase new audio equipment. Prime Minister Gaston Browne defended the proposed upgrade during a public exchange with Williams, as reported by Antigua News Room.
Social Transformation Minister Holds Bilateral Talks with Senior Chinese Official at UN
Antigua and Barbuda's Minister of Social Transformation met with a senior Chinese official on the sidelines of the UN's Commission on the Status of Women meeting, according to Antigua.news. The bilateral discussions represent a diplomatic engagement between the two nations on the margins of the high-level international gathering.
Antigua and Barbuda Sends Five-Member Delegation to UN Talks on Gender Equality
Antigua and Barbuda has sent a five-member delegation to New York to take part in United Nations discussions on women's empowerment and gender equality. The talks represent a key international forum for the nation to engage on gender policy at the global level.
Pares Secondary Teachers Write to Education Ministry Over Leadership and Safety Concerns
Teachers at Pares Secondary School have formally written to the Ministry of Education seeking urgent intervention over concerns related to administration, leadership, and safety at the institution.
PM Browne Calls for Commonwealth to Unite as Alliance of Middle Powers
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed that the Commonwealth transform itself into a unified alliance of middle powers, seeking a stronger collective voice on the world stage.