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Elderly Couple Hospitalised After Armed Home Invasion in Liberta
An elderly couple in Liberta was left hospitalised in serious condition after two masked men broke into their home, shooting the woman in the thigh and severely beating her husband. Authorities suspect robbery as the motive.
Health Minister Urges Antiguans to Break Mental Health Stigma
Health Minister Michael Joseph is urging Antiguans and Barbudans to confront the stigma surrounding mental illness and seek help without fear, as the country observes Mental Health Awareness Month. The minister reaffirmed the Ministry of Health's commitment to expanding access to mental wellness services and support.
PM Browne Honours ABLP Stalwart Mary-Clare Hurst at Emotional Candlelight Vigil
Prime Minister Gaston Browne led an emotional candlelight vigil Friday night honouring former Minister of State and longtime ABLP stalwart Mary-Clare Hurst, praising her decades of unwavering loyalty and dedication to public service. Supporters, family members, and political colleagues gathered to pay tribute to the woman affectionately known as "Tanty."
UPP Mourns Sir Aziz Hadeed, Hails Legacy of Service and Nation-Building
The United Progressive Party has paid tribute to the late Sir Aziz Hadeed, a prominent businessman and former Cabinet minister, describing his passing as a significant loss for Antigua and Barbuda. Party leaders, including former Prime Minister Dr. Baldwin Spencer and Political Leader Jamale Pringle, honoured his lasting contributions to the nation's social and economic development.
Hollywood Star Marsai Martin Visits Hodges Bay Resort for Mother's Birthday
Hollywood actress and producer Marsai Martin has been photographed enjoying a stay at Hodges Bay Resort & Spa on Antigua's north coast, with the visit believed to be a celebration of her mother's 50th birthday. As reported by Antigua.news, Martin shared highlights of her trip on Instagram, including a visit to the resort's acclaimed Katsuya restaurant.
Architects Volunteer to Convert St. John's Parking Lot into Urban Green Space
Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Architects have volunteered to redesign the former Social Security parking lot in St. John's into a public green space, meeting with Minister Rawdon Turner on Sunday to discuss plans for a communal area serving diverse residents. The initiative is part of a broader push to reverse what the minister has called urban decay across the capital.
WISH Founder Calls for Caribbean-Centred Mental Health Approach at Annual Health Expo
WISH founder Chaniel Imhoff used her platform at the annual Scrub Life Cares Women and Girls Health Expo to call for mental health advocacy tailored to Caribbean experiences, highlighting her organisation's work in schools and communities. The group is expanding its outreach through activity books, school posters, and creative art therapy initiatives planned for 2026.
Scrub Life Cares Expo Marks Five Years of Women's Health and Community Empowerment
The Scrub Life Cares Women and Girls Health Expo celebrated its fifth anniversary on Saturday at the Cana Moravian Church, bringing together health professionals, educators, entrepreneurs and community members for a day of wellness, empowerment and education. Founded by public health advocate Tanya Ambrose, the annual event has grown into one of Antigua and Barbuda's most impactful community-driven initiatives.
PM Browne: Antigua Airways Migrant Crisis Shapes Government's Air Peace Approach
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has cited the Antigua Airways migrant crisis of 2022-2023 as a key reason for the government's cautious approach to the new Air Peace service from Nigeria, as reported by Antigua.news. The earlier programme saw hundreds of African nationals arrive in Antigua under disputed circumstances, culminating in a deadly boat capsizing near St. Kitts in March 2023.
MP Turner Leads Constituency-Wide Cleanup Drive Across St. Peter
Minister of Social and Urban Transformation Rawdon Turner led the Lightfoot Bulk Waste Community Cleanup across St. Peter over the weekend, with residents and volunteers clearing bulky waste and overgrown areas. According to Antigua.news, several more communities within the constituency have already been earmarked for similar exercises as part of an ongoing transformation programme.
25 Nigerian Passengers Bound for Antigua Via Barbados After Air Peace Flight Diversion
Around 25 Nigerian passengers are still expected to arrive in Antigua and Barbuda after the government diverted the inaugural Air Peace flight from Lagos to Barbados over Ebola concerns. The passengers will travel onward to Antigua via LIAT following health screening.
Minister George Meets Festival Teams to Drive Carnival 2026 Planning Forward
Minister of Sports and Creative Industries Dwayne George met Friday with the Festival Team and Festivals Commission to accelerate planning for Antigua Carnival 2026. Officials say preparations are well underway, with the goal of delivering a standout celebration of the nation's culture and creativity.
Caribbean Airlines Route Cuts Spark Regional Debate, Spotlight Falls on LIAT
Caribbean Airlines will discontinue services to Dominica, St. Kitts, and the Ogle-to-Suriname route from June 1, following losses exceeding US$18.8 million on its Eastern Caribbean network. The cuts have intensified regional debate over intra-Caribbean airlift and raised questions about whether LIAT 2020 can step in to fill the gap.
Antigua and Barbuda Blocks First Air Peace Flight Over Ebola Concerns
Antigua and Barbuda has blocked the first scheduled Air Peace flight from Lagos, Nigeria, due to concerns over active Ebola outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced the decision on Saturday, saying public health protection remains the government's top priority.
UWI Five Islands Campus Honours Sir Aziz Hadeed's Transformative Legacy
The UWI Five Islands Campus has paid tribute to the late Sir Aziz Hadeed, its founding Campus Council Chairman, crediting his leadership with steering the institution through critical milestones and growing student enrollment from 173 to over 1,400. Sir Aziz also personally funded scholarships enabling financially disadvantaged students to access higher education.
Minister Turner Champions Accessibility at National Theatre of Performing Arts
Minister of Social and Urban Transformation Rawdon Turner has toured the National Theatre of Performing Arts alongside the President of the Disability Association to champion accessibility improvements for differently-abled citizens. The visit focused on wheelchair access, improved mobility, and dedicated viewing platforms at the national facility.
Five Islands Campus Claims First UWI Games Win in Historic Regional Debut
The UWI Five Islands Campus claimed its first-ever UWI Games victory with a dominant 67-34 basketball win over the Global Campus on Friday, as the Antigua-based institution makes its historic debut at the regional tournament in Trinidad and Tobago.
USCIS Tightens Green Card Rules, Raising Hurdles for Immigrants in the U.S.
USCIS has issued new guidance directing immigration officers to treat overseas consular processing as the preferred route to a green card, raising the bar for immigrants already residing in the U.S. who seek permanent residency without leaving the country. The change is expected to affect thousands on temporary visas and other non-immigrant statuses.
Sir Aziz Hadeed, Businessman and Philanthropist Who Shaped Antigua and Barbuda, Dies
Sir Aziz Hadeed, a prominent businessman, philanthropist and recently knighted national development advocate, has died overseas, according to Antigua.news. His decades of contributions to education, healthcare, sports and community welfare leave a profound legacy across Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean.
EU's Internal Divisions Deepen Into a Full Geopolitical Fault Line
The European Union in 2026 faces deepening internal divisions across defence, fiscal policy, migration and enlargement, as reported by Antigua.news, with member states increasingly split between those treating integration as a survival imperative and those clinging to national sovereignty.