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UPP Candidate Calls Highway Renaming Proposal a 'Slap in the Face' to Community
UPP candidate Alex Browne has condemned a proposal to rename the Sir Rupert Philo Highway as a "slap in the face" to the community and the family of the late calypso icon, making the remarks ahead of Monday's St. Philip's North by-election.
Four Health Centres to Extend Operating Hours Starting April 1
Four community health centres in Antigua will begin offering extended operating hours from April 1, 2026, Health Minister Molwyn Joseph has announced. The Browne's Avenue, Grays Farm, and Clare Hall health centres, along with the Villa Polyclinic, are among the facilities affected.
CXC Declares Inaugural Electronic Examinations Session a Landmark Success
The Caribbean Examinations Council has declared its first fully electronic and hybrid examinations session a success, with its chief executive affirming that the region is ready for the digital future of assessment. The milestone marks a significant shift in how CXC administers exams across the Caribbean.
Government Settles Decades-Long Elloy De Freitas Legal Dispute
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has reached an amicable settlement with former public servant Elloy De Freitas, resolving a legal dispute that has remained active for nearly 30 years. The agreement brings one of the nation's longest-running legal cases to a formal close.
Men Losing Sight to Glaucoma at Alarming Rates Due to Reluctance to Seek Testing
A seasoned Antiguan optometrist is raising urgent concern over the disproportionately high rate of vision loss among men due to glaucoma, attributing the trend to a widespread reluctance among men to undergo routine eye testing. Dr. Jillia Bird warns that early detection is key to preventing permanent blindness.
Vision Map Workshop Celebrates Closing Ceremony at Ottos Comprehensive School
A nine-week youth development initiative, the Vision Map Workshop, concluded with a closing ceremony at Ottos Comprehensive School on 7th March. The programme was founded by Antiguan-born psychologist Dr. Dona Gudger, who is based in the United States.
Halcyon's School of Pan Praised as Powerful Tool in Fighting Youth Deviancy
The Halcyon Steel Orchestra's School of Pan is being praised as a powerful community tool for redirecting young people away from negative behaviour. Spokesperson Lauckland "Punchin" Joseph highlighted the programme's role in using steelband music to foster discipline and positive development among youth.
Halcyon Steel Orchestra Marks 55 Years with Community Shows and Panorama Title Warning
The Halcyon Steel Orchestra is marking its 55th anniversary with community pop-up performances across Antigua, while the 13-time Panorama champions serve notice to rivals that they are targeting another title.
Government Signs Contract to Move ABS TV/Radio to Caribbean Cinemas Building
The government has signed a contract to relocate ABS Television and Radio to the Caribbean Cinemas building on Friars Hill Road, following industrial action by workers over mold, flooding, and poor conditions at the current Cross Street facility.
UTC President: Crumbling Roads Costing Taxi Operators and Tarnishing Antigua's Image
UTC president Ian Joseph is warning that Antigua's deteriorating roads are causing serious financial damage to taxi operators and creating an unfavourable impression of the island among international tourists, according to Antigua Observer.
Canadian Woman Remanded After 67 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VC Bird Airport
A Canadian woman has been remanded in custody after a joint interdiction operation at V.C. Bird International Airport led to the seizure of more than 67 pounds of cannabis concealed in vacuum-sealed packages. The drugs were discovered upon her arrival in Antigua, as reported by Antigua Observer.
Cabinet Moves to Reassure Public on Welfare of Antiguan Students in Cuba
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has moved to reassure the public about the welfare of national students studying medicine in Cuba, with the Cabinet confirming ongoing direct communication with those enrolled.
Antigua's 'Blind Free Zone' Drive Gets Boost with US$90K Equipment and Overseas Training
Antigua and Barbuda's Cabinet has moved forward with the 'Blind Free Zone' initiative, securing US$90,000 in specialised equipment and overseas training opportunities aimed at eliminating preventable blindness across the country.
Clare Hall Secondary Clinches Junior Boys Basketball Title with Dominant Win
Clare Hall Secondary School claimed the Junior Boys league title in the Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean Schools Basketball Competition, defeating Princess Margaret School 76-41 on Wednesday. Tajahron Davis led all scorers with 33 points.
Davis Erupts for 30 Points as Ojays Demolish Navigators in ABBA Division 2
Tajahron Davis came off the bench to score a game-high 30 points, lifting Ovals Ojays to a 99-48 blowout victory over Navigators in ABBA Division 2 action on Wednesday.
Former GGDS President Demands Shaw Call Constitutionally Overdue Elections
Former GGDS President Trevor Cranston is publicly calling on sitting President Jason "Mud-Man" Shaw to name a date for elections he says are constitutionally due every two years. Cranston made the appeal during an appearance on the Good Morning Jojo Sports Show.
Browne Edges King in Thrilling Finish at ABCF Season Opener
Wadadli Cycling Academy's Tahje Browne narrowly defeated Team Viper's Jomari King at the line to win the Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation's season opener last Sunday. Browne clocked a time of 1:06:49.89 to claim the top podium position.
Homicide Investigation Launched After Body Found at Former Ottos School Identified
Antiguan police have launched a homicide investigation after identifying a man whose body was found at the former Ottos Primary School compound. CID Superintendent Lisbon Michael confirmed the identification at a press briefing on Tuesday.
US Tourist Fined $1,000 After Drug Dog Finds Cannabis in Luggage at VC Bird Airport
A 34-year-old American tourist was fined $1,000 after pleading guilty to cannabis possession following his arrest at V.C. Bird International Airport on March 7, when a drug-detection dog alerted officers to his luggage.
Police Clarify Protocol for Detaining Minors Amid Curfew and Cannabis Enforcement
Deputy Commissioner of Police Albert Wade has clarified the Royal Police Force's protocol for detaining minors, following public debate over cannabis regulations and curfew enforcement. The clarification addresses the practical challenges officers face in determining the age of individuals during patrols.