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PM Browne Defends Spanish as Antigua and Barbuda's Official Second Language
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has defended Cabinet's decision to make Spanish Antigua and Barbuda's official second language, citing economic, diplomatic and social benefits. The policy, approved May 14, will make Spanish a compulsory subject from pre-school through secondary level.
Browne Leads ABLP Thanksgiving Service, Calls for National Unity After Election Win
Prime Minister Gaston Browne led the ABLP in a post-election Thanksgiving service, crediting divine guidance for the party's victory and calling on all Antiguans and Barbudans to unite behind a shared vision of national development. Browne urged citizens to move beyond partisan divisions and work together toward what he described as a national Renaissance.
Mother Pleads for Answers Nine Years After Son Vanished in Antigua
Nine years after Roman Mussabekov vanished during a visit to Antigua, his mother is renewing her public plea for information, saying not a day passes without thoughts of her missing son. The family is urging anyone with knowledge of his movements in May 2017 to come forward.
Earthquake Rattles Supermarket Shelves Across Antigua After 6.1 Magnitude Tremor
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck Antigua on Monday morning, leaving bottles and cans strewn across the floors of multiple supermarkets island-wide. No injuries have been reported.
Police Seek Public Help After Armed Robberies Strike Hatton and Bendals
Police are investigating two armed robberies in Hatton and Bendals that occurred on the same Friday morning, with suspects still at large in both cases. Authorities are appealing to the public for information and urging anyone with details to contact the Criminal Investigations Department or Crimestoppers.
6.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Northeast of Antigua and Barbuda
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck approximately 80 kilometres northeast of St. John's on Saturday morning, shaking Antigua and Barbuda and a wide swath of the Eastern Caribbean. No immediate injuries or damage were reported in the early aftermath.
Police Investigate Death of 75-Year-Old Man Found in McKinnons Salt Pond
The body of 75-year-old Eric Colbourne of Villa was found floating in the McKinnons Salt Pond on the evening of May 15. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death and have not yet indicated whether foul play is suspected.
All Saints Road to Close Overnight This Weekend for Major Construction Works
The Ministry of Works has announced overnight road closures and detours along All Saints Road on the nights of May 16 and 17, 2026, as construction advances on a major section of the All Saints Road Project. Motorists are advised to use designated alternate routes and allow extra travel time.
Letter: Four Teen Deaths, Suspects Known — Families Still Await Justice
A concerned citizen's letter raises alarm over the unsolved killings of four Antiguan teenagers, pointing to a troubling pattern in which suspects are known but justice remains undelivered for grieving families.
Rayne, Strann-Peters Sworn In as Parliament Reaches Historic Female Representation
Senator Joel Anderson Rayne was sworn in as Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, while Tiffany Anthea Lauren Strann-Peters took the oath as senator, bringing the number of women in Antigua and Barbuda's Parliament to eight — a historic high.
PM Browne Denies $6M Superyacht Kickback Claims, Threatens Defamation Suit
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has flatly denied allegations published by OffshoreAlert that he negotiated a US$6 million kickback tied to the sale of the seized superyacht Alfa Nero, calling the claims false and politically motivated. Browne is now threatening defamation legal action against publisher David Marchant.
Spanish-Speaking Community Hails Spanish as Antigua and Barbuda's Second Official Language
Antigua and Barbuda's Spanish-speaking community is welcoming the Government's decision to make Spanish the country's second official language, with the Ministry of Education directed to introduce Spanish as a core subject at all school levels. Community representative Alex Martinez praised Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Cabinet ministers for the landmark policy initiative.
Swetes Community Plans Candlelight Vigil for NSWMA Worker Killed on All Saints Road
Swetes Village residents will hold a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, May 19, to honour Okeen Dean Lightfoot, a 29-year-old NSWMA sanitation worker killed when a speeding motor bus struck him while he was working along All Saints Road.
Cabinet Reminds Essential Workers of Holiday Duty Obligations, Clears ONDCP Building
Cabinet has reminded essential service workers of their obligation to report for duty on public holidays under the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Code, while also clearing the ONDCP building as structurally safe for continued occupancy.
Cabinet Mourns Okeen Lightfoot, Sounds Alarm on Reckless Driving Threatening Roadside Workers
Cabinet has mourned the on-duty death of NSWMA worker Okeen Lightfoot and raised urgent concerns about reckless driving following a second roadside incident involving a colleague. Ministers are calling on motorists to exercise greater caution near roadside workers and have pledged to pursue stronger road safety measures.
Cabinet Approves New Equipment and Experts to Boost National Road Rehabilitation
Cabinet has approved two new pieces of specialised road construction equipment and additional technical experts to strengthen the national road rehabilitation programme, with a growing focus on rural communities and hard-to-reach areas.
Antigua and Barbuda Launches US$12.3 Million Early Warning System Initiative
Antigua and Barbuda has officially launched a US$12.3 million, five-year disaster preparedness initiative funded by the Green Climate Fund and implemented with UNDP support. The "Early Warnings for All" project aims to modernise early warning systems and ensure all residents — including those in remote communities — receive timely information before disasters strike.
Rotary Club Hands Over EC$28,000 Renovated Classroom to Police Youth Unit
The Rotary Club of Antigua has handed over a renovated EC$28,000 classroom facility to the Royal Police Force's Youth Intervention Unit, aimed at improving conditions for at-risk youth programmes. The project included roof repairs, upgraded lighting, bathroom improvements, and repainting.
Rotary Club Hands Over EC$28,000 Renovated Classroom to Police Youth Unit
The Rotary Club of Antigua has handed over a newly renovated classroom to the Royal Police Force's Youth Intervention Unit in a project valued at approximately EC$28,000. The refurbishment included roof repairs, lighting upgrades, bathroom improvements, and repainting of the facility.
Tiffany Strann-Peters Sworn In as Senator, Raising Female Parliamentary Representation to Eight
Tiffany Anthea Lauren Strann-Peters was sworn in as a Government Senator on Wednesday, bringing the total number of female senators to six and overall female parliamentary representation to eight within Antigua and Barbuda's 34-member Parliament.