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Antigua Launches 2026 Commonwealth People's Forum; PM Browne Urges Cultural Renaissance
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has launched the 2026 Commonwealth People's Forum, kicking off a multi-year lead-up to the November 2026 summit. Prime Minister Gaston Browne called for a 'cultural renaissance' as the nation prepares to host the global gathering.
Historic Catholic Buildings to Become Permanent Creative Hub Ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Forum
The Old Catholic School and Church on Church Street and Independence Avenue will be repurposed into a permanent creative hub for Antigua and Barbuda, as announced at the launch of the 2026 Commonwealth Forum. National Lead for the People's Forum Samantha Marshall confirmed the plans on Tuesday.
UWI Five Islands Campus to Make Historic ICPC Latin America Championship Debut
The UWI Five Islands Campus will represent Antigua and Barbuda at the ICPC Latin America Championship in Chile in March 2026, marking the country's first-ever in-person appearance at the prestigious global programming competition.
All Saints West Women Mark International Women's Day with Health Walk
Women from All Saints West will participate in the 1000 Steps for Care Health Walk on Sunday, March 8, starting at 4 pm at Bossy's Supermarket in Bottom Village to mark International Women's Day.
Antigua and Barbuda Begins Work on Aviation CO2 Emissions Action Plan
Antigua and Barbuda has launched discussions to develop a national aviation environmental Action Plan, responding to ICAO mandates to reduce CO2 emissions from the international civil aviation sector.
Gender Affairs Calls 2026 Workplace Harassment Bill a 'Milestone' for Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda's Directorate of Gender Affairs has hailed the proposed 2026 Workplace Harassment Bill as a 'milestone' for the country, with a second round of public consultations set for March 4th. The legislation aims to align national law with international workplace standards.
Workplace Harassment Bill Consultations Align with Social Workers Month
The second round of consultations for Antigua and Barbuda's 2026 Workplace Harassment Bill was held on Wednesday, coinciding with Social Workers Month. Director of Gender Affairs Jamie Saunders called the timing especially appropriate given the month's theme of uplifting, defending, and transforming communities.
NODS to Host Twin Disaster Preparedness Events in March
NODS is set to host two major disaster preparedness events in March, as the agency steps up community resilience efforts ahead of the 2026 hurricane season. Preparedness and Response Manager Anderson Tuitt outlined the plans during an appearance on Observer AM.
MP Simon Calls for IP Reform and Sports Infrastructure Overhaul
Shadow Minister Kelvin Simon has put forward a policy roadmap calling for intellectual property reform and a major overhaul of sports infrastructure, aiming to turn the creative and athletic sectors into revenue generators for the national budget.
Fuller Warns Antigua and Barbuda Failing on Sustainable Development
Environmental advocate and marine operator Eli Fuller has warned that Antigua and Barbuda is not practicing sustainable development, saying current growth strategies are damaging natural resources and threatening the country's future. Fuller is calling for a balanced approach that protects the environment alongside economic progress.
Jamaican Man Arrested After 60 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VCBIA
A 38-year-old Jamaican man was arrested after approximately 60 pounds of cannabis, valued at an estimated $360,000, were seized during a joint drug interdiction operation at V.C. Bird International Airport on March 1st.
CCTV Footage Shown in Court During Nigel Christian Murder Trial
CCTV footage allegedly showing murdered Customs official Nigel Christian's truck being tailed by a silver car was played in the High Court on Monday, as the murder trial of three accused men reached its eighth day before Justice Rajiv Persaud.
Ex-Hadeed Motors Employee Jailed Five Years for $80K Vehicle Fraud
Dylan Simon, a former Hadeed Motors employee of over two decades, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of stealing an $80,000 vehicle using forged documents and fictitious payment records.
ABS Headquarters Declared Unfit for Occupancy, Workers Ordered to Evacuate
The Antigua Trades and Labour Union ordered an immediate evacuation of the Antigua Broadcasting Service headquarters on Monday after declaring the facility medically and structurally unfit for occupancy. The move brought operations at the state-owned broadcaster to a sudden halt.
Nine Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VC Bird International Airport
A joint drug interdiction operation at V.C. Bird International Airport's FedEx Cargo Shed uncovered nine pounds of cannabis with an estimated street value of $54,000. Officers from the Narcotics Department and the Customs Enforcement Task Force carried out the operation on February 25th.
MP Lewis warns two-year wait for answers on Friars Hill Road property tied to PM's son will not be dropped
Opposition MP Richard Lewis says two years have passed with no definitive answer from the information commissioner over a Friars Hill Road property allegedly linked to Prime Minister Gaston Browne's son, and he is vowing to keep the matter alive.
PM Browne Calls for De-escalation Amid Dangerous Middle East Crisis
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has issued a statement expressing serious concern over escalating hostilities in the Middle East, including reported Iranian missile attacks on the UAE and other Gulf states. The government is urging all parties to exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic solutions.
PM Browne Welcomes US Move to Ease Oil Blockade on Cuba
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has welcomed the United States' decision to ease its oil blockade on Venezuelan exports to Cuba, as Caribbean nations raise alarm over a worsening humanitarian crisis on the island. The move is seen as a significant, if partial, shift in longstanding US foreign policy toward Cuba.
LIAT Air CEO Unveils Network Expansion, Fleet Overhaul and New Antigua-Guadeloupe Route
LIAT Air CEO Hafsah Abdulsalam has announced a major network expansion and fleet transition, including the return of Antigua-Guadeloupe service scheduled for May. The development marks a significant period of growth and regional reconnection for the carrier.
Largest Fire in Cooks Landfill History Largely Contained; Combustible Chemical Suspected
A major fire — described as the largest in the history of the Cooks Sanitary Landfill — broke out Friday evening and has been largely contained. Authorities suspect a combustible chemical as the cause and are actively investigating.