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PM Browne Calls for Shift to Local Foods to Fight Chronic Disease
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on residents to eat more locally produced food, arguing that processed imports are contributing to chronic disease and rising healthcare costs. He also highlighted ongoing government investments in agriculture aimed at boosting domestic food production.
Antigua and Barbuda Ranks Among Caribbean's Wealthiest Nations, PM Browne Says
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says World Bank 2024 figures place Antigua and Barbuda's per capita income above US$21,300, positioning the twin-island nation as one of the Caribbean's highest-income countries. Browne credited his administration with raising per capita income by more than US$8,000 since taking office in 2014, while acknowledging the status limits access to concessional international financing.
Antigua's New Renal Unit Set to Open Within Two Months, PM Browne Says
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda's new renal unit is practically finished and will open within one to two months. The announcement comes alongside updates on a planned cardiac unit and a cancer treatment centre expected to open this fall.
Cancer Treatment Centre on Track to Open This Fall, PM Browne Says
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that Antigua and Barbuda's long-delayed cancer treatment centre is expected to open this fall, with all major medical equipment already procured. Browne also confirmed that a new renal unit is nearing completion and should be operational within one to two months.
Antigua Turf Club Defends Racetrack Redevelopment Plan Amid Tax Concession Impasse
The Antigua Turf Club has publicly defended its Cassada Gardens Racetrack redevelopment plan, revealing that negotiations with the Government stalled over a tax concession disagreement despite an EC$30 million investment proposal from the USVI-based Caravelle Group. The club says an updated proposal will be submitted and expresses hope that talks can resume.
St. Kitts Police Arrest Wanted Man After Repatriation From Antigua
The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force has arrested Rohan Mullings at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport following his repatriation from Antigua and Barbuda on July 5, 2026. Mullings had been the subject of a police wanted bulletin, though no details about the charges or offence have been released.
Flow Launches 'We Live For This' Summer Campaign with CPL Partnership and Weekly Prizes
Flow has launched its 2026 summer campaign, 'We Live For This,' offering Antigua and Barbuda customers weekly prizes and the chance to win a trip to the CPL Finals in Barbados. The campaign, which runs through July and August, is anchored by Flow's new three-year partnership with the Caribbean Premier League.
Antigua Rejects EU Demand to Scrap CBI Programme by 2028, Vows to Negotiate
The European Commission has formally requested that Antigua and Barbuda phase out its Citizenship by Investment Programme by June 2028, citing a revised EU Visa Suspension Mechanism. The Government has rejected a unilateral phase-out, vowing to negotiate replacement revenues while continuing the programme.
Antigua & Barbuda Sends U20 Beach Volleyball Team to ECVA Championship in St. Kitts
Antigua & Barbuda's national under-20 beach volleyball delegation has departed for St. Kitts & Nevis to compete in the 2026 ECVA Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championship from July 7–12. Four athletes and two head coaches will represent the nation at the regional event.
Cody Gomes, 24, Found Dead at Swetes Home; Police Launch Investigation
Police are investigating the death of 24-year-old Cody Gomes, who was found unresponsive at his Swetes home by a family member on Monday morning. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unknown as investigations continue.
Antigua Explores US$100M Loan for Housing and Renewable Energy Push
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the Government is exploring a US$100 million concessional loan to fund affordable housing and renewable energy projects, as officials from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prepare to visit the island this month. The announcement follows a notable reduction in the country's public debt to around 61 percent of GDP.
PM Browne Announces Construction of Two Modern Abattoirs to Boost Food Security
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that construction of two modern abattoirs will begin shortly, alongside the EC$9 million redevelopment of the former CMC facility at Cassada Gardens, as part of a wider push to strengthen local agriculture and reduce the cost of living.
Booby Alley Redevelopment Nears Opening as Government Expands Housing Push
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that the Booby Alley Redevelopment Project is nearing its official opening, calling it a key part of the government's wider housing agenda that also includes the HAPI programme and plans for a new concrete block plant.
Two Ministers Unite in Push for Stronger Child Protection Laws
Ministers Michael Freeland and Rawdon Turner are calling for stronger child protection laws and tougher penalties for sexual abusers, following a recent case involving the abuse of a five-year-old child. Freeland urged Parliament to review existing legislation and called on all sectors of society to unite behind legislative reform.
New CARICOM Chairman Pierre Vows Integration That Citizens Can Feel
Newly appointed CARICOM Chairman and Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has called for a people-centred approach to regional integration, pledging that his Chairmanship will prioritise tangible results for ordinary Caribbean citizens over declarations and communiqués. Pierre outlined key priorities including citizen security, climate justice, economic renewal, and deeper implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy.
PM Browne Unveils Perry Bay Redevelopment Plan with Housing, Marina and Waterfront Commerce
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced a major mixed-use redevelopment of the Perry Bay area, featuring new housing, waterfront commercial lots and a marina across approximately 15 acres of reclaimed land. The project aims to relocate residents from informal housing while protecting the livelihoods of local fishermen.
Minister Turner Calls for Stronger Child Protection Laws After 105 Abuse Reports
Minister for Social and Urban Transformation Hon. Rawdon Turner has called for an urgent parliamentary review of Antigua and Barbuda's child protection laws after disclosing that more than 105 child abuse reports have been recorded this year. His statement followed the sentencing of a 56-year-old man to three and a half years in prison for the sexual abuse of a five-year-old child.
PM Browne to Champion Cost of Living Relief at CARICOM Summit in Saint Lucia
Prime Minister Gaston Browne will push fellow CARICOM leaders at this week's regional summit in Saint Lucia to extend tariff suspensions and pursue broader measures to bring down the cost of living. Browne also highlighted Antigua and Barbuda's port infrastructure as a potential gateway for cheaper goods entering the Eastern Caribbean.
Antigua's Oldest Resident Turns 103, Honoured by Governor General and Prime Minister
Irenie Mussington, Antigua and Barbuda's oldest known living citizen, has celebrated her 103rd birthday, drawing tributes from the Governor General and Prime Minister along with a EC$10,000 gift from the Government. Born on 4 July 1923, she overcame early hardship to build her own business and trade in St John's until the age of 83.
Antigua's Oldest Citizen Irenie Mussington Turns 103 to National Acclaim
Antigua and Barbuda's oldest known living citizen, Irenie Mussington, turned 103 on Saturday, receiving tributes from the Governor General and Prime Minister along with a $10,000 government gift. Her remarkable life, spanning decades as a self-made street vendor and devoted family matriarch, has earned her recognition as a national treasure.