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Police Probe Sudden Death of 24-Year-Old Swetes Resident
Police are investigating the sudden death of a 24-year-old Swetes man who was found suspended from a window at his residence early Monday morning. The All Saints Police Station is leading the inquiry, and the public is asked to respect the family's privacy.
Browne to Push CARICOM for Extended CET Suspension to Cut Cost of Living
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda will push at the upcoming CARICOM Heads of Government meeting for the suspension of the Common External Tariff to be extended from one year to at least two and expanded to cover more products. The move is part of a broader effort to reduce the cost of living across the region.
Education Ministry: School Transfers Granted Only for Administrative Errors
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that secondary school transfer requests will only be entertained where an administrative error in the placement process is identified. Parents have until next Friday to submit a written, school-endorsed request for review.
UPP to Consult Public Before Parliament Debates US Deportee White Paper
The UPP has announced public consultations ahead of a special parliamentary sitting on the Government's White Paper concerning a proposed US third-country deportee agreement. Opposition leader Jamale Pringle said constituents deserve a voice before Parliament debates the matter, expected during the week of July 13.
UPP to Consult Constituents Before Parliament Debates US Deportee White Paper
The opposition UPP will hold public consultations with residents before Parliament debates the Government's White Paper on a proposed US third-country deportee agreement, with the parliamentary session expected during the week of July 13. UPP leader Jamale Pringle says constituents must have a voice before elected representatives take a position on the significant national issue.
PM Browne Credits Housing Programmes With Narrowing Antigua's Wealth Gap
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says government housing programmes have helped reduce wealth inequality in Antigua and Barbuda, pointing to a drop in the country's Gini coefficient from 0.87 to 0.47 since his administration took office in 2014.
Antigua's Minister Freeland Heads to Geneva for WIPO Intellectual Property Assemblies
Minister of State Michael Freeland is representing Antigua and Barbuda at the 68th WIPO Assemblies in Geneva from July 7 to 15, where he will engage in high-level policy discussions and hold technical talks aimed at strengthening the country's intellectual property system.
Antigua and Barbuda Sends Minister Freeland to WIPO Assemblies in Geneva
Minister of State Michael Freeland is representing Antigua and Barbuda at the 68th WIPO Assemblies in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 7 to 15. His agenda includes a bilateral meeting with WIPO Director General Daren Tang and technical talks aimed at modernising the country's intellectual property framework.
Caribbean Science Foundation Urged to Embrace Senior Citizens in Regional STEM Push
Ambassador Dr. Clarence E. Pilgrim reflects on childhood experiments in St. John's, Antigua, to make the case for lifelong scientific inquiry — and to challenge the Caribbean Science Foundation to launch a dedicated programme engaging senior citizens in regional STEM and innovation efforts.
HAPI Programme to Build Concrete Homes Within 60 Days, PM Browne Announces
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the HAPI programme will begin building concrete homes for vulnerable families once a new block plant is commissioned within the next 60 days. The government aims to complete at least 50 HAPI homes per year as part of its broader housing strategy.
Dowdye and Jones Claim Silver and Bronze at OECS Track and Field Championships
Geolyna Dowdye and Soniya Jones delivered a double podium finish for Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 OECS Track and Field Championships, claiming silver and bronze respectively in the women's 100 metres. Sprint legend Daniel "Bakka" Bailey presented the medals at the Kim Collins Athletics Stadium in St. Kitts.
Venezuelan Security Guard Rescued Alive After Eight Days Trapped in Earthquake Rubble
Venezuelan security guard Hernán Alberto Gil Flores, 43, was rescued alive after eight days trapped beneath the rubble of a collapsed shopping centre following powerful earthquakes in northern Venezuela. An international team of rescuers worked more than 100 hours through dangerous conditions to bring him safely to the surface.
Dowdye and Jones Claim Sprint Medals for Antigua and Barbuda at OECS Championships
Geolyna Dowdye and Soniya Jones claimed silver and bronze in the women's 100 metres at the 2026 OECS Track and Field Championships in St. Kitts, with sprint icon Daniel "Bakka" Bailey on hand to present their medals.
Maliek Francis Sets National and Stadium Records in OECS Javelin Gold Medal Win
Antiguan athlete Maliek Francis won gold in the men's javelin at the OECS Track and Field Championships in St Kitts and Nevis, setting both a new national record and a stadium record with a throw of 66.11 metres.
Maliek Francis Shatters National Record to Win OECS Javelin Gold
Antigua and Barbuda's Maliek Francis won gold at the OECS Championships with a javelin throw of 66.11 metres, breaking both the national record and the Kim Collins Athletics Facility stadium record in a single competition.
Government to Launch Nationwide Child Protection Town Halls Amid Rising Abuse Reports
The Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation will roll out a series of Child Protection Town Hall Meetings across four geographic zones following a recorded 105-plus child abuse reports this year. Minister Rawdon Turner says the initiative aims to spark a national conversation on prevention, early detection, and community responsibility.
Minister Turner Demands Sentencing Reform After Child Sex Abuse Case Sparks Public Fury
Minister of Social and Urban Transformation Rawdon Turner has called for urgent reform of child sexual abuse sentencing laws, declaring Antigua and Barbuda is "failing its children" following public outrage over a three-and-a-half-year sentence handed to a man convicted of abusing his five-year-old great-niece. Turner cited over 105 child abuse reports recorded so far this year and demanded Parliament, the legal profession, and social institutions take immediate action.
Man Pulled Alive from Venezuela Rubble After Eight Days Buried Beneath Collapsed Mall
Security guard Hernán Alberto Gil Flores has been pulled alive from nearly 29 feet of rubble eight days after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela's La Guaira coast, in a rescue operation involving teams from seven countries. His survival offers a rare moment of hope as the death toll from the disaster climbs to nearly 2,600.
Trump's Face on a $250 Bill? Treasury Moves Forward Amid Legal Hurdles
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that designs for a proposed $250 banknote featuring President Donald Trump's image have been requested, as reported by Antigua.news. The proposal faces significant legal barriers, as federal law prohibits living persons from appearing on U.S. currency and Congressional approval would be required to override a 160-year-old precedent.
Skerrit Calls on US to Lift Visa Restrictions Impacting Antigua and Dominica Nationals
Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is urging the United States to reconsider visa restrictions affecting nationals of Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda, citing impacts on travel, education, and medical access. Diplomatic discussions are ongoing, with no final decision yet announced by Washington.