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Remand Prisoner Hospitalised After Suicide Attempt at His Majesty's Prison
A 24-year-old remand prisoner, Jermaine Nicholas, has been hospitalised after an attempted suicide at His Majesty's Prison. Nicholas is being held in connection with the fatal stabbing of Jahmarley Pierre on March 25.
Dowdye Sets Championship Record as Antigua and Barbuda Nets Five Medals at OECS Athletics
Sprinter Geolyna Dowdye broke the OECS Athletics Championships record in the women's 200 metres, spearheading a five-medal day for Antigua and Barbuda in Basseterre, St Kitts. Javelin thrower Zonique Charles also rewrote the national record en route to a silver medal, as reported by Antigua.news.
Murder Accused Hospitalised After Apparent Suicide Attempt at HMP
Jermaine Nicholas, 24, who is remanded on a murder charge connected to the March 25 stabbing death of Jahmarley Pierre, was hospitalised Sunday following an apparent suicide attempt at His Majesty's Prison. Authorities had not issued an official statement on the incident at the time of publication.
Martinique Officially Joins CARICOM as Associate Member
Martinique officially became CARICOM's seventh Associate Member on 16 June 2026, following the receipt of the Instrument of Accession from the French Republic, and will participate in the upcoming Heads of Government summit in Saint Lucia.
PM Browne Heads to Saint Lucia for 51st CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has departed for Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, to attend the 51st CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting from July 5 to 8, where regional leaders will address food security, climate change, public health threats and geopolitical challenges facing the Caribbean.
Antigua and Barbuda Hosts 35th Regional Intelligence Heads Meeting
Antigua and Barbuda hosted the 35th Meeting of the Standing Committee of Regional Intelligence Heads from July 1st to 3rd, bringing together intelligence leaders from across the Caribbean Community to tackle transnational crime, cyber fraud, and other regional security threats. The forum was organised by CARICOM IMPACS in collaboration with the ONDCP, as reported by Antigua News Room.
PM Browne: Former Gang Members Graduate From ABICE in Rehabilitation Win
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that former gang members have graduated from ABICE following government-supported skills training, describing the outcome as evidence that rehabilitation programmes can successfully steer at-risk youth away from crime.
Antigua and Barbuda Names Squad for FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Qualifiers in Guyana
The Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association has named its senior men's national team to compete in the FIBA AmeriCup 2029 Caribbean Qualifiers in Georgetown, Guyana, from July 8 to 12. The Bulldogs will face Bermuda, Guyana, Dominica, and Turks and Caicos in Group A competition.
PM Browne: Antigua and Barbuda Remains One of Caribbean's Safest Nations
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda remains one of the Caribbean's safer nations, citing relatively low homicide figures and ongoing government programmes aimed at steering youth away from crime. Browne made the comments during a Sunday appearance on the Brown and Brown Show, as reported by Antigua News Room.
PM Browne Warns of Hostile Global Climate Threatening Small Island Governance
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned that the current global geopolitical climate is among the most hostile his administration has faced, making it increasingly difficult for small island nations like Antigua and Barbuda to protect their interests. He reaffirmed his government's commitment to the country's long-term development goals despite mounting international pressures.
PM Browne Hails 103-Year-Old Irenie Mussington as 'National Treasure'
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called 103-year-old Irenie Mussington a "national treasure" after her milestone birthday celebration was attended by the Governor General and senior government ministers, who presented her with a EC$10,000 government cheque.
Governor General and Lady Williams Cap Successful London Visit with Diplomacy, Philanthropy
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams have returned from a wide-ranging London visit that included the 10th annual Halo fundraising ball, meetings with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, and a series of diplomatic and cultural engagements aimed at elevating Antigua and Barbuda's international profile ahead of CHOGM.
CCJ President Calls for CARICOM Day to Become a Regional Public Holiday
Caribbean Court of Justice President Justice Winston Anderson has renewed a call for 4 July to be declared a regional public holiday across CARICOM, arguing that the 1973 signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas deserves annual collective recognition. Antigua and Barbuda and Guyana already observe CARICOM Day as a public holiday, and Justice Anderson is urging other Member States to follow suit.
U.S. Embassy Marks America's 250th Anniversary with Pledge to Deepen Eastern Caribbean Ties
U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Karin Sullivan has issued a statement marking America's 250th anniversary, outlining a wide-ranging series of partnerships with Eastern Caribbean nations, including energy collaboration with Antigua and Barbuda and more than $8 million in regional security funding.
Zonique Charles Wins Javelin Silver, Shatters Antigua and Barbuda National Record
Zonique Charles claimed silver in the women's javelin at the OECS Championships in St. Kitts, breaking Antigua and Barbuda's national record with a throw of 42.92 metres. The previous record of 41.11 metres had stood since 2007.
Dowdye Shatters OECS Record to Claim Women's 200m Gold for Antigua and Barbuda
Geolyna Dowdye won gold in the women's 200m at the OECS Championships on Saturday, setting a new championship record of 23.28 seconds. Her performance broke a mark that had stood since 2017.
Christopher Johnson Clinches Antigua and Barbuda's First Medal at OECS Championships
Christopher Johnson has won Antigua and Barbuda's first medal at the 2026 OECS Track and Field Championships, claiming silver in the men's shot put with a throw of 16.31 metres on the opening day of competition in St. Kitts.
Lions Club of Antigua Marks Over 55 Years of Community Service
The Lions Club of Antigua, chartered in 1968, is highlighting the enduring importance of volunteerism as it reflects on more than five decades of community service in Antigua and Barbuda. The Club's initiatives include a weekly hot meals programme and an annual prostate screening drive now in its eighteenth year.
Grays Farm and Clare Hall Health Centres Open Until 9 p.m.
The Grays Farm and Clare Hall Health Centres are open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., offering a broad range of medical services under extended hours. Extended hours for Brownes Avenue Health Centre and Villa Polyclinic will be announced at a later date.
Cuban Embassy Accuses U.S. of Pressuring Governments Ahead of UN Embargo Debate
The Cuban Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda has accused the United States of pressuring governments to block UN debate on the U.S. embargo against Cuba, alleging Washington issued direct warnings to countries that have traditionally supported Havana at the General Assembly. The embassy cited a report by The Nation newspaper claiming Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed U.S. embassies worldwide to lobby host governments ahead of a scheduled July 7 debate.