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Canada and CARICOM Renew Strategic Partnership on Security, Climate and Trade
Canada and CARICOM foreign ministers meeting in Panama City have endorsed a renewed Strategic Partnership and a new Action Plan targeting regional security, climate resilience, and economic growth. The talks also addressed the ongoing crisis in Haiti and support for the Gang Suppression Force ahead of a key UN Security Council mandate renewal.
Senator Newton Attends Morocco-OECS Forum to Boost Trade and Investment Ties
Senator Lamin Newton represented Antigua and Barbuda at the Morocco-OECS Economic Promotion Week, where discussions focused on expanding trade, attracting investment and fostering economic cooperation for small island developing states.
Antigua and Barbuda Pledges US$150,000 to Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced a US$150,000 humanitarian pledge to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes, citing Venezuela's assistance to Barbuda during Hurricane Irma in 2017 as a key motivation.
Turner Urges Caribbean Unity on Disaster Preparedness at CDEMA Ministers' Summit
Antigua and Barbuda's Minister of Social and Urban Transformation Hon. Rawdon Turner has called for stronger Caribbean-wide collaboration on disaster preparedness at the Sixteenth Meeting of the CDEMA Council of Ministers in Trinidad and Tobago. Minister Turner stressed that natural hazards respect no borders and that coordinated regional action is essential to protecting vulnerable communities.
Antigua and Barbuda Pledges US$150,000 to Earthquake-Stricken Venezuela
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced a US$150,000 humanitarian contribution to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes that have killed more than 900 people. The pledge honours Venezuela's assistance to Antigua and Barbuda during Hurricane Irma in 2017, when Caracas provided aircraft to evacuate the entire population of Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda Pledges US$150,000 to Venezuela Following Deadly Earthquakes
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced a US$150,000 humanitarian contribution to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, citing the Caribbean nation's own experience of disaster and Venezuela's pivotal role in evacuating Barbuda after Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Gov't Defends 'Right Honourable' Title for PM Browne Under New Vice-Regal Warrant
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has defended the use of the title "Right Honourable" for Prime Minister Gaston Browne, stating it is authorised by a Vice-Regal Warrant issued by the Governor General in December 2025. Under the new framework, a Prime Minister becomes eligible for the title upon serving a fourth term in office.
Caridocs Urges Jamaicans to Act Now as Antigua's Amnesty Programme Gets Underway
Document services firm Caridocs is urging Jamaicans in Antigua and Barbuda to begin their amnesty applications immediately, warning that delays could prevent timely completion of the regularisation process. The government's Amnesty Programme, which opens once every five years, offers eligible non-nationals a chance to secure their immigration status.
PM Browne Receives Lifetime 'Right Honourable' Title Under New National Protocol
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has been granted the lifetime style of "The Right Honourable" under a new national protocol framework established by a Vice-Regal Warrant issued by Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams on December 10, 2025. The warrant formalises rules governing honorific titles and official appellations for constitutional officeholders and distinguished individuals in Antigua and Barbuda.
Cabinet Backs PM Browne's Stance on U.S. Negotiations Over Third-Country Deportees
The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet has endorsed Prime Minister Gaston Browne's negotiating position with the United States on accepting a strictly limited number of non-criminal third-country nationals, with Ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders leading the ongoing talks. The government has stipulated it will accept no individuals with criminal backgrounds and reserves the sovereign right to determine who may enter the country.
U.S. Mobilises $150 Million Response to Devastating Venezuelan Earthquakes
The United States has committed $150 million in humanitarian aid and deployed search and rescue teams to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes, with the Department of State leading a coordinated, multi-agency response. As reported by Antigua News Room, President Trump authorised the response within hours of the disaster.
ABCAS Student Janica Adams Named Antigua and Barbuda's Junior Tourism Minister
Janica Adams of the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies has been named the country's Junior Minister of Tourism after winning Thursday's National Tourism Youth Congress Competition. She will go on to represent Antigua and Barbuda at the 2026 CTO Youth Congress in Georgetown, Guyana, in October.
Chinese Eye Care Firm to Donate Specialist Equipment to Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda's Ministry of Health has formalized an agreement with Chinese firm He Vision Group for the donation of specialized eye care equipment, with the shipment currently being prepared. The partnership also opens the door to future collaboration in ophthalmology, blindness prevention, and medical training.
Caridocs Urges Jamaicans to Act Now on Antigua's Immigration Amnesty
Document services firm Caridocs is urging Jamaicans living in Antigua and Barbuda to act quickly and regularize their immigration status under the government's current Amnesty Programme. The company is offering professional document assistance with a flexible payment plan to help applicants meet the requirements.
Antigua and Barbuda Launches OECS' First Anonymous Youth Mental Health Chatline
Antigua and Barbuda has launched the Young Caribbean Minds Chatline, the OECS' first free, anonymous, text-based mental health and child protection support service for children and young people. The initiative, developed in partnership with UNICEF, UWI, the OECS Commission and Zenith Centre, follows a landmark consultation with more than 1,000 young people and is set to expand across all nine OECS Member States.
Antigua and Barbuda Joins Global Tax Transparency Pact with OECD Agreement
Antigua and Barbuda has signed an addendum to the OECD's Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement, committing to an expanded framework for the automatic exchange of financial account information to combat offshore tax evasion. The country joins 76 jurisdictions worldwide that have adopted the updated Common Reporting Standard rules.
Letter: Antigua and Barbuda Should Negotiate Wisely, Not Resist U.S. Pressure
A letter published by Antigua News Room urges the Antiguan government to prioritize practical diplomacy over political posturing when dealing with the United States. The writer argues that small nations are better served by negotiating wisely than by projecting an image of defiance.
OECS Leaders Raise Judicial Retirement Age to 70 for Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
OECS leaders have agreed to raise the retirement age for Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court judges from 65 to 70 years, following discussions at a two-day regional summit in Antigua. Prime Minister Gaston Browne cited difficulties recruiting judges with the necessary expertise as a key driver of the decision.
OECS Leaders Agree to Raise Retirement Age for Eastern Caribbean Judges to 70
OECS leaders have agreed to raise the retirement age for Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court judges from 65 to 70 years, with Prime Minister Gaston Browne saying the change aims to address difficulties in recruiting experienced judicial talent.
Antigua and Barbuda, France in Talks Over Bilateral Crime-Fighting Pact
Antigua and Barbuda and France are exploring a bilateral agreement targeting transnational organised crime, cybercrime and cross-border security threats following discussions between Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene and France's Liaison Judge to the Caribbean, Justice Emmanuelle Doffe. Proposals on the table include joint investigative teams, intelligence-sharing and specialised law enforcement training.