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China to Build 100 Grant-Funded Homes in Antigua and Barbuda Under Phase Two Deal
Antigua and Barbuda has signed an agreement with China for a US$20 million grant-funded second phase housing programme that will deliver 100 new climate-resilient homes in Bolans and Barbuda. The development will operate under a rent-to-own model aimed at expanding home ownership for lower-income families.
Ministry of Agriculture Doubles Summer Internship Programme in Second Year
The Ministry of Agriculture has welcomed more than 30 summer interns in 2026, doubling the size of the programme from its inaugural year and expanding participation to include private schools for the first time.
PM Browne Dismisses Alfa Nero Claims, Cites U.S. Appeals Court Victory
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has rejected claims in an online article about the Alfa Nero superyacht sale as "false and misleading," citing a March 2026 U.S. appeals court ruling in the Government's favour and alleging a coordinated disinformation campaign behind the story's circulation.
Antigua and Barbuda Set to Establish Parliamentary Conservation Caucus
Antigua and Barbuda is set to establish a non-partisan parliamentary conservation caucus following the presentation of preliminary findings from the Advancing Conservation in the Eastern Caribbean Programme to government officials. A national validation workshop is scheduled for 22 July at the Department of Environment.
CARICOM to Convene Meeting Addressing Discrimination Against Rastafarians
CARICOM has agreed to establish a regional committee to examine discrimination and marginalisation faced by Rastafarians across the Caribbean, following a decision made at the Forty-second Inter-Sessional Meeting of Heads of Government on 8 May 2026.
ABWU Senator Chester Hughes Earns Law Degree from UK University
ABWU Deputy General Secretary and Senator Chester Hughes has graduated from Arden University in the UK with an LLB (Hons), Upper Second-Class Honours degree, with plans to pursue bar training before seeking admission to the bar in Antigua and Barbuda and the OECS.
Antiguan Delegate Elected Co-Chair at Major International Hazardous Waste Convention
Crown Counsel Nneka Nicholas was elected co-chair of the 15th Open-ended Working Group of the Basel Convention in Geneva, as Antigua and Barbuda played an active role in shaping international hazardous waste policy. The meeting concluded with the adoption of 19 decisions guiding work toward the 2027 Conference of the Parties.
Senator Parker Demands Permanent Immigration Reform, Slams Reliance on Political Amnesties
Opposition Senator Malaka Parker used the Senate debate on the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to demand a permanent, transparent immigration pathway for non-nationals, arguing that the Government's repeated reliance on pre-election amnesties reflects a systemic failure it has itself helped create.
PM Browne Hits Back at Viral Alfa Nero Claims, Cites U.S. Appeals Court Ruling
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has dismissed a viral online article about the Alfa Nero superyacht sale as false and misleading, pointing to a March 2026 U.S. federal appeals court ruling in his favour as evidence of vindication rather than legal setback. Browne also raised concerns that the article is being pushed through a coordinated, paid distribution campaign designed to obscure its origins.
PM Browne Proposes Students Help Maintain Public Spaces Through School Programmes
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed that students assist in maintaining public facilities such as the Potters Sports Complex, while also calling on every school to establish a plant nursery as part of a wider push to blend practical skills with community service.
PM Browne Calls for Student Community Service to Maintain Public Facilities
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed integrating community service into school curricula, with students helping to maintain public facilities such as the Potters Sports Complex and growing ornamental plants for public spaces. The initiative aims to develop practical employment skills while fostering civic responsibility among young people.
Senator Parker Urges Sweeping Search Warrant Reform to Balance Police Powers and Civil Rights
Opposition Senator Malaka Parker has called for a sweeping overhaul of Antigua and Barbuda's search warrant laws, arguing before the Senate that a single comprehensive statutory code is needed to balance effective law enforcement with the constitutional rights of citizens. Speaking during debate on the Magistrate's Code of Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2026, she warned that expanding police powers without stronger procedural safeguards risks undermining public confidence in the justice system.
Health Minister Meets Nurses Association in Push to Strengthen Healthcare Partnerships
Health Minister Michael Joseph met with the Antigua and Barbuda Nurses Association on Monday to discuss issues affecting the nursing profession and reinforce the government's commitment to collaborative healthcare partnerships. The meeting is part of a broader series of consultations the Ministry is conducting with stakeholders across the healthcare sector.
MP Turner Demands Jumby Bay Halt Illegal Waste Dumping Near Parham
MP and Minister Rawdon Turner has publicly demanded that Jumby Bay resort stop what he calls the illegal dumping of waste near the Parham community, urging the resort to comply with national environmental laws and remove waste already left in the area.
US Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Bid to End Birthright Citizenship
The US Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, upholding the principle that all persons born on American soil are entitled to citizenship. The ruling, as reported by Antigua News Room, dealt a significant blow to a cornerstone of Trump's immigration agenda.
Chinese Ambassador Outlines Beijing's Vision for Fairer Global Governance
Chinese Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda H.E. Jiang Wei has outlined the principles and proposals contained in China's June 2026 white paper on global governance, calling on Antigua and Barbuda to partner with China in advancing the Global Governance Initiative. The initiative, introduced by President Xi Jinping in September 2025, has drawn support from nearly 160 countries and international organizations.
Antigua and Barbuda Courts Commonwealth Investors at London Lunch Ahead of CHOGM 2026
Antigua and Barbuda hosted a high-level Commonwealth Leaders Lunch in London on 29 June to promote investment and build partnerships ahead of CHOGM 2026, set to take place in St. John's from 1–4 November. The nation will become the smallest country ever to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Senate Passes Electronic Crimes Bill Despite Opposition Push for Stricter Search Limits
The Antiguan Senate has passed the Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill 2026, expanding courts' powers to issue production orders for digital evidence, after opposition Senator Malaka Parker urged stricter safeguards comparable to those governing traditional search warrants. The bill passed without amendment following debate between government and opposition senators over the appropriate scope of the new digital investigative powers.
Senate Approves Compulsory Land Acquisition for National Performing Arts Centre Access Route
The Senate has approved the compulsory acquisition of a 0.05-acre portion of land on St. Mary's Street to provide a secure access and exit route for the National Performing Arts Centre. The motion passed the Upper House without debate, satisfying a statutory requirement under the Land Acquisition Act.
HAPPI Builds Eight-Bedroom Home for Family of 30 in Its Most Ambitious Project Yet
The Helping Antigua and Barbuda Progress Initiative (HAPPI) is constructing an eight-bedroom, four-bathroom home for a family of nearly 30 people, replacing a deteriorating wooden structure in what the organisation calls its most ambitious project to date. Minister for Social Transformation Rawdon Turner says the project is already transforming lives even as construction remains ongoing.