Inflation Eases to 3.7% in June as Electricity Costs Continue to Drive Prices

Antigua and Barbuda’s annual inflation rate eased in June 2026, offering some relief after several months of elevated price increases. However, rising electricity costs continued to exert significant pressure on household budgets, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The country’s year-on-year inflation rate slowed to 3.7 per cent for the twelve…

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Caribbean Development Bank Approves Regional Initiative to Strengthen Development Finance Institutions

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) has approved US$232,000 in grant funding to strengthen the capacity of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) across its Borrowing Member Countries, enhancing their ability to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), climate resilience, renewable energy, and sustainable development.  Approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors under the Special Development Fund (SDF) 11 programme, the technical…

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REPORT FROM THE CABINET OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA MEETING OF WEDNESDAY 22nd July 2026

1. Cabinet Ratifies First Freehold Land Certificates in Barbuda’s History  The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has taken a landmark and historic decision by ratifying the first-ever freehold land certificates for Barbudans, marking a transformative moment in the island’s history and laying the foundation for the establishment of the Barbuda Land Registry. For the first time since the settlement of…

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Sir Ronald Sanders Assumes Chairmanship of the Inter-American Council for Integral Development (CIDI)

Sir Ronald Sanders, Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the United States…

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RCA donates $10,000 to UWI Five Islands Campus as part of yearly scholarship programme

The Rotary Club of Antigua has reaffirmed its commitment to education and…

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US$9 Million Grant to Transform Water Security and Boost Agricultural Production

Antigua and Barbuda's drive to strengthen food security and build greater resilience…

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Antigua and Barbuda Maintains Firm Stance in Ongoing U.S. Third-Country Resettlement Talks

Negotiations between Antigua and Barbuda and the United States over the possible…

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