Cabinet Approves Infrastructure, Heritage and Agriculture Initiatives

Cabinet has approved several decisions aimed at strengthening infrastructure, protecting national heritage and advancing agricultural development in Antigua and Barbuda. Among the decisions taken was the closure of the St. John’s Public Cemetery to new burials effective at the end of March 2026 due to capacity constraints. While no new burials will be permitted, families who already have existing tombs…

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Government Resolves Long-Running De Freitas Constitutional Case

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced the amicable settlement of a long-running legal dispute involving former public officer Elloy De Freitas. The case, widely known as De Freitas v Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Lands and Housing, dates back to 1990. Mr. De Freitas, who was employed as an Extension Officer in the Ministry of…

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International Investors Propose US$150M Marina Development at Fort James Harbour

Government said it welcomes a proposal from a group of international investors to develop the Fort James Harbour peninsula into a modern marina and mixed-use waterfront destination. The project, presented to Cabinet recently, outlines an ambitious plan to transform the Fort James Harbour area into a vibrant waterfront community that blends heritage preservation with tourism, recreation and residential development. According…

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Caribbean, in partnership with the Caribbean…

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Caribbean Countries Strengthen Population Data Systems to Improve Planning, Disaster Preparedness, and Social Policy

National statistical offices and government representatives from across the Caribbean are strengthening…

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Island’s HR Professionals Set to Participate in Regional LOUD26 Conference

Human Resource professionals from Antigua and Barbuda are preparing to join colleagues…

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4th Annual VIP Women’s Conference Empowers Women in Antigua and Barbuda

In observance of International Women's Day on March 8, more than 150…

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Millions of people to celebrate Commonwealth Day on 9 March

Commonwealth Day will be celebrated around the world on 9 March 2026,…

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CHTA Marks Int’l Women’s Day with Call to Advance Caribbean Women Across the Region

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association has used the occasion of International…

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CDB Launches Gender Toolkit to Strengthen Community Development Across the Caribbean

The Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB / the Bank) Basic Needs Trust Fund…

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CDB President Charts Decisive Decade for Caribbean Resilience

President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank), Mr. Daniel M. Best, has unveiled a transformative…

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