Fort James Redevelopment Moves Forward with Major Coastal Engineering Assessment

Plans to transform Fort James into a premier recreational and tourism destination have advanced significantly following Cabinet's approval of a comprehensive coastal engineering study that will guide the long-term restoration and redevelopment of one of Antigua and Barbuda's most historic beachfront areas. The decision clears the way for Smith Warner International Limited (SWI) to undertake a Baseline Coastal Assessment and…

EDITOR

Passenger Head Tax to Increase as Antigua Moves to Strengthen Regional Institutions

International travellers arriving in and departing from Antigua and Barbuda will soon pay a higher Passenger Head Tax following Cabinet's approval of an increase aimed at helping the country meet its financial commitments to key regional institutions. The measure will see the tax rise from US$40 to US$50 per passenger, with Government indicating that the additional revenue will be directed…

EDITOR

OECS Leaders Agree on Strategy to Reduce Cost of Living and Strengthen Regional Cooperation

The cost of living, regional transportation, trade, and the future of Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programmes topped the agenda when Heads of Government of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) met in Antigua and Barbuda, with leaders emerging from the summit committed to a series of initiatives aimed at improving the lives of citizens across the sub-region. Prime Minister…

EDITOR

Other News

View All

Major Legislative Agenda Set to Reshape Legal, Security and Health Framework

A wide-ranging legislative programme set for debate in the House of Representatives…

EDITOR

CHOGM 2026 Preparations Intensify as Antigua and Barbuda Prepares for Global Spotlight

Antigua and Barbuda is steadily advancing preparations to host the 2026 Commonwealth…

EDITOR

Japan Mission Opens Door to Fisheries Upgrade and Sargassum Solutions for Antigua and Barbuda

Opportunities for major upgrades to Antigua and Barbuda’s fisheries sector and coastal…

EDITOR

Strong Caribbean Institutions Critical to Advancing Caribbean Development, Says Justice Denys Barrow

Strong, independent, and effective judicial institutions are essential to advancing sustainable development…

EDITOR

Stronger Job Advertising Rules Introduced as Government Tightens Work Permit Oversight

Job seekers across Antigua and Barbuda could soon see more employment opportunities…

EDITOR

Government Advances Barbuda Land Registry as It Reaffirms Position on Land Transactions

Plans to establish a formal Land Registry in Barbuda are progressing steadily,…

EDITOR

Government Pursues Spanish Language Initiative Through Expanded Partnership with Spain

Antigua and Barbuda is seeking to deepen its relationship with Spain as…

EDITOR

U-20 Football Team Earns Historic CONCACAF Berth as Premier League Set to Return to ARG

Antigua and Barbuda's national Under-20 men's football team has been hailed for…

EDITOR