Over One Million Cruise Passengers Expected in 2026

Antigua and Barbuda is projecting another record-breaking year for tourism, with the Government forecasting that more than one million cruise passengers and over 500,000 stay-over visitors will arrive in the country during 2026. The projections were announced during the 2026 Throne Speech delivered Tuesday by Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams. The Government said tourism now accounts for more than 60 percent…

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Antigua and Barbuda Targets Major Road and Housing Expansion

Government says it is pressing ahead with an ambitious national infrastructure programme that includes major road rehabilitation works and continued housing expansion across the country. During Tuesday’s Throne Speech, Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams pointed to significant upgrades already completed on several major roadways, including Sir George Walter Highway, Friars Hill Road, Sir Sidney Walling Highway, Valley Road and the Parham…

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Government Says Water Production to Reach 14 Million Gallons Daily by Year-End

Potable water production is expected to increase to 14 million gallons daily before the end of 2026 as efforts continue to address longstanding supply challenges across the country. The announcement came during Tuesday’s Throne Speech delivered by Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams, who highlighted ongoing investments in reverse osmosis infrastructure and water distribution upgrades. According to the Government, daily water production…

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Launch Framework for Barbuda Land Registry Approved for this Summer

Government says it has approved recommendations paving the way for the establishment…

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Antigua & Barbuda reports 7% Growth in Stay-Over Arrivals in Q1 2026 – CTM

For the second consecutive year, Antigua and Barbuda proudly served as the…

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Regional and International Experts to Discuss Innovative Debt Solutions for a Resilient Caribbean at CDB Annual Meeting

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) will convene regional and international experts…

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Rising land and ocean temperatures, wilder water cycle, glacier retreat hit Latin America and Caribbean

(WMO Press Release) - Record-breaking heat, persistent drought, extreme rainfall and devastating…

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Gov’t Reaffirms Labour Code Provisions for Public Holiday Work Obligations

Government has reaffirmed the provisions of the Labour Code relating to employment…

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Attorney General Presents Broad Legislative Agenda Ahead of Parliamentary Session

Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin on Wednesday presented a broad slate of…

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Spanish Established as Official Second Language of Antigua & Barbuda

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a major policy initiative…

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Cabinet Approves National Safe Haven for Women and Children

Government has announced the approval of the establishment of a national Safe…

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