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Government Announces “Livable Wage” Initiative for Low-Income Workers
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda says it has adopted a proposal aimed at replacing the concept of a minimum wage with what it describes as a “livable wage” for lower-income workers. The policy announcement was made during Tuesday’s Throne Speech delivered by Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams. According to the Government, the initiative was proposed by one of the country’s…
CDB and World Bank Activate Action Plan for Boosting Regional Resilience and Growth
Caribbean countries stand to benefit from a joint Action Plan between Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the World Bank Group (WBG) that targets key development issues critical to regional resilience and growth. Central to the partnership are joint country portfolio reviews, harmonised approaches to reporting on jobs, and a regional connectivity and logistics study to identify and address the specific…
Antigua and Barbuda Preparing Legislative Reforms on Cybercrime, Harassment and Public Safety
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda says it is preparing a wide-ranging legislative reform agenda that will address cybercrime, police reform, workplace harassment and public health regulation. The measures were outlined during Tuesday’s Throne Speech delivered by Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams. According to the Government, proposed legislation between 2026 and 2031 will include reforms affecting the Police Service, Fire and…
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Public Health Surveillance Strengthened Amid Global Health Concerns
Health authorities in Antigua and Barbuda are strengthening surveillance and screening measures…
Cabinet Approves Expanded Healthcare Services for Barbuda
Residents of Barbuda are set to benefit from a series of expanded…
Government Expands Eye Care Programme with More Than 400 Surgeries Planned
More than 400 eye surgeries are expected to be carried out in…
Major Refurbishment of ABCAS School of Agriculture Advances
Major transformation works are continuing at the future home of the Antigua…
Launch Framework for Barbuda Land Registry Approved for this Summer
Government says it has approved recommendations paving the way for the establishment…
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…
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…
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…
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 for a high-level seminar examining how innovative debt instruments can help Caribbean countries strengthen resilience, unlock fiscal space,…
