Inflation Edges Upward as Meat and Transport Costs Surge in Antigua and Barbuda

The cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda rose at the end of 2025, driven by a sharp spike in grocery prices and a significant year-end jump in airfares, according to the latest government data.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025 recorded a 3.1% annual increase, the Statistics Division of the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance reported Friday.…

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Jamaica Unveils Landmark Essex Valley Agro-Processing Facility with CDB and UK Support

St. Elizabeth, Jamaica: The Government of Jamaica has marked a major milestone in the transformation of its agriculture sector with the official launch of the Essex Valley Agro‑Processing Facility and Administrative Building. The state-of-the- art structures aim to revitalise rural livelihoods, modernise agricultural production, and strengthen food security in St. Elizabeth, one of the country’s key “bread basket” parishes that…

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Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month returns with an exciting line-up of events through May

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) is excited to announce the May 2026 return of its annual culinary series, Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month. Since launching in 2023, the culinary tourism initiative continues to grow with a focus on local Antiguan and Barbudan food and chefs alongside guest chefs who are exclusively of Caribbean heritage. During the month-long celebration…

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The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission today hosted a delegation…

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CHTA Opens Registration for 2026 Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Antigua

Registration is now open for Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) 2026, taking place May 12-15 in Antigua…

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Triumph at the 2026 Caribbean Journal Caribbean Travel Awards.

Antigua and Barbuda is celebrating major wins at the 2026 Caribbean Travel…

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Antigua and Barbuda to attend Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Fiji Inbox

Fiji is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys general, including officials from Antigua and Barbuda, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting,…

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Prime Minister Browne Attends World Governments Summit 2026 in Dubai

Prime Minister the Honourable Gaston Browne  is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates this week, to…

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REPORT FROM THE CABINET OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA MEETING OF WEDNESDAY 28th JANUARY 2026

1.     Cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne who…

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Antigua Cruise Port Launches “Name the Quay” Competition

Antigua Cruise Port has officially launched its national “Name the Quay” competition,…

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CCJ President Concludes Visit to Barbados

From 15-20 January 2026, the Honourable Mr Justice Winston Anderson, President of the Caribbean Court…

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