Chet Pushes Back Against Opposition Claims on U.S. Visa Restrictions

The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has dismissed as “false and misleading” claims by Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle that the government is responsible for U.S. visa restrictions affecting Antiguan and Barbudan nationals. In a statement issued by ABLP Chairman and Minister for Foreign Affairs E. P. Chet Greene, the party said visa decisions are made solely by the United…

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Inflation Rises 1.7% Year-on-Year in March 2026 as Transport Costs Surge

Antigua and Barbuda recorded a 1.7 per cent increase in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the twelve-month period ending March 2026, according to the Statistics Division within the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance. The rise in headline inflation was driven largely by higher costs in transport services, despite notable declines in food prices over the same period. The…

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CDB Approves EU-Backed Grant to Strengthen Regional Disaster Agency

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a technical assistance grant of USD346,000 to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to support a comprehensive institutional assessment aimed at strengthening the Agency’s ability to support Caribbean countries before, during and after disasters. CDEMA is the CARICOM agency that coordinates disaster risk management across the region. Through this support, CDEMA will…

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Young Environmental Scientists Competition Crowns 2025-26 Regional Winners

The winners of the 2025-2026 Young Environmental Scientists (YES) Competition, hosted by…

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Landmark Cricket West Indies Campus and High-Performance Centre for Antigua and Barbuda

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a major proposal for…

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Scholarship Opportunities from the People’s Republic of China for Antiguan and Barbudan Students

Government has announce the availability of several scholarship opportunities offered by the…

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Department of Public Health Intelligence and Surveillance to be Established

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved the establishment of a…

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Update Provided on Retroactive Salary Payments to Public Sector Employees

Government, through the Treasury Department, has issued a comprehensive update regarding the…

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Antigua Racing Cup Launched: A New Regatta with a Big Antiguan Welcome

Registration opened this morning for the inaugural Antigua Racing Cup, with crews…

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Elections Called for April 30, Governing Party Officially in ‘Renaissance’ Campaign Mode

The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), led by Prime Minister Gaston…

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