Antigua and Barbuda Records 1.3% Decline in Consumer Prices Over One Year

Antigua and Barbuda recorded a decline in consumer prices over the past year, according to the latest data released by the Statistics Division within the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), the country’s main measure of inflation, fell by 1.3 percent for the twelve months ending January 2026. The decrease was largely driven by lower…

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CDB Reports Strong Surge in Development Financing Approvals Across the Region

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) has reported a significant increase in project financing and disbursements for 2025, approving USD 464 million in new support. The milestone marks a 50% increase in financing over 2024. The Bank disbursed USD 429 million, reflecting a 30% rise compared to the previous year. Presenting highlights at CDB’s Annual News Conference on March 3, 2026, Mr. L.…

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Caribbean States Turn to Migration to Bridge Workforce Gaps

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Caribbean, in partnership with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, hosted the tenth episode of its “CONVERSATIONS on Migration in the Caribbean” series on Wednesday, March 4. The event, centered on “Migration and the Caribbean Workforce: Filling the Gaps,” featured Dr. Gerard Jean-Jacques, Dominica's Ambassador to CARICOM and the OECS, sharing insights on innovative strategies…

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Macmillan Education Caribbean Announces Winners of Regional Poetry Competition

Macmillan Education Caribbean has announced the winners of its Language Tree New…

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Island Leaders and International Institutions to Convene in Gran Canaria for Key Global Summit on Sustainable Development

Ministers, premiers, senior policymakers and development finance leaders from island jurisdictions across…

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PM Statement On the Escalating Situation in the Middle East

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is deeply concerned by the rapid…

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Local Farmer ‘Twin I Payne’ Commended for Back-to-Back Agrifest Victory in St. Croix

Government has formally commended Antiguan farmer Twin I Payne for his outstanding…

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National Beautification and Sanitation Drive Intensifies

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has endorsed an intensified national beautification…

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Parliament to Convene on Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Bill Ahead of National Amnesty Programme

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced that the Parliament is expected…

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