Inflation Rises to 3.1% in April as Airfares and Recreation Costs Drive Prices Higher
Inflation in Antigua and Barbuda climbed to 3.1 percent in April 2026 compared with the same period last year, driven largely by higher transportation costs, particularly airline fares, according to…
“The Responsibility Rests With Us”: CDB President Issues Urgent Call to Reimagine Caribbean Climate Finance
The Caribbean faces a stark choice: transform how it finances resilience and development, or remain trapped in a cycle of debt, constrained growth, and escalating climate shocks. That was the…
Dam Construction Programme Advances as Government Pushes Food Security Agenda
Antigua and Barbuda’s agricultural sector is set to receive a major boost through an expanding dam construction and rehabilitation programme aimed at improving water access for farmers and strengthening national…
Young People from Across the Caribbean to Tackle Region’s Most Pressing Issues at Regional Youth FIRE Forum
Young leaders from across the Caribbean will gather in Nassau, The Bahamas, next week for the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Youth FIRE Forum (YFF), a two-day event aimed at exploring…
More Than 200 Security Cameras to Be Installed Across Antigua and Barbuda
A nationwide expansion of surveillance technology is now underway as Antigua and Barbuda intensifies efforts to strengthen public safety and modernize crime prevention systems. The update was provided during Wednesday’s…
Antigua and Barbuda to Introduce Free Corneal Replacement Surgeries
Residents requiring advanced eye treatment may soon gain access to life-changing medical procedures locally as Antigua and Barbuda moves to expand specialized ophthalmological services through a new international partnership. During…
Specialized Centre for Autism and Neurodivergent Care
Families living with autism and other neurodivergent disorders in Antigua and Barbuda are expected to benefit from expanded support services following Cabinet’s approval of plans to establish a specialized Cognitive…
Government Maintains Heightened Vigilance Amid Global Ebola Concerns
Antigua and Barbuda has reinforced its border monitoring and public health preparedness measures as international health authorities continue to track the spread of Ebola and other infectious diseases in parts…
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…
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…
