Over One Million Cruise Passengers Expected in 2026
Antigua and Barbuda is projecting another record-breaking year for tourism, with the Government forecasting that more than one million cruise passengers and over 500,000 stay-over visitors will arrive in the…
Antigua and Barbuda Targets Major Road and Housing Expansion
Government says it is pressing ahead with an ambitious national infrastructure programme that includes major road rehabilitation works and continued housing expansion across the country. During Tuesday’s Throne Speech, Governor-General…
Government Says Water Production to Reach 14 Million Gallons Daily by Year-End
Potable water production is expected to increase to 14 million gallons daily before the end of 2026 as efforts continue to address longstanding supply challenges across the country. The announcement…
Government Outlines EC$300M UWI Expansion and Tuition-Free Vision
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced plans to invest EC$300 million into the continued expansion of the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus as part of…
Beginning a New Era in Development and Prosperity – 2026 Speech from the Throne
Delivered by Sir Rodney Williams Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda Tuesday, 26 May 2026 Parliament Building, St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE. MADAME PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, MR.…
CCJ Rules Suriname Breached Trinidadian Lawyer’s Rights Under CARICOM Treaty, Awards US$30,000 in Damages
The Caribbean Court of Justice has ruled that Suriname breached the treaty rights of a Trinidad and Tobago national by denying him direct access to legal counsel while he was…
Public Health Surveillance Strengthened Amid Global Health Concerns
Health authorities in Antigua and Barbuda are strengthening surveillance and screening measures at the country’s ports of entry amid growing international concerns over several infectious disease outbreaks worldwide. The measures…
Cabinet Approves Expanded Healthcare Services for Barbuda
Residents of Barbuda are set to benefit from a series of expanded healthcare services, including the planned return of childbirth services to the island for the first time since Hurricane…
Government Expands Eye Care Programme with More Than 400 Surgeries Planned
More than 400 eye surgeries are expected to be carried out in Antigua and Barbuda this year as the Government continues to expand access to specialist vision care services through…
Major Refurbishment of ABCAS School of Agriculture Advances
Major transformation works are continuing at the future home of the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS) School of Agriculture as the Government pushes ahead with plans to…
