BREAKING: U.S. MILITARY COMMANDER HEADS TO GRENADA AMID SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN TENSIONS

Washington’s push for military assets in St. George’s sparks sovereignty alarm as Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell remains abroad and Acting PM Lennox Andrew faces a diplomatic tightrope By Times Caribbean Political and Security Desk | October 13,...

US Navy Adm Holsey to visit Grenada & Antigua

US Navy Adm. Alvin , Commander of US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), will visit Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada on 14–15 October to meet with leaders in both nations, including Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne and Prime Minister of...

Destin calls for stronger early warning systems on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025

Message from the Director of the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2025 Theme: “Fund Resilience, Not Disasters” Good day, and happy International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. This year’s...

Antigua and Barbuda Named Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025

The World Travel Awards honors excellence across tourism, hospitality and travel sectors, with winners selected by tourism professionals and consumers worldwide. “This win is an honour. It is the result of the hard work that has been done to build...

Top United States Military Official To Visit Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada

Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Admiral Alvin Holsey to Visit Antigua And Barbuda, Grenada for Key Leader Engagements U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), will visit Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada Oct....

Lovell Criticizes Governance Failures, Calls for Transparency in Social Security Management

Former finance minister Harold Lovell has taken aim at what he described as serious lapses in governance and transparency in Antigua and Barbuda, accusing officials of ignoring the “spirit” of laws meant to promote accountability. Speaking on...

NODS observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP NODS observes International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) joins with the rest of the world today (Monday) in observing International Day for Disaster...

Government Moves Forward with New Port in Barbuda for Trade and Tourism

Government Moves Forward with New Port in Barbuda for Trade and Tourism The government is advancing plans to build a new port in Barbuda as part of efforts to expand trade and tourism infrastructure on the sister island. During Thursday’s...

Junior Ministers Assigned New Portfolios

Minister of State and Leader of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon. Shenella Govia, and Minister of State, Senator Clement Antonio, have been reassigned to new ministerial portfolios within the Government of Antigua and Barbuda....

Tourism ministers debate role of taxes in Caribbean airfare costs at SOTIC 2025

Caribbean tourism ministers have given mixed reviews concerning the effects of airfare taxes on regional connectivity. This follows a fiery statement by LIAT Air CEO Hafsah Abdulsalam who described Caribbean-based airlines as “revenue collectors...

Tuitt Awarded for Outstanding Service in Law Enforcement and Safety at WOW Factor 2025

Anderson Tuitt of the National Office of Disaster Services (N.O.D.S) has been named the winner in the Law Enforcement & Safety category at the prestigious WOW Factor Awards 2025. The award recognises Tuitt’s outstanding commitment to public...

Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority Reports Swift Operational Recovery After Tropical Storm Jerry

Minimal Flight Disruptions Despite the adverse weather, flight disruptions at the V. C. Bird International Airport were minimal. Only one of three daily North American flights was cancelled, while most other cancellations involved domestic and...

Sri Lanka, Antigua and Barbuda Establish Diplomatic Relations

Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the United States, Mahinda Samarasinghe, and Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda have formally established diplomatic relations following the signing...

Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority Reports Quick Operations Recovery in Wake of TS Jerry

Following the torrential rain and high winds that resulted from the passage of tropical storm Jerry on the early morning of Friday October 10th 2025, the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) is reporting a quick recovery of air service...

Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission Delegation to Represent Antigua Carnival at Miami Carnival 2025

The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission, in partnership with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, is excited to announce the departure of our delegation that will represent Antigua Carnival during the peak weekend of Miami Carnival...

ANTIGUA-POLITICS – Antigua welcomes ceasefire between Israel, Hamas

Antigua and Barbuda Pursues Maritime Partnership with Panama

Antigua and Barbuda is moving to deepen its maritime cooperation with Panama, one of the world’s leading logistics hubs. Prime Minister Gaston Browne has tasked Ambassador Sir Ron Sanders with leading negotiations between the Antigua Port...

Antigua and Barbuda Welcomes Israel–Hamas Ceasefire, Calls for Lasting Peace and Humanitarian Relief

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has welcomed the recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, describing it as a vital step toward restoring peace and stability in the region. In a statement issued by Minister of Foreign Affairs,...

Antigua Removes Visa Requirement for Panamanians

Citizens of Panama can now visit Antigua and Barbuda without a visa, following what Prime Minister Gaston Browne described as “an oversight corrected.” Browne made the announcement while receiving credentials from Panama’s new ambassador, Ana...

Antigua and Barbuda Dental Association Backs Sugar Tax on Sweetened Beverages

Excessive sugar intake harms both general and oral health, contributing to rising rates of tooth decay, periodontal disease, gingival inflammation, insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity, and diabetes. Some countries have even...