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Antigua and Barbuda’s long-serving envoy to China steps down
After more than a decade representing Antigua and Barbuda in Beijing, Ambassador Brian Stuart-Young is stepping down from his post as Non-Resident Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. Prime Minister Gaston Browne made the announcement...
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Air Peace Launches Monthly Schedule Flights to Antigua, Barbados
Chinedu Eze Nigeria’s major carrier, Air Peace, has announced monthly commercial flights from Lagos via Accra to Antigua and Barbados commencing from 21 December 2025. According to the airline, this new route represents a major step in Air Peace’s...
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Russian oligarch’s superyacht sold after legal battle
The US government has sold the 348-foot Russian superyacht Amadea, once owned by sanctioned oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, following a high-profile seizure and legal battle. The luxury vessel Amadea, built by renowned German shipyard Lürssen—whose...
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WATCH: Government promises full disclosure on vehicle audit; Merchant says findings will be made public
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has confirmed that the findings of a comprehensive audit into all government-owned vehicles will be made public once the review is completed. Director of Communications in the Office of the Prime Minister,...
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LISTEN: Government begins return of illegally purchased vehicles as investigation deepens
Several high-end vehicles that were illegally purchased in the name of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda have been returned to local dealerships as part of an ongoing investigation into procurement breaches. According to the Director of...
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UK Charters Flights to Evacuate Britons from Jamaica
The UK government has arranged chartered flights to help British nationals leave Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, a rare Category Five storm that struck the Caribbean island earlier this week. Officials estimate that...
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...
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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...
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PM Says Government Will Repair Its Own Derelict Buildings
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that the government will begin restoring and redeveloping its own derelict buildings, saying the state must “lead by example” as it moves to enforce property upkeep and tax compliance across the country....
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PM Clarifies: Property Tax Law Not About Taking Homes
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has rejected claims by Opposition MP Sherfield Bowen that the Tax Administration and Procedure (Amendment) Bill 2025 is “draconian,” insisting the legislation is designed to improve tax compliance and address derelict...
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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...
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Rosewood Developers Advance US$5 Million for New Barbuda Port
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Developers of the Rosewood Resort in Barbuda have advanced US$5 million to the government to support construction of a new port on the island. Prime Minister Gaston Browne told Parliament on Thursday that...
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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...
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Melly Rose Speaks out on US Military Presence in Caribbean Waters: “There has to be a better way.”
Trinidadian artist Melly Rose is sharing her heartfelt concern over recent reports of U.S. military operations in Caribbean waters that have allegedly resulted in boats being bombed or destroyed. “I’ve been seeing what’s happening, and honestly,...
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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...
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Rogue States or Legal Innovators? The ECCBI Bill, the Treaty of Basseterre, and the Crisis of Authority in the OECS”
When five Eastern Caribbean countries recently moved to enact a new regional Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) regulatory authority under a bill labeled the Eastern Caribbean CBI (ECCBI), the legal and constitutional alarms in some quarters began...
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Air Peace Launches Monthly Commercial Schedule Flights to Antigua, Barbados Effective from December 2025
Chinedu Eze Nigeria’s major carrier, Air Peace, has announced monthly commercial flights from Lagos via Accra to Antigua and Barbados commencing from 21 December 2025. According to the airline, this new route represents a major step in Air Peace’s...
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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...
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OPINION: Antigua And Barbuda Government Erodes Private Property Rights
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA GOVERNMENT ERODES PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS by: Yves Ephraim As a people whose forefathers were economic slaves, Antiguans and Barbudans should be particularly sensitive to any attempt by anyone, local or foreign, to diminish our...
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Cabinet Orders Comprehensive Audit of All Government Vehicles Amid Revenue Oversight Review
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda, chaired by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, has mandated sweeping measures to tighten oversight and strengthen accountability within government operations, particularly regarding the purchase and use of official...
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