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Antigua and Barbuda Opens 2026 With 110,832 Stayover Visitors
Officials say first-quarter stayover arrivals rose 7% to 110,832, while cruise projections and new routes point to another strong tourism year.
Antigua and Barbuda Tightens Airport Screening as Air Peace Service Begins
Health authorities have expanded screening at the country's ports of entry as the new Air Peace service starts and officials watch Ebola, malaria and hantavirus developments abroad.
Cabinet Moves to Make Spanish Antigua and Barbuda's Official Second Language
The government says stronger Spanish-language capacity will support education, business, tourism and deeper ties with the wider region.
Antigua & Barbuda
Local news from Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda Tightens Airport Screening as Air Peace Service Begins
Health authorities have expanded screening at the country's ports of entry as the new Air Peace service starts and officials watch Ebola, malaria and hantavirus developments abroad.
Road Closure Alert: Single Lane Traffic on Sir Sydney Walling Highway
The Ministry of Works advises motorists that the Sir Sydney Walling Highway will operate under single-lane alternating traffic for six weeks during a PIMU drainage improvement project.
Ministry of Health Intensifies Mosquito Awareness Campaign Amid Dengue Concerns
As Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week kicks off, Antigua's Central Board of Health launches a public education drive targeting dengue prevention across all parishes.
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Crime & Courts
Cannabis Authority Briefs Police Recruits on Legal and Illegal Cannabis Rules
Nearly 60 police recruits received an introduction to medicinal cannabis law as regulators push for more informed enforcement on a changing legal landscape.
Three Suspects Arrested in Major Bank Fraud Investigation
Royal Police Force detectives arrest three individuals in connection with an alleged bank fraud scheme involving forged documents and unauthorised account access.
Business & Finance
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IMF Warns Middle East Tensions and Price Shocks Could Hit Antigua and Barbuda
The IMF says Antigua and Barbuda's outlook is still vulnerable to fuel, shipping and demand disruptions even after a year of growth and easing inflation.
Tourism
Antigua and Barbuda Opens 2026 With 110,832 Stayover Visitors
Officials say first-quarter stayover arrivals rose 7% to 110,832, while cruise projections and new routes point to another strong tourism year.
Antigua and Barbuda Sets Tourism Record: Visitor Arrivals Surpass 1.2 Million
Record tourism figures confirmed for 2025, with new airlift from Frontier Airlines and a blockbuster Culinary Month cementing the twin islands' status as the Caribbean's premier destination.
Antigua's 365 Beaches: Why Luxury Travellers Are Choosing the Twin Islands
A surge in high-end tourism bookings, boutique hotel openings, and prestigious travel awards has cemented Antigua's reputation as the Caribbean's premier luxury destination.
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National Youth Athletics Championships Set for YASCO Complex This Weekend
Over 200 young athletes aged 9–15 from across Antigua will compete in sprint, field, and distance events at the ABAA National Youth Athletics Championships.
Caribbean
Browne Presses for Fully Funded Loss-and-Damage Support for Caribbean States
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda is still pursuing climate finance talks and wants grant funding, not heavier post-disaster borrowing.
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Iran Accuses US of Breaching Ceasefire After New Strikes in Hormozgan
Tehran says fresh American strikes amount to a major violation of the ceasefire, while Washington says the action was defensive.
Opinion
Opinion: The ABLP Landslide and What It Means for Antigua's Next Five Years
The election result is unambiguous: Antiguans have delivered the ABLP a sweeping mandate. But governing with 15 seats brings its own pressures, and the real challenges lie ahead.
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Abigail Piper to Represent Antigua at 2026 Miss Caribbean Universe Pageant
Twenty-three-year-old St. John's native Abigail Piper is crowned national representative, set to compete at the Miss Caribbean Universe pageant in Trinidad this July.