Real News Antigua is Antigua and Barbuda’s independent digital news platform, built to serve the people of our twin-island nation with journalism that is accurate, timely, and unafraid. From the streets of St. John’s to the shores of Barbuda, from Parliament House to the cricket ground, we cover the stories that matter to Antiguans and Barbudans every single day.

Our Story

Real News Antigua was founded on a simple conviction: that the people of Antigua and Barbuda deserve a news source they can trust. In a media landscape too often shaped by political allegiances, advertiser pressure, and the noise of social media rumour, we set out to do things differently — to report the facts, follow the evidence, and let the community decide what to make of them.

We are proudly local. Our journalists live in the communities they cover. We understand the rhythms of Antiguan life — the fishermen landing at Heritage Quay before dawn, the debates in the markets of St. John’s, the pride that comes with every West Indian cricket victory and the frustration that comes with every unresolved pothole. That local knowledge is not incidental to what we do — it is the foundation of it.

What We Cover

Real News Antigua covers the full breadth of life in Antigua and Barbuda:

  • Politics & Government — Parliament, Cabinet decisions, elections, and the policies that shape everyday life.
  • Crime & Courts — Fair and responsible coverage of law enforcement, the judiciary, and public safety.
  • Business & Economy — Tourism, investment, cost of living, labour, and the financial issues that affect households and businesses.
  • Sports — Cricket, football, sailing, athletics, and every Antiguan and Barbudan competing on the regional and world stage.
  • Community & Culture — The events, traditions, arts, and people that make our nation unique.
  • Caribbean & International — Regional news from CARICOM and beyond, with a Caribbean perspective.
  • Environment — Climate change, coastal erosion, hurricane preparedness, and the environmental challenges facing small island states.

Our Values

Independence

We are not owned by a political party, a government ministry, or a business conglomerate. Our editorial decisions are made by our newsroom — not by our advertisers, not by our donors, not by any government. When we investigate powerful people or institutions, we do so without fear or favour.

Accuracy

We verify before we publish. In the age of instant social media, it is tempting to be first. We would rather be right. Every claim we publish is checked, every source scrutinised, and every correction made transparently when we get something wrong. Our Editorial Policy sets out the standards we hold ourselves to.

Fairness

We give everyone named in our stories the opportunity to respond. We report multiple sides of complex issues. We do not let our preferences colour our reporting. Opinion and analysis are clearly labelled and kept separate from news.

Community

We exist to serve the public — not to lecture it. We take reader tips seriously, we welcome complaints, and we hold ourselves accountable to the community that reads us. Real News Antigua is your news platform. We work for you.

Our Commitment to Antigua and Barbuda

Small island nations face unique challenges in building sustainable, independent media. We are committed to remaining a going concern — a newsroom that can afford to hire journalists, pursue investigations, and hold power to account for the long term. We do this through advertising, community support, and by earning the trust of readers who choose to return to us day after day.

We take that trust seriously. Every story we publish, every correction we issue, and every tip we follow up on is an expression of our commitment to the people of Antigua and Barbuda. This is our home. This is our community. And this is our news.

Get in Touch

We want to hear from you. Have a story tip? A correction? A complaint? A word of encouragement? Reach out to us at realnewsantigua@gmail.com or visit our Contact page. You can also find us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube — links are in the footer below.

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