Antigua & Barbuda News

Antigua: Two men fined $12,000 each on gun and ammunition charges

In Antigua's Magistrates’ Court, two men have been ordered to pay $12,000 each for their unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition.

LIAT 2020 Completes Training Flights, Nears Approval for Air Operator’s Certificate

LIAT 2020, a new airline established by the government of Antigua and Barbuda, has completed a series of training flights over the weekend under the close supervision of the Eastern Caribbean Civil Aviation Authority (ECCAA).

Authorities Investigate Discovery of Human Leg on Antigua Beach

Authorities in Antigua have initiated an investigation following the unsettling discovery of a human leg on a beach in the Yepton’s area.

Antigua and Barbuda Allocates Funds into Escrow Account for Plane Acquisition

Antigua and Barbuda have taken a significant step towards enhancing their aviation capabilities by allocating funds into an Escrow account for the acquisition of planes owned by the Caribbean Development Bank.

Antigua: Five teens arrested on gun charges 

In a recent incident that has sparked concern among residents, five teenagers, one as young as 13 years old, have been arrested for allegedly attempting to assault an employee of a popular resort in Dickenson Bay.

Antigua Cruise Ports Anticipates Reaching 500,000 Cruise Passengers This Season

Antigua Cruise Ports (ACP) is gearing up for a significant milestone as officials count down to the arrival of their 500,000th cruise passenger for the season.

Eastern Caribbean Youth Parliament Network Formed, Promises Harmonised Advocacy

On 2nd April 2024, an Agreement was signed to create the Eastern Caribbean Youth Parliament Network (ECYPN).

Third Homicide of 2024 in Antigua: Young Man Fatally Injured in...

Antigua has sadly recorded its third homicide of 2024: 23-year-old Ricaldo Joseph from Old Road.

Flights Operations Return To Normal At VC Bird International Airport In...

Flight operations at the VC Bird International Airport have fully resumed following an incident late Sunday, March 31, 2024, where a portion of the runway was displaced by the exhaust from a departing flight.

Woman and Son Boards AA Flight at V.C Bird Illegally

Authorities in Antigua and Barbuda have launched an investigation into a breach at V.C Bird International Airport that allowed a woman and her son to board an American Airlines flight without a boarding pass.