Antigua & Barbuda News

Antigua and Barbuda Plans Expansion of Cruise Port on Rat Island

The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet has announced its decision to enhance the cruise port by undertaking development on the north side of Rat Island.

Antigua: Man Hospitalized After Being Shot During Robbery in Casada Gardens

A man is currently receiving medical treatment in the hospital following a terrifying ordeal in Casada Gardens, Antigua, on Friday morning. According to reports, the victim and another individual fell prey to three masked gunmen in the early hours.

Antigua: Visiting UN member found dead in hotel room

Investigations are ongoing following the discovery of a deceased member of a United Nations delegation in his accommodation at Jolly Beach Resort on Tuesday evening.

Antigua: Sentencing of 26-year-old caught masturbating over elderly woman pushed back

The sentencing of a man who admitted to entering an elderly woman’s home and masturbating over her while she slept has been pushed to next week.

Antigua: Police Probe Sudden Death Of German Cruise Visitor

In a tragic incident today, a 57-year-old German cruise tourist was pronounced dead at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre in Antigua, shortly after noon. The tourist, who had been battling chronic health challenges, was found unresponsive at Long Bay.

Antigua and Barbuda seeking to clarify position on free movement of...

This Government of Antigua and Barbuda’s has issued a statement to clarify its position on the movement of all CARICOM Nationals.

Antigua: Senate approves bill to increase money transfer fees

The Antigua and Barbuda Senate has approved a bill that will see a hike in fees for people wiring money out of the country.

Brazil will reopen its Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda, and Brazil strengthened economic and diplomatic ties on Friday at 8th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Latin America and Caribbean States (CELAC) being held here.

Jamaican accused of shooting police officers in Washington DC

A Jamaican man, Stephen Claude Rattigan, 48, has been accused of shooting three police officers in Washington DC.

Antigua endorses Ghana’s nominee for Commonwealth top post

Antigua and Barbuda has become the second Caribbean Community (Caricom) country to publicly endorse Ghana’s nominee for the position of secretary general of the Commonwealth grouping when the elections are held in October this year.