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One dead as Antigua confirms two imported malaria cases
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (539+ words) One of two travellers who arrived in Antigua and Barbuda with malaria has died, the Ministry of Health confirmed on Friday, as it simultaneously moved to strengthen the country's defences against the Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Central and East…...
Super 40 final heads to historic ARG
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (176+ words) The postponed Super 40 Final between defending champions, the New Winthorpes Lions and Empire Nation, will be contested on Saturday at the historic Antigua Recreation Grounds (ARG). This is according to the President of the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA),…...
Legal commentator urges constitutional reform as priority
2+ week, 3+ day ago (388+ words) A legal commentator is urging the new government to make constitutional reform a priority. Attorney-at-law E. Ann Henry said the Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda is 45 years old and that a Constitutional Review Commission has already been established. She said the…...
Final prosecution witness takes the stand in Nigel Christian murder trial
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (515+ words) The lead investigator in the murder trial of three men accused of killing senior Customs officer Nigel Christian began giving evidence on Wednesday before Justice Rajiv Persaud and will continue her testimony on Thursday, bringing the prosecution to the final…...
Nat'l Youth Ambassador celebrates her Foundation's impact on reaching 800 people and 13 schools
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (598+ words) By Jeressa L. Jeremy National Youth Ambassador Kristina Louisa is preparing to celebrate a major milestone as her non-profit, the Hopeful Hearts Foundation will observe its second anniversary, having helped more than 800 persons and 13 schools across Antigua and Barbuda. Founded on…...
Permanent Secretary levels accusations against Festivals Commission Chair in letter to Prime Minister
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (210+ words) The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries has written directly to Prime Minister Gaston Browne raising grave concerns about financial misconduct, unauthorised expenditure, and the signing of contracts in her name without her knowledge " levelling…...
Caribbean students shine in historic first electronic CXC exams as pass rates surge across multiple subjects
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (466+ words) Caribbean students have delivered a strong performance in the January 2026 CSEC examinations " the first fully electronic and hybrid sitting in the history of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC)" with nine of the 13 subjects administered recording increases in pass rates and several…...
Four community health centres to offer extended hours from April 1
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) Four community health centres in Antigua will be offering extended operating hours from April 1, 2026, in a move aimed at improving access to primary healthcare services. Health Minister Molwyn Joseph announced that the Browne's Avenue, Grays Farm and Clare Hall health…...
CXC registrar declares first electronic examinations session a landmark success
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (354+ words) The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has declared its inaugural fully electronic and hybrid examinations session a landmark success, with its registrar and chief executive officer affirming that the region's students and the council itself have demonstrated they are ready for the…...
MBS Director defines true wealth through community health expansion
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (402+ words) By Deslyn A Joseph While the opening of the new pharmacy at the Glanvilles Polyclinic has already been established on Tuesday as a milestone for the community, Dr Andre Bovell, the Director of Prevention, Nutrition, Pharmacy and Statistics at the…...