Antigua and Barbuda

The annual School Uniform Grant Voucher Program is seeing a consistent flow of applicants: since its launch on 7 July, over 2.500 families already shew up and more are expected before the program ends at the end of August

The Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union called upon employers warning not to infringe upon workers’ rights by deducting Social Security contributions from wages, but remitting contributions to the Social Security Scheme as mandated by law

An official website has been developed to optimize the distribution of textbooks across Antigua and Barbuda, ensuring timely access to essential learning materials, textbook availability, distribution schedules, ultimately supporting educational goals

A deliberate push to promote Intra-Caribbean tourism to tap into new markets has given the expected results, as regional arrivals in Antigua and Barbuda have surpass those from Canada

The Antigua and Barbuda Horticultural Society has earned a Silver Medal at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, an outstanding achievement in their first-ever participation at the event

As Antigua prepares for Labour Day on 5 May, a stance was presented by the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union to AB Hotels and Tourism Association urging members to respect workers’ legal rights to compensatory leave when scheduled off on public holidays

Antigua Sailing Week 2025 will officially start tomorrow with the Round Antigua Race and the official opening party; the international sailing event, at its 56th edition, counts over 50 boats in its entry list

Additional 200 condominium units to broaden affordable housing will be granted by the extension of China's housing grant; the Chinese construction company involved plans to conduct preliminary studies and soil testing soon and begin construction by 2025

A new mobile alert system for missing persons, called 'Chantel Alert', will be operational 'within a few weeks' developed following the recent murder of Chantel Crump

New traffic management measures in St. John's are being implemented, starting with an experiment in changing traffic lights timing during rush hour to address the capital's growing congestion concerns

The increase in vehicle registration fees proposed by the government are being criticized by the main opposition party, whose members express growing concern over their impact on the cost of living

Dozens of young people added their voices to the chorus of rejection of gender-based violence in Antigua and Barbuda, calling for action and change during the conference "Change Starts Here: Youth Against Gender-Based Violence"