Antigua and Barbuda

The Supervisor of Elections at the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission, has been appointed as Chief of Mission for the CARICOM Election Observation Mission to Saint Lucia, bringing the country to a leading role in regional election oversight

Annual Christmas Barrel Initiative has begun and will run to 15 January 2026: households can import personal-use essentials at reduced cost during the peak shipping period; the concession applies to clothing, food items and toiletries, not electronics

Cancer Centre could reopen after refitting in early 2026: the old equipment was removed last week by Swedish Elekta and new equipment will be installed soon; closed in 2023 and sold in 2024, now reopening under new management

The Nelson’s Dockyard National Park has been declared a Noise Abatement Zone starting 15 November 2025 to protect the cultural and residential character of the Park, manage entertainment activities responsibly, preserve high-end tourism and yachting

Heavy rainfall and the aftermath of Tropical Storm Jerry caused flash floodings, forcing the National Office of Disaster Services to focus immediately on response and assessments, shadowing activities for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

A urgent dispatch with warnings ad alerts has been issued over high swells causing very hazardous conditions on North/north-facing coastlines; threat level to life, livelihood, property and infrastructure is high, with the potential for extensive impacts

A high-end, environmentally integrated hotel is being proposed for Long Bay, with a ground-breaking seaplane service for guests; the project emphasizes harmony with nature and was one of several key developments announced in latest post-Cabinet briefing

All primary and secondary schools in Antigua and Barbuda are set to benefit from a new School Sports Uniform Initiative, providing free uniforms for sporting disciplines; the program is due to launch early next year in partnership with a local retailer

A call for preparedness has been issued across Antigua and Barbuda as Hurricane Erin continues to pose threat to the twin-island nation; authorities highlighted the community’s well-established reputation for storm readiness, discipline, mobilization

With Carnival festivities at their peak across Antigua and Barbuda, health officials are urging vendors to employ food safety measures and are intensifying their control operations on local food stalls, reminding that proper food handling is critical

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