Antigua and Barbuda

The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission said the parade has been rescheduled to July 29 after thunderstorms and persistent rainfall created unsafe conditions along the planned route.

Meteorologists have warned that heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds could disrupt Carnival festivities, urging residents and visitors to monitor weather updates and seek shelter when lightning is present.

Local environmental groups warned that supporting commercial whaling could harm Antigua and Barbuda's international reputation and urged the government to ensure its position reflects the interests of its people.

The Coast Guard has launched an active search after three fishermen failed to return from a routine fishing trip.

LIAT Air says it is absorbing much of the recent increase in jet fuel costs to limit fare hikes, while continuing to expand regional routes and improve connectivity across the Caribbean.

The new twice-weekly non-stop service is expected to strengthen regional connectivity, making travel easier for business, tourism and family visits between Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados.

Reports indicate that several Antiguan entertainers, including Soca Monarch Tian Winter, were informed their US visas had been revoked, although neither the US Embassy nor the artists have confirmed the reports.

The Machico Drive fire is the latest in a series of major blazes reported across Antigua this year, with emergency crews responding to fires at commercial properties, public facilities and heavy equipment.

Police and the Antigua and Barbuda Coast Guard are investigating social media claims that human remains were found underwater off Parham Dock, but say they have not yet verified the reported location.

Anthony admitted to four counts of fraudulent conversion involving clients' travel funds. Sentencing is scheduled for 25 September, when the High Court will consider the extent of the financial losses.

JetBlue will end its New York-Antigua service later this year as part of a wider network restructuring, reallocating aircraft to support expanded operations from Fort Lauderdale while offering affected passengers rebooking or refund options.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne said the government will consult stakeholders before tabling a parliamentary resolution on the Citizenship by Investment Programme as international pressure over visa-free travel intensifies.

Parliament approved a resolution setting 12 principles for negotiations with Washington, requiring case-by-case approvals, security checks and full funding commitments before any migrant transfers can proceed.

Detectives are reviewing security camera footage and appealing for witnesses after a 66-year-old Villa resident was shot and injured.

The US$50-55 million rehabilitation project at V.C. Bird International Airport remains ahead of schedule, with Phase 3 substantially complete and the full upgrade still targeted for completion by September 2026.

The government says the Citizenship by Investment Programme will remain in place, arguing it is a vital source of revenue while Antigua and Barbuda continues discussions with the European Union.

Cycling Federation President St. Claire Williams said Tahje Browne suffered non-life-threatening injuries and remains hospitalized following the collision on Sir Sydney Walling Highway.

The agreement, signed in Panama City, creates a framework for cooperation in trade, tourism, education, security and international affairs between Antigua and Barbuda and Honduras.

Search operations were suspended overnight due to poor visibility and rough sea conditions before Coast Guard divers recovered the teenager’s body on Sunday morning.

Participants have been placed in areas such as landscaping, hydroponics and horticulture therapy, providing opportunities for skills development, income and greater independence.