Antigua and Barbuda

Their meeting covered climate change, trade, reparations and Antigua and Barbuda’s role as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

The assistance package includes luxury passenger vans, police motorcycles and specialist training for officers to support transport and security arrangements during the Commonwealth summit.

The King and Queen joined an interfaith service, attended Antigua and Barbuda’s Independence Day parade and took part in cricket-related engagements during the opening days of the Commonwealth summit.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed a gradual end to the CIP, conditional on an extended transition period and financial and technical assistance from the European Union.

The monarch's visit to Guyana marked 60 years of diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom, while his earlier engagements in The Bahamas included a youth rally celebrating the country's younger generation.

The King and Queen Camilla arrived in Antigua and Barbuda on October 30 for a five-day visit, with engagements including the country's 45th Independence anniversary and the CHOGM summit.

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has praised the handover of Pelican Court, a China-funded EC$50 million housing development with 150 condominium units, as a milestone in urban renewal.

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Barbuda could transition to fully renewable energy within 18 to 24 months, with plans to expand solar generation and add battery storage.

Community members are questioning the handling of 11 Jamaican nationals deported from Antigua and Barbuda, citing concerns about family notification, access to lawyers and the collection of personal belongings.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Agriculture is urging the public, travellers and importers to help prevent the Mediterranean fruit fly from entering the country, warning of potential damage to crops, food supplies and household budgets.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Zaine Fredrick finished first runner-up at the 2026 Miss Essence and Mind International Swimsuit Pageant in St Maarten.

Rental costs in Antigua and Barbuda rose 8.9% over the year to September, while higher housing, transport and communication costs pushed overall inflation to 7%.

Gasoline prices in Antigua and Barbuda have risen by another EC$1.49 per gallon, pushing the pump price to EC$17.99 as households and businesses face higher transportation costs.

The House of Representatives has passed amendments that would make sexual intercourse with a person under 16 punishable by up to life imprisonment, regardless of consent.

British Airways will extend its daily London Gatwick service to Antigua through April 2027, adding more than 3,000 seats as UK visitor arrivals continue to grow.

Antigua and Barbuda and Azerbaijan have signed agreements removing visa requirements for diplomatic, official and ordinary passport holders, strengthening bilateral ties and facilitating travel between the two countries.

A woman was shot dead and two people injured after gunmen opened fire on a home in Cashew Hill, while police continue investigating whether the attack is linked to the recent Bathlodge triple shooting.

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne met India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New York to discuss development partnership, capacity building, climate cooperation and CHOGM.

The Antigua and Barbuda Falcons defeated Jamaica Kingsmen by eight wickets in the 2026 CPL final at Kensington Oval, with Sufyan Moqim taking 4/14 and Amir Jangoo scoring an unbeaten 57.

A fire broke out at His Majesty’s Prison shortly before 4 p.m., with officials saying preliminary information suggests the deceased inmate started the blaze inside his cell.