Antigua and Barbuda

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.

Antigua Cruise Port is among 10 nominees for Caribbean’s Best Cruise Terminal 2026, with the winner to be announced at the World Cruise Awards in Jamaica on October 14.

The cinema announced an indefinite closure to improve its facilities, while separate reports say health officials shut its canteen following sanitation concerns. The company has not linked the two events.

The royal tour will begin in The Bahamas on October 27 before continuing to Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda, where the couple will attend the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Antigua and Barbuda recorded the lowest gasoline and diesel prices among ECCU members in July, while also ranking second for the lowest cooking gas prices.

Antigua and Barbuda is considering tougher minimum sentences for serious firearm and sexual offences, including cases involving children and repeat offenders.

The November 1 ceremony will formally recognise Sir Eric Burton and Arthur Nibbs, two former Barbuda parliamentarians whose public service contributed to the island’s political and economic development.