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Antigua and Barbuda joins the Forest of Civilizations exhibition in Japan
Antigua and Barbuda is proud to announce its participation in the ‘Forest of Civilizations’, one of the largest exhibitions at Expo 2025 Osaka. This extraordinary global initiative brings together nations through symbolic trees that represent...

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Driving a Film Industry Boom
Meet the Prime Minister Bringing Film and Television to the Caribbean Prime Minister Browne Drives Economic Growth by Positioning Antigua and Barbuda as a Premier Hub for Film and Television Productions Since taking office in 2014, Hon. Gaston...

Antigua and Barbuda Moves Toward Digital Customs System
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda is weighing a proposal to modernize the way trade is conducted in the country with the introduction of a National Single Window System for Customs and Trade. Comptroller of Customs Raju Boddu appeared before...
‘First impressions matter’: Antigua’s tour operators need to embrace ambassador role to boost tourism competitiveness
By Robert Andre Emmanuel (Antigua Observer) – Persons on the frontlines of the cruise tourism industry need to be mindful of their treatment of guests and tourists, keeping conversations with tourists away from controversial topics such as...

Antigua and Barbuda invite Advisors to register for Second Annual Black Pineapple Awards
Home › Events › Antigua and Barbuda invite Advisors to register for Second Annual Black Pineapple Awards By TravelPress Staff September 18, 2025 The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) is reminding travel advisors that there’s still time...

Antigua and Barbuda Now Bound by WTO Fisheries Subsidies Rules
by Brent Simon On September 15, 2025, the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies officially entered into force, with Antigua and Barbuda among the member states that signed on. The agreement, hailed as a landmark for ocean sustainability, bans...
Browne Sets Target for Antigua and Barbuda to Break into World’s Top 40
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has pledged to propel Antigua and Barbuda into the ranks of the world’s top 40 countries within the next three years, setting out an ambitious vision for the nation’s future. Speaking at the launch of the Antigua and...

Caribbean Financial Scandals – Crystal Blue Persuasion
Peter Polack By Peter Polack The new Jamaican track sensation Oblique Seville recently became the 100m king in Tokyo as his hero Usain Bolt looked on. It had been nine years ago since Bolt captured a similar glory in Rio de Janeiro. Regrettably,...

PM Browne Sets Bold Goal for Antigua and Barbuda to Enter Top 40 Nations
Browne noted that Antigua and Barbuda now ranks around 52nd or 53rd place on the HDI, positioning the country just under the threshold of the top 25 percent of nations worldwide. With continued investment in education, infrastructure, and...

Antigua sets 10-year goal for half the population to hold college degrees
Antigua and Barbuda has launched a new tertiary institution described as “revolutionary,” following the merger of several post-secondary colleges into one national college. - Advertisement - The Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies...

Antigua’s PM rejects calls to ‘rebalance’ ties between US and China
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has dismissed suggestions that Antigua and Barbuda, along with other Caribbean nations, should “rebalance” their relationships between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). - Advertisement -...
Antigua & Barbuda PM affirms national sovereignty
Antigua & Barbuda's Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, has dismissed suggestions that Caribbean nations should "rebalance" their relations with the US and China. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's...

Antigua and Barbuda prepared to export skilled labour if jobs fall short
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said Antigua and Barbuda is prepared to export skilled labour if the domestic economy cannot provide enough opportunities for its growing pool of graduates. The comments came during the launch of the Antigua and...
PM Browne projects Antigua and Barbuda to rank among top Caribbean nations on UN index
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has predicted that Antigua and Barbuda will become one of the top two Caribbean nations on the United Nations Human Development Index (HDI) within the next three to five years. Speaking on the Browne and Browne Show,...

HAMMOCK COVE ANTIGUA ELEVATES LUXURY WITH NEW SIGNATURE VILLAS AND CURATED GUEST EXPERIENCES
The 5-star resort introduces oversized plunge pools, exclusive social rituals, and immersive cultural programming for the holiday season DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Hammock Cove Antigua, part of the Elite Island Resorts...
Fire Destroys Wooden House in Potters; Cause Under Investigation
Fire officials are probing the cause of a blaze that destroyed a wooden house in Potters on Sunday morning. According to reports, personnel from the St John’s Fire Station were called to the scene shortly after 9:20 a.m. on 14 September....

Higher Education Revolution: Antigua and Barbuda Launches College of Advanced Studies
Antigua and Barbuda’s education sector entered a new chapter on Tuesday with the unveiling of the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS), a groundbreaking institution designed to expand opportunity and drive national progress. The...

“We do not feel safe” – Chamber of Commerce members
“So, who feels safe these days? We’ve had so many instances. Some are businesspeople. Others are just citizens. So, there’s this scourge that has hit the business community. Where does it end? Where do we go from here? Certainly, if you think of...

Key Financial Principles Every Investor Should Master
Investing is more than just picking stocks or timing the market. Success often comes down to mastering a set of timeless financial principles that guide decision-making and reduce unnecessary risk. This article explores the key principles every...