ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA BREAKING NEWS

Antigua and Barbuda shines at New York’s West Indian American Day Parade, showcasing Carnival culture ahead of Antigua Carnival’s 70th anniversary.

Observer News Desk More than 1,200 students have enrolled at the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS) for the 2026/2027 academic year, marking the institution’s first intake since five tertiary institutions were brought together under one college. The students are pursuing…

By Azara Lavia Antigua Grammar School Principal Sam Roberts has defended the decision to send senior students home for breaching uniform regulations, saying students and parents had been repeatedly warned about the dress code. The issue drew public attention on Tuesday after a parent said in a…

By Tahna Weston tahna.weston@antiguaobserver.com Prime Minister Gaston Browne has doubled down on his criticism of the judiciary, rejecting mounting condemnation from regional legal bodies and insisting that judges must be held accountable for sentences he believes undermine public safety. In his…

By Tahna Weston tahna.weston@antiguaobserver.com Antigua and Barbuda’s passport has fallen three places to 49th in the 2026 global rankings, although it remains more powerful than those of most of the country’s OECS neighbours. The 2026 report gives the passport a mobility score of 143, providing…

By Algernon Watts The United States issued no B-1/B-2 visitor visas to Antigua and Barbuda nationals in the first two months of 2026 — a dramatic reversal from the hundreds granted during the same period last year, according to figures published by the US State Department. The country-level data…

By Neto Baptiste The Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) is urging all members to bring their membership subscriptions up to date. The reminder comes on the heels of statements from former West Indies fast bowler and president of Liberta Sports Club, Kenneth Benjamin, challenging claims…

By Neto Baptiste The senior Antigua and Barbuda Benna Boys football team could include more homegrown talent during their 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League campaign set to start later this month. Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) media officer Troy Gibson said the vast majority of…

By Neto Baptiste Former West Indies captain and legendary batsman Sir Vivian Richards has praised the impact of young players in this year’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL), saying the tournament has showcased a promising crop of emerging Caribbean talent. Speaking on the Good Morning Jojo sports…