News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: DNA Nominates 16 Candidates to contest the 2023 General Elections
Jamel Knight - St. John’s City West Roland Timothy - St. John’s City South Avoy Knight - All Saint’s East & St. Luke DNA Candidates on Nomination Day Today, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) created history when it secured nominations for its 16 candidates slated to contest the general elections…
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: To our National Heroes
It was a stirring salute to our National Heroes - Sir Vere C Bird Sr, King Court Tacky, Dame Nellie Robinson, Sir George Walter, Sir Lester Bird, and our only living honoree, Sir Vivian Richards. This past Friday, National Heroes Day, members of the United Progressive Party (UPP) made a…
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: Antigua and Barbuda to vote on removing King Charles as head of state
King Charles could be removed as head of state of Antigua and Barbuda within the next three years. The Caribbean nation is one of 14 former colonies who still owe allegiance to the British monarch.
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: Antigua and Barbuda to hold republic referendum within three years, says PM
The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, has said he will call for a referendum on the country becoming a republic within three years, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: Antigua and Barbuda PM wants republic referendum 'within three years' after Queen's death
Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, said the island nation would remain an enthusiastic Commonwealth member but becoming a republic would be the "final step to complete that circle of independence"
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: Double the sun: why you should visit Antigua and Barbuda
In Antigua and Barbuda you can get all of the above and more. The country is famed for its beachfront luxury hotels that offer everything from villas with private plunge pools and hammocks to ...
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: Queen Elizabeth’s death spurs Caribbean Commonwealth realms to referendums on republicanism
In Jamaica, the Bahamas, Antigua and Barbuda and beyond, old questions about British imperialism may bring constitutional change to remove King Charles III as head of state ...
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: Former British Colonies in Caribbean Consider Cutting Ties to the Monarchy
Antigua and Barbudaâs prime minister vows to hold a referendum on becoming a republic. Jamaica plans a vote, too.
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: Royals, republicanism and reparations: Wessexes feel the heat in Caribbean
“One day,” the prime minister told the couple, Antigua and Barbuda – a former British colony where the ... while in the Bahamas they were urged to acknowledge the British economy was “built on the ...
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: Royal couple told of Antigua and Barbuda's wish to be republic
Antigua and Barbuda should "one day become a republic", its prime minister has told the Earl and Countess of Wessex during. Gaston Browne said during a meeting with the royal couple, who are touring ...
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: Royal Caribbean Group signs jobs deal with Antigua & Barbuda
Royal Caribbean Group has agreed a deal with the government of Antigua and Barbuda to bring thousands of job opportunities ... of our partnership and will result in boosting the tourism economy.” ...
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: Jamaican company gives US$130K to UWI’s Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and Blue Economy in A&B
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the National Baking Company Foundation in Jamaica signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on March 7 to provide funding for the Centre of ...
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: UWI Open Campus, Compete Caribbean launching regional business plan competition
Open Campus and Compete Caribbean are collaborating on a regional business plan competition targeting entrepreneurs who currently operate or wish to operate within the community-based tourism (CBT) ...
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: New rules ahead for Covid-related work absences
By Orville Williams [email protected] As Covid-19 continues to negatively impact Antigua and Barbuda’s economy, discussions between the Labour and Health ministries are set to ...
News Antigua and Barbuda Economy: Tourism, construction and agriculture contribute to 4.2% economic growth in 2021
By Orville Williams [email protected] The country’s economy grew by 4.2 percent in 2021, despite the sustained impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and pronouncements made by ...