National coverage from Antigua and Barbuda, including politics, public affairs, economy and society.https://antigua.newsenhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/minister-fernandez-highlights-antigua-and-barbuda-s-strategic-miami-connection-at-interamerican-conferencehttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/minister-fernandez-highlights-antigua-and-barbuda-s-strategic-miami-connection-at-interamerican-conferenceFernandez says Miami remains a critical gateway for Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism, trade, aviation and maritime sectors as the country strengthens its own…Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:28:51 GMTAntigua and BarbudaEditorial Staffhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/browne-wants-penalties-for-flashing-guns-on-social-mediahttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/browne-wants-penalties-for-flashing-guns-on-social-mediaThe Prime Minister says identifiable photos and videos of people displaying firearms should give police grounds to investigate, even when the weapon is not…Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:08:04 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/jumby-bay-donates-patrol-vessel-to-strengthen-antigua-and-barbuda-s-coastal-securityhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/jumby-bay-donates-patrol-vessel-to-strengthen-antigua-and-barbuda-s-coastal-securityThe vessel will support Coast Guard patrols and emergency response as Antigua and Barbuda prepares to host CHOGM in November.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:50:59 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/antigua-and-barbuda-rejects-proposed-whaling-commission-quorum-changes-calls-for-working-grouphttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/antigua-and-barbuda-rejects-proposed-whaling-commission-quorum-changes-calls-for-working-groupAt the International Whaling Commission meeting in Hobart, Antigua and Barbuda argued that lowering the quorum could weaken the voice of small island states.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:25:42 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/antigua-and-barbuda-calls-for-sids-seat-on-un-security-council-backs-espinosa-for-top-jobhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/antigua-and-barbuda-calls-for-sids-seat-on-un-security-council-backs-espinosa-for-top-jobAmbassador Walton Webson used Antigua and Barbuda’s UN General Assembly address to press for Security Council reform, fairer financing for vulnerable…Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:15:16 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/pm-browne-says-police-have-complained-to-him-about-judiciary-s-handling-of-criminal-caseshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/pm-browne-says-police-have-complained-to-him-about-judiciary-s-handling-of-criminal-casesDuring debate on the Firearms (Amendment) Bill, the Prime Minister argued that sentences for serious crimes have been too lenient and urged Parliament to…Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:45:52 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/18-year-old-aaron-williams-remanded-over-four-breaking-and-burglary-chargeshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/18-year-old-aaron-williams-remanded-over-four-breaking-and-burglary-chargesAaron Williams was remanded to His Majesty’s Prison after appearing before the Magistrate’s Court in Barbuda on Tuesday in connection with four separate…Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:27:35 GMTAntigua and BarbudaCory Waylandhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/freeland-children-must-be-safe-from-predators-at-home-and-on-the-playing-fieldhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/freeland-children-must-be-safe-from-predators-at-home-and-on-the-playing-fieldThe St George MP supported the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Bill in Parliament and urged adults to speak up when they suspect abuse.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:13:34 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/pringle-calls-for-age-of-consent-to-rise-to-18-government-agrees-to-examine-proposalhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/pringle-calls-for-age-of-consent-to-rise-to-18-government-agrees-to-examine-proposalThe change was not made in Monday’s sexual offences bill, which passed the Lower House without amendment.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:52:16 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/mommy-can-t-even-trust-daddy-turner-s-stark-warning-to-parliament-on-child-sexual-abusehttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/mommy-can-t-even-trust-daddy-turner-s-stark-warning-to-parliament-on-child-sexual-abuseThe Social Transformation Minister cited cases reaching his department and challenged the short sentences imposed for assaults on young children.Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:18:58 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/lower-house-passes-tougher-sexual-offences-law-as-mps-demand-better-protection-for-childrenhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/29/lower-house-passes-tougher-sexual-offences-law-as-mps-demand-better-protection-for-childrenGovernment and opposition members backed higher penalties, while calls to raiseTue, 29 Sep 2026 12:05:53 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/two-held-after-dennis-francis-wounded-in-villa-shootinghttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/two-held-after-dennis-francis-wounded-in-villa-shootingPolice have detained two suspects within 24 hours of the early-morning attack that left 47-year-old Dennis Francis with gunshot wounds to his lower back and…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:06:54 GMTAntigua and BarbudaCory Waylandhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/antigua-ems-staff-head-to-orlando-for-international-emergency-care-conferencehttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/antigua-ems-staff-head-to-orlando-for-international-emergency-care-conferenceSupervisor Akelia Carr and paramedic Mauli George will join emergency medical professionals from around the world at EMS World 2026, with new training and…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:00:42 GMTAntigua and BarbudaCory Waylandhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/we-are-because-they-were-senator-o-donoghue-delivers-stirring-message-at-at-and-lu-conferencehttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/we-are-because-they-were-senator-o-donoghue-delivers-stirring-message-at-at-and-lu-conferenceAt the AT&LU’s 87th Annual Delegates’ Conference, Senator Angelica O’Donoghue called for stronger worker development, renewed solidarity and a new…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:47:50 GMTAntigua and BarbudaEditorial Staffhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/government-releases-u-s-proposal-and-antigua-and-barbuda-counter-proposal-on-third-country-nationalshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/government-releases-u-s-proposal-and-antigua-and-barbuda-counter-proposal-on-third-country-nationalsThe government says no agreement has been reached and that its counter-proposal would require written approval for every person transferred from the United…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:16:38 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/young-artists-invited-to-capture-the-rhythm-of-the-islands-for-art-weekhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/young-artists-invited-to-capture-the-rhythm-of-the-islands-for-art-weekStudents ages 7 to 17 can enter the Antigua and Barbuda Art Week competition by noon on November 6, with winning work to be displayed at V. C. Bird…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:56:34 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/house-passes-firearms-amendment-bill-to-raise-maximum-prison-term-to-30-yearshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/house-passes-firearms-amendment-bill-to-raise-maximum-prison-term-to-30-yearsThe measure doubles the maximum sentence for summary firearm offences and introduces a minimum sentence that courts may reduce in special or exceptional…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:39:58 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/kenyatta-benjamin-sentenced-to-16-months-for-dangerous-drivinghttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/kenyatta-benjamin-sentenced-to-16-months-for-dangerous-drivingHatton man jailed and banned from driving for four years after pleading guilty to hitting four cyclists on Sir George Walter Highway in a 2022 Mother’s Day…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:26:55 GMTAntigua and BarbudaCory Waylandhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/rockell-browne-sentenced-to-four-years-for-transport-board-scissors-attackhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/rockell-browne-sentenced-to-four-years-for-transport-board-scissors-attackTransport Board employee Rockell Browne has been jailed for four years after a workplace confrontation with a female co-worker ended with the woman being…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:10:27 GMTAntigua and BarbudaCory Waylandhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/opinion-the-professor-who-never-held-a-chairhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/opinion-the-professor-who-never-held-a-chairProfessor C. Justin Robinson remembers the Mighty Sparrow as a calypsonian whose wit and lyrics taught generations of West Indians about politics, economics…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:56:24 GMTAntigua and BarbudaEditorial Staffhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/antiguan-nurse-returns-from-jerusalem-with-public-health-degree-and-a-plan-to-shift-focus-to-data-driven-preventionhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/antiguan-nurse-returns-from-jerusalem-with-public-health-degree-and-a-plan-to-shift-focus-to-data-driven-preventionAntiguan Registered Nurse Julien David Kentish returns home from Israel with new public health expertise and a focus on prevention, research and data-driven…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:44:41 GMTAntigua and BarbudaEditorial Staffhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/we-can-t-continue-to-glorify-badness-minister-matthew-warns-against-music-celebrating-gunmenhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/we-can-t-continue-to-glorify-badness-minister-matthew-warns-against-music-celebrating-gunmenSpeaking during debate on tougher firearms penalties, Daryll Matthew said the country must also examine the messages children hear about guns and violence.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:32:11 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/turner-says-bathlodge-shooting-exposes-urgent-need-for-tougher-firearm-sentenceshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/turner-says-bathlodge-shooting-exposes-urgent-need-for-tougher-firearm-sentencesDuring debate on the Firearms (Amendment) Bill, the Social and Urban Transformation Minister questioned how a person allegedly on bail for a gun offence…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:18:34 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/walker-supports-tougher-firearm-laws-but-raises-concern-over-licence-penaltyhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/walker-supports-tougher-firearm-laws-but-raises-concern-over-licence-penaltyThe Barbuda MP welcomed the Firearms Amendment Bill while calling for a distinction between serious gun offences and a licensed owner’s failure to renew on…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:01:25 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/pringle-backs-firearms-amendment-but-says-government-must-stop-guns-reaching-the-streetshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/pringle-backs-firearms-amendment-but-says-government-must-stop-guns-reaching-the-streetsThe opposition leader called for firearm tracing, stronger border security and more resources for police during debate in the House of Representatives.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:38:41 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/browne-wants-tougher-penalties-for-people-supplying-illegal-gunshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/browne-wants-tougher-penalties-for-people-supplying-illegal-gunsSpeaking during debate on the Firearms (Amendment) Bill, the Prime Minister urged tougher scrutiny of those who bring guns and ammunition into Antigua and…Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:50:06 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/micah-kitt-foundation-and-paediatrics-department-walk-for-childhood-cancer-awarenesshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/micah-kitt-foundation-and-paediatrics-department-walk-for-childhood-cancer-awarenessParticipants wore gold to honour children lost to cancer and show support for those undergoing treatment.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:53:36 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/letter-a-call-for-immediate-action-on-excessive-noise-traffic-obstruction-and-blocked-emergency-routeshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/letter-a-call-for-immediate-action-on-excessive-noise-traffic-obstruction-and-blocked-emergency-routesA public letter urges police to address loud music, traffic obstruction and blocked emergency access near Valley and Desouza Road.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:37:58 GMTLetters to the EditorEditorial Staffhttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/antigua-and-barbuda-officials-attend-climate-warning-seminar-in-chinahttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/antigua-and-barbuda-officials-attend-climate-warning-seminar-in-chinaTwo government officers examined how forecasting technology and clear public communication can help communities prepare for climate hazards.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:29:47 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charleshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/browne-meets-multibillionaire-philanthropist-alex-soros-to-discuss-antigua-and-barbuda-s-development-prioritieshttps://antigua.news/2026/09/28/browne-meets-multibillionaire-philanthropist-alex-soros-to-discuss-antigua-and-barbuda-s-development-prioritiesPrime Minister Gaston Browne discussed renewable energy, sustainable transport and Commonwealth priorities with Open Society Foundations leaders during UNGA81.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:11:09 GMTAntigua and BarbudaShermain Bique-Charles