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Prime Minister Gaston Browne Leads Antigua and Barbuda Delegation at 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Conference in Jamaica
Prime Minister Gaston Browne Leads Antigua and Barbuda Delegation at 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Conference in Jamaica Montego Bay, Jamaica – 5 July 2025 – Prime Minister the Honourable Gaston Browne is leading Antigua and Barbuda’s...

CARICOM leaders call for unity to combat gang violence and strengthen security
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Alphonso Browne delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Photo by Sean...

Expert: In Antigua & Barbuda the transition to renewables offers a pathway to lower bills
A New Blueprint for Caribbean Energy Independence Comprehensive New Green Energy Transition Report Released Today Amid rising energy prices, economic volatility and climate vulnerability, a new report from RMI lays out a bold, achievable path for...

Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet Responds to Criticism Over Jolly Beach Resort Investment
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a statement in response to public comments from former Finance Minister Harold Lovell regarding the government’s recent decision to support the Social Security Scheme’s investment in the redevelopment...

France and Spain join global push to tax private jets and premium flights for climate funding
Published on 03/07/2025 - 15:45 GMT+2 France and Spain have joined a coalition of countries pushing to tax private jets and premium class flights to raise money for climate action and sustainable development. The two European nations have joined...

Prime Minister Gaston Browne Champions Debt Reform and Climate Justice at FfD4
Prime Minister Gaston Browne Champions Debt Reform and Climate Justice at FfD4 Sevilla, Spain – 2 July 2025 – Antigua and Barbuda took center stage on the third day of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4), as...

Antigua and Barbuda makes history as the smallest country to host OAS General Assembly
Home >> News Dominica News Online - Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 at 3:46 PM ST Johns, Antigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda is making history by hosting the 55th regular session of the Organisation of American States (OAS) General Assembly,...

A Historic Moment for Antigua and Barbuda: Embracing Leadership on the Global Stage
By E.P Chet Greene As I stand at the helm of the OAS General Assembly, I am filled with a sense of pride and responsibility. Being elected as President of the General Assembly is not just a personal achievement; it marks a historic milestone for...

Antigua & Barbuda Festival Commission Announces INET Party Monarch Competition is well on its way.
PRESS RELEASE Antigua & Barbuda Festival Commission Announces INET Party Monarch Competition is well on its way. For Immediate Release – Wed. June 25th, 2025 – St. John’s, Antigua… The Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission (ABFC) officially...

Antigua and Barbuda reiterates support for Ukraine
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) — Antigua and Barbuda reaffirmed its support to Ukraine in its war with Russia and called on the international community to help broker a peace agreement. “We are standing with you, and we’ll continue to do so. This is a...

Spain, France push jet tax for climate aid.
Joerg Mangelsen from Pexels. A private jet like this could soon face new climate taxes in Europe A new coalition of eight countries, led by Spain and France, has pledged to introduce taxes on luxury air travel, including first-class tickets and...

Antigua and Barbuda Advances Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2026 Plans at Trade Meetings in Namibia
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda Participates in the Second Commonwealth Senior Trade Officials Meeting and the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting in Windhoek, Namibia CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua...

Coalition set sights on taxing luxury air travel to fund climate action
Eight countries including France, Spain and Kenya are pushing for increased taxation on premium air tickets and private jet travel to fund climate action and development. The newly formed “coalition of the willing”, which also includes Barbados,...

Antigua and Barbuda proposes ground-breaking solutions at international meetings on disaster risk reduction
Antigua and Barbuda proposes ground-breaking solutions at international meetings on disaster risk reduction Antigua and Barbuda remains at the forefront of a global effort to devise strategic solutions to address the crucial issue of disaster risk...

80-nation coalition takes off to tax luxury flyers, fund global climate fight
Countries including France, Kenya, Barbados and Spain on Monday launched a coalition to push for taxes on wealthy air passengers to help poorer nations respond to climate change, the French presidency said. The coalition, which also brings...

Rich flyers may foot climate bill under new tax push by 80-nation group
Several countries, including France, Kenya, Barbados, and Spain, came together on Monday to form a coalition aimed at taxing wealthy air travellers. The idea is to generate funds to help poorer countries deal with the impact of climate change,...

OAS SG outlines comprehensive financial reform strategy as Antigua and Barbuda praised for “excellent” hosting of landmark Assembly
By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS) Ambassador Albert Ramdin unveiled his multi-pronged approach to addressing his organisation’s chronic financial crisis during Friday night’s...

From Diesel to Gas: Antigua’s $50M Energy Makeover.
- Advertisement - ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, 30 June 2025 — Antigua and Barbuda has officially launched its first large-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal, a \$50 million facility that is being hailed as a turning point in the region’s...

CAF consolidates support for Bahamas, Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua
The Caribbean region featured prominently during the Board of Directors meeting of CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Seville, Spain, with several landmark developments in its deepening partnership with the region....

Ambassador Anderson delivers national statement at historic OAS General Assembly in Antigua
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States and Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, delivered Jamaica’s National Statement at the 55th Regular Session of the OAS General...