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Antigua and Barbuda and Sri Lanka Establish Diplomatic Relations

Antigua and Barbuda and Sri Lanka have officially established diplomatic relations, following the signing of an agreement in Washington, D.C. on Friday. The accord was signed by Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States, H.E. Sir...

Antigua Cruise Port Launches Record-Breaking 2025/2026 Cruise Season

Antigua Cruise Port has officially launched its 2025/2026 season, with expectations set for a record-breaking year in cruise tourism. The season began on Thursday, October 2, when Rhapsody of the Seas made the first scheduled call, kicking off...

Barbuda Council Denies Responsibility for Codrington Landfill Fire, Urges Public to Report Perpetrators

The Barbuda Council has become aware of a fire at the Codrington Landfill and wishes to advise the public that the Barbuda Council’s Health Department and workers attached to the landfill were not responsible for igniting this fire and further...

Novella Payne Honoured for Transforming Antigua’s Agriculture and Culinary Heritage

Novella Payne, a producer and agro-processor dedicated to agriculture, rural communities, and local gastronomy in Antigua and Barbuda, recognized by IICA as a Leader of Rurality of the Americas Novella Payne is the founder of the company Granma...

High surf warning in effect for Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Anguilla

🌊⚠️ HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT ⚠️🌊 The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service has issued a High Surf Warning for: 📍 British Virgin Islands, Anguilla & Barbuda ⏰ Timing: BVI: Friday afternoon → Monday midday Anguilla: Friday evening → Monday...

Food Prices Continue to see Slight Decreases In Antigua and Barbuda, June CPI Reveals

The Statistics Division, under the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance releases the CPI for Jun 2025 Year-on-Year Analysis The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.2% for the twelve months ending June 2025 after declining 0.6% in May 2025. The...

Floating Bookfair Makes Long-Awaited Return to Antigua in November

Book lovers in Antigua and Barbuda will soon have the chance to explore thousands of titles aboard a unique vessel that’s been absent from local shores for several years. The MV Logos Hope is set to dock in Antigua next month, bringing what...

Sargassum Levels Show Decline Across Antigua and Barbuda

This downward trend is expected to ease the pressure on coastal communities, hoteliers, and fisherfolk who have struggled with the heavy clean-up and economic fallout linked to the seasonal blooms. Environmental officials say that while the...

Decline in Sargassum Blooms Brings Relief for Antigua and Barbuda

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Decline in Sargassum Blooms Brings Relief for Antigua and Barbuda CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Antigua and Barbuda is seeing welcome relief from heavy sargassum influxes, with satellite images...

Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda Forge New Diplomatic Ties

October 04, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has formally entered into diplomatic relations with the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda, marking a new chapter in its international engagement strategy. The agreement, which took immediate effect upon...

Antigua and Barbuda Seeks Turkish Expertise to Boost Food Security

Antigua and Barbuda is looking to strengthen ties with Turkiye in a bid to expand its agricultural sector, reduce reliance on imports and bolster food security, Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene said Thursday. Greene made the appeal during...

Antigua and Barbuda Advances Hazardous Waste Strategy with National Workshop

Serving as both a review and planning forum, the session allowed stakeholders to validate data, identify gaps, and set national priorities, while also engaging in dialogue with regional experts. The day concluded with a Country Engagement Forum...

Sri Lanka, Antigua and Barbuda Establish Diplomatic Relations

Joint Formal Announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda / Saint John’s On October 3rd, 2025 and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka / Colombo Establishment...

PM Browne pushes for stronger Antigua-Turkiye partnership

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has outlined proposals to deepen cooperation between Antigua and Barbuda and Turkiye during talks with the country’s new ambassador, Emriye Bağdagül Ormancı. Browne suggested forming a technical team to explore...

Rhapsody of the Seas opens 2025/2026 cruise season for Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda: Rhapsody of the Seas opened the 2025/2026 Cruise Season for Antigua and Barbuda on October 2, 2025. It marked the first scheduled call for the season and brought thousands of passengers to Antigua Cruise Port. Antigua Cruise...

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Antigua and Barbuda welcomes Turkish new OECS Ambassador

The new Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has formally presented her credentials in Antigua and Barbuda. Her Excellency Emriye Bağdagül Ormancı was received on Thursday by Governor General...

Barbuda under high surf warning as dangerous swells approach

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP A high surf warning has been issued for Barbuda, with forecasters warning of dangerous marine conditions through the weekend. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service said swells could generate waves...

VIDEO: Antigua and Barbuda Eyes Record-Breaking Tourism Year in 2025

Antigua and Barbuda Eyes Record-Breaking Tourism Year in 2025 Antigua and Barbuda is on track for another record year in tourism, with strong bookings for the second half of 2025 expected to surpass last year’s historic highs, officials said at a...