News
Antigua and Barbuda Continuing Tourism Boom
Antigua and Barbuda’s tourism boom is continuing, thanks to record-breaking numbers from the United States. The twin-island destination welcomed its 100,000th visitors from the U.S. in 2016, the first time in record arrivals history for Antigua and Barbuda. Indeed, arrivals […]
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Names New Chairman
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has named a new chairman. The ABTA has appointed former St. Kitts and Nevis Tourism Minister Ricky Skerritt to the role, in which he will be responsible for overseeing the “development of policies and […]
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Is Hot
Antigua and Barbuda tourism is hot and getting hotter. It’s been a strong year for the country’s tourism, and the numbers continue to improve. The twin-island Caribbean country reported 200,185 visitors through the end of September, a 9.04 percent increase […]
News
Antigua Prime Minister Visits Italy
Above: Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne departed the country this weekend for an investment trip to Italy. Browne, who was joined by Tourism Minister Asot Michael, will pitch investors on […]
Op-Ed: Solar Energy and the Caribbean's Economic Future
By Paul Hay Op-Ed Contributor According to the Energy Policy and Sector Analysis in the Caribbean (2010 – 2011), the “Caribbean islands have the potential to lead the world to a new energy future.” Research on this paper was the […]
Antigua to Expand Construction Initiative to Commercial Development
Above: construction work in Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua’s government is planning to expand its Construct Antigua Barbuda Initiative to include commercial development, according to Finance Minister Harold Lovell. The recommendation to do so came from […]
News
IMF: Antigua and Barbuda's Economy Expected to Recover "Gradually"
Above: downtown St John’s (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s economy is expected to recover “gradually” this year, according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently completed its seventh review of the country’s economic performance under […]
Antigua Launches Major ICT Project in Partnership With Digicel
By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda’s government has launched its multimillion-dollar GATE project, something it hopes will be a major driver of development in information and communication technologies. The Government-Assisted Technology Endeavour is a partnership between Antigua and […]
New US Ambassador to Barbados, Eastern Caribbean Visits Antigua
Above: from left, Antiguan Finance Minister Harold Lovell and Ambassador Larry Palmer By the Caribbean Journal staff Ambassador Larry Palmer, the United States’ new envoy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, has presented his credentials in Antigua and Barbuda. Palmer […]
News
