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OAS Electoral Observation Mission Arrives in Antigua and Barbuda

Above: Antigua (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff An Organization of American States Electoral Observation Mission arrived in St John’s, Antigua on Monday ahead of the country’s national elections on Thursday. The delegation, which was led by Chief of […]

Antigua and Barbuda Sends Trade Mission to Dominican Republic

Above: Santo Domingo By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Antigua and Barbuda is sending a trade mission to the Dominican Republic this week. The delegation, which was sent in collaboration with the Caribbean Export Agency, includes members of […]

IMF Concludes Antigua Review Mission

Above: Antigua (Photo: AT) By the Caribbean Journal staff The International Monetary Fund recently concluded its seventh stand-by arrangement review mission to Antigua and Barbuda. The mission, which was led by Geoffrey Bannister, took place from Aug. 14 to Aug. […]

Joint IMF-EU Mission in Antigua

By the Caribbean Journal staff A joint delegation from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund is in Antigua examining its public sector financial management needs. In December, the EU approved a grant of just under $4 million which […]

Antigua and Barbuda’s Big US Tourism Push

Antigua and Barbuda has kicked off a major push to increase tourism to the destination from the United States market. The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has embarked on a promotional tour to engage with travel professionals in more than […]

Antigua and Barbuda’s New Training and Incentive Program for Travel Advisors

Antigua and Barbuda has launched a new landmark program specifically for travel advisors, Caribbean Travel Advisor has learned. The destination has created a new online specialist training program, along with a new rewards and incentives program for agents. The new […]

Antigua and Barbuda Kicks Off First-Ever Restaurant Week

The Caribbean’s hottest new culinary event kicked off this week in Antigua and Barbuda, with the debut of the destination’s new Restaurant Week. The event, which actually runs from May 7 to 21, showcases the best of the twin-island hotspot’s […]

Antigua and Barbuda Has a New Travel Advisory Board

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has selected a new Travel Advisory Board for the United States market. The board will sit for the September 2022-September 2023 period, Caribbean Journal has learned. The board members are owners of travel businesses […]

Antigua “Making Progress” on Fifth Cruise Berth

While COVID-19 has impacted the destination’s tourism sector, Antigua and Barbuda officials say it is continuing to construct a fifth cruise berth, which will be ready at the beginning of the upcoming winter tourist season. The $80 million, 30-year agreement […]

How Antigua and Barbuda Hotels Are Readying for Travelers

Hotels in Antigua and Barbuda are beginning to prepare for the eventual return of travelers with new measures aimed at minimizing risks of COVID-19 transmission. That’s led by the destination’s newest resort, the adults-only Hammock Cove, which has implemented a […]

Royal Caribbean CEO to Headline Tourism Forum in Antigua

By the Caribbean Journal staff Royal Caribbean International president and CEO Michael Bayley will headline a major tourism forum in Antigua next month. Bayley will be taking part in a special exchange called the Caribbean Tourism Sector Outlook Forum held […]

Waldorf Astoria Is Expanding to Antigua

The storied Waldorf Astoria brand is expanding in the Caribbean. Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts is expanding its portfolio with a new property in Antigua. The Hilton luxury brand has signed a management agreement with Callaloo Cay Antigua, Waldorf Astoria’s […]

Antigua’s Solar-Powered Schools

One of the Caribbean’s most solar-friendly countries has continued its green push by adding solar power to a host of schools. Antigua and Barbuda has already supplied 12 schools with PV Energy’s sun2roof [sic] photovoltaic roof installations, such as one […]

The Caribbean’s Biggest New Solar Energy Project Is at Antigua’s Airport

In what is a pioneering project, Antigua will be inaugurating a new 3 megawatt solar power plant this week — at its international airport. The solar energy installation at VC Bird International Airport includes more than 12,000 photovoltaic panels, developed and […]

Antigua and Barbuda Is Abolishing Its Personal Income Tax

Another Caribbean island will soon be without a personal income tax. Antigua and Barbuda will be abolishing its personal income tax beginning in April, the government announced this week. The personal income tax, which had been introduced in 2004, had […]

A New Solar Plant in Antigua

Is there a Caribbean capital of solar? Right now, it might be the Eastern Caribbean, where more and more countries are implementing solar projects. While St Kitts and Nevis has been at the forefront, particularly with its airport solar farm, […]

OAS Mission to Observe St Vincent and the Grenadines Elections

A mission from the Organization of American States is observing this week’s general elections in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The mission, which arrived on Dec. 3, will observe the Dec. 9 vote. The mission is being led by Ambassador […]

OAS Electoral Mission Arrives in Guyana

Above: Georgetown, Guyana By the Caribbean Journal A team of observers from the Organization of American States has arrived in Guyana ahead of the country’s planned general elections. The OAS team began its final deployment in Georgetown, the country’s capital, […]

Antigua and Barbuda to Receive $2.1 Million Grant From Turkey

Above: Antigua Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan (Photo: ABG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda will soon be receiving a $2 million grant from the government of Turkey, Antigua’s government announced this week. The […]

Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean Economic Powerhouse?

Above: St John’s Harbour in Antigua (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Can Antigua be the Caribbean’s version of Singapore? That’s the stated goal of the new government of Prime Minister Gaston Browne, whose Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party won the […]

Antigua Prime Minister, Chile President Hold Talks in Brazil

Above: the talks in Brazil (Photo: ABG) By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne met Thursday with Chile President Michelle Bachelet in Brazil on Thursday morning. Browne was in Brazil following his visit to attend […]

CARICOM Heads of Government Begin Summit in Antigua

Above: Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne By the Caribbean Journal staff Leaders from across the Caribbean region assembled in Antigua and Barbuda this week for the 35th regular meeting of the CARICOM Conference of Heads of Government. The […]

Antigua: Opposition Antigua Labour Party Wins Election

Above: incoming Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne By Alexander Britell The Opposition Antigua Labour Party has won the country’s general election, according to preliminary election results. In a national address early Friday morning, outgoing Prime Minister Dr Baldwin […]

OAS to Observe Antigua Elections

Above: the signing ceremony in Washington, DC (OAS Photo Maria Patricia Leiva) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Organization of American States and the government of Antigua and Barbuda have signed an agreement on an electoral observation mission for the […]

Antigua Completes Construction of New National Library

Above: the new National Library in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff Antigua and Barbuda has completed construction on the country’s new national public library. The completion of the project comes four decades after the country’s public library was damaged […]

Antigua Courts Diaspora Investors

Above: the ABIA’s tour in the US By the Caribbean Journal staff The Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority recently concluded a three-city tour of the United States aimed at increasing investment by members of the country’s diaspora. Sascha Mercer, director […]

ALBA Secretary General Visits Antigua

Above: the meeting with ALBA in Antigua By the Caribbean Journal staff ALBA Secretary General Ambassador Bernardo Alvarez recently visited Antigua and Barbuda. Alvarez, who was just appointed to lead the Venezuelan-led regional grouping, held talks with Antigua Prime Minister […]

New British High Commissioner to Barbados and Eastern Caribbean

Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Victoria Glynis Dean has been appointed the new British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean. Dean will be non-resident High Commissioner to Antigua, Grenada, Dominica, St Vincent and the […]

A New Beach Resort Is Coming to This Tiny Island in The Bahamas