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SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES AT THE HEART OF NCD CRISIS IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA – HEALTH OFFICIALS
Antigua and Barbuda ranks third in the Americas for obesity among children and adolescents. The new data from the Pan American Health Organisation has reinforced the need for urgent action to tackle the over-consumption of sugar-sweetened...
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Antigua and Barbuda rejects hosting US military assets
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has made it clear that Antigua and Barbuda has no interest in hosting foreign military installations or participating in any form of military activity. - Advertisement - “I can assure you that Antigua and Barbuda has...
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Antigua and Barbuda to Abstain from IMO Net-Zero Vote, Citing Cost-of-Living Concerns
Browne also noted that while Antigua and Barbuda remains a leading voice in global climate advocacy, practical realities must be considered. “We are committed to the net-zero transition,” he said, “but the pace and structure of implementation must...
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Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Admiral Alvin Holsey, to Visit Antigua and Barbuda for High-Level Security Talks
Talks are expected to focus on countering transnational organized crime, strengthening border security, and enhancing maritime domain awareness—areas where Antigua and Barbuda has been a key partner in the Eastern Caribbean’s collective security...
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U.S. SOUTHCOM Commander Meets Antigua’s Prime Minister and Defence Chief
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Commander Admiral Alvin Holsey met this week with Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Chief of Defence Staff Brigadier Telbert Benjamin to discuss strengthening bilateral...
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Ministry of Works Hails Renovation of Barbuda Council Building
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Ministry of Works has hailed the renovation of the Barbuda Council Administrative Building as a major milestone in the island’s infrastructure and governance. The project, completed earlier this year,...
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PM Browne: Antigua and Barbuda Will Not Host Foreign Military Assets
@JBF. It’s not about what we need, it’s about being prudent. This man just huff and puff then turn around and do something totally different…that’s the problem here..trying to play political chess with these very powerful sensitive nations. Pick a...
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Ambassador Brian Stuart-Young Retires After 11 Years of Service to Antigua and Barbuda in China
After more than a decade representing Antigua and Barbuda in Beijing, Ambassador Brian Stuart-Young is stepping down from his post as Non-Resident Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. Prime Minister Gaston Browne made the announcement on...
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PM Browne Rules Out Hosting Foreign Military Assets in Antigua and Barbuda
General Holsey is scheduled to visit Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada from October 14 to 15, meeting with Browne and Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell. The U.S. Embassy in Barbados said the visit highlights Washington’s ongoing commitment to...
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Antigua and Barbuda’s long-serving envoy to China steps down
After more than a decade representing Antigua and Barbuda in Beijing, Ambassador Brian Stuart-Young is stepping down from his post as Non-Resident Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China. Prime Minister Gaston Browne made the announcement...
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Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Admiral Alvin Holsey to Visit Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada for Key Leader Engagements
U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), will visit Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada Oct. 14-15 to meet with leaders in both nations, including Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne and Prime...
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US SOUTHCOM Commander to visit Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada
U.S. Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, Commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), is set to visit Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada on October 14–15 to meet with leaders in both nations, including Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne and...
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Antigua and Barbuda Named Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025
The World Travel Awards honors excellence across tourism, hospitality and travel sectors, with winners selected by tourism professionals and consumers worldwide. “This win is an honour. It is the result of the hard work that has been done to build...
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Celebrity Reflection arrives in Antigua and Barbuda with 3046 passengers
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Antigua and Barbuda: Celebrity Reflection arrived in Antigua and Barbuda with 3046 passengers onboard on Monday (October 13, 2025). It is the third cruise call of the 2025/2026 cruise season for the month of October, enhancing the tourism sector...
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Brian Stuart-Young Ends Eleven-Year Tenure as Antigua’s Non-Resident Ambassador to China
Antigua and Barbuda’s Non-resident Ambassador to China, Brian Stuart-Young, is stepping down after 11 years in the role. Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced his departure on Monday night during a farewell reception for outgoing Chinese...
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Juliet Benjamin Reappointed to the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission
The Governor General’s Deputy, Sir Clare Roberts, KCN, QC, today administered the Oath of Office to Mrs. Juliet Benjamin, marking her reappointment as a Member of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC). The ceremony was held at...
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OPINION: Antigua, Island of US Defense!
After World War II, the U.S. with the permission of the UK occupied lands in and around the North Eastern region of Antigua, as their headquarters of protection of their shores facing the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica, St.Lucia, Grenada and Trinidad had...
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US Navy Adm Holsey to visit Grenada & Antigua
US Navy Adm. Alvin , Commander of US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), will visit Antigua and Barbuda and Grenada on 14–15 October to meet with leaders in both nations, including Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne and Prime Minister of...
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FAO Launches Digital Agriculture Workshop to Boost Crop Management in Antigua and Barbuda
Led locally by FAO National Correspondent Ika Fergus and National Focal Point Adrian Bowen, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between traditional farming and modern technology, enhancing decision-making through better data management and soil...
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