Cuban and Chinese nationals can visit Antigua and Barbuda visa free for up to 30 days, but longer stays require immigration approval. Visitors seeking additional time must apply before their authorized stay expires, with an approved extension currently costing EC$300.
Read moreAn elderly man was found dead inside his home in Ovals on Wednesday morning. Police say there is currently no indication of foul play, and investigations are ongoing.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he has directed WIOC to invest in additional fuel storage tanks and gasoline and diesel pumps, saying new gas stations are coming as the Government seeks to protect the country against future disruptions to fuel supplies.
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after surviving Tennessee’s September 30 attempt to execute her by lethal injection. Her attorneys say she remains under critical medical care and are seeking to have her death sentence commuted to life imprisonment.
Cuban and Chinese nationals can visit Antigua and Barbuda visa free for up to 30 days, but longer stays require immigration approval. Visitors seeking additional time must apply before their authorized stay expires, with an approved extension currently costing EC$300.
President Donald Trump has approved execution by firing squad for Nidal Hasan, who was sentenced to death for killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. No execution date has been announced, and further legal challenges could delay the process.
Haiti has extended registration for candidates in its December 13 presidential and legislative elections until October 31, forcing authorities to postpone the start of campaigning.
Canada and Antigua and Barbuda have discussed expanding cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture and food security as preparations continue for CHOGM 2026 in St. John’s.
The U.S. government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 40 naturalized Americans over allegations including fraud, concealed information and criminal conduct. Their citizenship has not automatically been revoked, and the cases must be decided by federal court
Shomari Ajamu Charles, 44, of Longfords died after the SUV he was driving left a by-road at Dry Hill, went through a fence and overturned on Monday. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Mehul Choksi has discontinued his remaining UK legal claims over his alleged 2021 abduction from Antigua after other claims were struck out over failure to provide security for legal costs. The case ended without a British court ruling on his kidnapping allegations.
Four people were killed in an October 4 U.S. military strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean. SOUTHCOM says intelligence linked the boat to narcotics trafficking, but it has not publicly identified those killed or released evidence of the alleged drugs aboard.
Residents are expected to begin moving into the newly named Pelican Court development in January 2027. The EC$50 million, 150-unit project will rehouse more than 300 former Booby Alley residents, with government rules being developed to govern allocation and maintenance of the new community.
Mighty Sparrow, born Slinger Francisco, has died at 91 after a legendary career spanning decades. The Grenada-born, Trinidad-raised performer helped take calypso to international audiences and became one of the Caribbean’s most influential musical figures.
CARICOM health ministers have endorsed a new 2026–2031 regional action plan aimed at protecting Caribbean communities and health systems from the growing health effects of hurricanes, extreme heat, flooding, drought and disease.
From sunset gatherings and steelpan music to harbour dining, live entertainment and late-night parties, Antigua’s nightlife offers a growing mix of experiences for residents and visitors. Tourism Antigua Barbuda
Haiti has extended registration for candidates in its December 13 presidential and legislative elections until October 31, forcing authorities to postpone the start of campaigning.
About 30 Dominicans reportedly paid between RD$75,000 and RD$250,000 each for what they believed was a boat journey to Puerto Rico, only to discover after four days at sea that they had been taken back to the Dominican Republic.
British Airways is expanding its Barbados service with more than 120,000 additional seats annually, including increased flights from London Gatwick and Heathrow during the 2026/2027 winter season.
Three locally owned businesses have been approved for a combined EC$210,000 in financing to support expansion in Antigua and Barbuda’s retail, tourism and accommodation sectors.
Antigua and Barbuda is set to get a new 5,000-seat football stadium following discussions between Prime Minister Gaston Browne and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, with land already earmarked for the project.
An eight-wicket victory over Jamaica Kingsmen secured a landmark championship for the Falcons at Kensington Oval.
The Benna Boys are looking to carry the momentum from their commanding 5–0 victory over Anguilla into their next encounter on October 1, as football action continues in Antigua and Barbuda.
Efforts to end the months-long conflict between the United States and Iran remain uncertain, with disagreements over nuclear issues and access to the Strait of Hormuz continuing to complicate negotiations.
The United States will expand its online and social media screening requirements for additional visa applicants beginning October 1, 2026. Applicants in the newly affected categories will be instructed to make their social media profiles public or open for review.
Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after surviving Tennessee’s September 30 attempt to execute her by lethal injection. Her attorneys say she remains under critical medical care and are seeking to have her death sentence commuted to life imprisonment.
