Prime Minister, The Hon. Dr. Winston Baldwin Spencer welcomed and held cordial talks with the Hon. Enver Hoxhaj, Minister with responsibilities for Foreign Affairs in the Republic of Kosovo on matters relating to the recognition of Kosovo as an independent state. The Kosovo Foreign Minister stated that he is seeking the support of Antigua and Barbuda to recognize his country as ...

  Antigua and Barbuda reinforced its position as a leading Caribbean cruise destination at Cruise Shipping Miami, where the country’s delegation, led by Tourism Minister Hon. John Maginley, held key meetings promoting cruise tourism in the twin-island destination.  The annual event presents the country with a unique opportunity to display the wealth of information available about the destination as a premier ...

 In 2009 the Government of Antigua and Barbuda through PDV Caribe Antigua and Barbuda Limited (PDV CAB) launched the People’s Benefit Programme (PBP) to benefit disabled and economically disadvantaged citizens. Beneficiaries receive a special PBP debit card valued at $215.00 monthly to purchase food and selected personal items. In addition to the Central Marketing Corporation (CMC) and Antigua Fisheries Limited there ...

    The government of Finland is assisting the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services and other such agencies throughout the region in building capacity through a two-year project valued at half a million Euros.The project, Strengthening Meteorological and Hydrological Services in the Caribbean Small Island Developing States, involves the implementation of a quality management system at the Met Office and a disaster ...

  Minister of National Security, Sen. the Hon. Dr. L. Errol Cort will engage high ranking members of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda as well as the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, in a one day Retreat at the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute, on Monday 19th March.Monday’s retreat will address issues impacting the island’s security forces. ...

    The progress on the Elimination Initiative and policy dialogue on the integration of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) into health systems will be the focus of the First Special Meeting of Regional Chief Medical Officers (CMOs). The meeting which is being sponsored by the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), will be held in Saint Lucia from ...

  During the Media Day held to mark the United Progressive Party’s 8th anniversary as an Administration, Hon. Harold Lovell, Minister of Finance and Public Administration used the opportunity to speak of his Ministry’s challenges and accomplishments. As Minister of one of the country’s most challenged Ministries, Lovell noted that upon taking over the reins from the former administration, the country was ...

 The Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, Telecommunications, Science and Technology in an exclusive partnership with APUA launched the “Connect Antigua and Barbuda Biz” on Thursday March 15th at the Precision Centre. “Connect Antigua and Barbuda Biz” is a multi-faceted, revolutionary ICT platform that will move small and micro-businesses forward in an environment without boundaries. Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Baldwin Spencer said Connect Antigua ...

 The Hon. Winston Williams, Minister of State in the Ministry of Sports says plans are afoot to make Antigua & Barbuda a sporting events destination with the creation and development of a Sports Village. Minister Williams made the revelation during his contribution to the United Progressive Party (UPP) Media day on the occasion of the Administration’s 8th Anniversary. The Antigua and Barbuda ...

  Antigua Classic Yacht Regatta takes place from Thursday, April 19 to Tuesday, April 24, 2012.  Following on from the Classic Yacht Regatta, on Saturday, April 28 an exciting new event will take place - the Yachting World Round Antigua Race.  Formerly a part of Antigua Sailing Week, the race has been re-introduced as an optional race open to all boats.  ...