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antigua. news > 06/11/2026 > cabinet-tightens-work-permit-rules-to-prioritize-jobs-for-antiguans-and-barbudans

Cabinet Tightens Work Permit Rules to Prioritize Jobs for Antiguans and Barbudans

1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (497+ words) Cabinet has announced plans to tighten the work permit application process and expand public access to job opportunities, following a detailed review of employment trends and labour market conditions in Antigua and Barbuda. The decision came after Cabinet received a…...

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antigua. news > 06/11/2026 > spain-backs-antigua-and-barbudas-push-to-make-spanish-second-language

Spain Backs Antigua and Barbuda's Push to Make Spanish Second Language

2+ hour, 38+ min ago  (313+ words) Antigua and Barbuda is moving to deepen its partnership with Spain as the government ramps up efforts to make Spanish the country's second language, with new support expected in education, training, and cultural exchange. Prime Minister Gaston Browne updated Cabinet…...

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antigua. news > 06/09/2026 > sandals-foundation-and-hands-across-the-sea-expand-literacy-support-to-more-than-1100-students-in-antigua

Sandals Foundation and Hands Across the Sea Expand Literacy Support to More Than 1, 100 Students in Antigua

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (409+ words) More than 1, 100 students across Antigua are benefiting from enhanced literacy resources and revitalized school libraries through a partnership between the Sandals Foundation and regional literacy nonprofit Hands Across the Sea. The latest phase of the Caribbean Literacy and School Support…...

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antigua. news > 06/08/2026 > aua-deepens-education-support-with-classroom-donation-to-abcas

AUA deepens education support with classroom donation to ABCAS

2+ day, 21+ hour ago  (485+ words) Left to Right: Dr Danielle ward, executive director of community affairs at aua Dr. E Jonah Greene, President Aand Barbuda College of Advanced Studies and Mr Lennie Quashie, Executive Director of operations at AUA The American University of Antigua has…...

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antigua. news > 06/05/2026 > recycled-bottle-caps-form-chogm-2026-mural-as-villa-primary-students-join-in-public-education-drive

Recycled bottle caps form CHOGM 2026 mural as Villa Primary students join in public education drive

6+ day, 3+ hour ago  (440+ words) Students from Villa Primary School and Prime Minister Gaston Browne Students from Villa Primary School joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the CHOGM 2026 Secretariat on Friday to place recycled bottle caps on a mural being constructed as part of…...

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antigua. news > 06/03/2026 > education-minister-daryll-matthew-encourages-grade-6-students-ahead-of-national-assessments-2

Education Minister Daryll Matthew Encourages Grade 6 Students Ahead of National Assessments

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (203+ words) Minister of Education Daryll Matthew has extended best wishes to Grade 6 students across Antigua and Barbuda as they begin their National Assessments today and tomorrow. In a message to students, Minister Matthew acknowledged the hard work and dedication they have…...

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antigua. news > 05/28/2026 > uwi-five-islands-campus-mourns-sudden-passing-of-dr-renee-smith

UWI Five Islands Campus Mourns Sudden Passing of Dr. Renee Smith

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (452+ words) The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus is mourning the sudden passing of Dr. Renee Smith, the institution's Campus Counsellor and Musical Director of The UWI FIC Singers, whose death has sent shockwaves throughout Antigua and Barbuda's educational…...

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antigua. news > 05/28/2026 > hopeful-hearts-foundation-supports-pares-primary-students-with-examination-kits

Hopeful Hearts Foundation Supports Pares Primary Students with Examination Kits

2+ week, 5+ hour ago  (171+ words) Grade 6 students at Pares Primary School received a timely boost ahead of their upcoming examinations, as the Hopeful Hearts Foundation (HHF) delivered examination kits aimed at supporting their preparation and easing anxiety during the critical academic period. The initiative, sponsored…...

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antigua. news > 05/28/2026 > sir-hilary-beckles-pays-tribute-to-sir-aziz-hadeeds-impact-on-uwi-five-islands-campus

Sir Hilary Beckles Pays Tribute to Sir Aziz Hadeed's Impact on UWI Five Islands Campus

2+ week, 7+ hour ago  (340+ words) Sir Hilary Beckles (l) & Sir Aziz Hadeed (r) Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, has praised the late Sir Aziz Hadeed as a passionate advocate for education and a transformational figure in the development of the…...

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antigua. news > 05/27/2026 > st-josephs-academy-retains-caribbean-union-bank-debate-championship-at-uwi-five-islands-campus

St. Joseph's Academy Retains Caribbean Union Bank Debate Championship at UWI Five Islands Campus

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (158+ words) Education Minsiter Daryll Matthew and students of the St Joseph's academy The Caribbean Union Bank Inter-Secondary School Debate Series and Impromptu Speaking Competition officially concluded yesterday at the The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus, bringing an end…...