Latest news in Antigua and Barbuda? September 4th, 2026
04-09-2026
- Royal Autumn Tour Announced: Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III and Queen Camilla will undertake a Caribbean tour from late October to early November 2026, which includes an official royal visit to Antigua and Barbuda coinciding with regional Commonwealth engagements. Caribbean Journal
- Cricket & Sports (CPL): The Antigua & Barbuda Falcons secured a major victory against the Trinbago Knight Riders in recent Caribbean Premier League (CPL) play, marking a significant turnaround in their campaign.
- Diplomatic & Youth Leadership: Janet Simon of Antigua and Barbuda was formally installed as the Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassador Corps, representing regional youth initiatives across member states. Caribbean National Weekly
- Parliamentary & Governance Updates: The Cabinet announced plans to table a comprehensive list of diplomatic appointees in Parliament, alongside updated environmental regulations that propose raising littering fines to EC$5,000 to combat illegal dumping. antigua.news
- Media Passing: Tributes were paid across the nation following the passing of veteran broadcaster and media communicator Marcella André, who was widely recognized for her contributions to regional journalism. antigua.news