Latest news in Antigua and Barbuda? September 17th, 2026
17-09-2026
Key developments and headlines around Antigua and Barbuda as of September 17, 2026:
Tourism Strategy & Growth Targets: The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) concluded high-level marketing sessions focused on shifting priorities toward higher-value, longer-stay visitors rather than purely chasing volume. Stayover visitor arrivals rose to nearly 234,000 through August, with strong year-over-year expansions from the UK and Canadian source markets.
Antigua News+ 1Free Universal Education Expansion: The government announced a landmark policy widening the nation’s tuition-free universal education coverage to span from preschool all the way through university level.
www.voice-online.co.ukAirport Upgrades & Aviation Push: Following Cabinet approvals earlier this month for Barbuda International Airport’s physical expansion, procurement efforts are advancing for baggage-handling upgrades and runway improvements at V.C. Bird International Airport to accommodate anticipated surges in regional airlift.
Antigua and Barbuda Embassy In MadridEconomic Relief & Fuel Dealer Talks: Consultations remain underway between Prime Minister Gaston Browne, commercial banks, and the West Indies Oil Company (WIOC) regarding proposed reductions in card transaction fees and adjustments to dealer margins following the September fuel price revisions.
Sports (CPL 2026): In cricket, the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons take center stage in the Caribbean Premier League playoffs, facing off against the Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 1.
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