Cabinet adopts Spanish as official second language
The Antigua and Barbuda government has approved a national policy establishing Spanish as the country’s official second language, with the Ministry of Education tasked to begin restructuring the curriculum at pre-school, primary and secondary levels. The Cabinet says the move reflects regional engagement with the Dominican Republic and broader Latin America. The decision has sparked sharp online debate. Source: Jamaica Observer / CMC, May 15, 2026; Antigua News Room, May 15, 2026.
Foster-care cases rising as younger parents struggle — Cabinet
The Cabinet says increasing numbers of children are being placed in foster care as younger parents struggle financially and emotionally, prompting a review of the social safety net. Source: Antigua News Room, May 15, 2026.
Met Service: hundreds of millions in losses avoidable each year
Director of the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service Dale Destin says the country could avoid hundreds of millions of dollars in losses each year through better forecasting infrastructure and early-warning compliance. Source: Antigua News Room, May 15, 2026.
Maurice Merchant announces Parliament sitting and Throne Speech dates
Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant on Thursday announced key dates for the upcoming sitting of Parliament and the Throne Speech, signalling the formal opening of the new Browne-administration parliamentary calendar after the recent re-election. Source: Antigua News Room, May 15, 2026.
Health Minister leads Barbuda delegation
Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs Michael Joseph recently led a high-level delegation to Barbuda as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen sister-island health services. Source: Antigua News Room, May 15, 2026.