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Stay up-to-date with the latest announcements, diplomatic activities, and significant events that highlight the ongoing efforts and initiatives of the High Commission.

Message from the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Patricia Scotland QC
26 Jun

Message from the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Patricia Scotland QC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkYjwZNMLPs&feature=youtu.be Message from the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Patricia Scotland QC noting that had it not been for the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Commonwealth would be holding its Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this week in Kigali, Rwanda.

Statement by The Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda- Update on COVID-19 Cases
24 Jun

Statement by The Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda- Update on COVID-19 Cases

Hon. Gaston Browne, MP Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Corporate Governance 24 June 2020 I am making this statement to address fears that may have arisen from the information, provided by the Ministry of Health, that 39 new cases of imported COVID-19 have

Welcome Back to Antigua and Barbuda from the Minister of Tourism and Investment
24 Jun

Welcome Back to Antigua and Barbuda from the Minister of Tourism and Investment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aaCwBBXJAA&feature=youtu.be "We can't wait to see you here, carving out your space in the sun."  Minister of Tourism and Investment, The Hon Charles Fernandez, welcomes travellers back to Antigua and Barbuda and provides details on COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

A Message from HRH The Prince of Wales to Young People in the Commonwealth
18 Jun

A Message from HRH The Prince of Wales to Young People in the Commonwealth

As the Founder and President of the Prince's Trust International, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales recognised the “potentially devastating’’ impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people’s futures. Moreover, HRH's message comes after reports from the International Labour Organization (ILO) in May indicating that

COL-Coursera WORKFORCE Recovery Programme
11 Jun

COL-Coursera WORKFORCE Recovery Programme

The unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning is a worldwide concern, with over 1.5 billion learners not attending schools. Keeping the doors of learning open during this crisis is the responsibility of all stakeholders in education. Over the last fifty years, open and

European Caucus of Antigua and Barbuda Ambassadors and Honorary Consuls Donation to Medical Personnel
06 Jun

European Caucus of Antigua and Barbuda Ambassadors and Honorary Consuls Donation to Medical Personnel

On Thursday, 4 June 2020,  the European Caucus of Antigua and Barbuda Ambassadors and Honorary Consuls donated medical and other supplies to the Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC).  The Caucus was formed in May 2020 to explore ways the diplomats in Europe can leverage

VC Bird International Airport Introduces Wide-Ranging Protocols Ahead of the Opening of Antigua and Barbuda’s Borders
01 Jun

VC Bird International Airport Introduces Wide-Ranging Protocols Ahead of the Opening of Antigua and Barbuda’s Borders

Press Release from the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) COOLIDGE, Antigua and Barbuda – 31 May 2020: Health protocols that cover the diverse range of operations at the VC Bird International Airport will be in full effect to coincide with the opening of Antigua

Antigua and Barbuda Travel Advisory as of 29 MAY 2020
30 May

Antigua and Barbuda Travel Advisory as of 29 MAY 2020

29 May 2020  The Government of Antigua and Barbuda will open its borders in a phased approach effective 1 June 2020, when the VC Bird International Airport will begin accepting international and regional air traffic. During this period, the State will be working on a

Unlocking the Potential of the Blue Economy
25 May

Unlocking the Potential of the Blue Economy

Her Excellency Karen-Mae HillAntigua and Barbuda High Commissioner to the United Kingdom For more years than many of us care to remember, economists have highlighted the critical need to diversify Caribbean economies away from an overdependence on tourism. Multiple examples exist of the impact that

Antigua and Barbuda COVID-19 State of Emergency Extended to June 12 with Amended Regulations
14 May

Antigua and Barbuda COVID-19 State of Emergency Extended to June 12 with Amended Regulations

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda further amended the curfew regulations enacted to curb the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Antigua and Barbuda. The State of Emergency now extends to 12 June 2020 The Cabinet has amended the following: Leisure Activities: The beaches will be

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