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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.

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

Message to the Nation From the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams GCMG, KGN, KSt.J, MBBS, PhD (h.c.)
14 May

Message to the Nation From the Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams GCMG, KGN, KSt.J, MBBS, PhD (h.c.)

His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams GCMG, KGN, KSt.J, MBBS, PhD(h.c), Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda 14 May 2020 Fellow Citizens and Residents of Antigua and Barbuda Following the announcement by the Prime Minister on March 13 2020 that Antigua and Barbuda had recorded its first

Updated Curfew Regulations and Guidelines as of 7 May 2020
08 May

Updated Curfew Regulations and Guidelines as of 7 May 2020

7 May 2020 The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda amended the enacted curfew regulations and guidelines to curb the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Antigua and Barbuda. The Cabinet has added the following businesses to conduct business during the 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Updated Curfew Regulations and Guidelines as of 30 April 2020
30 Apr

Updated Curfew Regulations and Guidelines as of 30 April 2020

30 April 2020 The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda amended the curfew regulations enacted to curb the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Antigua and Barbuda. As such, retail businesses can now conduct business during the 6 AM to 6 PM period with strict adherence

YOU CAN HELP! COVID-19 Charitable Fundraiser Initiative of the Antigua and Barbuda High Commission (UK) and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority
28 Apr

YOU CAN HELP! COVID-19 Charitable Fundraiser Initiative of the Antigua and Barbuda High Commission (UK) and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority

28 April 2020 The dreaded COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging through the globe, crippling even powerful economies and devastating the lives of many.  Antigua and Barbuda, like most other nations of the world, is forced to adapt to a new reality, and due to the current

Easing of Curfew Restrictions: Updated Regulations and Guidelines
23 Apr

Easing of Curfew Restrictions: Updated Regulations and Guidelines

23 April 2020 The Government of Antigua and Barbuda advises that the curfew window, which had been from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM daily, will now commence at 6:00 AM and continue until 6:00 PM daily for essential services. Furthermore, the period for its continuation will

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda Further Extends the 24-Hour Curfew
16 Apr

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda Further Extends the 24-Hour Curfew

15 April 2020  The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, on the advice of health officials including PAHO, and to control the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) disease, extended the current 24-Hour curfew for another week. The extension will come into effect from Thursday, 16 April

Open Letter from Prime Minister Gaston Browne to Antiguans and Barbudans on COVID-19
10 Apr

Open Letter from Prime Minister Gaston Browne to Antiguans and Barbudans on COVID-19

The Honourable Gaston Browne, MPPrime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda 10 April 2020 Prime Minister the Honourable Gaston Browne on Thursday, at the commencement of a new seven-day 24-hour curfew to curb the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus), penned an open letter to Antiguans and

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