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Antigua & Barbuda is making Commonwealth history. As the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting gets underway today, it becomes the smallest country ever to host the gathering, welcoming representatives from 56 nations to St John’s. London, Singapore and Vancouver have hosted the summit before. Now two small Caribbean islands take on one of the world’s biggest diplomatic gatherings and show what they can do. The four-day CHOGM programme begins on 1st November, the day Antigua & Barbuda celebrates 45 years of independence. The timing could hardly be more fitting for a country showing the world how far it has come.…

Antigua & Barbuda’s performers have a new stage with the opening of the National Performing Arts Centre at the former Deluxe Cinema. Located at the corner of High and Cross Streets, the approximately 850-seat venue is the country’s first state-owned performing arts theatre. Managed by the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission, the centre will provide a home for music, dance and theatre, alongside opportunities for arts education and collaboration. Ambassador Elizabeth Makhoul, chairperson of the Festivals Commission, welcomed the opening as an important step for the creative sector. She emphasised its potential to help young people discover their talents and…

Antigua & Barbuda is about to make Commonwealth history. This November, it will become the smallest country ever to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, welcoming leaders from 56 nations to St John’s. London, Singapore and Vancouver have hosted the summit before. Now two small Caribbean islands take on one of the world’s biggest diplomatic gatherings and show what they can do. CHOGM begins on 1st November, the day Antigua & Barbuda celebrates 45 years of independence. The timing could hardly be more fitting for a country about to show the world how far it has come. Over four…

International performers and local talent are set to share the stage at One Commonwealth Night, a concert planned for 2nd November at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium as part of CHOGM 2026. Running from 8pm to 11pm, the event will celebrate music, culture and young people under the theme “Many Voices. One Commonwealth.” Plans presented to Cabinet include a proposed line-up featuring Jamaican reggae star Tarrus Riley; Grammy Award-winning Indian vocalist Falguni Shah, known as Falu; Ghanaian musician Rocky Dawuni; the Kanneh-Mason family of classical musicians; and Jamaican-Canadian reggae performer Jah’Mila. Claudette “CP” Peters, Asher Otto and Arlen Seaton…

Antigua & Barbuda has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Wedding Destination 2026 at the World Travel Awards. The honour recognises the islands’ appeal to couples and the tourism professionals who help them plan their celebrations, from intimate beach ceremonies to larger gatherings with family and friends. “Couples are looking for more than a beautiful location. They want a destination where their celebration feels special from the moment they arrive, where their families and friends can create memories together and where the details are handled with care,” said Colin C. James, CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. James credited…

Antigua & Barbuda has won two titles at the 2026 World Culinary Awards, taking both the World’s Best Emerging Culinary City Destination and Caribbean’s Best Emerging Culinary City Destination awards. The recognition celebrates the islands’ food culture and culinary talent as food takes a greater role in the visitor experience. The awards follow the development of Antigua & Barbuda Culinary Month, which brings together chefs, restaurants, farmers and producers to showcase local ingredients, traditional cooking and new approaches to Caribbean cuisine. “This honour belongs to the chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, local cooks and partners who bring that vision to life,” said…

Antigua & Barbuda Art Week returns from 11th–18th November with new evening gallery tours, Jam Bull performances and hands-on workshops among the highlights of its fourth edition. Residents and visitors will be able to explore exhibitions, meet artists in their studios and try their hand at activities ranging from mask-making to painting by the sea. The week opens with Symphony of Colours at Redcliffe Quay on 11th November, bringing together art, music, food and performances. This year, the Tourism Authority’s Art Week exhibition moves from V.C. Bird International Airport to the new E.T. Henry Gallery in Redcliffe Quay, where work…

Antigua & Barbuda has ranked seventh in the Caribbean & Atlantic islands category of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. The annual awards received more than 757,000 survey responses from readers across the United States, who rated their travel experiences around the world. The recognition reflects the appeal of the islands’ beaches, sailing, history, culture and food, from Nelson’s Dockyard to Barbuda’s pink sand shores. The results were announced on 6th October and will also feature in the magazine’s November issue.

Antigua & Barbuda has introduced Welcome Home Antigua, a biometric immigration service designed to make airport arrivals quicker and easier for returning citizens. Following its soft launch on 1st October, the programme is expected to be fully operational by 15th October at V.C. Bird International Airport and Burton-Nibbs International Airport in Barbuda. Citizens wishing to use the service can download the Welcome Home Antigua app on an Apple or Android device and enrol in the system. Facial recognition technology will then verify their identity on arrival, speeding up immigration clearance and removing the need for enrolled passengers to complete an…

British Airways will extend its daily service between London Gatwick and V.C. Bird International Airport throughout April 2027, adding more than 3,000 seats as UK demand for Antigua & Barbuda continues to grow. The UK remains one of the country’s key tourism markets, with 53,439 stay-over visitors arriving between January and August 2026, an increase of 11.2% compared with the same period in 2025. The extended schedule will give spring travellers more choice and provide additional capacity for visitors attending Antigua Sailing Week, which takes place from 21st to 25th April. The announcement follows the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority’s…