Empowering Caribbean-Africa Ties: CARICOM and Afreximbank
Bridgetown (Antigua.news): The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is witnessing a transformative moment in its relationship with Africa, spearheaded by initiatives from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank).
Prime Minister Gaston Browne Calsl for Collective Action, Peace, and Regional Transformation
St. John’s (Antigua Newsroom): In a landmark address that set the tone for the 55th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda called on the nations of the Americas to reject isolationism and embrace unity, empathy, and bold multilateralism in tackling the region’s most pressing crises.
Browne Warns of Shipping Tariff Threat to Caribbean Stability
St. John’s (Antigua News Room): Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned that proposed United States tariffs on Chinese-operated shipping lines could have devastating effects on Caribbean economies, potentially pushing regional inflation as high as 14%.
Antigua and Barbuda Seeking Clarification on U.S. Travel Restrictions Report
Saint John (Antigua News Room): Antigua and Barbuda has formally reached out to the United States for clarification following a report suggesting the Caribbean nation could be included on a list of countries facing new travel restrictions.
Antigua and Barbuda Rejects U.S. Allegations of Human Trafficking Over Cuban Doctors
St. John’s (Antigua News Room): Prime Minister Gaston Browne has rejected United States claims that Cuba’s medical assistance program constitutes human trafficking, defending the critical role Cuban doctors and nurses play in Antigua and Barbuda’s healthcare system and across the Caribbean.
Browne Criticizes Unequal Benefits in CARICOM Integration
Saint John (Antigua News Room); Prime Minister Gaston Browne has voiced concerns over the uneven benefits of regional integration within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), stating that some nations prioritize their own economic advantages while neglecting the needs of smaller member states like Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua: PM Browne meets with gangs to avert war and retaliation
Saint John (Antigua News Room) Following on the heels of the meeting with the 2Drilly gang, Prime Minister Gaston Browne met with several members of the Grays Farm Killers (GFK) gang.
