By Sir Ronald Sanders It is a mistake to believe that the war in Iran and the retaliatory actions in the Gulf are too far away to matter to the Caribbean. The fallout is already reaching the region, pushing up the costs of fuel, freight, and everyday goods across the [...]
Commemorating Black History: Adinkra Symbols – 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin The reverse design by Canadian artist Kwame Delfish features three concentric rings of traditional Adinkra motifs encircling a central maple leaf representing Canada. The innermost ring consists of a repeating vertical pairing of two Mpatapo symbols, the peace knot [...]
20 November 2025 | St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, GCMG, KGN, KSt.J, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, delivered the 2026 Speech from the Throne on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at the ceremonial opening of Parliament. Delivered under the theme “Solid, Stable, Soaring: The Next [...]
The Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda extends its warmest congratulations to Sir Ronald Sanders on his formal acceptance as the 11th Chancellor of the University of Guyana. In his acceptance address, Sir Ronald reflected on the transformative power of education and the vital role universities play in shaping leadership, [...]
INTRODUCTION – Recognizing the distance we have travelled Mr. Speaker, Honourable Members, and people of Antigua and Barbuda: I am honoured to present the 2026 National Budget under the theme “People‑Centred Growth and Development.” This theme reflects a simple truth — development is not about numbers; it is about people. Yet, [...]
Antigua and Barbuda Chairs Caribbean Consular Corps The Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda is pleased to announce that, effective January 2026, our office has assumed the role of Chair of the Caribbean Consular Corps. This appointment reflects the strong leadership and collaborative spirit of the Caribbean diplomatic community in [...]
Visit from Bangladeshi Consul General Bidosh Barman The Consulate General of Antigua and Barbuda in Canada recently had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Bidosh Barman, Consul General of Bangladesh, for a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and community ties. The meeting provided an opportunity for both offices to exchange [...]
By Sir Ronald Sanders February 7 matters in Haiti—not because it promises relief, but because it marks the end of an illusion. On that date, the mandate of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council expires. From its inception, the Council was never embraced by the Haitian people. It was widely seen as [...]
By Sir Ronald Sanders As 2025 draws to a close, the Caribbean Community stands at a moment that calls for less rhetoric and more realism. CARICOM is experiencing a period in which external pressure is intensifying, new norms are hardening among powerful states, and the need for small states to [...]
