In the latest World Justice Project Rule of Law Index, Antigua and Barbuda has demonstrated remarkable stability, securing the 38th position globally out of 143 countries and ranking fifth in Latin America and the Caribbean. The 2025 Index reveals that the nation maintained an overall score of 0.64, unchanged from 2024, despite a global downturn in governance and institutional integrity. Notably, 68% of countries worldwide experienced a decline in rule-of-law performance, marking the sixth consecutive year of deterioration. Antigua and Barbuda excelled in key areas such as ‘Absence of Corruption,’ ‘Fundamental Rights,’ and ‘Order and Security,’ with its judiciary earning a high integrity score of 0.80, and the police and military scoring 0.73, indicating minimal perceptions of bribery or abuse. However, the legislature remains a weak point, scoring only 0.39 on the corruption scale, well below the regional average, reflecting ongoing public skepticism about political transparency. The executive branch scored 0.59, showing moderate confidence in government accountability. Under ‘Constraints on Government Powers,’ the country scored 0.62, supported by judicial independence and a strong record of lawful transitions of power. Yet, limited access to government data and slow administrative processes dragged down the ‘Open Government’ rating to 0.52. Civil justice emerged as a standout strength with a score of 0.68, highlighting impartiality and low corruption within the court system. Criminal justice scored 0.53, indicating moderate efficiency in investigations and adjudication but weaknesses in correctional systems. The 2025 Index underscores Antigua and Barbuda’s institutional resilience, as its performance remained steady amidst global erosion of rule-of-law safeguards. The World Justice Project described the overall findings as ‘sobering,’ emphasizing the weakening of democratic checks and civic freedoms worldwide. Nevertheless, the Index serves as a crucial tool for identifying strengths to build upon and weaknesses to address.