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  • Mayers rewrites BKA history books

    Mayers rewrites BKA history books

    The 2026 Sectus Technologies Barbados Karting Association (BKA) Championship held its third competitive round on Sunday, and the event made unforgettable history for the island nation’s karting community. Eleven-year-old Ava Mayers delivered a stunning performance in the Easykart 60cc Cadet class, claiming three race victories and securing the highest overall points total across all classes on raceday – a milestone never before achieved by a female karter in the BKA’s 40 years of organized competition.

    While a small number of female drivers have claimed individual class victory at past BKA racedays – most notably Kayleigh Catwell, who topped her class twice in 2018 before finishing second overall in the 100cc championship behind Calem Maloney – no woman had ever climbed to the very top of the day’s overall standings before Mayers’ historic win.

    Mayers set the tone for her historic day early, posting the fastest qualifying time out of the six competing Cadet drivers. She grabbed the lead early in the opening race and held off all challenges to cross the finish line more than two seconds ahead of championship leader Edward Norris, who put on an impressive comeback drive of his own after a qualifying first-lap breakdown left him starting at the back of the grid. Finn Cox crossed the line in third position to round out the opening race podium.

    In the reverse-grid second race, Mayers again seized the advantage immediately after the green flag, with Norris and Cox replicating their opening race results to finish second and third respectively. The third race saw a shift in momentum, as Norris reclaimed his pace at the front of the pack. A first-lap collision between Mayers and Cox dropped Mayers to the back of the starting order, but the young driver fought her way through the field to reclaim a podium position. Cox received a penalty for the incident that pushed him from second place down to fourth, behind Mayers and Shamer Eversley.

    Mayers sealed her perfect day with a third victory in the final race of the class, with Cox and Norris completing the overall podium for the round. Despite his solid second-place finish across the round, Norris retains his lead in both the 60cc class standings and the overall BKA championship.

    The event also saw intense competition in the Easykart 125cc class, where Mayers’ older brother Jacob Mayers also put on a dominant performance to start the round. Jacob claimed pole position in qualifying and posted the first of three fastest laps on his way to a flag-to-flag victory in the opening race. Aaron Blackett finished second in the opening contest, while Aeden Bruce held off a hard challenge from Cody Mark to take third.

    Blackett led every lap of the reverse-grid second race, while Jacob recovered from an early first-lap spin to cross the line third. That result was revised after the race, however, when Bruce received a 10-second penalty for starting outside the designated track lines, moving Jacob up to second.

    Jacob’s luck turned for the worse at the start of the third 125cc race, when his kart’s starter failed, ending his day of competition early. Blackett claimed a narrow victory in the contest, beating Bruce to the line by just nine-tenths of a second after Bruce fought a tense late-race battle with Mark.

    Jacob returned to form in the final 125cc race of the day, claiming a comfortable victory. Bruce put on a late charge to overtake Blackett for second place on the very last lap. Despite the late race loss of position, Blackett still managed to overhaul Jacob’s earlier points lead, taking the top spot in the 125cc class standings by just three points heading into future rounds.

    In the Easykart 100cc class, pole sitter Jaydn Brathwaite turned his qualifying pace into an unprecedented clean sweep for the 2026 season, winning all four races held at the round and posting the fastest lap in every contest. Jordyn Hinkson and Jaylan Priddee matched their podium positions across every race of the round, finishing second and third overall respectively.

  • No Explosive Found After Bomb Threat at Police Headquarters

    No Explosive Found After Bomb Threat at Police Headquarters

    On the morning of Monday, April 27, 2026, a security incident unfolded at the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda’s headquarters in St. John’s that prompted a full-scale emergency response, after officials received an anonymous bomb threat targeting the building.

    According to official statements from the force’s Office of Strategic Communications, the threatening call came in just before 10 a.m., when the unknown caller claimed an explosive device had been hidden inside the police headquarters. Acting rapidly to prioritize the safety of all personnel and visitors on site, police leadership immediately triggered standard evacuation protocols, ordering every person inside the premises to exit in an orderly fashion. The evacuation was completed without any injuries or security complications, moving all occupants to a safe distance away from the building.

    Immediately following the evacuation, the force’s specialized Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team was deployed to sweep the building and its adjacent surrounding areas, with additional support from the police K-9 unit trained in explosive detection. After completing a comprehensive, room-by-room search of the entire facility and surrounding grounds, the EOD team confirmed that no explosive devices or suspicious materials matching the caller’s description were found. With the all-clear officially given, the headquarters was reopened, and all regular police operations resumed as scheduled shortly after the incident.

    Senior leaders with the Royal Police Force have issued a strong condemnation of the deliberate hoax, noting that the false threat created unnecessary public anxiety, disrupted critical law enforcement operations, and wasted valuable emergency response resources that would otherwise be available for legitimate threats to public safety. Officials emphasized that hoax bomb threats are classified as serious criminal offenses under Antigua and Barbuda law, and those responsible will face full legal consequences if apprehended.

    The force’s Criminal Investigations Department has already opened a formal investigation to trace the caller and identify the individual responsible for the incident. Police are now appealing to members of the public who may have any relevant information that could assist with the investigation to come forward. Tips can be submitted directly to the CID hotline at 462-3913, or shared anonymously via the independent Crimestoppers hotline at 800-TIPS (8477). All information provided will be kept strictly confidential, according to police officials.

  • The Price of Ramen Going Up?

    The Price of Ramen Going Up?

    In a key legislative development that has amplified widespread anxiety over the rising cost of living across Belize, a controversial proposal to impose a new 20% tariff on imported ramen and similar instant noodle products has successfully passed its second reading in the country’s Senate this week. The policy, framed by ruling party officials as a targeted measure to nurture domestic food manufacturing, has already ignited fierce debate over competing national priorities: supporting local economic growth and protecting vulnerable households already stretched thin by years of persistent inflation.

    Government Senator Eamon Courtenay, who leads government business in the upper chamber, outlined the core rationale behind the tariff plan. The proposal adjusts the existing duty structure for imported ramen, setting a new rate that proponents argue will level the competitive playing field for domestic manufacturers. Courtenay emphasized that the policy’s ultimate goals are to expand domestic employment opportunities and generate broader economic activity across Belize’s local food production sector.

    In practical terms, the tariff would push up retail prices for imported instant noodles, creating a critical market advantage for domestic brands. One major beneficiary would be Manna noodles, produced by the Caribbean Organic Food Stuff Company based in Carmelita Village, Orange Walk District, which would see its locally produced offerings become more price-competitive against cheaper imported alternatives.

    For thousands of low-income Belizean households, ramen has emerged as an essential survival staple in the wake of skyrocketing food costs. In 2023, national inflation drove overall food prices up by more than 12%, and coupled with ongoing spikes in fuel costs that have pushed up all retail prices, many families have already cut non-essential spending to keep grocery bills manageable. Ramen has remained one of the last low-cost, filling food options available to cash-strapped consumers, cementing its status as a go-to meal for students, working parents, and single-income households.

    Opposition Senator Patrick Faber has emerged as the most vocal critic of the plan, launching a fierce pushback against the tariff. Faber warned that the price increase caused by the new duty will disproportionately harm the country’s most economically vulnerable groups, noting that ramen is far from a luxury product for many Belizeans. He pointed to already visible price hikes in recent years, recalling that consumers not long ago could purchase four to five individual packs of ramen for just one Belize dollar, a price point that has already disappeared from most store shelves.

    Faber argued that while the government has framed the change as necessary to comply with international trade agreements, compliance should never come at the expense of ordinary consumers. “Compliance with treaties must never replace the responsibility to protect the Belizean consumer,” he stressed.

    Ruling party Senator Christopher Coye pushed back against claims that the policy amounts to unfair protectionism, framing it instead as a deliberate, strategic trade policy correction. Coye explained that Belize’s current duty structure creates an inherent disadvantage for domestic ramen producers: local manufacturers pay import duties on the raw ingredients they bring in to make their product, while finished imported ramen enters the country with far lower cumulative duties, giving foreign brands an artificial price advantage.

    Looking ahead, Coye noted that the tariff adjustment is a temporary step toward broader tax reform, adding that a more comprehensive solution would eventually shift the country away from reliance on import duties toward a broader excise tax system. However, he acknowledged that this major policy overhaul remains far off in the future.

    As the bill moves forward in the legislative process, the core debate continues to divide policymakers: can the government nurture a growing domestic food production sector without raising the cost of living for families already struggling to put food on the table?

  • Cole Tomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate the president

    Cole Tomas Allen charged with attempting to assassinate the president

    A federal grand jury has formally filed criminal charges against Cole Tomas Allen, who stands accused of attempting to carry out the assassination of the sitting President of the United States. Court documents made public by federal law enforcement agencies outline that the charges stem from a detailed, actionable plot that was uncovered before it could be put into motion. Law enforcement officials, speaking on background, confirmed that intelligence gathering and prompt intervention by multiple agencies prevented any physical harm coming to the president or other individuals caught up in the alleged scheme. As the legal process moves forward, Allen is scheduled to appear for an initial arraignment hearing in federal district court in the coming days, where he will enter a plea to the charges against him. The investigation into the plot remains ongoing, with authorities still working to determine whether any other individuals were aware of or involved in planning the alleged assassination attempt. National security experts have noted that the case highlights the persistent threat of targeted violence against senior U.S. political leaders, and underscores the ongoing work of federal protective agencies to mitigate risks to public officials. At this early stage of the legal proceeding, the charges against Allen are merely allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

  • Bajan volleyballers create history by qualifying for World Championships

    Bajan volleyballers create history by qualifying for World Championships

    For the first time in Barbadian volleyball history, a pair of young local athletes have broken through to qualify for a global world championship event. Teenagers Joshua Ashby and Cael Greenidge etched their names into Barbados’ sporting record books last week by claiming one of the final remaining berths at the upcoming Under-18 Beach Volleyball World Championships, sealing their qualification at the NORCECA Qualifiers held in the Dominican Republic.

    The road to qualification was far from smooth for the young Barbadian duo. They got off to a rocky start, dropping their opening matchup 0-2 to a tough Puerto Rican side. With elimination staring them down, the pair needed back-to-back wins in their remaining matches to claim the last available qualifying spot for the July tournament, set to run from July 8 to 12 in The Hague, Netherlands.

    Their first comeback test came against Costa Rica. After dropping the opening set 18-21, Ashby and Greenidge fought back to claim the second set and force a decisive third frame, eventually pulling out a hard-won 15-13 victory to keep their qualifying dream alive. Next up was a showdown with a highly ranked Canadian team for the final spot.

    History repeated itself in the decisive matchup: the Barbadians dropped the opening set 18-21 after Canada broke a late deadlock with three straight points, but they rallied once again to edge Canada in a tight second set 21-19 to force a third-set decider. The final frame stayed neck-and-neck through the opening stages, with both teams trading points to stay locked. When the score reached 13-all, Ashby delivered two consecutive game-winning points to secure a dramatic 15-13 upset and punch Barbados’ first ever ticket to a volleyball world championship.

    In an interview with Barbados TODAY from the qualifying event in the Dominican Republic, team manager Anica Wood said the historic result was the product of years of consistent hard work and relentless dedication from the pair and their coaching staff. “There’s no question about the commitment these young men have shown, and the endless hours they’ve put in training at home with our coaches, Mark Lewis and Cuban coach Jose Hernandez Murray,” Wood explained. “They’ve been putting in this work for years now, and it’s all finally paying off. Both Ashby and Greenidge are incredibly dedicated to this sport, and they wanted this qualification more than anything. When they realized the final qualifying spot was still within reach heading into the final matchday, they shifted their mindset entirely, seized the opportunity and made the most of it.”

    While celebrating the groundbreaking achievement, Wood also opened up about the structural changes Barbadian volleyball needs to make to turn this single success into consistent qualification for global events. The biggest shift needed, she said, is greater athlete specialization. Currently, most of the island’s volleyball athletes compete in both indoor and beach volleyball, spreading their training focus thin across two codes. This challenge is amplified by Barbados’ small overall population, which limits the pool of available talent.

    “Right now, our athletes are balancing training for both indoor and beach volleyball, and we’ve seen a huge growth in age-group competitions at all levels – Under-17, Under-19, Under-21, all the way to seniors – that these young athletes are competing across,” Wood noted. “To excel consistently, we need to adjust our structure so that athletes can specialize fully in either beach or indoor volleyball, so they can dedicate all their training time to that one code. This time around, Joshua and Cael put in extra hours on the sand, but if we want to keep reaching this level, we need fully dedicated beach athletes moving forward.”

    Ahead of the World Championships, Wood said the pair needs more competitive experience on the NORCECA circuit to sharpen their skills ahead of the tournament, and called for additional funding to support the team’s travel to these regional events. “Local training and competitions can only take you so far. Getting out and competing against top teams from across North America, Central America and the Caribbean does wonders for these young athletes’ confidence and skill development,” she explained. “More funding to let us compete in as many NORCECA events as possible would be a huge boost to their preparation ahead of the World Championships.”

    Wood also credited the new dedicated beach sports facility opened recently in Wildey as a critical contributing factor to the team’s success. “We’ve been using that facility nonstop since it launched,” she said. “In the past, we could only train for an hour or so after school or work before sunset, but this new facility has lights, so we can train both in the morning and evening. We’ve been able to double our practice hours because of it, and we’re so grateful for that resource.”

    In the girls’ division of the NORCECA Qualifiers, Barbados’ pairing of Destiny Layne and Gabrielle Sandiford capped off their tournament with two lopsided wins in the ninth place classification round, defeating the Cayman Islands 21-9, 21-8 and following that up with a 21-8, 21-18 victory over Nicaragua.

  • Rotary Club of Grenada collaborates with Ministry of Health

    Rotary Club of Grenada collaborates with Ministry of Health

    To mark World Immunisation Week, which runs from April 24 to 30, the Rotary Club of Grenada has launched a partnership with the country’s Ministry of Health to roll out a nationwide vaccination awareness initiative. This joint project reflects a shared, dedicated mission to protect public health and guarantee that every Grenadian has fair, equal access to vaccines that save lives.

    World Immunisation Week was established to draw global attention to the critical role vaccines play in stopping the spread of preventable diseases, cutting global mortality rates, and fostering stronger, healthier communities around the world. For this Grenada-based initiative, the two organizing bodies have set a core goal of boosting public trust in routine and scheduled immunizations. They plan to do this by dismantling common misinformation and harmful myths around vaccines, distributing evidence-based, accurate health information, and motivating families across the country to catch up on missed doses and participate fully in national vaccination programs.

    Julia Lawrence, president of the Rotary Club of Grenada, highlighted the far-reaching importance of widespread vaccination uptake in a statement on the campaign. “Vaccination stands as one of the most powerful public health tools we have to shield our families, our children, and our entire nation from illnesses that can be easily prevented,” Lawrence said. “Beyond the proven science behind immunization, this is an issue rooted in equity, accessible healthcare, and collective community responsibility. By raising targeted awareness, we can make sure every household understands why vaccination matters, and every person has the opportunity to protect their own health and the health of those around them.”

    The cross-island campaign will include a full schedule of local community outreach events and targeted media engagement efforts, designed to reach even remote households across Grenada. Rotarian volunteers will work alongside trained public health professionals to answer unaddressed public questions, share accessible educational resources, and support ongoing vaccination drives in every region of the island.

    Senior officials from the Ministry of Health have expressed strong support for the collaboration, noting that cross-sector partnerships between community organizations and government health bodies are critical to meeting national immunization coverage goals. Together, the Ministry of Health and Rotary Club of Grenada have reaffirmed their shared commitment to protecting children, adult family members, and medically vulnerable populations across the country from entirely preventable infectious diseases.

    This new initiative builds on Rotary International’s decades-long global commitment to advancing public health, including its high-profile leadership role in the global fight to eradicate polio. On the local level, the Rotary Club of Grenada has a long track record of running impactful community health projects, including a long-standing free eye care program and the recent Childhood Obesity Prevention initiative. That project promoted increased water intake and reduced sugar consumption, distributing 800 branded reusable water bottles with the slogan “More water…Less sugar” to 36 primary and secondary schools across the country. Looking ahead, the club is also scheduled to host a public community health fair at the Gouyave Health Centre on May 9, 2026.

    By partnering with the Ministry of Health to mark World Immunisation Week, the Rotary Club of Grenada continues to uphold its core motto of “service above self” and reinforce the value of collective community responsibility for public health outcomes.

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  • Vacancies: Structural Laminating and Composite Fibreglass tradesmen

    Vacancies: Structural Laminating and Composite Fibreglass tradesmen

    Grenada-based Driftwood Ltd has announced an open call for experienced tradesmen to fill two specialized roles: Structural Laminating and Composite Fibreglass technicians. The company is seeking candidates with a proven track record in the field, outlining clear qualification criteria to narrow down the most suitable applicants.

    To be considered for the positions, candidates must hold official training certification specific to their applied craft. A minimum of five years of hands-on experience working in structural laminating and composite fibreglass repairs is also required, along with professional work references from at least two previous relevant roles. Beyond practical experience, the firm emphasizes that applicants must demonstrate deep, expert-level knowledge of working with epoxy and polyester resin, as well as the proper mixing protocols for various curing agents and hardeners—core technical skills critical for project quality and safety.

    Beyond technical qualifications, Driftwood Ltd highlights key soft skills that successful candidates must possess. Applicants must be able to follow detailed project instructions accurately, collaborate effectively in team-based work environments, and maintain a strong personal motivation to deliver high-quality craftsmanship across every project, regardless of whether the work is large-scale industrial work or a small, detail-focused repair.

    Compensation for successful hires will be aligned with each candidate’s professional qualifications and accumulated on-the-job experience, ensuring fair pay that matches skill levels.

    Interested candidates are required to submit a complete application package that includes an up-to-date curriculum vitae, contact information for at least two professional references, and a copy of their relevant craft training certification. Application materials can be submitted via three channels: mailed to Driftwood Ltd at PO Box 1361, Grand Anse, St George’s, Grenada (West Indies); emailed to the official contact address provided by the company; or eligible applicants may reach the hiring team directly by phone at +1 (473) 459 8333.

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  • Ministry of Youth and Sports mourns the passing of Norman Gilbert

    Ministry of Youth and Sports mourns the passing of Norman Gilbert

    Grenada’s sporting and public service communities are mourning the loss of Norman Gilbert, a foundational figure for local cricket development and a respected former senior official at the country’s Ministry of Youth and Sports. The ministry has officially confirmed his passing, releasing an official statement honoring his decades of dedicated service to both national youth development and athletic advancement.

    Gilbert built a decades-long legacy of service to Grenadian cricket through his active work with the Grenada Cricket Association. His consistent commitment and thoughtful guidance did more than strengthen the institutional framework of the sport across the island; it also created pathways for hundreds of young aspiring cricketers to grow their skills and pursue their athletic goals. Across both on-field organizational work and off-field community outreach, Gilbert’s contributions embodied a lifelong ethos of service, built on an unwavering dedication to lifting up Grenada’s sporting ecosystem.

    Beyond his work in cricket administration, Gilbert compiled an impressive record of public service within the Ministry of Youth and Sports. He held multiple key roles during his tenure, including Youth Coordinator and Acting Permanent Secretary, spearheading numerous national programs designed to expand youth access to sports and nurture athletic excellence across every region of Grenada. In every position, he carried out his responsibilities with consistent professionalism and a commitment to impact that earned him widespread respect from colleagues and community members alike.

    In her tribute to Gilbert, Minister for Youth and Sports Delma Thomas emphasized that his impact will long outlive him. Thomas noted that his legacy will endure in the thousands of lives he mentored and supported, as well as in the strong, inclusive foundation he helped build for Grenada’s current and future generations of athletes. The Ministry of Youth and Sports has extended its deepest sincere condolences to Gilbert’s family, close friends, the entire Grenada Cricket Association network, and the wider Grenadian sporting fraternity as they grieve this loss.

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  • CARICOM and Germany formalise cooperation framework to advance Community priorities

    CARICOM and Germany formalise cooperation framework to advance Community priorities

    On April 23, a landmark diplomatic and development milestone was achieved at the CARICOM Secretariat headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana, when the Caribbean Community Secretariat and Germany’s Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH formalized a partnership through the signing of six new implementation agreements. Backed by €31.9 million in German funding, the agreements will launch a five-year transformative technical cooperation programme across the Caribbean bloc, cementing a decades-long collaboration between the two parties.

    This signing ceremony is not a standalone initiative, but a critical operational step following the framework Memorandum of Understanding on technical cooperation that CARICOM and the Federal Republic of Germany signed in February 2025. Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, who put pen to paper on behalf of the 15-nation community, emphasized that the new programme aligns directly with CARICOM’s core long-term development priorities, and praised Germany for its consistent and reliable support to the region’s growth efforts. On the German side, Jasmin Ellis-Jones, GIZ’s Regional Director for the Caribbean, signed the agreements, and reaffirmed the organization’s dedication to close coordination with CARICOM institutions, national governments and local stakeholders to deliver measurable, meaningful benefits for Caribbean communities by the programme’s conclusion in 2029.

    Running from 2025 to 2029, the six interconnected regional projects will be executed by GIZ on behalf of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), working hand-in-hand with the CARICOM Secretariat, regional specialized bodies and national partners across targeted member states. Each project addresses a pressing sustainable development challenge unique to the Caribbean’s small island developing states: the CARIBIO initiative will advance regionally coordinated strategies for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use; the climate-compatible circular economy project will lay the regulatory and institutional groundwork for low-carbon economic transition; the blue economy project will unlock sustainable economic potential from the region’s marine protected areas; the BioWaste initiative will develop new systems for repurposing organic waste and the pervasive invasive sargassum that plagues Caribbean coastlines into usable material and energy; CliRES II will expand access to climate-resilient, renewable energy infrastructure across the region; and the Green and Blue Skills Project will build local workforce capacity to support climate action sectors.

    Across all six projects, interventions will center on strengthening regional and national institutional capacity, drafting harmonized regional policy frameworks, launching innovative pilot initiatives, delivering targeted skills training to local workers, improving cross-regional coordination mechanisms, and embedding inclusive, gender-responsive approaches into every stage of sustainable development work.

    Germany’s development partnership with the Caribbean stretches back more than 15 years, with a longstanding strategic focus on three key areas: sustainable energy, climate change adaptation, and environmental management. Since 2008, Germany has delivered sustained technical assistance to the region through GIZ-managed programmes, and this new round of agreements represents both an expansion of the existing partnership and a consolidation of shared priorities for the coming decade. The formal signing of these implementation agreements sets out the clear legal and operational framework for project rollout, and underscores the shared commitment of CARICOM, the German government and GIZ to advancing sustainable, climate-resilient, and inclusive economic and social development across the entire Caribbean Community.

  • AG Benjamin Plans Law School for Antigua and Barbuda Before End of Next Term

    AG Benjamin Plans Law School for Antigua and Barbuda Before End of Next Term

    As the twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda prepares for its April 30 general election, incumbent Attorney General Benjamin has positioned the launch of a new national law faculty — scheduled to welcome its first cohort of students this September — as a landmark policy pledge for his upcoming term if re-elected.

    In an interview held as part of his re-election campaign for the St. John’s City South constituency, Benjamin laid out his vision for the full establishment of the law school, a project that has already cleared the foundational planning stages. Preparatory work for the initiative has included in-depth consultations with leading regional legal practitioners and government stakeholders, building on the existing progress the country has already made in expanding tertiary education, most notably the successful launch of a local university campus and established graduate degree programs.

    Benjamin emphasized that the new law school will fill a critical gap in regional higher education. Demand for accredited legal training across the Caribbean has consistently outstripped the limited number of spots available at existing regional institutions, he explained. To address this, the facility will not only serve domestic students from Antigua and Barbuda, but also learners from across the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and even international students from further afield.

    For decades, the Attorney General noted, aspiring lawyers from Antigua and Barbuda have been forced to relocate overseas to complete their legal education, a process that creates significant financial and logistical barriers for young people. With the establishment of a local law school, that burden will be eliminated for future generations, he said. “I didn’t want Antiguans and Barbudans to go through that hassle when it came to study law,” Benjamin stated.

    Beyond expanding access to education, the new law faculty is a core component of Benjamin’s broader strategy to modernize Antigua and Barbuda’s entire legal framework and cement the country’s status as a regional leader in legal innovation. He pointed to ongoing efforts already underway to update the national legal system, including the rollout of electronic litigation processes, the creation of specialized courts, and the formalization of standardized sentencing guidelines — all aligned with the goal of advancing holistic legal development across the nation.

    Announced as one of several key long-term policy initiatives Benjamin aims to advance if voters return him to office, the law faculty project marks a major milestone in the country’s push to expand educational opportunity and strengthen regional governance.