St. John’s, Antigua – On July 6, 2026, leading Caribbean telecommunications provider Flow kicked off its highly anticipated 2026 summer promotional campaign, titled “We Live For This,” inviting customers from across Antigua and Barbuda to join the “Win All Summer” initiative packed with exclusive rewards and experiential prizes. Running through the entire months of July and August, the campaign is crafted around the most iconic summer traditions that make the season special in Antigua and Barbuda, from the high-octane matches of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) cricket tournament to the vibrant celebrations of Carnival, live music festivals, local community gatherings, and the cherished downtime spent with family and friends. At its core, the campaign is built on Flow’s newly launched three-year official partnership with the CPL, one of the Caribbean’s most beloved and widely followed sporting events. This collaboration not only ties the promotion to a major regional cultural touchstone but also lets customers access unique, high-value offers throughout the summer season. To earn entry into prize draws, customers simply need to have or sign up for eligible Flow prepaid mobile plans, postpaid mobile contracts, or residential and business broadband services. Beyond digital entry and prize giveaways, the campaign will engage customers directly through in-person activations across the islands. These include interactive events at Flow retail locations, community roadshows, on-site free giveaways, and local partnership engagements, designed to give all customers multiple accessible ways to join the fun regardless of how they access Flow services. Wayne Hull, Country Manager for Flow Antigua and Barbuda, emphasized the organic alignment between the new CPL partnership and the campaign’s core mission. “Our new partnership with the CPL gave us the perfect foundation to build a campaign around what people genuinely look forward to each summer,” Hull explained. “Cricket, Carnival, music, community are the moments that bring us together. ‘We Live For This’ is how we reward customers for choosing Flow and put them closer to the experiences they love, right through to the CPL Finals in Barbados.” As the leading telecommunications and entertainment provider across the Caribbean region, Flow delivers a full suite of connectivity and content services, including mobile communications, broadband internet, television, and digital solutions to both residential households and commercial businesses. Guided by core commitments to innovation, accessible value, and deep community engagement, Flow’s mission is to connect Caribbean people to the people and experiences that matter most to them. Flow operates under the umbrella of Liberty Caribbean, previously known as C&W Communications, which is managed by Liberty Latin America. Liberty Caribbean ranks as one of the top communications and technology providers across the Caribbean, with active operations in more than 20 regional markets. It delivers broadband, mobile, video, and voice services to residential consumers through its two main consumer brands, Flow and BTC. Via its B2B arm, Liberty Business, the firm also provides enterprise-level connectivity, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and data center services to private businesses and government agencies, supporting long-term economic growth across the region as digital transformation accelerates. With a 150-year legacy of serving Caribbean communities, Liberty Caribbean remains deeply rooted in the region, focused on maintaining robust, reliable networks, delivering personalized local customer support, and building tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of Caribbean people and local communities.
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More Than 150 Children Join E.P. Chet Greene’s Summer Camp
A popular annual summer community initiative has drawn more than 150 children from across the region to participate in this year’s program organized by E.P. Chet Greene, marking one of the largest turnouts in the event’s recent history. The summer camp, designed to provide young people with a structured, engaging outlet during school break, offers a diverse lineup of activities that blend educational enrichment, physical recreation, and social skill-building tailored to different age groups. Unlike typical vacation programs that focus solely on entertainment, this initiative prioritizes creating a supportive environment where children can explore new interests, build lasting friendships, and develop confidence outside the traditional classroom setting. Local organizers have highlighted that the camp addresses a key community need for affordable, accessible youth programming during the summer months, when many working families struggle to find safe, productive care for their children. Volunteers from local community groups and partner organizations have stepped in to support the operation, leading everything from arts and crafts workshops to sports clinics and environmental education sessions. Participants have been actively engaging with all scheduled activities, with many sharing positive feedback about the opportunity to try new experiences they would not normally have access to during the school year. E.P. Chet Greene, who founded the camp years ago, has emphasized that the program’s core mission is to invest in the next generation by giving children the tools and experiences they need to grow into well-rounded community members. Organizers are already planning for next year’s camp, with expectations that participation will continue to grow as the program becomes a staple of the regional summer community calendar.
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Liberty Caribbean Returns as Headline Sponsor of CANTO’s 41st Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition
For the fifth straight year, regional telecommunications leader Liberty Caribbean has locked in its role as headline sponsor for the 41st CANTO Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition, extending a long-running partnership that supports digital and economic progress across the Caribbean.
Slated to run from August 9 to 12, 2026, the landmark industry gathering will be hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, located in the Dominican Republic, bringing together a diverse cross-section of key stakeholders from across the region and beyond. Centered on the forward-looking theme ‘Elevate the Caribbean – From Connectivity to Global Competitiveness’, the 2026 conference will convene cabinet-level government leaders, top regulatory officials, senior policymakers, pioneering technology innovators, and leading telecommunications providers. The collective goal of attendees is to examine actionable strategies that will help the Caribbean region speed up its digital transformation, build up its global competitive edge, and unlock inclusive, long-term sustainable economic growth.
In comments on the renewed sponsorship, Liberty Caribbean Chief Executive Officer Inge Smidts emphasized the transformative potential of emerging technology for the region. ‘The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence is redefining how economies compete, businesses grow, and societies connect. For the Caribbean, this presents an unprecedented opportunity to leap forward,’ Smidts noted.
Over the course of the four-day event, Liberty Caribbean will lead and contribute to high-priority discussions focused on four core pillars: expanding affordable, reliable connectivity across underserved communities, advancing meaningful digital inclusion to close the regional digital divide, shaping forward-thinking policy and regulatory frameworks that support innovation, and deepening cross-regional collaboration to accelerate the development of the Caribbean’s digital ecosystem.
Industry analysts note that Liberty Caribbean’s repeated commitment to headline sponsorship of the CANTO conference is far more than a branding move: it underscores the company’s long-standing dedication to partnering with public and private sector stakeholders across the region to build a more connected, economically resilient, and globally competitive Caribbean digital economy. As the event’s principal sponsor, Liberty Caribbean will hold direct engagements with regional government ministers, top ICT regulators, leading industry executives, and private sector delegates to help guide the trajectory of Caribbean digital development for years to come. Beyond policy discussions, the conference also serves as a critical platform for strengthening strategic cross-sector partnerships, advancing collaborative solutions to shared regional challenges, and cementing Liberty Caribbean’s reputation as a trusted leader in driving digital transformation and sustainable growth across the Caribbean.
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ABAVA Announces Departure of National U20 Beach Volleyball Delegation to St. Kitts & Nevis
A new chapter of regional sporting collaboration is set to unfold this summer, as Antigua & Barbuda’s national under-20 beach volleyball delegation prepares to depart for St. Kitts & Nevis to take part in a week-long development program and regional championship hosted between July 7 and 12, 2026. The trip has been organized through a coordinated partnership between the Antigua & Barbuda Amateur Volleyball Association (ABAVA), the Association of National Olympic Committees of the Eastern Caribbean (ANOCES), and the Antigua and Barbuda National Olympic Committee (ABNOC).
The entire week of programming is rooted in a larger regional initiative spearheaded by ANOCES, which aims to unite National Olympic Committees across the Eastern Caribbean to advance athlete development, strengthen cross-border ties, and celebrate shared passion for competitive sport. To expand on this vision, the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) has arranged a full schedule of activities beyond the main championship, including specialized educational and training development programs for coaches and game officials from across the region.
Four young promising athletes will carry Antigua & Barbuda’s flag at the 2026 ECVA Under-20 Beach Volleyball Championship: Miguel Peña Lugo, George Freeland, Philisha Burnette, and Faith Gibson. Their participation has been made possible through the ongoing financial and organizational support from ANOCES and ABNOC, which have prioritized nurturing young sporting talent across the twin-island nation.
Guiding the national contingent throughout the event are head coaches Jamarie James and Rosemarie Simon, who will provide on-court strategy, mentorship, and support as the team goes head-to-head with some of the most talented rising beach volleyball players from across the Eastern Caribbean region.
Leaders of ABAVA have publicly extended their gratitude to ANOCES for its ongoing work to build meaningful, long-lasting sporting partnerships across the Eastern Caribbean. As the delegation prepares for travel to St. Kitts & Nevis, officials from all three organizing bodies have extended well wishes to the team, wishing athletes and coaches safe travels and competitive success at the championship.
Organizers have noted that beyond competition, the week is designed to deliver valuable skill-building opportunities, foster friendly spirited rivalries between young athletes, and create lasting cross-regional connections, as Antigua & Barbuda’s young talent showcases their abilities on the regional sporting stage.
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WISH Extends Condolences Following the Sudden Death of 24-Year-Old Cody Gomes
The sudden, unexpected passing of 24-year-old Cody Gomes has left family, friends and communities across Antigua and Barbuda in mourning, as local law enforcement continues to probe the circumstances of his death. The Wadadli Initiative for Self-care and Healing (WISH), a leading local organization focused on mental wellness and community support, has issued an official statement extending its deepest condolences to all those affected by Gomes’s death.
Per official police accounts, Gomes was discovered unresponsive at his private residence in the early hours of Monday. Personnel from the All Saints Police Station were dispatched immediately to the location, and medical personnel later confirmed he had passed away. As of press time, no definitive details surrounding the cause of his death have been released, and the active investigation remains ongoing.
WISH is joining the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda in an urgent appeal to the public: respect the Gomes family’s right to privacy as they navigate overwhelming grief, and approach this moment with compassion and empathy. This unanticipated loss has sent shockwaves through Gomes’s closest circle and the wider Swetes community, leaving countless people grappling with shock, profound sadness and unanswered questions about what led to his passing.
In its statement, the organization stressed the importance of avoiding unfounded speculation, harmful unsubstantiated commentary, and the unauthorized spread of sensitive details related to the case. Instead of engaging in irresponsible discussion, WISH is urging community members to center kindness: check in on friends, family and neighbors who may be struggling with this loss, and offer non-judgmental support to anyone processing grief.
The tragedy also serves as a critical reminder of the ongoing, urgent need to expand safe, open spaces for community dialogue around mental health, emotional distress, grief and collective care, WISH noted. The organization offered guidance for community members who may be concerned about someone in their life who is struggling: if a friend or loved one shows signs of withdrawal, persistent overwhelm, hopelessness, unusual emotional shifts or visible distress, do not ignore these red flags. Reach out to them, offer a non-judgmental listening ear, maintain consistent connection, and encourage them to reach out to a trusted person, whether that is a family member, friend, religious leader, medical provider, educator or licensed mental health professional. For anyone facing an immediate threat to personal safety, the organization emphasized that emergency assistance should be sought without delay.
Local law enforcement is also asking for public cooperation to advance the investigation. Anyone with information that could help detectives clarify the circumstances of Gomes’s death is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department directly at 462-3913 or 462-3914. For those who wish to share information anonymously, tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 800-TIPS (8477).
WISH closed its statement by reiterating its sympathy for the Gomes family, all of Cody’s loved ones, and the entire Swetes community, noting that the organization holds them in its thoughts through this devastating period. The organization also reaffirmed its long-term commitment to its core missions: expanding mental health education across Antigua and Barbuda, raising public awareness of suicide prevention, and building a national culture where people feel safe and comfortable sharing when they are struggling emotionally, rather than suffering in silence.
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Cody Gomes Identified as Man Found Dead at Swetes Home
Local law enforcement has opened an active investigation into the unexpected passing of 24-year-old Cody Gomes, who was discovered unresponsive at his private residence during the early hours of Monday. A relative of Gomes made the grim find between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., and immediately placed an emergency call to alert official authorities to the situation. First responding officers from the All Saints Police Station traveled promptly to the scene to launch an initial assessment, and Gomes was formally pronounced deceased at approximately 7:45 a.m. that same morning. As of the latest update, no definitive details have been released to clarify the exact circumstances leading to Gomes’ death, and the investigative process remains ongoing as detectives work to piece together a clear timeline of events leading up to the tragedy. In an effort to speed up the inquiry and gather critical evidence that may be held by members of the public, police have issued a formal public appeal for information. Anyone who may have relevant details related to Gomes or his death is asked to reach out directly to the Criminal Investigations Department via the dedicated phone lines 462-3913 or 462-3914. For community members who wish to share information without revealing their identity, anonymous tips can also be submitted through the regional Crime Stoppers program by calling the toll-free hotline 800-TIPS (8477).
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Government to Begin Construction of Two Modern Abattoirs
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne made a key policy announcement Sunday, confirming that construction on two state-of-the-art abattoirs will get underway in the near future. This initiative forms a core component of the administration’s wider national agenda to reinforce the domestic agricultural sector and shore up long-term food security for the country’s population.
Beyond the new abattoirs, Browne outlined that the broader development project includes two other high-priority agricultural undertakings: the Christian Valley agro-tourism initiative and a purpose-built agro-industrial park based in Diamonds. These interconnected projects are designed to transform the country’s agricultural value chain, moving beyond basic production to integrated processing, tourism and industrial activity.
To support the full development of this agricultural hub, the government has allocated Eastern Caribbean $9 million to purchase a 5.5-acre plot of land. This property will be redeveloped into a centralized food distribution and storage facility, equipped with commercial cold storage, dedicated retail space, and purpose-built processing areas to accept fresh produce and meat from small and large-scale local farmers across the country.
Browne emphasized that centralizing the collection and distribution of local goods through the upgraded Central Marketing Corporation (CMC) facility is a critical step to ease the country’s ongoing cost of living crisis. By creating a streamlined pathway for domestic producers to get their goods to consumers, the government aims to cut out unnecessary middleman markups and reduce household grocery costs for local residents.
At its core, the administration’s long-term agricultural strategy centers on expanding domestic production to cut heavy reliance on food imports, while simultaneously opening new, accessible formal markets for domestic farmers and producers to sell their goods. This dual approach addresses both economic and food security priorities, Browne explained.
When complete, the new abattoirs, agro-industrial park, and upgraded CMC hub will work in tandem to modernize Antigua and Barbuda’s entire agricultural sector, while also encouraging a cultural shift among consumers to prioritize purchasing locally grown and produced food over imported alternatives.
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PM Browne Says Booby Alley Redevelopment Nearing Official Opening
Antigua and Barbuda’s flagship urban renewal initiative, the Booby Alley Redevelopment Project, has entered its final construction phase and is approaching its official public opening, Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed in a public interview Sunday. Speaking as a guest on the locally produced Brown and Brown Show, Browne framed the transformative neighborhood project as a key pillar of the current administration’s ongoing commitment to upgrading housing access and living standards for low-income and disadvantaged communities across the nation. The prime minister’s update came in direct response to observations from show host Colin O’Neill, who pointed out that perimeter fencing around large sections of the redevelopment site had already been taken down. This visible change signals that last-minute logistical and site preparations are well underway ahead of the project’s inauguration ceremony. For decades, Booby Alley stood as one of Antigua and Barbuda’s oldest informal settlements, marked by substandard, overcrowded housing and limited access to basic infrastructure. Browne emphasized that the completed redevelopment will completely reshape the area, replacing outdated, unsafe structures with quality, permanent housing that meets modern living standards. Beyond the Booby Alley project, the prime minister noted that this initiative works in lockstep with the government’s broader national housing strategy, which includes two other core programs: the Housing Assistance Programme for Indigent People (HAPI) and a series of large-scale affordable housing developments spread across both islands of Antigua and Barbuda. According to Browne, the HAPI program has scaled up its operations significantly in recent months, now delivering multiple completed home builds every month to qualifying families. The administration has set an annual target of constructing no fewer than 50 new homes each year specifically for low-income and indigent households that lack the resources to build safe housing on their own. Looking ahead, Browne announced that a new government-owned concrete block manufacturing plant is scheduled to begin operations within the next 60 days. Once operational, the plant will allow the HAPI program to shift from constructing temporary wooden homes to building far more durable, long-lasting concrete residential structures that can better withstand the Caribbean region’s extreme weather events. At its core, Browne reiterated that all of the government’s housing-focused initiatives share a single central goal: to lift up vulnerable populations by replacing crumbling, dilapidated housing with modern, safe homes, and to expand access to reasonably priced housing options for residents in every corner of Antigua and Barbuda.
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US Development Finance Corporation to Discuss Potential Financing With Antigua and Barbuda
The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, announced Sunday that senior representatives from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) are slated to travel to the Caribbean nation later this July for high-level talks centered on potential large-scale funding for key national development initiatives.
In an interview aired on the local Brown and Brown Show, Browne confirmed the bilateral meeting is locked in for July 15. The discussions come as the Antiguan and Barbudan government actively pursues diverse capital sources to advance three priority sectors: affordable housing expansion, scaled-up renewable energy deployment, and major port infrastructure upgrades.
Browne emphasized that the Caribbean nation would gladly accept DFC financing, provided the lending terms align closely with the concessional agreements Antigua and Barbuda has secured from China in past infrastructure partnerships. He laid out clear benchmarks for what the government considers a favorable funding package: a minimum 20-year repayment term, a 2% annual interest rate, and a five-year grace period before principal payments begin.
“If they’re able to match the terms we’ve gotten from China and we can access low-cost capital, we more than welcome that investment,” Browne stated.
The prime minister noted that Antigua and Barbuda has already reaped significant benefits from Chinese concessional financing, which has supported the delivery of multiple transformative infrastructure projects across the country. He added that the government maintains an open, non-exclusive policy toward development partnerships, and stands ready to pursue equitable lending arrangements with any international partner that can meet its terms.
Should the DFC come forward with a favorable offer, Browne revealed the government is prepared to borrow up to $150 million to deepen the expansion of the country’s core port infrastructure. That project would build on recent upgrades to the St. John’s port, transforming it into a major regional transshipment hub serving all member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States. To accommodate the projected growth in cargo volume, the expansion will require additional land reclamation work and a major increase in container storage capacity.
Browne wrapped up by stressing that access to affordable, long-term development capital is a foundational requirement for advancing Antigua and Barbuda’s national growth agenda, while also allowing the government to maintain disciplined, prudent debt management practices that protect the country’s long-term fiscal stability.
