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    WATCH: Antigua and Barbuda moving from minimum wage to $2,100 monthly livable wage, PM says

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the government is moving beyond the concept of a minimum wage toward what he described as a “livable wage,” as part of broader efforts to improve workers’ standard of living.Speaking on the Browne and Browne show, Browne said the...

    Meat, Bread and Beverages Drive Down Inflation in February

    Declines in the cost of meat, bread and non-alcoholic beverages helped push inflation lower in February, offering some relief to consumers despite mixed price movements across the economy.The Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 0.8 percent in the 12 months ending February 2026, according to...
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    Antigua and Barbuda Sees 0.8% Drop in Inflation as Food Prices Fall

    Inflation in Antigua and Barbuda declined by 0.8 percent in February, driven largely by...

    Housing and Rent Costs Continue to Fall in Antigua- Consumer Price Index

    The cost of housing and rent continued to decline in February, offering a measure...

    Antigua to roll out tax relief and wage increases amid rising costs

    Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced two rounds of sales tax relief this year,...

    Antigua and Barbuda to raise minimum wage to $11.50 from April

    The government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved an increase in the national minimum...

    Antigua and Barbuda to Scrap Sales Tax on Essentials for Two-Day April Period

    The government of Antigua and Barbuda will remove the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax...

    Minimum Wage Increase Expected to Benefit Nearly 8000 oWorkers

    The planned increase in Antigua and Barbuda's national minimum wage is expected to affect...

    Minimum Wage Increase Expected to Benefit Nearly 8000 Workers

    The planned increase in Antigua and Barbuda's national minimum wage is expected to affect...

    Education and Recreation Costs Rise Despite Overall Price Decline

    While consumer prices generally declined in Antigua and Barbuda over the past year, several...

    Hairdressing and Personal Care Prices Drop Sharply in Latest CPI Report

    Prices for hairdressing and personal grooming services in Antigua and Barbuda recorded a steep...

    Food Prices Drop Nearly 5% in January as Meat, Seafood and Produce Costs Fall

    Food prices in Antigua and Barbuda fell sharply at the start of the year,...

    Prices Continue a Downward Trend Since Late 2025

    Inflation in Antigua and Barbuda continued its downward trajectory at the start of 2026,...

    Inflation Falls 1.3% in Antigua and Barbuda as Food and Airfare Prices Decline

    Inflation in Antigua and Barbuda fell by 1.3% in the twelve months to January...

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