News & Updates
Latest Travel Advisory
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its travel advisory effective June 1 to ensure the continued safety of travelers and residents.
Wednesday, 2 June 2021
Latest Cabinet Announcement
New rules for quarantining have been put in place for persons who are fully vaccinated.
Thursday, 29 April 2021
Easter Weekend Restrictions
The Cabinet met yesterday Wednesday 31st March 2021.
Thursday, 1 April 2021
Antigua Classic Regatta Cancelled
Antigua Classic Regatta organisers made an announcement that the 2021 edition has been cancelled.
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
Dining Out to Resume
Good news for restaurants and diners alike is the relaxing of eating out restrictions.
Friday, 19 March 2021
Curfew Hours Shortened Today
From today curfew hours have been reduced by 2 hours.
Monday, 15 March 2021
Caribbean Regatta news
It seems that the pandemic is not releasing its hold on the region just yet, and several upcoming regattas have cancelled.
Monday, 1 March 2021
Curfew Hours Revised
An emergency Cabinet meeting was held on 15th February to address the rising number of COVID-19 infections.
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
Latest Travel Advisory
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its travel advisory effective immediately to ensure the continued safety of travelers and residents.
Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Regional Regatta Updates
Two more regattas have fallen foul of the COVID pandemic this season.
Monday, 1 February 2021
New National Rules and Curfew
From tomorrow, Friday 29th of January the Government of Antigua has imposed new stricter protocols in light of increased Covid cases.
Thursday, 28 January 2021
UK Arrivals Travel Update-revised
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Pre-departure testing for international arrivals to England came into effect from 15 January 2021.
Friday, 15 January 2021
2021 RORC 600 Cancelled
The increasingly popular RORC 600 has fallen foul of the worsening of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, 13 January 2021
Sunny Start To RORC Transatlantic Race.
The 2021 RORC Transatlantic Race started in glorious conditions outside Marina Puerto Calero on Saturday 9th January.
Saturday, 9 January 2021
Latest Travel Advisory
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its travel advisory effective immediately to ensure the continued safety of travelers and residents.
Tuesday, 8 December 2020
Caribbean Prepping for 2021 Racing Season
The Royal Ocean Racing Club has announced a new date for the RORC Transatlantic Race. Traditionally held in November each year the next, 7th, edition will start on 9th January 2021 from Lanzarote to Grenada.
Thursday, 3 December 2020
ARC Rally Begins
Yesterday was the start of the 35th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. Despite the challenges of 2020, an impressive fleet sailed out of Gran Canaria heading for St Lucia.
Monday, 23 November 2020
Antigua and Barbuda Nationals in the field of Maritime Service Operations.
The Management of the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS) has embarked on a capacity building programme, by equipping young nationals with the necessary skills and competencies, to carry on its 34 year maritime service operations.
Monday, 23 November 2020
Salty Dawg Fall Rally Underway
Hosted by the Salty Dawg Sailing Association the Fall Rally left from Hampton, VA in November 2nd after a week of preparation and fun! Around 50 boats set off, heading to one of two destinations – Antigua or the Bahamas. Both are offshore passage across the Gulf Stream.
Wednesday, 4 November 2020
SSB Coconut Telegraph to Resume November 9
The SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers net on Monday November 9, 2020 as announced by the volunteer Net Controllers.