Antigua’s Whaling Stance Puts Its Yachting Economy at Risk
Antigua and Barbuda is once again the lead sponsor of a resolution to reopen commercial whaling ahead of IWC70 in Hobart. A June 2026 poll shows most Antiguans see the risk; marine trade voices in English Harbour say the yachting economy — worth up to US$200 million a year — has the most to lose.
