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Quaker Recalls More Products Due to Possible Health Risks
PRESS RELEASE – The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division advises consumers of an expansion of the product recall on specific granola bars, cereals and snacks because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. According to the manufacturer, Quaker Oats, this recall includes Quaker Chewy Granola Bars and Cereals, Cap’n Crunch Bars and select Cereals, Gamesa Marias Cereal, Gatorade Peanut…
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Ministry of Trade Condemns Price Gouging Following ABST Increase
PRESS RELEASE – The Ministry of Trade is strongly condemning the act of price gouging that has been reported following the two percent increase in the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax. Since the implementation of the increase on January 1, 2024, numerous complaints have been received from consumers. Ambassador Clarence E. Pilgrim, the Permanent Secretary…
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Ministry of Health, Ministry of Works and National Housing Commence Work on Tomlinson Cemetery
In a joint effort, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation, and the Environment, Ministry of Works and the National Housing announced that work at the Tomlinson Cemetery commenced this week. This collaborative initiative, led by the Honorable Sir Molwyn Joseph and the Honorable Maria Browne underscores the Government’s commitment to ensuring every citizen and…
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MET Office Issues High Surf Advisory
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:15 pm Monday 22 January 2024 …High surf advisory goes into effect later tonight for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands……High surf advisory goes into effect Tuesday for Montserrat, St. Kitts and Anguilla… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and north-facing…
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Antigua and Barbuda Immigration Department Issues Wanted Bulletin
Two women are “WANTED” by the Antigua and Barbuda Immigration Department (ABID) after absconding from the Department’s Detention Center on Saturday 20th January 2024. Anyone with information on their whereabouts are asked to contact the Immigration Enforcement Unit at 764-3240 or 562-5394. The public can also contact the nearest Police Station. The public is discouraged…
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High Wind Advisory Goes into Effect Monday Night
Urgent – Weather MessageHigh Wind AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:15 pm Sunday 21 January 2024 …High wind advisory goes into effect Monday night for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Especially exposed coastal waters and elevated and open terrains, on the windward side of the…
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JAMAICA: Urgent Action Needed to Stem Road Fatalities in Jamaica
National Road Safety Council Review Meeting Highlights Urgency for Comprehensive Action to Stem Road Fatalities in Jamaica Kingston, Jamaica, January 11, 2024 | (PAHO) – The concern about the persistently high rates of road traffic deaths on Jamaica’s roads took center stage at today’s National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Review Meeting in Kingston. Despite proactive…
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APUA: Notice of Works
The Antigua Public Utilities (APUA) informs the public of the following notices.
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New Technology to be Used in Road Construction
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet was informed by the Minister of Works that roller-compact- concrete-pavement will become the new method for road building. The pavement absorbs far less moisture than asphalt roads, to which Antiguans have grown accustomed, and will not develop potholes. Samples were shared with Cabinet members. Work on community roads will commence shortly…
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MONTSERRAT: MVO Clarifies the Status of the Soufrière Hills Volcano
Montserrat Volcano Observatory (MVO) – The Montserrat Volcano Observatory is aware that some people may have questions about some content which is circulating on the internet. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify that activity at the Soufrière Hills Volcano remains low. The Hazard Level at the volcano has not changed and remains…
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CalvinAir Helicopters Airlifts Barbudan Stroke Victim to SLBMC
CalvinAir Helicopters Performs its First Medevac for 2024; Airlifts Barbudan Stroke Victim to SLBMC St. John’s, Antigua: Wednesday, January 17, 2024: Just two weeks into January and CalvinAir Helicopters is already continuing its commitment in providing medical emergency evacuation service as mandated by its Chairman, Ambassador Calvin Ayre. Ayre, a businessman and philanthropist, is also…
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