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GOAB Commits to Burn Victim’s Medical Treatment and Recovery
PRESS RELEASE – The Ministry of Works shares sincere concern for the well-being of one of its loyal employees, Mr. Gregson Joseph, who on 26th June 2023 suffered burn injuries during work at the Burma Quarry. At the instant of the reported injury, the Ministry has maintained contact with Mr. Joseph, who is currently being…
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Water Production Increases at Fort James Reverse Osmosis Plant
The Cabinet received a report from the Minister of Public Utilities on the provision of potable water to homes, businesses and institutions. He reported that the Fort James Plant is capable of producing 1 million gallons of potable water daily, now that the second half of the plant has been commissioned. That water is intended…
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Record-Breaking June Too Soon 2023
Dale C. S. Destin – 268Weather – June too soon 2023, from the old mariner’s poem, won’t be forgotten anytime soon. This June was one for the history books! For the very first time ever since they started keeping records way back in 1851, not one, but TWO tropical storms formed between Africa and the Caribbean.…
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Antigua and Barbuda Represented at Regional Climate Workshop
Climatologist Orvin Paige from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) represented Antigua and Barbuda at a regional climate workshop and was one of the many successful participants. The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) stated that the Statistics in Applied Climatology – R-INSTAT regional training workshop in Bridgetown, Barbados, concluded with a Closing…
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INET: Temporary Closure Notice
INET: We regret to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances the inet Store on Old Parham Road will be closed to the public effective immediately. An update will be provided subsequently regarding its reopening date. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.
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Ministry of Trade Urges Banks to Notify Consumers Before Implementing Fees
The Ministry of Trade is issuing this alert to banks and other financial institutions and consumers regarding the need for consumers to be notified before being charged any fees. Under the 1985 UN Resolution adopting Guidelines for Consumer Protection and the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (Cap 8. Article 184), the consumer has a right to information,…
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Health Ministry to Launch STEPS Survey Focused on Non-Communicable Diseases
Chronic non-communicable diseases are the number one cause of death and disability worldwide.4.1 million people die each year worldwide from NCDS, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. Each year 2.2 million people in the region of the Americas die from an NCD between the ages of 30 to 69. Over 85% of these premature…
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Ministry of Works to Assist Burn Victim
Cabinet Notes – The Cabinet received a report on the condition of the worker from the Burma Quarry who was recently burnt on the job, several days ago. He is still recovering and will likely be hospitalized for a period of time. The Ministry of Works will assist in meeting his medical expenses. The Cabinet…
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Services at Clarehall Health Centre Temporarily Relocated
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment would like to advise members of the public that services rendered at the Clare Hall Health Center will be temporarily relocated effective Monday 3rd July 2023. This relocation is due to extensive upgrades being made to the facility. Effective immediately, the new schedule is as…
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Closed Season Notice for Queen Conch
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS GROUP (EAG) – It’s time for another CLOSED SEASON. The Queen Conch populations have entered their breeding season. Giving them the time to do this is important to our fisheries and to the continuation of life underwater. Do your part to support our fisherfolk and our coral reefs by respecting the closed seasons.
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Small Craft Advisory Goes Into Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft Advisory | Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:45 am Sunday 02 July 2023 …Small craft advisory goes into effect Monday for Antigua and Barbuda……Small craft warning may be required Monday night and or Tuesday morning… Locations to be affected: Mainly, open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands out…
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US Forest Service Provides Training to 14 Caribbean Countries in Bush Fire Management
Our Today – The United States Forest Service (USFS), through its Natural Infrastructure for Caribbean Resilience (NICaR) programme, concluded a week-long training series to strengthen regional capacity for wildland (bush) fire management with 35 firefighters from 14 Caribbean countries. With funding from the Department of State, a comprehensive series of wildland fire training courses were…
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