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National Services Sector Baseline Survey Project Commences
Call for participation in the Antigua and Barbuda National Services Sector Baseline Survey Project – The Ministry of Trade announces the commencement of the National Services Sector Baseline Survey Project. This project targets service providers across all sectors and is designed to assess the nature of the service sector in Antigua and Barbuda. By participating in…
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CDEMA Conducts Logistics System Training In Saint Vincent & The Grenadines
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA); May 10, 2023- Kingstown – A team from the CDEMA Preparedness & Response Department (PRD) is conducting Logistics System Training with Emergency agencies in Saint Vincent & the Grenadines. Logistics Specialist II, Mr. Cayle Francis-Thornhill and Logistics Specialist l, Mr. Kevon Campbell are working with Mr. Geoff Chao of…
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ST LUCIA: Caribbean Safe Schools Programme Launched
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) – Caribbean Safe Schools Recognition Programme (CSSP) was launched on Monday, May 8, 2023, in Castries, Saint Lucia. The activity is part of a project being implemented in six countries by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), with funding from the Government of Norway and UNICEF. The CSSP…
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VIDEO: “Fun Over Gun”!
The youth of Antigua and Barbuda in Gen-Ge under the auspices of SPARK are joining forces to encourage their peers to put an end to the VIOLENCE. Let me hear you say, “FUN over GUN”! We would like to thank our partners who made this possible: Ignite 268, Drastic, Joel B. Reyes, and Zea Wiltshire…
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Heart And Stroke Foundation On A Mission To Reduce Non-Communicable Diseases
Heart & Stroke Foundation, Antigua and Barbuda – Our larger-than-life mascot Arter has been busy spreading his heart-healthy messages in the nation’s schools – raising both smiles and awareness along the way. The vibrant character has been interacting with children at TN Kirnon Primary, St John’s Catholic Primary and the Seventh-Day Adventist School, inspiring them…
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Police Address Concerns Of Youth Violence And Crime
The administration of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is concerned about the growing trend of violence and crime that is being perpetrated by the youths of this country. As a result, the administration has implemented several crime-fighting measures and strategies to effectively address these and other criminal activities going forward. These include…
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Air Quality Down To Moderate Levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services2:50 pm Monday 08 May 2023 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: Moderate Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: Until Thursday Synopsis: The air quality is down to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated…
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COVID-19 No Longer Constitutes A Public Health Emergency Of International Concern
World Health Organization (WHO) – The WHO Director-General has the pleasure of transmitting the Report of the fifteenth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) pandemic, held on Thursday 4 May 2023, from 12:00 to 17:00 CET. During the deliberative session, the Committee members highlighted the…
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Earthquake Recorded North Of Antigua
University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME:2023-05-07 05:49 am (Local Time)2023-05-07 09:49 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.0 LOCATION: Latitude: 18.38NLongitude: 61.95W Depth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES:Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 141 km, NBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 148 km, NEPoint-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 241 km, NNW*distance and direction to epicenter…
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Travel Update – Change In COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
U.S Embassy Bridgetown – The Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travellers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. This means starting May 12, non-citizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated…
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APUA: Unplanned Water Disruption Notice
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – A broken transmission line and technical issues will impact the following communities’ usual water distribution until the necessary repairs are completed. APUA Water Business Unit deeply regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks you for your understanding.
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APUA To Increase Water Production To Satisfy Carnival Demands
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet was informed by the Minister of Public Utilities that plans have been put in place to move potable water production from 7 million gallons daily to 9 million gallons each day, in a few weeks. The object is to ensure that as demand grows in and around Carnival 2023, the…
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