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Antigua And Barbuda Moves Forward To Create Its First National Emergency Medical Team (EMT)
Antigua and Barbuda, February 23, 2023 (PAHO) – Within the framework of the COVID-19 Incident Management System for the emergency declared in 2020 by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Antigua and Barbuda took its first steps to develop its Emergency Medical Team (EMT) to respond to health emergencies and contingencies at the national and…
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UPDATE: SLBMC Laboratory Services Restored
Services have been restored at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) Laboratory after a minor chemical spill which took place around 7:30am today (March 16). Our priority is always the safety of our patients and staff. In spite of our best efforts, spills happen. However, when they do, our task is to respond to…
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SLBMC: Temporary Service Interruption
Out of an abundance of caution, the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Laboratory (SLBMC) has temporarily suspended outpatient services due to a minor chemical spill within the laboratory. The lab has been evacuated and efforts are being made to clean the affected area. At this time no injuries have been reported and admitted hospital patients…
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All Beaches In Antigua And Barbuda Remain Accessible To Citizens And Residents
Office of The Prime Minister Antigua and Barbuda – The beaches in Antigua and Barbuda remain accessible to all citizens and residents. That’s the comment coming from Minister for Housing, Land, Works and Urban Renewal, the Hon. Maria Browne in responding to social media discussions on access to a number of beaches in Antigua and…
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Authorization Required For The Clearing Of Forested Lands
The general public is hereby reminded that clearing forested land without proper authorization from the Chief Forest Officer through the Forestry Unit is illegal as per section 6 of the Forestry Act CAP 178 and Regulation 2 of The Forestry Regulation CAP 178. Any person who fails to comply will be guilty of an offense…
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Video: Sargassum Seaweed at Shell Beach (Antigua)
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Antigua: Sargassum Seaweed Invasion
Shell Beach Bush Bay Fort James Beach
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NODS Gearing Up For Carib Wave 2023
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is gearing up for the 2023 Carib Wave Tsunami Exercise. This annual exercise is slated to take place at 10:30 AM on Thursday, 23rd March 2023. The exercise is designed to test the readiness of individuals, workplaces schools etc. should a Tsunami threaten Antigua and Barbuda. Organizations are…
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Tsunami Safety Tips
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New WHO Guide Seeks To Enhance Advocacy For Life-Saving Emergency Care
World Health Organization – A new practical guide released by the World Health Organization (WHO) supports nongovernmental organizations to more effectively advocate for life-saving emergency care. Around the world, acutely ill and injured people seek care every day for medical, surgical and obstetric emergencies, including injuries resulting from road traffic crashes. The guide clearly defines…
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Police Make About-Turn On Use Of Key Roundabout
ABS TELEVISION – Traffic officials have abandoned what they say is the international standard for two-lane roundabouts since people are not adapting to it. Motorists negotiating the roundabout near Ace Service Station will see new markings, indicating the change. The head of the police traffic department, Superintendent Elson Quammie believes this will help prevent accidents…
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Johnson’s Point Pharmacy Undergoes Renovations
PRESS RELEASE; MEDICAL BENEFITS SCHEME – St. John’s, Antigua, and Barbuda – (March 7, 2023) – Dispensing services at the Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) Johnson’s Point pharmacy is suspended with immediate effect to commence renovations and repairs of the facility. This decision follows discussions between the MBS Executives and the Honourable Minister of Health, Sir…
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