• Recall Of Prosobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula Because Of Bacterial Risk

    PRESS RELEASE – The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division advises consumers of a product recall on Prosobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula because of possible health risks. The product is being recalled because of possible cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria. According to the manufacturer, Reckitt, this recall involves two batches of Enfamil ProSobee 12.9 oz Simply…

  • Traffic Management Notice

    Traffic Management NOTICE – Date: Tuesday 21 February, 2023. Works: Construction Works by C.O. Williams on Valley Road North and on Sir Sydney Walling Highway. Ongoing works associated with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation project will result in slow-moving traffic as well as single-lane traffic on sections of Valley Road…

  • ABRCS Ambulance Service Supports National Health Care

    The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society (ABRCS) launched its very own ambulance service, in alignment with its auxiliary role to the Government, to help reduce risks, protect human dignity, deliver assistance, and improve the lives of vulnerable people. This service will complement existing public and private emergency care management systems to improve health care…

  • Countries Unite To Remove Mercury From Hazardous Skin Lightening Products

    Global Environment Facility (GEF)/United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) News Story The governments of Gabon, Jamaica and Sri Lanka have joined forces to fight back against damaging beauty practices, launching a joint US$14-million project to eliminate the use of mercury in skin-lightening products. Using cosmetics to inhibit the body’s production of melanin, leading the skin to…

  • Disaster Management Information System Training Held With Disaster Management Organizations

    GOVERNMENT OF ST LUCIA – The National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) in collaboration with the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP), Business Tech Research Inc. and Imagine Solutions Inc. hosted training sessions for the new Disaster Management Information System (DIMS). DIMS is a digital platform purposed with enhancing NEMO’s ability to collect, store, access and analyse…

  • TechCamp Bridgetown Workshop A Success

    Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) – TechCamp Bridgetown was hosted in Miami between February 8-9 2023 by The United States Embassy in Barbados and CDEMA. It was held under the theme “Connecting Crisis Communications Changemakers”. The Crisis Communication TechCamp brought together over 30 journalists, disaster management professionals and social media influencers from twelve (12)…

  • Street Lighting Project To Pick Up Momentum

    CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet invited the Electricity Manager and one Electricity Engineer, both from the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA), to its meeting in order to enquire into the speeding-up of lighting of dark areas in the City of St. John’s and its environs. The question of personal security and of having well-lit areas…

  • APUA Ponders Desalination Alternatives

    CABINET NOTES – The Minister of Public Utilities made a report on water production and distribution, and his plans to address both. The turbidity of the ocean has made the intake of water from the sea impossible at times; consequently, APUA will likely follow other nations and construct deep wells on land near the ocean…

  • Small Craft Advisory In Effect For Antigua and Barbuda

    Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:00 pm Wednesday 15 February 2023 …Small Craft Advisory in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands……Small Craft Advisory goes into effect Thursday morning for Montserrat……Small Craft Advisory goes into effect Thursday afternoon for St. Kitts and Nevis… Locations to be affected:…

  • High Surf Advisory Goes Into Effect For Antigua

    Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:00 pm Wednesday 15 February 2023 …High Surf Advisory goes into effect Thursday for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands……High Surf Advisory is likely for the rest of the area by Saturday… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northeast coastlines with relatively…

  • MET Office Issues High Wind Advisory

    Urgent – Weather MessageHigh Wind AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:00 pm Wednesday 15 February 2023 …High Wind Advisory goes into effect Thursday night for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Especially coastal waters, elevated terrains, exposed coastal areas and open terrains, on the windward side…

  • Water Disruption Notice

    Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – Good day, we have received reports of another broken main in Parham that unfortunately will interrupt today’s distribution schedule to the following areas: Repairs are expected to be carried out. We do apologise for any inconvenience caused.