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ABEMS Releases the Facts on August 5th Traffic Accident
PRESS RELEASE: The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is aware of a publication by various media houses regarding a traffic accident which took place on Friday 5th August 2022 in Fig Tree Drive. In the various media reports, it is being alleged that the Antigua Barbuda Emergency Medical Services (ABEMS) took a while…
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News Release: Gracekennedy Not Impacted by Capri-Sun Recall in US Market
August 16, 2022, Kingston, Jamaica – It has been reported in the media that Kraft-Heinz, the Capri-Sun licensing partner in the US, has issued a voluntary recall of approximately 5,760 cases of Capri-Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink products. This is happening in the US only and there is no risk of a serious health…
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Voluntary Product Recall: Kraft Heinz Capri Sun
PRESS RELEASE – The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division advises consumers of a product recall on Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages due to possible contamination. The recall comes after a diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of the company’s factories. According to the manufacturer, Kraft Heinz, the only…
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Traffic Management Notice: Traffic Interventions for Week Starting Monday 15th August 2022
Traffic Management Notice | Date: Monday 15th August, 2022 Road Works: Construction Works by C.O. Williams Construction Limited. Ongoing works associated with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation project will result in: road closures, slow-moving traffic as well as single-lane traffic on sections of Valley Road North (VRN) and along sections…
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Antigua & Barbuda: Record-Breaking Dry Twelve Months
Dale C. S. Destin | The deficit in rainfall over the last 12 months ending July was record-breaking. August 2021 to July 2022 is now the driest such period on record, in a series dating back to 1928. The rainfall total of 727.2 mm (28.63 in) broke the previous record of 731.0 mm (28.78 in)…
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NOTICE: Disruption to Water Schedule
APUA – Due to a broken connecting line at the Crabbs Reverse Osmosis Plant, this will have a major impact on the areas provided with water service as outlined by the daily water schedule for Sunday 14th August 2022. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause as the Technicians work diligently to complete…
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Community Shelter and Diocesan Home for the Elderly Officially Opened
Antigua Barbuda Department of Environment (ABDE)- It was a Proud moment for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church as they officially opened their Community Shelter and Diocesan Home for the Elderly. This was made possible through the Project “An integrated approach to physical adaptation and community resilience in the Antigua and Barbuda northwest McKinnon’s watershed”,…
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Government Commences National Street Lighting Project
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is now rolling out what it calls an ambitious National Street Lighting Project that will upgrade the existing street lighting infrastructure in the twin island state. Lot 1 Nurse Geoinformatics & Consulting (NGC) has been awarded the contract for the project earmarked to run for a minimum of six…
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World Food Programme Breaks Ground For Regional Logistics Hub
Barbados Government Information Service – Following the signing of a land agreement with the World Food Programme (WFP) last Friday, the WFP held a ground breaking ceremony today at the site where its Caribbean Regional Logistics Hub and Centre of Excellence in Barbados would be located. Addressing the ceremony at Perimeter Road, Christ Church, Minister…
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AstraZeneca Vaccine Now Available at the Villa Polyclinic
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment is pleased to announce that AstraZeneca vaccines are now available in Antigua and Barbuda for persons seeking to receive their first, second or booster doses. The AstraZeneca vaccine is now available at the Villa Polyclinic effective August 9th 2022 in the first instance but the Ministry will…
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Notice: Street Lighting Project Commences on Sir George Walter Highway
August 8, 2022- Works associated with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Street Lighting Project will result in single-lane traffic on sections of Sir George Walter Highway on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, Thursday, August 11, 2022 and Monday, August 15, 2022. The Contractor for this project is Nurse Geoinformatics & Consulting (NGC) and APUA’s Electricity…
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APUA: Jonas Road Transmission Mainline Update
APUA – After extensive repairs were completed late into Sunday evening a secondary leak developed further along the pipeline in the early hours of Monday morning. This break was further along from the repaired section and occurred within the existing aged pipeline which has reached its life span. Repairs on this secondary leak were completed…
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