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National Street Lighting Project Enters Phase Two
St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda: The Government of Antigua and Barbuda National Street Lighting Project now underway to upgrade the existing street lighting infrastructure in the twin island state will turn its focus on Friars Hill Road. The street lighting project engineers have said that work in Lot 1 (phase one) on Sir George Walter…
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Increased Lighting for Dark Roadways, Villages and Schools
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited the INET and Electricity Managers and the General Manager of APUA to its meeting to answer questions related to their portfolios. i. The Cabinet inquired of the Electricity Manager about lighting dark areas on Airport Road, Friars Hill Road, parts of the City of St. John’s, and several villages including…
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Antigua and Barbuda Hosts 14th Caribbean Conference on National Health Financing Initiative
The Minister of Health Sir Molwyn Joseph has called for a focus on primary health care to achieve universal health coverage. The Minister was speaking at the formal opening of the 14th Caribbean Conference on National Health Financing Initiative currently underway in Antigua and Barbuda. Sir Molwyn intimated that health promotion and health education are…
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14th Caribbean Conference on National Health Financing Initiatives Officially Launched
Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment – The 14th Caribbean Conference on National Health Financing Initiatives was officially launched today (October 19, 2022) with an opening ceremony at the Royalton Hotel Antigua. The three-day conference which is taking place from October 19-21, in Antigua and Barbuda is being held as a collaborative effort between…
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There Have Been No Recorded Monkeypox Cases in Antigua and Barbuda to Date
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, through the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda, announced on October 13th, 2022 that several suspicious cases were tested with all proving negative except one which was still pending. The result for the pending case was also negative. Minister of Health, Wellness and the Environment the honorable Sir…
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Technology and Human Trafficking: Avoid the Trap!
INTERNET SAFETY TIPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING ONLINE Human traffickers have become adept at using internet platforms, including social media channels, online marketplace sites, and free-standing webpages to recruit victims and attract clients. Traffickers either actively ‘hunt’ those who they deem as vulnerable to falling victim to trafficking, or passively ‘fish’ for potential…
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Statement: Circulation of “Public Warning Alert” on COVID-19 Vaccines Fraudulently Using PAHO’s Name and Logo
Washington, D.C. (PAHO) – A social media video from an unidentified source unlawfully using the logo and name of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is circulating in English-speaking Caribbean countries as a “Public Warning Alert” on COVID-19 vaccination in children. PAHO would like to inform the public that the message does not reflect the…
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Road Safety Campaign: No Matter How Far, Buckle Up!
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MET Office Issues Excessive Heat Advisory
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast Requested – Heat AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:00 AM Sunday 16 October 2022 …Excessive Heat Advisory in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 10am to 3:30pm until Tuesday…Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: Up to 41 °C or 106 °F Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: 10am to 3:30pm until Tuesday. Synopsis: The combination…
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No Reported Cases of Monkeypox in Antigua and Barbuda
CABINET NOTES – Wednesday 12th October 2022: The Minister of Health reported that not a single case of Monkeypox has been found in Antigua and Barbuda. Several suspicious patients were tested and they have all proved negative, thus far; one more tested case remains to be reported but that too is likely to prove negative.…
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CARPHA Launches Caribbean Moves Initiative Aimed at Reducing Non-Communicable Diseases
Kingston, Jamaica. “As non-communicable diseases continue to be a major public health and economic burden for the Region, and especially as the situation has been further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the timing of the commencement of the Caribbean Moves programme provides Member States with yet another platform to strengthen health promotion programmes, and increase the…
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Mosquito Traps Distributed to Households in Water-Logged Areas
CABINET NOTES – The Department of the Environment (DOE), led by its Executive Director, came bearing samples of mosquito traps for households and the outside. These traps were purchased through a grant provided by the Global Environmental Fund (GEF). Mosquito traps, the Executive Director reported, were distributed to households in the McKinnon’s Swamp area and…
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