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Missing Swetes Youth
The family of 16-year-old Xavier Ashton of Swetes is asking for assistance in knowing his whereabouts. Xavier was last seen sometime yesterday afternoon in Swetes. Several attempts were made to contact him but were unsuccessful. If you have any information as to his whereabouts, please contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913.
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Mental Health and Well-Being for All a Global Priority
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. October 2022. “Mental health, neurological and substance use disorders” are a significant cause of disability globally. In the Americas these conditions account for about 20% of the total disability burden. They are surpassed only by non-communicable chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, which account for about 60%…
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Antigua and Barbuda to be Represented at EMS World Expo 2022
Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Medical Services (ABEMS) will be represented at the EMS World Expo 2022 taking place in Orlando, Florida from October 12-14. Deputy Supervisor Morvin Fiedtkou, Administrative Supervisor Vermalie Brodie along with Shift Supervisors, Tundea Bruce, Joanna Otto and Courtney Kellman travelled to Orlando to attend the expo. For more than 30 years,…
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COVID-19 Cases Declining as Work Continues on Healthcare Infrastructure
CABINET NOTES: The Minister of Health indicated that the COVID-19 pandemic has clearly been on the decline but cautions the vulnerable to continue to practice good hand hygiene and other measures. Those who have not yet been vaccinated are still encouraged to do so. The Health Ministry will begin to screen for Rheumatic Fever, the…
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Message from Hon. Dean Jonas on the Recent Gender-Based Home Invasions
Message from Hon. Dean Jonas on the Recent Gender-Based Home Invasions As Minister with responsibility for Gender Affairs, it is important for me to ensure that steps are being taken to protect vulnerable groups and to make sure that they are safe and protected from all acts of violence. In recent months, women have been…
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Traffic Interventions in Effect During Ongoing Roadworks
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure rehabilitation Project is still ongoing with roadwork underway on Valley Road North (VRN), Sir Sydney Walling Highway and Old Parham Road. There are traffic interventions in some areas with the traffic being controlled by flag persons. No parking is in effect on a section of VRN from…
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Pharmacy Council Issues Warning About Three Products That Can Result in Serious Health Challenges if Consumed
PRESS RELEASE: The Antigua and Barbuda Pharmacy Council and by extension the Ministry of Health, Wellness & The Environment would like to advise the public of some very important issues of concern relating to three (3) products that can result in serious health challenges if consumed. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an…
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No Matter How Far; Buckle Up – A Campaign to Boost Seatbelt Wearing Compliance
PRESS RELEASE: The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has successfully launched the Socially Inclusive Road Safety Awareness Communications Strategy entitled “Mission Safe Roads For All.” The inaugural seat belt campaign with the slogan “No matter How far, Buckle Up!,” has recently featured a new addition in the form of a musical jingle aimed at boosting…
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CAP Radio Interrupts Installed at Four Radio Stations
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – Four private radio stations are now part of the national early warning system, the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP), that will interrupt regular programming to carry specific emergency alerts. The four stations – Observer Radio, Zoom Radio, God First Radio and Radio Lighthouse have join state-owned ABS Radio to…
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ABRC Reconfirms President and Long-Standing Active Member Recognized
Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross (ABRC) – At a meeting of the General Assembly on October 1, 2022, the General Assembly, the highest body of the organisation, overwhelmingly reconfirms Dr. Jose Humphreys as President for the continuation of the present Governing Board members of the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross. Volunteers who served tirelessly were…
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PAHO Calls on Countries to Continue COVID-19 Testing and Increase Vaccination to Avoid a Prolonged Pandemic
Washington, DC, 30 de September de 2022 (PAHO)- In an update on COVID-19 presented at the 30th Pan American Sanitary Conference, the Director of Health Emergencies of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Ciro Ugarte, stated that “we are transitioning from an acute phase of the pandemic to more sustained control of the virus.” Since…
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Weather Forecasters Continue to Monitor Tropical System for Further Development
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – East of the Windward Islands: A broad area of low pressure located a couple of hundred miles east of the southern Windward Islands is producing an area of showers and thunderstorms to the southeast of an ill-defined center. Upper-level winds are likely to become more conducive for development, and a tropical…
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