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World Water Day 2022; Groundwater – Making The Invisible Visible
WHAT IS WORLD WATER DAY? World Water Day is on 22 March every year. It is an annual United Nations Observance, started in 1993, that celebrates water and raises awareness of the 2 billion people currently living without access to safe water. A core focus of World Water Day is to inspire action towards Sustainable Development…
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Missing Herberts Woman
The Police are investigating a Missing Person Report made of 39-year-old Mrs. Savitree “Sabo” Dineyal of Herberts. Savitree was reported missing on Monday 21st March 2022 at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). She was last seen on Saturday 19th March 2022 leaving home at about 11:15pm driving a purple Nissan Serena van registration number C16135…
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CARPHA: Shake The Salt Habit
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 17 March 2022. “Too much salt in our diets can harm our health, leading to unnecessary deaths from heart attacks and strokes, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs),” stated Dr. Joy St. John, Executive Director at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), in observance of World Salt Awareness Week. The…
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“Cook With Love: Shake The Salt Habit” Campaign Launched
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment is pleased to announce the launch of ‘Cook with Love: Shake the Salt Habit” a campaign aimed at reducing the consumption of sodium within the home. The campaign seeks to empower individuals to shake the salt habit by choosing to purchase, prepare and consume delicious, healthy low-sodium…
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ST. VINCENT: La Soufrière Volcano Alert Level Lowered From Yellow to Green
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the advice of Scientists from the Seismic Research Centre, University of the West Indies, has taken the decision to lower the Volcanic Alert Level from Yellow to Green, effective March 16, 2022. A GREEN alert means that seismic and fumarolic (steam vent) activities at the La…
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Cabinet Concerned About the Recent Spate of Traffic Collisions
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda in its weekly report has taken note of the number of traffic accidents on the recently resurfaced smooth roads including Friars Hill Road and Sir George Walter Highway. The Cabinet wishes to remind drivers that accidents can cause death, serious injury and the destruction of property. It further reminded…
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Masks Will Remain Mandatory to Access Healthcare Facilities
The Cabinet held a discussion about COVID-19 and its diminishing impact on the nation of Antigua and Barbuda. Subsequent to this, all persons entering into healthcare facilities such as doctors’ offices, hospitals, private and public clinics, homes for the elderly, and other healthcare facilities will be required to continue wearing masks and to practice the…
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ANTIGUA & BARBUDA: Updated Travel Protocols
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its travel advisory effective 16th March 2022 to ensure the continued safety of travellers and residents. The V.C. Bird International Airport is open for international and regional air traffic. The Antigua Port Authority is open to Cargo Vessels, Pleasure Craft and Ferry Services which are required to…
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COVID-19: Special Measures Applicable as of 14th March 2022
For the further control and prevention of the spread of the dangerous infectious disease COVID-19, the Board hereby issues and directs that the following special measures be observed throughout Antigua and Barbuda: 1. Duration These special measures shall have effect from Monday 14th March, 2022 until further order of the Board. 2. Conduct of business…
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Ministry of Agriculture Monitoring Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
The Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs has issued the following Press Releases regarding the outbreak of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in the United States of America and the recent changes to the Meat Import Application. Press Release – Outbreak of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Please be advised that the current outbreak…
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My Freedom Day Billboard Unveiling
Today, (16th March 2022) the Trafficking in Persons Prevent Unit (TIPPU) unveiled its latest anti-human trafficking billboard in St. Johns. Located in the vicinity of the Antigua Recreation Grounds (ARG), the billboard features its anti-human trafficking message and snapshots of outreach activities held by the Unit. Director of the Unit, Mr. John McKinnon said that…
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Road Closure Announcement
The Department of Environment is announcing the closure of the lower section of Joseph Road, immediately after Levi Pestaina Avenue, Cashew Hill. This closure will take place from March 16 – March 17 to accommodate the removal of a pipe as part of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) supported Enhanced Direct Access (EDA) project being…
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