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Proof of Vaccination to Enter Government Buildings No Longer Required
Cabinet held a discussion on Covid-19 and the mandates and protocols that have been guiding Governments’ policy since March 2020. The mandate requiring all persons entering Government buildings to provide proof of vaccination is no longer required. All other protocols remain in place including, hand washing, social distancing and wearing of masks. It is Cabinet…
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Updated Travel Advisory for Antigua and Barbuda – March 2, 2022
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its travel advisory effective immediately to ensure the continued safety of travelers 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 follow all…
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Water Update: March 2nd 2022
Maintenance will be carried out at Crabbs Reverse Osmosis Plant on Thursday 3rd March 2022 between the hours of 8:00am to 12:00pm. As a consequence, schedule distribution will be impacted to the areas that are supplied from this source. Water distribution is expected to normalize by 4:00pm. APUA Water Business Unit regrets any inconvenience caused.
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Missing Greenbay Teen
The family of 14-year-old Jakim Jenkins of Greenbay is appealing to the public for assistance in knowing his whereabouts. Jakim was last seen on Sunday 27th February 2022 on Tindale Road. He is a first form student of the All Saints Secondary School (ASSS) and is approximately 5 feet 7 inches in height, brown complexion,…
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World Consumer Rights Day to be Celebrated Under the Theme “Fair Digital Finance”
March 15 is World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), an annual occasion for celebration, impact and global solidarity within the international consumer movement. Each year, consumer organisations mark WCRD by joining together to highlight and raise awareness of an issue that is important to consumers around the world. The theme this year is “Fair Digital Finance”. In…
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Traffic Management Notice: Monday 28th February, 2022 to Saturday 5th March, 2022.
Single Lane Traffic Ongoing works associated with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project will result in single-lane traffic along the northern section of Valley Road North (VRN), Sir Sydney Walling Highway and along the western section of Willikies Main Road. Valley Road North Single-lane traffic will be in effect on…
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EAG Preparing for Turtle Season
Leatherback, Hawksbill and Green sea turtles visit Antigua’s beaches year after year to lay their eggs. As the annual peak in visitors draws close, the Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) wants everyone to be ready. If you see any signs of sea turtle activity on the beach, from exposed eggs to a nesting female herself, members…
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Low Vaccination Rates in the Caribbean Must Be Urgently Addressed to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Says PAHO Director
Washington D.C. 23 February 2022 (PAHO) – Low vaccination coverage in many countries of the Caribbean must be urgently addressed to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable, warned PAHO Director, Carissa F. Etienne, with health care workers and the elderly remaining particularly at risk. Out of the 13 countries and territories…
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Tracking COVID-19 in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU).
As of 25 February 2022, the ECCU had recorded a total of 69,660 cases of COVID-19; New Cases – 89; Deaths – 923. Percentage of population administered COVID-19 vaccines as of 25 February 2022.
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Water Distribution to be Disrupted for 72 Hours
Water Update: February 24th 2022 Emergency Maintenance will be carried out at Crabbs Reverse Osmosis Plant today Thursday 24 February. As a consequence, this will impact the distribution of water to communities that are supplied from this source for approximately 72 hours. Affected areas and surroundings: Parham, Vernons, Pares through Long Bay, Freemans Village, All…
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NODS: Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise
Antigua and Barbuda will be joining with other regional territories to participate in the annual “Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise” on March 10th 2022. This exercise will test tsunami preparedness plans throughout the island. It is conducted by the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions…
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Virtual Workshops Mobilize Road Safety Stakeholders Nationwide
St. John’s Antigua and Barbuda… Tuesday 22nd February 2022… “A series of virtual workshops focusing on the socially inclusive road safety awareness communication strategy organized by the Ministry of works through the Project Implementation Management Unit, are being deemed as a great success. Over 20 government departments and statutory agencies have been brought together online…
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