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Water Level Fluctuations at the Boiling Lake, Dominica
St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago – Observations of water levels and activity at the Boiling Lake reported by local tour guides, to Dominica’s Office of Disaster Management (ODM) over the period 9 – 31 December, indicate that water levels at the Boiling Lake have gradually returned to conditions that closer reflect its normal state of…
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Missing 15 Year Old Teen
The Police seek the assistance of the public in locating 15-year-old Shaunelle Massiah who was reported missing. Shaunelle is a second form student of the Princess Margaret School. She is approximately 5 feet 3 inches in height, brown complexion, slimly built with short hair. Anyone with information is asked to contact the nearest Police Station…
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A&B Records Three Omicron Cases and Increased Paediatric Covid Infections, Says CMO
OBSERVER MEDIA: The country’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Rhonda Sealey-Thomas said health officials have identified three cases of Covid’s Omicron variant among the 499 active cases in Antigua and Barbuda to date. On Thursday (January 6), without releasing the exact number, the Ministry of Health disclosed that the fast-spreading but seemingly less deadly Omicron…
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ABDF Deploys Mobile Hospital Units at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre
The Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force (ABDF) in its continued commitment to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic has erected a number of mobile hospital units on the grounds of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC). These units will aid the Ministry of Health in responding to the surge of COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda.…
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SLBMC Updated Visitor and Patient Care Partner Guidelines
Updated January 10, 2021 The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has issued the following updated visitor and Patient care guidelines. The health and safety of our patients, families and staff members is our top priority. Therefore, as much as possible, our visitation guidelines balance preventing the spread of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 with…
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MET Office Issues Small Craft Advisory
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) has issued a Small Craft Advisory for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands with immediate effect. Timing: Until Tuesday morning. Fresh winds are causing a combination of wind waves and wind swells to reach hazardous levels, mainly in open waters. The threat level to the life,…
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Missing Old Road Youth
Update: Malik Scotland of Old Road who was earlier reported missing is found. He was reportedly found in the village around 12:15 pm (today) Sunday 9th January 2021). Police are still carrying out further investigations into the matter. ORIGINAL STORY: The family of 12-year-old Malik Scotland of Old Road Village is appealing to the public…
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One New COVID-19 Death Recorded in Antigua and Barbuda
(Dashboard Update for January 8, 2022) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed two hundred and fourteen (214) new laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Thursday 6th January 2022 at 6pm. Three hundred and forty (340) samples were processed. Seven (7) recovered cases were…
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Parking Restrictions at SLBMC
Please note that there have been parking restrictions implemented on the hospital grounds, until further notice. For more information on this, you may contact: 484-2700
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Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Implements Restrictions on Elective, Non-Essential Services
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, January 8, 2022 – In an effort to keep our patients, staff, and communities safe, Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) is taking measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the increase in cases of Covid-19, we regret to inform the community that we are suspending ALL elective and non-essential…
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Another Bus Shed Discovered Damaged
The bewilderment continues for many at the discovery of another damaged bus shed. This time a bus shed located on Cross Street adjacent to the Deanery Grounds was seen with one of its side glass shattered. The recently damaged structure adds to the growing number of bus sheds that have been found damaged since the…
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Omicron Variant Confirmed in Antigua and Barbuda
PRESS RELEASE – SARS CoV-2 Variants of Concern Update – January 6 2022 The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment has received confirmation from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) of the omicron variant strain of the SARS CoV-2 in Antigua and Barbuda. While Ministry of Health officials have suspected the presence of Omicron…
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