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Little Creek Bridge Officially Reopened
The Project Implementation Management Unit (PIMU) is reporting that the Little Creek Bridge is officially reopened. The reopening of the bridge is being viewed as an accomplishment to ease traffic congestion in time for the upcoming Christmas season. The contracting firm, for the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project, C.O. Williams…
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Increased Police Presence in The City; Business Owners Advised to Be On Guard
OBSERVER MEDIA – There will be increased police presence in the city of St John’s as the holiday season continues. Deputy Police Commissioner Everton Jeffers made the commitment on Monday morning. Read more here: https://antiguaobserver.com/increased-police-presence-in-the-city-business-owners-advised-to-be-in-guard/amp/
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Truck Driver Sentenced to 110 Years in Colorado Wreck That Killed 4
NBC NEWS – The driver of a semi who crashed into stopped traffic on a Colorado interstate two years ago, killing four people and injuring others, was sentenced to 110 years in prison Monday. Rogel Aguilera-Mederos, now 26, has said his brakes failed on the downhill grade on I-70 eastbound before he crashed into cars that were…
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Crime Prevention Safety Tips for the Holidays
The Christmas Season is upon us and it’s an occasion for increased commercial, social and criminal activities. With the latter in mind, residents should be on heightened alert for thefts, robberies, break-ins and other crimes that not only deprive a person of their personal possessions but their sense of safety and security. Business owners must…
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Guyana: Six Dead in Horrific Berbice Accident
NEWS ROOM- Six persons died in the wee hours of Saturday following an accident at Ross Village, West Coast Berbice in Region Five. Read more here: https://newsroom.gy/2021/12/18/six-dead-in-horrific-berbice-accident/ Photo credit News Room.
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Tracking COVID-19 in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU)
The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) has released the following statistics on the status of COVID-19 within the Union. Percentage of population administered COVID-19 vaccines as at 17 December 2021. As at 17 December 2021, the ECCU had recorded a total of 39,710 cases of COVID-19; New Cases – 60; Deaths – 759. Source: ECCB…
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Met Office Issues Small Craft Advisory
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) has issued a Small Craft Advisory (SCA) which goes into effect for Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Small craft advisory goes back into effect Thursday for Montserrat. Warnings may be required over the next few days for some areas. Locations to be…
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MBS Announces its Pharmacy and Stocktaking Hours for the Christmas Season
The Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) asks of its beneficiaries to kindly take note of its Extended End of Year Pharmacy and Stocktaking hours.
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ABTB Facilitating Drivers on Saturday, December 18 2021
The Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board (ABTB) wishes to inform the general public that it will be open for business on Saturday, December 18 2021 at its Paynters location. This opening is to affix Motor Vehicle Registration Decals ONLY.
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MOH Announces COVID-19 Testing Schedule for Public Servants and Students
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment has issued its COVID-19 Testing Schedule for unvaccinated Public Servants and school children. Parents are asked to bring along some form of I.D for the student to be tested. All results can be collected the following day at the ministry’s headquarters located between lower High and Long…
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MOH: COVID-19 Booster Schedule Announced
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment has announced its COVID-19 Booster schedule for persons 18 years and over. Booster shots start December 16th 2021. Persons can receive their shots at two vaccination sites namely the Villa Polyclinic and the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Centre.
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COVID-19 Cases Tripled in the Americas in 2021, but Millions Now Protected Thanks to Vaccine
Washington D.C. 15 December 2021 (PAHO) – While COVID-19 infections tripled in 2021 and health systems struggled to cope, “we have learned what it takes to bring this virus under control,” and must urgently address gaps in vaccine access to ensure everyone is protected, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne urged.…
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