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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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Wearing of Face Masks No Longer Mandatory
In keeping with the cabinet notes dated 9th March 2022, the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has repealed the regulations governing the wearing of face masks. This paves the way for the wearing of masks to be optional with effect from today, Wednesday 16th March 2022. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas and her…
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Minor Earthquake Recorded East of Guadeloupe
The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location has recorded a minor earthquake east of Guadeloupe. DATE AND TIME: 2022-03-15 11:17 am (Local Time) | 2022-03-15 15:17 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.0 LOCATION: Latitude: 15.89N | Longitude: 60.97W DEPTH: 31 km NEARBY CITIES: 74 km SE of Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 80…
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Antigua and Barbuda Recognizes Salt Awareness Week Under the Theme “Shake The Salt Habit”.
Antigua and Barbuda joins the international community in recognizing Salt Awareness Week (14 -18 March 2022) under the theme “Shake the Salt Habit”. Consuming too much salt can harm our health and lead to preventable deaths within our population. Salt reduction is one of the most cost-effective strategies for lowering the risk of high blood…
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Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Celebrates Patient Safety Awareness Week March 13-19
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, March 14, 2022 － March 13 through March 19, 2022 marks Patient Safety Awareness Week, which was created by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) to encourage discussion and promote awareness of safety issues within health care. This year, Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) Department of Quality is offering tips to…
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Urgent Marine Weather Message – Small Craft Warning
A Small Craft Warning goes into effect later tonight for Antigua and Barbuda. Locations to be affected: Especially open Atlantic waters. Timing: Around midnight tonight until sunrise tomorrow. Synopsis: Fresh to strong winds are expected to cause a combination of wind waves and wind swells to reach hazardous levels, especially in open waters on the…
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Government of Antigua and Barbuda Signs MOU for the Save Soil Movement
A historic moment for Antigua and Barbuda and the Save Soil international campaign: The first MoU signed by Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne and world-renowned Yogi Mr. Sadhguru Jagadish Vaudev, Founder of Conscious Planet. The MoU takes into account the need for national policies to secure future and present soil health. The signing officially…
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