Public Health Surveillance Strengthened Amid Global Health Concerns

Health authorities in Antigua and Barbuda are strengthening surveillance and screening measures at the country’s ports of entry amid growing international concerns over several infectious disease outbreaks worldwide. The measures were presented by Health Minister Michael Joseph, who informed Cabinet that the Ministry of Health has been closely monitoring global developments involving outbreaks of diseases including Hantavirus, Ebola and Malaria…

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Cabinet Approves Expanded Healthcare Services for Barbuda

Residents of Barbuda are set to benefit from a series of expanded healthcare services, including the planned return of childbirth services to the island for the first time since Hurricane Irma in 2017. The measures were outlined during a presentation by the Minister for Health, Wellness, the Environment and Public Service Affairs, who briefed Cabinet on recent visits conducted across…

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Government Expands Eye Care Programme with More Than 400 Surgeries Planned

More than 400 eye surgeries are expected to be carried out in Antigua and Barbuda this year as the Government continues to expand access to specialist vision care services through regional and international partnerships. The update was presented by the Minister for Health, Wellness, the Environment and Public Service Affairs, who informed Cabinet that a team of specialist doctors from…

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Spanish Established as Official Second Language of Antigua & Barbuda

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a major policy initiative…

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Cabinet Approves National Safe Haven for Women and Children

Government has announced the approval of the establishment of a national Safe…

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National Road Rehabilitation Programme Expanded with New Equipment and Technical Support

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has received a comprehensive update on…

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CDB and FRLD Prepare Caribbean Countries for Greater Access to Climate Finance

Caribbean countries are now better equipped to access millions in climate grant…

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PM Browne to Advance Climate, Energy and Global Justice Agenda During High-Level Engagements in New York

Prime Minister Gaston Browne departed Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday for a…

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Op-Ed: When Good Intentions Do Harm – Donate Responsibly

Opinion Editorial by Kevon Campbell, Logistics Specialist (CDEMA) and Jan Willem Wegdam,…

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Brian Murphy Appointed Incoming ABHTA Chairman

The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) has announced the…

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ABEC Rejects Former Chairman’s Claims, Defends Integrity of 2026 Elections

The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) has strongly rejected allegations made…

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