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Antigua and Barbuda Government Greenlights Public Health Diploma and Graduate Programmes at ABCAS to Build Local Expertise
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP CABINET NOTES- The Honourable Minister of Health, Wellness, the Environment and Civil Service Affairs recommended Cabinet’s approval for the establishment and support of diploma and graduate public health...
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Antigua and Barbuda Declares October National Anti-Litter Month, Launches Nationwide Cleanup Campaign
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP CABINET NOTES- Two weeks ago, the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda declared October as National Anti-Litter Month in support of a National Cleanup Campaign (NCC), a multi-agency initiative spearheaded by the...
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VIDEO: Cobbs Cross Clinic Nears Completion, Set to Boost St. Paul’s Healthcare Services
MOW recently put the finishing touches on the new Cobbs Cross Clinic, which will provide enhanced medical services to the St. Paul’s community. The facility will now be commissioned by the Ministry of Health and is scheduled to open soon. Thank...
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Friends of Mount St. John’s Medical Centre Donates Vital Equipment to Oncology Unit
The Friends of Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (FoMSJMC) has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda with a significant donation to the Oncology Unit at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC). The contribution,...
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Governor General’s Wife Reveals Health Struggles, Undergoes Multiple Surgeries
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Governor General’s Wife Reveals Health Struggles After Multiple Surgeries Sandra Scotland-Williams, the wife of Antigua and Barbuda’s Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, disclosed on social media Friday...
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Montserrat Calypsonian “Shorty” in Urgent Need of UK Medical Care
Montserratian calypsonian Robert Baker, affectionately known as “Shorty,” is fighting for his life in Jamaica as he awaits urgent medical treatment that doctors say is unavailable in Montserrat. Baker, 63, travelled to Antigua and then Jamaica...
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Health Department Inspections from Sept. 18-Sept. 24
Victoria County Public Health Department Inspections Between (inclusive): 9/18/2025 and 9/24/2025: VICTORIA Casa Jalisco Taco Truck #2 Mobile Unit. Demerits: 0. BLOOMINGTON Bloomington High School FM 616. Demerits: 0. CUERO Lindenau Rifle Club 22...
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Leading Cancer Experts to Convene in Antigua for Regional Symposium
Some of the Caribbean’s top health professionals will gather in Antigua this weekend for a high-level symposium tackling one of the region’s most urgent health challenges—cancer. The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) will host its...
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Top Medical Experts to Tackle Cancer Care at SLBMC Symposium
Some of the region’s leading voices in oncology and health care will gather in Antigua this weekend for the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre’s (SLBMC) Multi-Disciplinary Cancer Symposium, a high-level meeting designed to confront one of the...
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Powers Health Medical Group welcomes new physicians
Powers Health recently welcomed six physicians to the Powers Health Medical Group team of providers. Specialties these physician providers represent include cardiology, interventional pulmonology, neurology, orthopedic surgery and pediatrics....
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Antigua and Barbuda touted as affordable Caribbean retirement spot
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP For many retirees, the Caribbean promises sun, beaches and a slower pace of life. But choosing where to settle also depends on cost of living, healthcare and resilience during hurricane season. Antigua and...
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PAHO/WHO and Barbados and Eastern Caribbean Countries sign multi-country cooperation strategy 2026-2031 to advance health and resilience
Washington, D.C., 29 September 2025 (PAHO)– The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the governments of Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Countries today signed the Multi-Country Cooperation Strategy (MCCS) 2026–2031 in Washington, D.C.,...
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U.S. Trafficking Report Flags Risks for Cuban and Chinese Workers in Antigua
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP A new U.S. report has raised concerns about the vulnerability of foreign workers in Antigua and Barbuda, particularly those linked to Chinese and Cuban government-affiliated programs, even as the country...
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Reclaiming Your Life: How Mental Health Recovery Programs Foster Healing
When mental health problems take over, life can feel heavy and uncertain. Tasks that once felt simple may suddenly seem overwhelming. Recovery programs provide the structure and support needed to step back, reset, and move forward. They’re...
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Cabinet Notes for Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
The prayers before Cabinet were led by a Pastor from the Evangelical Association who read from the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 10 verse 16. In brief, Jesus warns his disciples they’re being sent into a hostile world “like sheep among wolves,” so...
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2025 Census Begins Across Antigua and Barbuda
Census workers have started visiting homes across Antigua as the 2025 national population and housing census officially gets under way. Enumeration teams began door-to-door visits in Cassada Gardens and other communities over the weekend. The...
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Police Probe Burglary at Medical Surgical Associates in Woods Centre
Police are investigating a burglary at the Medical Surgical Associates office in the Woods Centre, Gambles, owned by Dr. Joey John. The break-in is believed to have taken place sometime between the evening of September 26 and the early hours of...
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Senator Joseph Highlights Regional Health Gains at Washington Meeting
Antigua and Barbuda’s Senator Michael Joseph has welcomed new regional commitments to strengthen health systems following high-level talks in Washington, D.C. Joseph joined health officials from across the Caribbean at the 50th Council for Human...
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Antigua PM wants fight against drug trafficking in the Caribbean to be based on law and order
Last Updated on Friday, 26 September 2025, 19:14 by Denis Chabrol Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26, CMC – Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says any fight against drug trafficking in the...
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PM Browne Calls for Global Vision on Mental Health
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, has issued a powerful call for world leaders to elevate mental health to the forefront of the global development agenda, declaring it “the great invisible crisis of our time.” Speaking to the...
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