Stigma continues to block many people from seeking mental health care in Antigua and Barbuda. As a result, a community mental health nurse warns that delays can cause serious harm. Nurse Tavernier, who works in All Saints and Glanvilles, said fear and shame remain major barriers. Consequently, many patients avoid psychiatric treatment for years. Instead, […]
Antigua and Barbuda is moving ahead with major water upgrades. Additionally, the government plans to improve storage, monitoring and distribution systems nationwide. Public Utilities Minister Melford Nicholas shared the update Tuesday night on Pointe FM’s Taking Stock programme. He said the long-term goal remains a reliable 24-hour water supply. Nicholas explained that the government is […]
Traveler health concerns have increased after officials confirmed two imported malaria cases in Antigua and Barbuda. Additionally, one traveler later died after becoming seriously ill. Health Minister Michael Joseph shared the update Thursday during a press briefing. He said both cases involved men arriving from malaria-endemic regions. Joseph explained that the first traveler became ill […]
Health officials say the risk of malaria spreading in Antigua and Barbuda remains low despite two imported cases. Additionally, authorities continue expanding surveillance and mosquito control measures nationwide. Health Minister Michael Joseph gave the update during Thursday’s press briefing. Joseph confirmed that Antigua and Barbuda recently identified two imported malaria cases involving male travelers from […]
Man authorities say suffered severe burns after a jet ski exploded near Hawksbill Beach on Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, parents nearby rushed to help contain the fire. The explosion happened across the road from Hawksbill Beach near the end of a student walkathon event. Witnesses said most students had already left the area before the blast […]
JCI Antigua successfully hosted the 2026 JCI Conference of the Americas in Antigua and Barbuda. Additionally, the event welcomed about 338 delegates from 40 countries. The conference ran from May 13 to May 16, 2026. Furthermore, it brought together young leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals from across the Americas and the Caribbean. Delegates attended leadership sessions, […]
UPP PRO Senator Jonathan Wehner has criticized Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin over remarks made in Parliament about absent opposition members. Speaking on Observer Radio on Friday, Wehner described the comments as lacking empathy and humanity. The controversy followed Monday’s sitting of the House of Representatives. During the debate, Benjamin questioned the absence of Opposition Leader […]
Industrial Court judges have awarded former State Insurance executive Andre Knight nearly EC$887,000 for unfair dismissal. The ruling followed Knight’s termination from State Insurance Company Limited in November 2023. The court found the dismissal was unfair and procedurally flawed. Additionally, judges ruled that the company failed to prove wrongdoing against Knight. The dispute centered on […]
Health officials in Antigua and Barbuda are closely monitoring Ebola outbreaks in parts of Central and East Africa. However, authorities said there are currently no suspected Ebola cases locally. During Friday’s press conference, Health Minister Michael Joseph said the ministry has strengthened national preparedness measures. Additionally, officials increased surveillance efforts after alerts from the World […]
The Eastern Regional Health Authority (ERHA) in Trinidad and Tobago has agreed to compensate the family of a woman who died while receiving treatment at a public hospital. The decision follows concerns raised by relatives about the circumstances surrounding her death. Family members had called for answers, saying they were dissatisfied with the care provided […]
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