APUA shop steward Zabina Nicholas called for stronger mental health support for workers. She spoke at a Labour Day rally in Antigua and Barbuda. Moreover, she focused on workplace stress and employee protection. Zabina Nicholas delivered her remarks at a joint event hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party and the Antigua and Barbuda […]
APUA is entering a major phase of activity to improve the national water system. The government says this effort marks a historic moment for the utility. In fact, it is the busiest period in more than 50 years. Earlier this week, Information and Utilities Minister Melford Nicholas shared key updates. He explained that a primary […]
APUA is raising urgent concerns about a phishing scam targeting customers. The utility says scammers are pretending to be company representatives. As a result, many people have already reported suspicious calls. According to APUA, these imposters contact customers by phone. They ask for sensitive information. For example, they request email addresses, one-time passwords, and banking […]
APUA has launched a Utility Amnesty Programme for residential customers. The programme targets long-disconnected households across Antigua and Barbuda. Firstly, the Antigua Public Utilities Authority announced the initiative. It follows a Cabinet decision made in April 2026. Moreover, the programme aims to restore essential services. These include electricity, water, and telephone connections. In addition, eligibility […]
APUA warns residents about a fake disconnection notice circulating online. In fact, scammers spread the message on social media and messaging platforms. On 14 March 2026, the authority clarified that the notice is malicious. Therefore, officials confirmed that the utility did not issue it. The false message claims that specific communities in St. John’s will […]
APUA staff will decide Friday whether to accept proposals from recent negotiations with management. The discussions involved the Antigua Trades and Labour Union and the Antigua Public Utilities Authority. Union leaders say the talks ended on a positive note. According to union president Bernard de Nully, progress was made on several key worker concerns. The […]
APUA staff will return to work Tuesday (March 10th) after emergency talks with government officials and union leaders. The meeting followed industrial action earlier in the day by some employees of the Antigua Public Utilities Authority. Soon after the disruption, Melford Nicholas stepped in to address the situation. He currently serves as Minister responsible for […]
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) says it considers the ongoing strike by its workers illegal. The utility company also emphasized it remains committed to dialogue and fair solutions. On Monday, employees represented by the Antigua and Barbuda Trades and Labour Union (AT&LU) walked off their jobs. They are demanding a […]
APUA warns of reduced water production at three reverse osmosis plants. The Antigua Public Utilities Authority shared the update through its Water Business Unit. Officials described the disruption as temporary. According to APUA, separate operational issues caused the drop in output. Each plant faces a different challenge. As a result, daily production has declined. First, […]
APUA says reports of ruptured water lines are rising across the island. Officials link this to ageing infrastructure and higher water production. In a statement on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, the Water Business Unit acknowledged the increase in leaks. They noted that parts of the distribution network were not built for today’s higher water volumes. […]
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