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The Antigua and Barbuda International Institute of Technology (ABIIT) will close to the public on 14 and 15 August for renovations ahead of its planned amalgamation.<\/p>

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Normal operations will resume on 18 August. The institute apologised for any inconvenience and thanked the public for their understanding.<\/p>\n

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The Antigua and Barbuda International Institute of Technology (ABIIT) will close to the public on 14 and 15 August for renovations ahead of its planned amalgamation. Normal operations will resume on 18 August. 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