{"id":263671,"date":"2026-01-09T08:26:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=263671"},"modified":"2026-01-09T08:58:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:58:19","slug":"food-handlers-urged-to-register-for-february-training-sessions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/food-handlers-urged-to-register-for-february-training-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Handlers Urged to Register for February Training Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ministry of Health\u2019s Central Board of Health<\/a> (CBH) has announced a new round of food handlers\u2019 <\/a>training sessions scheduled for February 2026, and is urging all food handlers and prospective applicants to register early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the CBH, registration is mandatory<\/a> for anyone wishing to participate in the food handlers\u2019 training course. Registration must be completed in person at the Central Board of Health offices on Upper Church Street, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 noon.<\/p>

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New applicants are required to submit two passport-sized photographs, while those seeking renewal must present an expired food handler\u2019s badge issued from 2018 onwards. A registration fee of EC$50<\/a> is also required.<\/p>

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The CBH has warned that anyone who misses their scheduled training session and wishes to reschedule will be charged an additional fee of EC$25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training sessions will be limited to 80 participants per session<\/a> and will be held at the Multi-Purpose Centre in Perry Bay.<\/p>

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The scheduled dates and times are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n