Health
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BPM wants urgent placement of pharmacist at Barbuda hospital
The Barbuda People's Movement has responded with “shock and anger” over the absence of a pharmacist at The Hannah Thomas Hospital.
The BMP claims the...
Disabled woman injured during explosion appeals for assistance
The Antigua and Barbuda Association of Persons Living with Disabilities through it's ‘We Care' program, is seeking to assist one of its members who...
Historic neuro surgery to be conducted in Antigua
The government says it will assist in getting neuro surgeons to Antigua to perform historic neurosurgery at MSJMC.
Two neuro surgeons coming to Antigua from...
Medical school explains accreditation woes
Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has called senior officials of the Atlantic School of Medicine in for an explanation in relation to the ongoing...
Ministry urges respect for new emergency bicycles (VIDEO)
Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas today urged members of the public to respect the new bike unit of the Emergency Medical Services.
Speaking during...
Antigua’s newest medical school had accreditation issues in St. Lucia-reports
According to media reports from St. Lucia, the Atlantic Medical School which is to begin classes here in September had issues over accreditation.
Details in...
Intense Discussion at Parliamentary Tobacco Consultation
For the second time in eleven days, the Tobacco Control Bill 2017 was the center of intense discussions during the Special Parliamentary Consultation on...
Disability bill to be tabled in parliament this September
Attorney General Steadroy "Cutie" Benjamin has said that a new bill to protect the rights of persons with disabilities will be tabled in September.
He...
Autopsy reveals cause of death of man whose burial was stopped
An autopsy has apparently ruled out foul play in the case of Lancelot Riley whose burial was stopped by the court.
Sources close to the...
Nurses to be disciplined after public squabble
The Antigua and Barbuda Nurses Association today agreed to proceed with disciplinary action against two of its members involved in a public squabble which...
Nursing council breaks silence on poor treatment video
The Antigua & Barbuda Nursing Council has released a statement in response to a video by a colleague who is claiming mistreatment and unprofessionalism.
After...
BREAKING NEWS: Former Antigua DPP Gene Pestaina dies in Dominica
Former Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Gene Pestaina, has died.
His family confirmed to Dominica News Online that he passed at his home at around...