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Mental health care for all: Let’s make it a reality

News October 10, 2021 1

On October 10, every year, we commemorate World Mental Health Day with the overall objective being to raise awareness of mental health issues around...

2 Antiguans honoured by UWI

News October 10, 2021 2

For their outstanding contributions to regional and international development, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) presented honorary degrees to 14 eminent persons...

The Tropical Wave affecting the Eastern Caribbean has been upgraded to a Tropical ...

News October 10, 2021 1

The Tropical Wave affecting the Eastern Caribbean has been upgraded to a Tropical Disturbance with a 20% chance of becoming a Tropical Cyclone. Meanwhile the...

DEAR HOSPITAL: Why did you release my brother’s personal medical information?

News October 10, 2021 16

OPEN LETTER TO SLBMC: Let Me Say A Heartfelt Thank You To The Staff Of S.L.B.M.C For Their Great Work And Effort In Tending To...

12 new cases of COVID-19

News October 10, 2021 1

(Dashboard Update for October 10, 2021) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Sir Lester Bird...

Tropical Wave causes heavy rains across the Caribbean

News October 10, 2021 1

Models are indicating that 1-2 inches of rain is possible from a #TropicalWave, in the next 24 hours, across the #LeewardIslands (including) #AntiguaBarbuda, the...

Over 120 pounds of Cannabis seized at the V.C. Bird International Airport

News October 10, 2021 4

Airport Drug Bust Over 120 pounds of Cannabis were seized during a drugs operation between the Police and Customs at the V.C. Bird International Airport...

Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Initiates Universal Hepatitis B Birth-Dose Vaccination

Health October 10, 2021 12

Starting Monday October 11, healthy newborns at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) will receive a birth-dose of hepatitis B vaccine within the first...

Art teachers train with Royal Drawing School

News October 10, 2021 1

Twenty-seven (27) art teachers from public and private schools across the island are currently pursuing a 3-month certification course sponsored by the Halo Foundation...