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BREAKING: Government announces sweeping mandatory vaccination measures in Antigua and Barbuda
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda recognizes the extreme hardship caused by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic along with the pain and...
Antigua and Barbuda opens yet another facility to care for patients with COVID-19
As COVID-19 cases spiral in the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda the government there has opened yet another facility to care for patients...
PM: These mandates are designed to protect the entire population
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has spoken publicly after his Cabinet announced wide-ranging vaccine mandates.
Addressing the opening of a new COVID-19 treatment facility, Browne said...
DNA Disapproves Of Government’s Mandatory Vaccination Policy
On Tuesday 14th September, the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) received an invitation from Prime Minister Gaston Browne to attend a "VIRTUAL Consultation on Mandatory...
Minister says decision to limit beach access is justified
Beaches to be closed at 12 noon until 5:00 am daily, commencing 20th September, 2021
https://youtu.be/7JAsM6-H_jE
VIDEO: Here’s why government’s vaccine mandate won’t apply to healthcare workers, for now
Employees of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre and Community Clinics are exempt from this policy for this period; here's why.
https://youtu.be/JYxsO5DptZ0
LETTER: Today the Prime Minister has made me so happy with this vaccine mandate
Dear Editor,
Today the Prime Minister and his government has made me so happy with his vaccine mandate for all civil servants. He has shown...
CABINET NOTES OF Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 15 2021
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET OF Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 15 2021
The Cabinet met both face-to-face and virtually, all members present. The Cabinet’s attention was focused upon...
CABINET’s new policy on the management of COVID-19
With effect from 20th September, 2021 Cabinet agreed that all unvaccinated government employees to include the Public Service, statutory corporations and companies in which...
Antiguan Ian S. Hughes heads CARICOM Observer Mission to The Bahamas
At the invitation of the Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will be fielding a CARICOM Election Observation Mission to monitor...
BREAKING: Antigua and Barbuda Withdraws from Hosting CARIFESTA XV
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, in consultation with the CARICOM Secretariat, wishes to advise that a difficult decision has been taken to officially...
CABINET approves vaccine mandates for Antigua & Barbuda, says PM
https://antiguanewsroom.com/breaking-government-announces-sweeping-mandatory-vaccination-measures-in-antigua-and-barbuda/
UPDATE:
BROWNE: "Cabinet introduced vaccine mandates today, to protect lives and livelihoods.
Pushing for national COVID immunity by year end."
More details expected from Cabinet notes tomorrow.
EARLIER...
Union continues to stand behind unvaccinated hotel workers
PRESS RELEASE:
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union is concerned over a release issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association regarding its position on the issue of unvaccinated employees within the...