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16 ticketed for breaching COVID-19 protocols with unlawful gathering at Barnacle Point
Sixteen people were ticketed by the police on Sunday 19th September, for breaching Covid-19 protocols.
The incident occurred around 4 pm, following a report of an...
Pfizer says its Covid vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5 to...
NBC NEWS: Pfizer and BioNTech said Monday that the companies’ two-dose Covid-19 vaccine was safe and showed a “robust” antibody response in children ages...
Man, 45, dies after COVID-19 infection
Statement on behalf of Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC).
Dr. Albert Duncan, SLBMC Medical Director said:
We can confirm that sadly, a male patient, age...
Public Service Association asks for clarity on the Governments recent COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
THE ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA PUBLIC SERVICE ASSOCIATION
A leading Antigua & Barbuda's trade union, representing some 300 Government
workers has written to Prime Minister Gaston Browne...
Antiguans flock to vaccination centre as mandatory policy takes effect
Scores of residents have been rushing to get vaccinated as government’s mandatory vaccination policy takes effect today.
“Antiguans & Barbudans rising to the call of...
Biden administration to require foreign travelers to be vaccinated to enter U.S.
The Biden administration is preparing to ease travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign nationals traveling to the United States, the White House announced Monday, rolling...
PM: show some compassion for the sacrifices of healthcare workers
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the unvaccinated must show some compassion for the sacrifices of healthcare workers.
https://youtu.be/Gee1sjwrGHQ
Everyday, scores of health professionals at our hospital...
Possibly 6,000 active cases of COVID-19 in Antigua right now, PM says
https://youtu.be/TFqYTGs2a_k
LETTER: Gov’t paying people to stay home for 2 weeks
Dear Editor,
Antiguans should no longer be coddled.
The government will be paying people to stay on their behinds for two weeks if they chose not...
PM pleased with AT&LU decision on protest action
Prime Minister Gaston Browne on Saturday said he was pleased with a decision by the Antigua Trades and Labour Union to rescind a call...
Hundreds of police officers remain unvaccinated, PM says
Hundreds of police officers in Antigua and Barbuda remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, Prime Minister Gaston Browne said.
Over the weekend, Browne said he was “shocked”...
COMMENTARY: Bull In China Shop
by RAWLSTON POMPEY
This short-featured article looks at developments that seem to be a ‘Storm’ being brewed in a teapot. In spite of their destructive...
LISTEN: Anderson Carty supports government’s mandatory vaccination policy
Aspiring politician Anderson Carty says he’s supporting the government’s mandatory vaccination policy.
https://youtu.be/u5smDjDBE_c
Carty, who plans to run as an independent candidate, is a management consultant,...