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World passes threshold of 4.5 million COVID deaths
The world has passed the grim threshold of 4.5 million COVID-19 deaths, according to an AFP tally on Monday, as the virulent Delta variant wreaks havoc...
Trinidad rattled by earthquake
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 rattled Trinidad on Monday but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.
The German Research Centre...
Monthly established salaries paid to several financial institutions
Good afternoon:
Please be advised that MONTHLY Established salaries have been paid to the following institutions:
ABDB
ECAB
SCOTIA
CUB
FCIB
FDC
SDACU
SJCCU
Please permit the institutions to process the salaries.
Thank you and...
Antigua Plumbing and Hardware requires employees provide proof of vaccination
To: All Staff
From: Mr. George Ryan
Date: August 28, 2021
COVID 19 VACCINE
Because of the increase in covid cases, it is imperative that the company put...
COVID in Antigua: ‘It is going to get worse’
Head of the lab at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, Dr. Lester Simon, has painted a grim picture of the COVID situation in...
There will be a ROAD CLOSURE at the North Sound Roundabout on Wednesday
DAY WORKS
There will be a ROAD CLOSURE at the North Sound Roundabout on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021 from 7am-6pm.
Those travelling from SSWH going West will divert through the stadium towards North...
‘Delta has taken over Antigua and Barbuda’
The deadly and highly transmissible Delta variant of COVID-19 is the strain most commonly found in Antigua and Barbuda.
Dr. Lester Simon broke down just...
Pigs in Paradise making a big splash in Antigua & Barbuda
Chantelle Winter is the owner of Pigs in Paradise, which is an exclusive, fun, and educational beach experience where persons can swim with piglets.
She...
Face to face classes best option for students, minister says
Education Minister Daryl Matthew is defending his ministry's decision to reopen schools face to face from September 13.
This is in the face of a...
Support for struggling private schools hard hit by COVID-19 in Antigua & Barbuda
Education Minister Daryl Matthew says private schools in Antigua and Barbuda are struggling under the pressures of COVID-19.
He says a suite of measures have...
Medical oxygen shortage in Jamaica
The Ministry of Health on Sunday confirmed reports of a shortage of medical oxygen across the island.
In a statement, the Ministry sought to assure...
Education Officials Support COVID Vaccination for Children
Officials within the Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries are encouraging parents/guardian to inoculate their children with the COVID-19 vaccine approved for them.
The...
Petty behaviour at Sir Lester’s burial was uncalled for, Lovell says
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