Antigua and Barbuda Elected Vice-President of PAHO’s 63rd Directing Council Antigua and Barbuda has been elected to serve as Vice-President of the 63rd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), strengthening the country’s participation in regional health leadership and decision-making. The country is represented at the meeting by the Honourable Michael Joseph, Minister of
Two Antigua and Barbuda EMS Personnel Off to EMS World 2026 in Orlando, Florida The Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Medical Services (ABEMS) is pleased to announce that two members of its team, Supervisor Akelia Carr and Paramedic Mauli George, will be representing the department at EMS World 2026 in Orlando, Florida, from September 29 to
Antigua and Barbuda Strengthens Climate Resilience Through China Early Warning and Climate Adaptation Seminar Antigua and Barbuda continues to strengthen its capacity to prepare for and respond to climate-related hazards through the exchange of knowledge, technology and best practices with international partners. Technical Officer with the Department of Environment (DOE), Zariya Russell, and Communications Officer in
Minister Michael Joseph joins AOSIS discussions on COP31 priorities Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Michael Joseph participated in ministerial discussions of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), calling for the 1.5°C goal and the needs of Small Island Developing States to remain central to preparations for COP31 earlier today.Ministers discussed
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BARBUDA, WE HAVE ARRIVED! 👓 BARBUDA, WE HAVE ARRIVED! It’s your time to take advantage of the Prime Minister’s Vision Initiative being held in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and RestoringVision.Persons 40 years and over are invited to visit the Barbuda Community Center from September 16–18!Free reading glasses are being provided to eligible persons
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👟 Leading by Example! The Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Hon. Michael Joseph and his Administrative Staff, Karina Shephard stepped out of their usual work shoes and into their sneakers in support of Caribbean Wellness Day! Because wellness starts with taking the first step and sometimes that step looks better in
👟 CARIBBEAN SNEAKER WEEK | SEPTEMBER 14–18 👟 This week, we’re encouraging workplaces across Antigua and Barbuda to get up, get out and get active while wearing your sneakers to work! Whether it’s taking the stairs, going for a quick walk during lunch, stretching between tasks, or getting your colleagues together for a few minutes
Minister Joseph and French Ambassador Explore Expanded Health Cooperation Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, the Honourable Michael Joseph, welcomed France’s new Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda and the Caribbean, Her Excellency Marie-Noëlle Duris, for discussions on expanding cooperation between Antigua and Barbuda and the French Caribbean in specialised healthcare. The meeting