Antigua and Barbuda Hosts St. Kitts and Nevis for South-South Climate Cooperation Workshop The Department of Environment (DOE) recently welcomed officials from the Ministry of Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment of St. Kitts and Nevis for a two-day South-South Cooperation workshop. The event was designed to strengthen regional collaboration on climate financing and support
Vaccination Week of the Americas 2025 Opening Ceremony Today, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs officially launched Vaccination Week of the Americas 2025 at its headquarters.The featured speaker was the Honourable Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs. Also in attendance were the Honourable Michael Joseph, Minister
Antigua and Barbuda Hosts High-Level OECS 30×30 Ministerial Biodiversity Roundtable The Government of Antigua and Barbuda in collaboration with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), proudly hosted the OECS 30×30 Ministerial Biodiversity Roundtable at the Royalton Resort on Monday, April 28, 2025. This high-level forum brought together Ministers and senior officials from across the
OECS Environmental Sustainability Exhibition Opens at UWI Five Islands Campus The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), in partnership with the University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus, officially launched the OECS Environmental Sustainability Exhibition today at the UWI Five Islands Campus in Antigua.The opening ceremony welcomed key stakeholders, students, and members of
Ministry of Health Announces Plans to Relocate Browne’s Avenue Clinic The Ministry of Health is in the process of temporarily relocating the Browne’s Avenue Clinic to the Infectious Disease Center at the Holberton Hospital. This decision is part of an ongoing effort to facilitate essential refurbishments at the Browne’s Avenue Clinic, to ensure the delivery
Launch of the 2025 Assisting Nursing Personnel Programme The Ministry of Health proudly announces the launch of the 2025 Assisting Nursing Personnel Programme, an initiative designed to strengthen the healthcare workforce by training individuals to support registered nurses in their essential duties.Participants in this rigorous six-month training programme will receive comprehensive instruction in fundamental nursing
Health Officials in Antigua and Barbuda Mourn the Passing of Dr. Gemma Chery The Ministry of Health joins the regional health community in mourning the passing of Dr. Gemma Chery, a dedicated public health advocate and esteemed physician. Dr. Chery, who served as the Pan American Health Organisation’s (PAHO) Country Programme Specialist for Antigua and
Yorks Village Community Health Fair 2025 – A Community That Cares Join us on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, from 2 PM to 6 PM at the Yorks Village Basketball Court for a day dedicated to health and wellness. Enjoy free health screenings, including blood pressure and glucose checks, BMI assessments, and breast examinations. Participate in
UNESCO x Nestlé Launch Global Youth Grant Scheme for Climate and Sustainability Projects! The UNESCO Youth Programme is excited to announce the launch of the UNESCO x Nestlé “Youth Impact: Because You Matter” Global Youth Grant Scheme. This initiative, supported by Nestlé, will fund 100 youth-led projects worldwide.Applications are now open for youth-led projects that
Antigua and Barbuda at Petersburg Climate Dialogue 2025 in Germany Senator Michael Joseph, Junior Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, and Diane Black-Layne, Director of the Department of Environment, are attending the Petersburg Climate Change Dialogue 2025 in Germany. This high-level forum unites global leaders to discuss pressing climate issues and strengthen