National Solid Waste Management Authority Conducts Overnight Cleanup in St. John’s The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) conducted an overnight cleanup exercise in the capital city of St. John’s from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025.The operation was led by General Manager, Mrs. Indira James Henry, and involved a team
MBS Opens New Pharmacy at the Villa Polyclinic The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, in collaboration with the Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS), has officially opened a new MBS pharmacy at the Villa Polyclinic. This new facility will expand access to pharmacy services for residents of Antigua and Barbuda.The facility was formally
MBS Opens New Pharmacy at the Villa Polyclinic The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, in collaboration with the Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS), has officially opened a new MBS pharmacy at the Villa Polyclinic. This new facility will expand access to pharmacy services for residents of Antigua and Barbuda.The facility was formally
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA LAUNCHES MAJOR NATIONAL SOLAR ROLLOUT WITH SUPPORT FROM THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA The Department of Environment announces the start of one of Antigua and Barbuda’s most ambitious renewable-energy programmes. Beginning next week, the Government will deploy 1,500 solar-powered streetlights and 200 solar photovoltaic (PV) home energy systems throughout the country, representing
Pensioners Association Thanks the Department of Environment for Initiatives Which Benefited Pensioners Across Antigua and Barbuda The Antigua and Barbuda Pensioners Association has expressed sincere gratitude to the Department of Environment for a series of climate-resilience and community-support initiatives that have positively impacted pensioners throughout Antigua and Barbuda.During a recent visit to the Department, representatives
Ministry of Health Engages Chinese Medical Delegation on Advancing Healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs today held a high-level meeting with a delegation from the Centre for Caribbean Studies at Hangzhou Normal University to advance ongoing discussions on strengthening Antigua and Barbuda’s health sector.The delegation, led
Ministry of Health Launches National Workshop to Strengthen Nutrition Standards in Schools The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs officially opened a national multisectoral workshop aimed at strengthening nutrition standards for all foods provided and sold in schools and early childhood services across Antigua and Barbuda. Delivering remarks at the opening ceremony, Minister
NSWMA Removes Over 48 Abandoned Vehicles in Vila and Yorks as Part of National Clean-Up Drive The National Solid Waste Management Authority says over four dozen abandoned cars, buses, SUVs and pickups have been removed from the Vila and Yorks communities in the past week. The authority has been keenly focused on addressing the health
CAUT!ON J’ouvert Partners with AIDS Secretariat to Empower Communities on World AIDS Day Today, CAUT!ON J’ouvert is proud to hand over a tent, tables and chairs to the AIDS Secretariat in support of their World AIDS Day outreach and year-round community programming. These resources will help create safer, more accessible spaces for HIV education, testing,
AIDS Secretariat’s “Teen Talk Seminar: My Life, My Choices” hailed a resounding success The AIDS Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, successfully hosted its “Teen Talk Seminar: My Life, My Choices”, engaging students from ten secondary schools across Antigua and Barbuda.During the event, Minister of Health, Sir