Ministry of Health and PAHO Advance Preparations for Mental Health Bill The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), is advancing preparations for the introduction of the new Mental Health Bill in Antigua and Barbuda. Ahead of its presentation to Parliament, the Ministry has
Ministry of Health Clarifies Recent Article on Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital The Ministry of Health has noted with concern a recent article relating to the Head of the Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital being placed on administrative leave. This article contains significant inaccuracies and in the interest of safeguarding public trust and ensuring clarity, the Ministry provides the
National Solid Waste Management Authority Hosts Professionalism and Etiquette Workshop for Female Staff The Management of the National Solid Waste Management Authority hosted a work place etiquette and professionalism training session today, at the Multipurpose cultural center for its female employees. This workshop was facilitated by Dr.Chrys-Ann Ambrose, a best- selling Author and international empowerment
Permanent Secretary Colin O’Keiffe and Principal Assistant Secretary Marsha Joseph Visit the Sickle Cell Center Permanent Secretary Colin O’Keiffe, accompanied by Principal Assistant Secretary Marsha Joseph, visited the facility currently utilized by the Sickle Cell Association of Antigua and Barbuda. Dr. Edda Hadeed faciliated the visit which forms part of Mr. O’Keiffe’s commitment to tour
Ministry of Health Launches Internal Investigation into Allegations at Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs is aware of recent allegations concerning the admission and treatment of a U.S. citizen at Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital. The Ministry takes these allegations seriously and has initiated an internal investigation.While cautioning against premature
Junior Minister of Health Celebrates Orderlies on Orderlies Appreciation Day 2025 The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs joined with staff at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center to honour the men and women who serve as orderlies within the nation’s healthcare system. Senator the Honourable Michael Joseph, Junior Minister of Health,
OECS Donates Vehicles and IT Equipment to Strengthen Vector Control and Epidemiological Surveillance in Antigua and Barbuda The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce a significant contribution from OECS Direct Relief Grant, aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity for vector control and epidemiological surveillance. This donation represents a major step in strengthening the nation’s
Caribbean Biodiversity Fund and SIRF Fund Engage Minister of Health to strengthen Partnership for Conservation and Climate Resilience The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), through its partnership with the Sustainable Island Resource Framework (SIRF) Fund, met today with the Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Sir Molwyn Joseph, to discuss critical next steps
Antigua and Barbuda Strengthens Regional Climate Action in Mexico City Ahead of COP30 Antigua and Barbuda participated in the Ministerial Meeting of Latin America and the Caribbean for the Implementation of Regional Climate Action, held on 25–26 August 2025 in Mexico City. Ministers and representatives from the region convened to forge a united position ahead
Antigua and Barbuda Signs Agreement with OAS to Strengthen Climate Resilience and Empower Communities The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, through the Department of Environment under the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, together with the Ministry of Social Transformation, Human Resource Development, and the Blue Economy, has signed a Program Execution