STRENGTHENING MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY: MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND PAHO DEEPEN COLLABORATION FOLLOWING MEDIA WORKSHOP ON RESPONSIBLE SUICIDE REPORTING Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Sir Molwyn Joseph, together with Junior Minister Senator Michael Joseph and Permanent Secretaries Stacey Gregg-Paige and Colin O’keiffe, met with Dr. Nikhil Jain and Ms. Tanya Fernandes of
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND PAHO HOSTS WORKSHOP FOCUSED ON REPORTING OF SUICIDE AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), is hosting a week-long national workshop dedicated to enhancing the capacity for ethical and responsible reporting on suicide and
Ministry Condemns Break-In and Theft at Tranquility Park Cemetery The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs expresses deep disappointment and concern following a recent break-in and theft at the newly dedicated Tranquility Park Cemetery.The Ministry is disheartened that such an act has occurred at a site intended to provide a peaceful, dignified
Permanent Secretary of Health, Wellness and the Environment, Mr. Colin O’Keiffe, Permanent Secretary of Social and Urban Transformation, Ms Sarah Stuart, Director of Statistics Mr. Statchel Edwards and the Director of Social Policy and Research, Mrs Almira Henry representing Antigua and Barbuda at an OECS led High Level Forum, which addresses matters concerning an Enhanced
National Health Delegation Participates in CARPHA Strategic Planning Meeting in Georgetown Senior officials from the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs are currently participating in a high-level regional meeting in Georgetown, Guyana, focused on advancing the Caribbean Public Health Agency’s (CARPHA) Strategic Priority Areas.Permanent Secretary, Colin O’Keiffe, Chief Medical Officer, Kamaria Decastro,
Permanent Secretary Joins EAG for Guided Tour of Antigua Racer Snake Conservation Project The Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) proudly hosted Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, environment and civil Service Affairs Mr. Colin O’Keiffe, on a guided tour of the Antigua Racer Snake Conservation Project on 21st July 2025, highlighting the importance of
Permanent Secretary O’keiffe Visits National Landfill to Strengthen Waste Management Efforts Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Mr. Colin Okeiffe, continues his ongoing series of visits to departments and facilities under his portfolio.As part of these efforts, the Permanent Secretary recently toured the national landfill, where he engaged
Ministry of Health Reaffirms Commitment to Establishing Dedicated Sickle Cell Unit The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs remains steadfast in its commitment to establishing a dedicated Sickle Cell Unit to provide comprehensive care for persons affected by sickle cell disease. As part of the ongoing progress toward this goal, Minister of
The Official Dedication and Opening Ceremony of Tranquility Park Cemetery The Government of Antigua and Barbuda officially opened and dedicated the Tranquility Park Cemetery earlier today. The event marked a significant milestone in national development, reflecting the collective vision of the administration to provide dignified and sustainable final resting spaces for the nation’s citizens.Tranquility Park
Agricultural Drones Boost Climate-Smart Farming in Antigua and Barbuda Through the GEF-funded PATH to 2020 Project, the Sustainable Island Resource Framework (SIRF) Fund and the Department of Environment (DOE) have introduced DJI Agras T40 agricultural drones to support local farmers—including Simmons Pepper Farm and the Rastafari Food for Life Community. These state-of-the-art drones are part