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
Minister of Health hosts Collaborative Dialogue on Advancing National Health Insurance A high-level meeting was recently convened to discuss the strategic direction of National Health Insurance (NHI) in Antigua and Barbuda. The discussion brought together a diverse group of experts and public officials, including Professor Karl Theodore, Dr. Stanley Lalta, Ms. Charmaine Meteivier, Permanent Secretary
Central Board of Health Receives Computer Donation to Boost Public Health Surveillance In a move aimed at strengthening Public Health infrastructure, and improving surveillance, the American University of Antigua (AUA) has generously donated 5 Lenovo desktop computers to the Central Board of Health (CBH) on July 14, 2025.The handover was made by AUA’s Senior Vice
Antigua and Barbuda Participates in Regional Workshop in Grenada: Working Towards a Water Secure World A high-level delegation from Antigua and Barbuda joined regional partners in Grenada this week for a multidisciplinary workshop aimed at advancing integrated approaches to water security, climate resilience, and sustainable development. The event brought together key representatives from the
Hundreds Attend Opening Day of Health Fair Hundreds of individuals took advantage of the opening day of the Ministry of Health’s multi-day health fair, held at the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Centre. The event is being held in collaboration with United Hands Inc and the South Leeward Conference of Seventh Day Adventists.The first day was
The Ministry of Health joined PAHO and regional leaders at the OAS General Assembly side event to advance mental health through innovation and community-based care The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs was well represented at the mental health side event hosted as part of the OAS General Assembly meetings currently taking
Permanent Secretary O’Keiffe Continues Departmental Engagements Permanent Secretary Colin O’Keiffe continues to make his rounds within the various departments under his portfolio. Today, he met with Mr. Kevin Silston, Chief Executive Officer of the Medical Benefits Scheme, and Mr. Alfred Athill, Director of Pharmaceutical Services.The discussions focused on the current state of pharmaceutical services, existing