Minister of Health leads PAHO delegation on tour of the new Mental Health Facility The Honourable Sir Molwyn Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, the Environment and Social Transformation met with a visiting delegation from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) following a successful mental health side event held as part of the Organization of American
Permanent Secretary O’Keiffe meets Management of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Permanent Secretary within the Ministry of Health, Wellness, the Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Colin O’Keiffe, today conducted an official visit to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, where he met with members of the hospital’s management team to discuss ongoing operations and
Free, Self-paced 6-week Online Course: EV Technologies for Teachers The Mona Academy of Science and Technology invites Upper Secondary Science Teachers, TVET Instructors, and University Lecturers to register for a free, self-paced 6-week online course: EV Technologies for Teachers. The course begins on June 30, 2025, and offers a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion
Trinidad Eye Hospital Team Pays Courtesy Visit to Permanent Secretary Colin Okeiffe The Trinidad Eye Hospital Team paid a courtesy visit to Permanent Secretary Mr. Colin O’Keiffe earlier this week to provide an update on the number of cataract surgeries conducted during their ongoing visit to Antigua and Barbuda. This marks the Hospital’s first engagement with
Ministry of Health Engages in Groundbreaking Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability The Ministry of Health was represented at the landmark AI Conference at the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus on 23 and 24 June, 2025. The conference which explored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in driving sustainability and digital
150 Eye Procedures Scheduled at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Through Ongoing Partnership with Ministry of Health and Trinidad Eye Hospital A new round of cataract surgeries and eye procedures is set to take place at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC), thanks to the continued collaboration between the Ministry of Health, Wellness and
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre proudly welcomed our second cohort of interns for 2025 Today, Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre proudly welcomed our second cohort of interns for 2025—bright minds from ABIIT, UWI Mona, and Monroe University, united by a shared calling to serve.These are future professionals exploring careers across healthcare and support services. During
CARPHA Laboratory Technologist Pays Courtesy Call on Minister of Health The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs was pleased to welcome Mrs. Nikhella Winter-Reece, Laboratory Technologist from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), during a courtesy call earlier today on the Minister, Sir Molwyn Joseph. The visit formed part of a four-day
Permanent Secretary Colin O’Keiffe Hosts Introductory Meeting with Ministry of Health Staff Earlier today, the recently appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, the Environment, and Civil Service Affairs, Mr. Colin O’Keiffe, held a general meeting with the management and staff at the Ministry’s Headquarters.This introductory engagement marked Mr. O’Keiffe’s first official opportunity
Antigua and Barbuda Represented at High-Level Commonwealth Health Dialogue by Junior Minister, Senator Michael Joseph Antigua and Barbuda was represented by Junior Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs, Senator Michael Joseph at a landmark intergenerational health dialogue convened by the Commonwealth Secretariat in May 2025. The event brought together more than 90