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
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