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SLBMC serves as regional referral hub in international diving emergency

Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has successfully activated its emergency hyperbaric response pathway to receive and ...
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US visas already issued to Antiguans to remain valid, talks turn to biometrics after proclamation

Antiguans and Barbudans who already hold valid United States visas will not see them cancelled under the new US presidential proclamation restricting visa issuance from January 1, 2026, Antigua and ...
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Opposition MP slams government’s decision to replace Cuban medical brigade with Ghanaian nationals

By Kisean Joseph Kisean.joseph@antiguaobserver.com The United Progressive Party's Deputy Political Leader has launched a scathing attack on the government's recent announcement to replace the Cuban ...
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Lovell denies duty-free vehicle claims, demands Customs investigation

By Sharon N Simon sharon.simon@antiguaobserver.com Harold Lovell has categorically denied receiving duty-free concessions on a vehicle purchase and is demanding a full investigation into Customs ...
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Bridging the gap between medicine and lived experience: SLBMC receives major book donation from Sickle Cell Association

Multiple copies of a book titled Voices of Sickle Cell, written by Dr Edda Hadeed, President of the Sickle Cell Association ...
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Daley Hits Carifta Qualifying Mark at First Indoor Meet in Kansas

National junior athlete, Kasiya Daley, is Antigua and Barbuda’s first qualifier for the 2026 Carifta Games slated for April 4 ...
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No sanctions: Willock and Draughts Association bury hatchet after prize money row

By Neto Baptiste Water under the bridge, is how President of the Antigua and Barbuda Draughts Association (ABDA), Trevor ...
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Brysons Bullets claim Hundred Ball title

By Samuel Peters With Christmas just seven days away, the Brysons Bullets got their presents early when they emerged ...
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Pharmacy Council introduces patient-centered reforms with electronic prescriptions

By Kisean Joseph Kisean.joseph@antiguaobserver.com The Pharmacy Council of Antigua and Barbuda is set to introduce ...
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After a year of defiance, A&B ends Cuban medical partnership

By Sharon N. Simon sharon.simon@antiguaobserver.com Abrupt termination raises questions about U.S. pressure and healthcare ...
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Cricket Association congratulates Antiguan players on West Indies U19 selections

By Neto Baptiste The Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA) has offered congratulations to four of the country’s ...
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Payment of wages and salaries to eligible public sector employees affected during COVID-19 Pandemic

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda - 19th December 2025 The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved the payment of wages and salaries to all eligible public sector employees whose remuneration was ...