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ABHCUK Press Releases

Stay up-to-date with the latest announcements, diplomatic activities, and significant events that highlight the ongoing efforts and initiatives of the High Commission.

Ministry of Health Update on COVID-19 Cases
30 Jun

Ministry of Health Update on COVID-19 Cases

30 June 2020 Between 25 - 29 June 2020, the Ministry of Health Wellness, and the Environment received results from 55 samples that were sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).  Of the 55 samples sent to CARPHA, 2 returned positive. The first was

Commonwealth Heads of Government Interim Report 2020
29 Jun

Commonwealth Heads of Government Interim Report 2020

29 June 2020 Leaders of the Commonwealth’s 54 countries were due to meet last week in Kigali, Rwanda, at the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The pervasive COVID-19 pandemic has meant the meeting has been postponed, but a new report has been released

Message from the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Patricia Scotland QC
26 Jun

Message from the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Patricia Scotland QC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkYjwZNMLPs&feature=youtu.be Message from the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Baroness Patricia Scotland QC noting that had it not been for the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, the Commonwealth would be holding its Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this week in Kigali, Rwanda.

Statement by The Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda- Update on COVID-19 Cases
24 Jun

Statement by The Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda- Update on COVID-19 Cases

Hon. Gaston Browne, MP Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Corporate Governance 24 June 2020 I am making this statement to address fears that may have arisen from the information, provided by the Ministry of Health, that 39 new cases of imported COVID-19 have

Welcome Back to Antigua and Barbuda from the Minister of Tourism and Investment
24 Jun

Welcome Back to Antigua and Barbuda from the Minister of Tourism and Investment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aaCwBBXJAA&feature=youtu.be "We can't wait to see you here, carving out your space in the sun."  Minister of Tourism and Investment, The Hon Charles Fernandez, welcomes travellers back to Antigua and Barbuda and provides details on COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

A Message from HRH The Prince of Wales to Young People in the Commonwealth
18 Jun

A Message from HRH The Prince of Wales to Young People in the Commonwealth

As the Founder and President of the Prince's Trust International, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales recognised the “potentially devastating’’ impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people’s futures. Moreover, HRH's message comes after reports from the International Labour Organization (ILO) in May indicating that

COL-Coursera WORKFORCE Recovery Programme
11 Jun

COL-Coursera WORKFORCE Recovery Programme

The unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on teaching and learning is a worldwide concern, with over 1.5 billion learners not attending schools. Keeping the doors of learning open during this crisis is the responsibility of all stakeholders in education. Over the last fifty years, open and

European Caucus of Antigua and Barbuda Ambassadors and Honorary Consuls Donation to Medical Personnel
06 Jun

European Caucus of Antigua and Barbuda Ambassadors and Honorary Consuls Donation to Medical Personnel

On Thursday, 4 June 2020,  the European Caucus of Antigua and Barbuda Ambassadors and Honorary Consuls donated medical and other supplies to the Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC).  The Caucus was formed in May 2020 to explore ways the diplomats in Europe can leverage

VC Bird International Airport Introduces Wide-Ranging Protocols Ahead of the Opening of Antigua and Barbuda’s Borders
01 Jun

VC Bird International Airport Introduces Wide-Ranging Protocols Ahead of the Opening of Antigua and Barbuda’s Borders

Press Release from the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) COOLIDGE, Antigua and Barbuda – 31 May 2020: Health protocols that cover the diverse range of operations at the VC Bird International Airport will be in full effect to coincide with the opening of Antigua

Antigua and Barbuda Travel Advisory as of 29 MAY 2020
30 May

Antigua and Barbuda Travel Advisory as of 29 MAY 2020

29 May 2020  The Government of Antigua and Barbuda will open its borders in a phased approach effective 1 June 2020, when the VC Bird International Airport will begin accepting international and regional air traffic. During this period, the State will be working on a

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