ABHCUK Press Releases

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda announced on Wednesday that it has extended the curfew enforced on 2 April 2020 by another week. The original curfew established by a State of Emergency to curb the spread of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) was due to expire today,

(Above, left-right) Dr Rhonda Sealey-Thomas, Chief Medical Office and Dr Albert Duncan, Medical Director at the Mount St John Medical Centre 8 April 2020 The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment on Tuesday announced the first COVID-19 related death in Antigua and Barbuda. Chief Medical

7 April 2020 We are deeply concerned by the terrible news that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to intensive care from symptoms of the Coronavirus.  My government and I extend best wishes for a speedy recovery and a return of Prime Minister Johnson to

3 April 2020 The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment has received confirmation of six (6) new laboratory confirmed cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA). This brings the total number of persons tested for COVID-19 to forty (40) with

 28 March 2020  Having noted the significant increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection, and in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus into and within the borders of Antigua and Barbuda, the Government has taken the decision that, effective Saturday 28th March

27 March 2020 The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda determined that circumstances in Antigua and Barbuda have sufficiently changed with the onset of the COVID-19 crisis so as to declare a State of Emergency which now exists under Section 20 of the Constitution Order of

 The Passport Office of Antigua and Barbuda wishes to inform the general public of its adjusted opening hours effective 26 March 2020. These new hours are in keeping with government’s policy regarding social distancing. Therefore, effective Thursday, 26 March, the Passport Office will open at