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Monthly Archives: September, 2017

Caribbean adopts ambitious agenda to build sustainable, universal health by 2030

WASHINGTON, Sep.17, CMC – Health leaders from throughout the Americas, including the Caribbean, have endorsed an ambitious and wide-ranging agenda for fighting diseases and making their countries’ health systems universal and sustainable by the year 2030.

Iran may drop nuclear deal if U.S. withdraws, foreign minister tells al Jazeera

ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran may abandon the nuclear deal it reached with six major powers if the United States decides to withdraw from it, Iranian foreign minister told Qatar’s al Jazeera TV in New York.

Late-term pregnant employees count economic cost over safety

Labour Commissioner Eltonia Rojas said there is currently no law that protects late-term pregnant women from engaging in strenuous tasks while at work.

Mandatory evacuation order lifted for Barbuda

Effective yesterday, the government cancelled the mandatory evacuation order that was issued for Barbuda earlier this month in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, allowing some residents the opportunity to return home.

Lawyer suggests laws could force vaccination compliance

Michelle Thomas, attorney-at-law in Jamaica, is recommending that the government of Antigua and Barbuda, consider enacting laws to strengthen vaccination compliance.

Counsellor says society discounts domestic abuse against males

The coordinator for International Men’s Day said society has failed to acknowledge the social ill of violence against men and boys.

Antigua records three killings in 10 days

Kenroy Simpson, a 26-year-old father of three, is the third killing recorded in the last 10 days and the second in the Cedar Grove community in five weeks.

Chicken shortage

Even though Hurricane Maria has long cleared the Caribbean waters, effects of the storm continue to be felt across Antigua, especially among chicken lovers.

Ali Seals ODI Series Win After Evin Lewis' 176

England completed a series win over West Indies with a six-run victory on the DLS method as rain ended the fourth one-day international early.

Walsh Jr out of ABCA Tri20 Tournament

The Antigua & Barbuda Master Blasters will be without another of its most experienced players for the upcoming Tri20 cricket tournament here at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Ground from October 6-14.
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