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Are stem cell therapies safe to try to fight diseases?
Khaleej Times
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The promise of stem cell therapy is powerful. Scientists can draw versatile cells from the human body and deliver them to repair injuries and fight disease from the inside out. But not all stem cell therapies are created equal. Some, like bone...
VIDEO: PM Browne says Antigua and Barbuda practically enjoys FULL Employment
Antigua News Room
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June 22, 2025
PM Browne Declares Antigua and Barbuda at ‘Full Employment’ as Social Security Contributions Hit Record High Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda has reached a milestone of full employment, citing record levels of job creation and...
A&B, Colombia set for weekly direct flight connectivity as LIAT2020 and Blue Sea sign agreement
Win Media SKN
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July 16, 2025
By Robert Andre Emmanuel A visit to Colombia has never been closer, as Antigua and Barbuda prepares to launch direct flight service to Cartagena, Colombia this September, boosting Caribbean-Latin American connections. At Bay Gardens, Hodges Bay,...
Ministry of Health and United Hands Inc. to Host Health Fair June 29 – July 2
Antigua News Room
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June 21, 2025
(Ministry of Health and United Hands Inc. to Host Health Fair June 29 – July 2) The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with United Hands Incorporated, is pleased to announce a Health Fair to be held from Sunday, June 29th to Wednesday, July 2nd,...
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Lab Team Trained in Arbovirus Detection with CARPHA Support
Antigua.News
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June 21, 2025
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Lab Team Trained in Arbovirus Detection with CARPHA Support. Photo From SLBMC The sessions form part of a broader regional initiative aimed at boosting early detection and laboratory response capabilities,...
Crackdown on illegal dispensaries in Antigua and Barbuda selling Ozempic
Dominica News Online
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June 20, 2025
Dominica News Online - Friday, June 20th, 2025 at 8:00 AM Law enforcement in Antigua and Barbuda is intensifying efforts to eliminate illegal dispensaries operating throughout the country, particularly those catering to individuals seeking...
Valley’s Valadao targeted after vote for Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Stockton Record - California
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Maya C. Miller A moderate Democratic state lawmaker and practicing physician announced Wednesday that she will seek to topple Central Valley Republican Rep. David Valadao next November in a closely watched congressional district that Democrats...
West Indies All-Rounder Andre Russell Set To Retire From International Cricket (Watch Video)
Latestly
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July 16, 2025
Mumbai, July 17: West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell will be retiring from international cricket, with the opening two games of the five-match T20I series against Australia at home set to be his last games for the West Indies, reported...
Government Backs Crackdown on Illegal Medical Clinics Administering Unregulated Treatments
Antigua News Room
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June 19, 2025
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet has expressed its full support for the Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Mr. Alfred Athill, in his efforts to address the growing emergence of illegal medical establishments operating across Antigua. These...
Cabinet Approves Plan to Establish Ethical Stem Cell Manufacturing in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua News Room
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June 19, 2025
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda, as part of its strategic efforts to develop the Wellness Tourism sector, has taken a policy decision to initiate the process for the manufacturing of stem cells within the country. The Honourable...
Man Detained as Authorities Target Illegal Dispensaries in Health Crackdown
Antigua News Room
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June 19, 2025
Man Detained as Authorities Target Illegal Dispensaries in Health Crackdown A man has been detained following a weekend operation targeting illegal medical dispensaries, as authorities step up efforts to combat the unlicensed sale of prescription...
Local entrepreneur receives grant as non-profit announces plans for 2026 International Poverty Forum in Antigua
The Antigua Observer
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June 19, 2025
- Advertisement - By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] Local entrepreneur Rhonda Spencer received a US$5,000 Microeconomic Community Grant, yesterday, to launch her healthy food business, as the international nonprofit Caring for Others...
HR Professionals Launch Mental Wellness Retreat to Help Participants “Find Their Anchor”
Antigua News Room
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June 18, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Human Resource Professionals of Antigua and Barbuda (HRPAB) are organising a mental wellness retreat to help participants reset and refocus amid today’s high-pressure work environments. The event, titled...
Workers Encouraged to Take Advantage of Mental Health Retreat
Antigua.News
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June 18, 2025
From that realization came the idea for a wellness retreat, not just for HR professionals, but for anyone feeling overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of daily life. The retreat is designed to offer relief and inspiration to people across...
AI in Healthcare to Headline UWI Five Islands Conference
Antigua News Room
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June 18, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP St John’s, Antigua — June 18, 2025 With final preparations underway, the University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus is highlighting the pivotal role of artificial intelligence (AI) in...
Passport Pressure: Antigua Defends Citizenship-for-Cash Plan.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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June 18, 2025
- Advertisement - Antigua and Barbuda is standing up to pressure from the United States over its Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) program. The U.S. claims the program may pose a security threat. But Antigua says it is vital for their economy and...
Bahamas drops Cuban Medical Program, moves to direct hiring
Caribbean Life - New York
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June 18, 2025
Cuban medics arrive in Jamaica to help the country in its fight against coronavirus. Jamaica Information Service Minister of Health Mike Darville has told parliament that the Bahamian government has dropped a political foreign policy bombshell....
ABFC Takes Bold Step to Prioritize Public Health, Safety, and Security for Antigua Carnival 2025
Antigua.News
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June 19, 2025
This unified and proactive approach demonstrates the collective commitment of all parties to deliver a Carnival experience that is not only VIBES and excitement but also responsibly managed and secure. “Our duty is to ensure that every...
Monroe University Confers Degrees on 55 Graduates from Antigua & Barbuda
The Antigua Observer
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June 18, 2025
- Advertisement - at Radio City Music Hall Commencement Fifty-five students from the islands of Antigua and Barbuda were awarded their degrees from Monroe University, a New York-based leader in educating first-generation and international...
West Indies cricket administration must go
Stabroek News
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July 17, 2025
Dear Editor, At the conclusion of the England vs. West Indies T20 match at Hampshire in June, a number of deeply distressed English spectators enquired of me if WI cricket would ever return to the glory days. They said that it was sad to see the...