The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its travel advisory effective 16th March 2022 to ensure the continued safety of travellers and residents. The V.C. Bird International Airport is open for international and regional air traffic. The Antigua Port Authority is open to Cargo Vessels, Pleasure Craft and Ferry Services which are
READ MORECaribbean Premium Motors has launched its Hyundai Kona Electric Vehicle line. The move has been welcomed by the Government, which is bullish on the transition toward greener
READ MOREMINISTRY OF HEALTH – Seven Emergency Medical Technicians attached to the Antigua Barbuda Emergency Medical Services participated in an Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety Training Workshop for Emergency Responders. Morvin Fiedtkou, Tundea Bruce, Brandon Browne, Courtney Kellman, Keifer Southwell, Greg Lewis and Don
READ MORE7. (1) It shall be the duty of every employer to conduct his undertaking in such a way as to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that persons not in his employment, who may be affected
READ MORESolar charging stations and electric vehicles are currently at Level 3 commercial scale up, which indicates that the technology is commercially available in Antigua and Barbuda.
READ MOREThe Maritime Affairs portfolio includes: Drafting and updating Antigua and Barbuda Shipping Legislation and incorporating International Law and Conventions into shipping legislation where appropriate to Antigua and Barbuda. Acting as point of contact for prosecution of offences under the Merchant Shipping Act, including offences related to
READ MOREThe Antigua and Barbuda Fire Brigade is undergoing a significant name change, becoming the Antigua and Barbuda Fire and Rescue Services, as announced by Public Safety Minister Steadroy Benjamin. The new name aligns with the department''s substantial role in ensuring public safety, including handling accidents requiring the "jaws
READ MOREFollow basic safety tips. Wear a seatbelt at all times. Sit in the back seat of cars and taxis. When on motorbikes or bicycles, always wear a helmet. (Bring a helmet from home, if needed.) Avoid driving at night; street lighting in certain parts of Antigua and Barbuda may be poor. Do not use a cell phone or text while driving (illegal in many
READ MORETravel Advisory. July 17, 2023. Antigua and Barbuda - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise normal precautions in Antigua and Barbuda. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Antigua and Barbuda. If you decide to travel to Antigua and
READ MOREPhone: +1 (268) 481-6445. In conclusion, vehicle maintenance, repairs, and breakdown recovery services are readily available in Antigua and Barbuda. Vehicles are required to undergo an annual inspection to ensure roadworthiness, and there are a number of garages, workshops, and dealerships that offer maintenance and repair services.
READ MORE835. The transition to electric vehicles as part of the wider transition to renewable ''green'' energy will require changes to the policies that govern used vehicle importation in Antigua and
READ MOREFast charge any Type 2 compatible EV with this electric vehicle charging point. Recommended for MG ZS EV, Nissan LEAF and BMW i3 – for commercial, government or public use. Note this charger does not include a charging cable. However, these electric cars come with a charging cable when you buy them from us. Also compatible with
READ MOREAn electrical car is on island .Yes that''s right a car that does not need fuel to operate. A car that will help reduce the carbon footprint of Antigua & Barbuda by some 25 per cent. The vehicle does everything a normal car does and is being endorsed by the nation''s leader, the Hon. Gaston []
READ MORECrime Hotspots to Avoid. While the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda is generally safe, petty crime can still challenge travelers – even the most experienced. Here''s what you need to know. This is one of the safest Caribbean nations, but there''s still good reason to lock up your valuables and watch your back.
READ MOREFigure 1 below shows the components of an electric vehicle. Figure 1: Components of Electric Vehicle For the increased diffusion Antigua and Barbuda needs to implement policies that would reduce the importation of internal combustion vehicles. At the present time (2022), there are no restrictions on the age of vehicles that can be
READ MOREThe Department of Environment (DOE) in Antigua and Barbuda is proud to announce its collaboration with the Antigua and Barbuda Bus Association (A),
READ MORECabinet has announced that a 100 percent waiver of duty and Environmental Levy on electric vehicles (EVs) will be enacted immediately. Persons
READ MOREAntigua and Barbuda, nicknamed the Land of 365 Beaches, is a sovereign state in the Americas and British Commonwealth. According to the 2020 Crime and Safety Report for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, which covers Antigua and Barbuda, this region had 12 reported homicides and two kidnappings per 100,000 inhabitants.
READ MOREA coral island, flat and well-wooded, with highlands rising to 143 feet (44 metres) at Lindsay Hill in the northeast, it is 62 square miles (161 square km) in area. Barbuda is without streams or lakes and receives less rainfall than Antigua. Codrington, the only settlement, lies on a lagoon to the west.
READ MORERoad transport For the transport sector of Antigua and Barbuda, the analysis was also done using HOMER Pro by adding the electric vehicle load as a deferrable load (that is, an electrical load that requires a certain amount of energy within a given time period). The EV load was added to the power sector analysis and was
READ MOREAntigua and Barbuda''s government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to transition its fleet of more than 180 government-owned internal-combustion-engine
READ MOREBy Theresa Goodwin theresa.goodwin@antiguaobserver Select bus and taxi drivers will be given the opportunity to operate an electric vehicle with the launch of the Department of the Environment
READ MOREThe Government of Antigua and Barbuda has updated its travel advisory effective August 29, 2022 to facilitate the smooth movement of passengers to and from the country. Antigua and Barbuda has benefitted from a
READ MOREThe Department of Environment (DOE) in Antigua and Barbuda is proud to announce its collaboration with the Antigua and Barbuda Bus Association (A), GEF, and UNEP to usher in a new era of
READ MOREGOVERNMENT OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Trade Queen Elizabeth Highway St. John''s, ANTIGUA. Telephone: (268) 462-1052 Fax: (268) 462-2482 Email: [email protected] March 15, 2022 UPDATED ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA TRAVEL ADVISORY – March 15, 2022 NB - Key updates
READ MOREBy Theresa Goodwin. theresa.goodwin@antiguaobserver . Select bus and taxi drivers will
READ MOREANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CIVIL AVIATION (FLIGHT SAFETY) DIRECTIVES, 2020 STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 2020, No. 3 [Published in the Official Gazette Vol. XL No.3 dated 16th January, 2020] _____ Printed at the Government Printing Office, Antigua and Barbuda, by Noel F. Abraham, Acting Government Printer — By Authority, 2020.
READ MOREA car that will help reduce the carbon footprint of Antigua & Barbuda by some 25 per cent. The vehicle does everything a normal car does and is being endorsed by the nation''s leader, the Hon. Gaston. An electrical car is on island .Yes that''s right a car that does not need fuel to operate. A car that will help reduce the carbon footprint of
READ MOREA car that will help reduce the carbon footprint of Antigua & Barbuda by some 25 per cent. The vehicle does everything a normal car does and is being endorsed
READ MOREAntigua and Barbuda meets about all of their energy needs for both transportation and electricity generation from imported petroleum fuels. This context is
READ MORETo provide a safe, twin-island state where residents and visitors are assured that the laws of Antigua and Barbuda will be executed impartially as they relate to National Security and Labour. Mandate The Ministry of Public Safety and Labour continues to provide support to its departments and divisions while partnering with other agencies.
READ MOREIndependence Avenue, P.O. Box 1282, St. John''s, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Phone: +1 (268) 562 2776 or +1 (268) 764 1255 Fax: +1 (268) 562 1923 or +1 (268) 462 6104 E-mail: [email protected] CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER. Dr. Tubal Edwards Acting Chief Veterinary Officer Veterinary and Livestock Division
READ MOREFCDO travel advice for Antigua and Barbuda. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
READ MOREMINISTRY OF HEALTH – Seven Emergency Medical Technicians attached to the Antigua Barbuda Emergency Medical Services participated in an Electric Vehicle
READ MOREDiscussions for enacting a fire code in Antigua and Barbuda are set for today between fire officials and the country''s public safety minister, as the latter aims to have a code in place very soon.
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