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CHRISTMAS MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Friday 15th December 2023
Christmas cards and ornaments, ABSAR merchandise for sale from the ABSAR Medic station in English Harbour
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MEDIC CENTRE HOLIDAY HOURS

Friday 15th December 2023
Make sure you know the Medic Centre Holiday Hours at ABSAR
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ABSAR NEEDS YOU

Monday 30th October 2023
Join the team; ABSAR is seeking new volunteers for the upcoming season
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ABSAR MAY NEWSLETTER

Thursday 15th June 2023
Read all about it! News from ABSAR in May, and thanks to the volunteers who give their time and effort.
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25 YEARS OF SERVICE

Thursday 5th May 2022
Celebrate ABSAR’s 25 years of service in Antigua and Barbuda by purchasing our NEW limited addition 25th Anniversary T-shirt.
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A.B.S.A.R HOLIDAY HOURS

Wednesday 22nd December 2021
Notice of A.B.S.A.R Medic Station`s Holiday hours for the season
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COVID-19 TESTING OPTIONS

Friday 10th December 2021
ABSAR has updated the current offerings of COVID-19 testing sites in Antigua.
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ABSAR OPERATING HOURS

Tuesday 16th November 2021
The medic station is open Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm. Closed on Saturday and Sunday.
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ABSAR ESTABLISHES BOAT BASE IN JOLLY HARBOUR

Monday 26th July 2021
ABSAR is pleased to announce the establishment of a rescue boat base in Jolly Harbour, Antigua.
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2021 MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE

Thursday 12th November 2020
ABSAR runs on funds from donations and memberships, and 2021 Memberships are now available at the ABSAR Medic Station.
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VOTE FOR JONATHAN CORNELIUS

Monday 29th June 2020
Jonathan is up for a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication to ABSAR.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Wednesday 1st April 2020
From April 2nd, ABSAR Medic Station will be closed for walk-in patients. For emergency assistance, please call the emergency line
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WALKING FOR ABSAR GOFUNDME FUNDRAISER

Friday 29th March 2019
Vanessa will be walking 200km to help raise US$10,000. Help her to reach her goal by donating.
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ABSAR RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE

Monday 4th February 2019
Win a weekend for two at The Inn at English Harbour, an iPad & more. Pop into the Medic Station and get your winning ticket today!
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ABSAR MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Thursday 17th January 2019
Please consider upgrading your membership level this year to ensure that operations continue.
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ABSAR DECEMBER 2017 NEWSLETTER

Tuesday 5th December 2017
ABSAR highlights ongoing hurricane relief efforts, the Calendar of Events 2017 – 2018, and more.
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UPDATE ON BARBUDA RELIEF FROM ABSAR

Monday 25th September 2017
a temporary facility for those involved in the relief efforts will be up and running soon.
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ABSAR NEWSLETTER: DECEMBER 2016 EDITION

Friday 2nd December 2016
Read the letter from the director, about the music festival fundraiser, Wobbly Club regatta and more in this issue.
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RAISE MONEY FOR ABSAR & WIN ADVERTISING IN ALL AT SEA

Friday 27th May 2016
All at Sea magazine donated a page of advertising to ABSAR cause, but rather than use it for an awareness campaign the page will be up for bids.
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BECOME A MEMBER OR VOLUNTEER OF ABSAR

Thursday 3rd March 2016
ABSAR is in dire need of volunteers and is hoping that individuals can assist by joining them as a member or becoming a volunteer or both.
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VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED

Wednesday 24th February 2016
ABSAR is in urgent need of new volunteers who are committed to provide their services to the community both on and off the water.
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ABSAR NEWSLETTER

Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue has published their December 2015 newsletter featuring their wish list and more.
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WOBBLY EVENT IS A SUCCESS

Wednesday 11th February 2015
The Build Your Own Boat Regatta fundraiser on Feb. 6 raised over EC$31,000 for ABSAR.
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ABSAR FUNDRAISING RAFFLE

Wednesday 4th February 2015
The draw is this Friday at the Cat Club, following the Annual ABSAR Wobbly event.
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ABSAR NEWSLETTER

Thursday 11th December 2014
ABSAR has published their December 2014 Newsletter.
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ABSAR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

Thursday 27th November 2014
ABSAR held its annual fundraising dinner on Friday, November 21 at Carlisle Bay Resort.
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ABSAR APRIL NEWSLETTER

Tuesday 14th May 2013
Read about how a local family was rescued, the launch of the new Protector, and more
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EC$ 6500 RAISED FOR ABSAR AT WOBBLY CLUB RACE

Friday 8th March 2013
The Association of Yacht Support Services (AYSS) raised $6500 for Antigua Search & Rescue program.
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HELP ABSAR RAISE FUNDS FOR RESCUE BOAT

Wednesday 28th November 2012
Antigua and Barbuda Search and Rescue (ABSAR) is seeking help in raising funds to purchase a newer boat for their rescue services.
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WATCH NOW: ABSAR ASSISTS IN RESCUE OF LOCAL FISHERMEN

Thursday 5th July 2012
Watch as the ABSAR team, MT Tromso & Guadeloupe Rescue Helicopter saves 2 fishermen when their boat capsized 20 nm NE of Antigua.
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ABSAR NEWSLETTER: APRIL EDITION

Tuesday 17th April 2012
April's Edition of ABSAR Newsletter is here!
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WOBBLY CLUB 2012 B.Y.O.B. (BUILD YOUR OWN BOAT) RACE THIS FRIDAY

Monday 13th February 2012
The Wobbly Club 2012 B.Y.O.B. Race has a difference – each team must race to rescue a mermaid!
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ABSAR RESCUE 1 ON STATION WITH THE SUPERYACHT CHALLENGE

Wednesday 1st February 2012
Video recapping ABSAR Rescue 1 on station with the Superyacht Challenge
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ABSAR ANNOUNCES THE 2012 WOBBLY BYOB REGATTA

Friday 9th December 2011
ABSAR will hold its famous BYOB (that's Build Your Own Boat!) Regatta on February 17, 2012.
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ABSAR DECEMBER 2011 NEWSLETTER

Wednesday 30th November 2011
Letter from the Executive Director
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CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME ABOARD!!

Friday 24th June 2011
Congratulations to Julie Esty and Tracey Meagher on their outstanding achievement and welcome aboard new volunteers! ...
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HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

Monday 3rd January 2011
Have a Safe and Happy New Year - from everyone at ABSAR
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RESCUE TRUCK REPLACEMENT

Monday 9th August 2010
English Harbour businesses and residents work together to provide a rescue truck replacement for ABSAR.
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ABSAR

Wednesday 5th May 2010
Congratulations Tracey, James and Sven on becoming the first ones to complete both the ABSAR Rescue Boat Crew Qualifications and to successfully complete the First Responder certification.
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TWO MISSING AT SEA

Wednesday 21st April 2010
One man was rescued, while two others are still missing at sea after their sport fishing vessel, Just Whiskey, capsized off Diamond Reef. Wayne Adams was rescued by Toby Folkes and other bird watchers aboard the Ocean Venture on Tuesday morning at about 10:30.
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“VISION OF CORNWALL” CAPSIZED OFF MAMORA BAY

Tuesday 23rd March 2010
ABSAR Rescue 1 was out at the finish line meeting “Vision of Cornwall” which was to be the next boat to finish the Woodvale Challenge Trans-Atlantic Rowing Race.
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ABSAR FUNDRAISING DINNER & DANCE

Friday 12th March 2010
ABSAR is a non-profit, volunteer run, donation based charity, which provides search and rescue assistance to mariners in and around Antigua & Barbuda....
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DIGICEL HAS PARTNERED WITH ABSAR!

Thursday 14th January 2010
We are pleased to announce that Digicel Antigua have come onboard as a Silver Sponsor of ABSAR
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ABSAR ASSISTS GEOFF HOLT

Thursday 7th January 2010
Quadraplegic Geoff Holt assisted by ABSAR...
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INTRODUCING ABSAR X-RAY

Monday 13th July 2009

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SOLO ROWER GETS WIND, CURRENT DATA AID

Tuesday 30th June 2009
Trans-Atlantic solo expedition rower Paul Ridley completed a charity fund raising ocean crossing from the Canary Islands to Antigua, on March 29, 2009.
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MEDIC CENTRE HOLIDAY HOURS

Friday 15th December 2023
Make sure you know the Medic Centre Holiday Hours at ABSAR ...
Read More

CHRISTMAS MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Friday 15th December 2023
Christmas cards and ornaments, ABSAR merchandise for sale from the ABSAR Medic station in English Ha...
Read More

ABSAR NEEDS YOU

Monday 30th October 2023
Join the team; ABSAR is seeking new volunteers for the upcoming season...
Read More

ABSAR MAY NEWSLETTER

Thursday 15th June 2023
Read all about it! News from ABSAR in May, and thanks to the volunteers who give their time and effo...
Read More

25 YEARS OF SERVICE

Thursday 5th May 2022
Celebrate ABSAR’s 25 years of service in Antigua and Barbuda by purchasing our NEW limited additio...
Read More

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