“Disconnections have started today” – says APUA

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According to a Social Media post by the Antigua Public Utilities Authority, disconnections from APUA services have begun for those who have bills that are overdue.

“If your bills are overdue, your name is already on the list”, says APUA.

The Utilities Authority is following up with a warning given on the 10th of July, indicating that if your Electricity, Water, or Telecoms (inet Mobile, Home, or Business) account is over 30 days overdue, your service is at risk of disconnection.

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Social Media post by APUA encouraging customers to stay up to date with their bills
Social Media post by APUA encouraging customers to stay up to date with their bills (picture by APUA)

“Settle your balance today to avoid any inconvenience”, stated APUA’s social media post.

APUA has recently been strongly promoting the prioritizing of utility bills by customers; a principle that has seen support from residents and government officials alike. 

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Orville Charles

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Orville Charles grew up in Potters Village, Antigua. After graduating from the University of Baltimore with a degree in Digital Communication, he spent years in the Social Work field, serving vulnerable populations and doing community outreach. He is an avid student of History, with many years of freelance experience in Multimedia.

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Comments (5)

  • Teacher for Life July 14, 2025, 10:04 AM

    Well, it’s gonna be some funky smelling people playing mass this carnival season since their costumes and troupe fees been paid and took priority over everything else in luding thatwater bill. I guess smoke signals and drums as modes of communication coming back in style too. PAY YOUR DAGGONE BILLS AND STOP FETTING!!!
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  • Blaize July 14, 2025, 11:05 AM

    I agree. People seem to think that Apua is like the company’s in Qatar where oil is flowing. Apua have staff to pay and I am sure other expenses. Black people love service and never love to pay their bills. Typical melamin skinned humans
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    • Know July 17, 2025, 6:55 AM

      Blaze, I guess you’re not one of them melanin people.
      Reply
  • Apex Jones July 14, 2025, 12:49 PM

    People please pay your bills. I think APUA is very lenient
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  • informed Citizen July 14, 2025, 3:51 PM

    Paying for the carnival but not the water bill? Priorities, people.
    Reply

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