VIDEO STORY | Disabled Community Raises Concerns Over PetroCaribe Uncertainty

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Members of Antigua and Barbuda’s disabled community are sounding the alarm amid growing uncertainty about the future of PetroCaribe assistance, following the Venezuela-US saga. They say PetroCaribe is a programme essential to their survival.

VIDEO STORY| Disabled Community Raises Concerns Over PetroCaribe Uncertainty
Bernard Warner with members of the Antigua and Barbuda Association for Persons Living With Disabilities

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Comments (7)

  • Informed citizen January 15, 2026, 10:33 PM

    The government should give a clear plan and reassure citizens, especially those who already face daily challenges.
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  • Yvette R January 15, 2026, 10:42 PM

    Well like it or not these are real concerns and these people are vulnerable and depend on cenezuellan sippport
    Reply
  • Concerned Antiguan0 January 15, 2026, 10:59 PM

    Comment *Aye I feel for them
    Reply
  • Lena January 15, 2026, 11:23 PM

    Grow your own food..times getting rough
    Reply
  • Monette January 16, 2026, 7:29 AM

    Families need to rise up and help these people..where.are their families?
    Reply
  • Apex Jones January 16, 2026, 7:44 AM

    Soon from now we will be sure to find out the outcomes of all the support programs from Petro Caribe
    Reply
  • Island Girl January 16, 2026, 9:18 AM

    Legit concern. I hope you guys are ok
    Reply

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