In a bold move to address the growing health crisis linked to sugary drink consumption, Antigua and Barbuda has launched the Sweet Talk campaign on October 6, 2025. This national initiative, spearheaded by the Antigua and Barbuda Diabetes Association (ABDA), the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Antigua and Barbuda (HSFAB), the Healthy Caribbean Coalition (HCC), and the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment & Civil Service Affairs, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of sugary beverages and garner public support for the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Levy.
Nearly 59% of Antiguan and Barbudan children consume at least one sugary drink daily
