Operations at the Government Printery have been suspended this week after officials discovered a severe pigeon infestation that rendered the facility a health hazard to staff.

According to Antigua Observer, the emergency closure was confirmed during the weekly Cabinet press briefing, with officials moving swiftly to address the biological risks the infestation poses to employees at the essential government facility.

The discovery prompted immediate action, with authorities halting all operations while measures are put in place to remediate the sanitation crisis and ensure the safety of workers before the printery can resume normal functions.