Operations at the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) have resumed following a bomb scare Thursday morning that forced the evacuation of staff from two of the utility's facilities, according to Antigua.news.
The incident affected APUA's former head office at Cassada Gardens and the APUA Business Centre on Independence Avenue after authorities received reports of a potential bomb threat. Employees at both locations were immediately evacuated as a precautionary measure while police conducted security sweeps of the buildings.
Officers subsequently cleared both facilities and issued the all-clear after determining no threat was present.
The scare caused temporary disruptions to APUA's customer service operations, including bill payment services and the Information Centre. Services connected to the 211, 311, and 411 lines were among those affected during the emergency response.
APUA issued an apology to customers for the inconvenience and extended thanks to the public for its patience and understanding while emergency protocols were in effect.
As reported by Antigua.news, the incident also briefly disrupted activity in the surrounding area before normal operations resumed following the police all-clear.
