All services listed are in St John's unless otherwise stated.

Airlines American Airlines (tel 268/462-0952); British Airways (tel 268/462-0876); BWIA (tel 268/480-2942); Carib Aviation (tel 268/462-3147); LIAT (tel 268/480-5600 or 5610); and Virgin (tel 268/560-2079).

American Express At the corner of Long and Thames streets (Mon-Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm, Fri 8.30am-5pm; tel 268/462-4788).

Bookshops First edition, Woods Centre (Mon-Sat 9am-9pm). Excellent place, with the best range of books - including fiction and local interest - in Antigua.

Embassies British High Commission, 11 Old Parham Rd (tel 268/462-0008); US Consular Agent, Pigeon Point, English Harbour (tel 268/463-6531).

Film Island Photo, Redcliffe and Market streets, sells film and does one-hour photo development; Benjie's, Heritage Quay, offers the same service and has various camera accessories at duty-free prices.

Pharmacies Full-service pharmacies in St John's: Benjie's, Redcliffe and Market streets (Mon-Wed 8.30am-5pm, Thurs & Sat 8.30am-4pm, Fri 8.30am-5.30pm; tel 268/462-0733); and Woods, Woods Centre (Mon-Sat 9am-10pm, Sun 11am-6pm; tel 268/462-9287).

Police The main police station is on Newgate Street tel 268/462-0045. Emergency tel 268/462-0125 or tel 999 or 911.