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Missing Buoy Found On Barbuda
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS) deployed three buoys around Antigua and Barbuda. Unfortunately, over the weekend, one of the buoys went missing. It has since been located on Barbuda and retrieved virtually intact. They are therefore appealing to all mariners and other persons who…
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NOTICE: Restriction On The Importation Of Pork And Pork Products From The Dominican Republic
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries & the Blue Economy wishes to remind the general public that the restriction on the importation of all pork and pork products from the Dominican Republic remains in effect. This restriction was implemented in response to the presence of African…
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A.S. Bryden Responds To Diovan 160mg Recall Concern
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Fort & Anchorage Roads, St. John’s Antigua: A.S. Bryden & Sons (Antigua) Ltd, authorized distributor and local representative for Novartis, wishes to clarify its position regarding the recent recall announcement for Diovan 160mg batch AV5913C exp 05-2027 in the US. As the local distributor for Diovan…
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Tracking Tropical Development In The Atlantic
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Antigua & Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS): A tropical wave and associated area of low pressure have moved offshore of West Africa with disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Conditions are marginally favorable for development, and a tropical depression could form by the middle to latter part of the…
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Strengthening Marine Observations Across The Caribbean
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 St. Johnβs, Antigua: A major step forward in marine observation and forecasting has been achieved with the deployment of a SOFAR Spotter Buoy in Antigua and Barbuda. The deployment is the third installation in a new regional marine observation network being established by the Caribbean Institute…
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4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Guadeloupe
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME:2026-08-23 06:16 am (Local Time)2026-08-23 10:16 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.0 LOCATION: Latitude: 16.79N | Longitude: 61.08WDepth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES:Point-Γ -Pitre, Guadeloupe, 78 km, NESaint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 92 km, SEBrades, Montserrat, 125 km, E*distance and direction to epicenter…
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Remaining Marine Observation Buoys Deployed
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS): The remaining marine observation buoys were successfully deployed near Green Island and west of Barbuda, completing another important step in strengthening marine observations around Antigua & Barbuda. The buoys will provide valuable ocean and marine data to support weather forecasting,…
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CDEMA Strengthens Emergency Operations Centre Capacity In Antigua And Barbuda
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 CDEMA, through its Regional Training Centre, is conducting Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Management Training at the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) in Antigua and Barbuda, bringing together 33 participants from seven territories across the CDEMA system. The training aims to strengthen participantsβ ability to manage…
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New SOFAR Spotter Buoy Deployed Between Antigua And Barbuda
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS): A new SOFAR Spotter Buoy has been successfully deployed in the waters between Antigua and Barbuda, strengthening our capacity to monitor ocean and marine conditions. Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS), Antigua and Barbuda Fisheries Division, Antigua…
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MBS Pharmacy Recall: Atorvastatin Lots Affected And Next Steps
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 STATE MEDIA: As part of the response to the pharmaceutical recall notice issued by the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, Ministry of Health, on August 17, 2026, the Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) reviewed its pharmacy records and confirmed that two of the recalled lots of Atorvastatin may…
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NOAA: 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Seasonal Outlook August Update
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Forecasters from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service updated the number of expected named storms to 7-13 (with winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 2-6 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater), including 0-2 major hurricanes (winds of…
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Recall Of Three Pharmaceutical Products
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Department of Pharmaceutical Services within the Ministry of Health, Wellness, the Environment and Civil Service Affairs advises the public, healthcare providers, pharmacies, wholesalers, distributors and other stakeholders of the recall of three pharmaceutical products known to have been distributed within the State of Antigua and…
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