• Air Quality Returns To Good Levels

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Saharan Dust Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service12:15 pm Friday 19 June 2026 Air Quality Index (AQI) Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Location: Antigua and BarbudaAir quality category: GoodTiming: Until… Synopsis: Minimal Saharan Dust and or PM2.5 and PM10 at…

  • Drone Training Enhances Emergency Response In Antigua And Barbuda

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF): The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), in collaboration with Airborne Intelligence, Reconnaissance, and Technology (AIRT), conducted a four-day Drone Training Exercise at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium from May 26-29, 2026. The training brought together personnel from the National…

  • NODS Staff Participate In Specialized Training On DisasterAWARE Platform

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Personnel from the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) have strengthened their ability to monitor developing threats, evaluate potential impacts, and support informed decision-making during emergency operations. The staff was involved in a specialized training last week on one of the world’s leading disaster risk reduction…

  • Tropical Storm Arthur Forms In The Gulf

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Tropical Storm Arthur is centered near 29.4N 94.9W at 17/0000 UTC or 10 nm NW of Galveston, Texas, moving NE at 7 kt. Estimated minimum central pressure is 1000 mb. Maximum sustained wind speed is 35 kt with gusts to 45 kt. Numerous moderate to scattered…

  • Met Office Issues Tsunami Information Statement

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedTsunami Bulletin Number 1Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological ServiceAntigua and Barbuda Tsunami Warning Focal Point and Tsunami Warning Centre3:15 pm AST Wednesday 17 June 2026 This is a Tsunami Information Statement to inform the public and authorities that, based on current data, there…

  • NOTICE: DOE Provides Update On Air Conditioning Units And Polycarbonate Sheets

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Department of Environment (DOE) wishes to advise the public that all air conditioning (AC) units available under the Sustainable Island Resource Framework (SIRF) Fund havebeen fully allocated. At this time, there are no additional AC units available, and we are unable to provide a timeline…

  • Barbuda Successfully Completes Tsunami-Ready Exercise And Public Awareness Activity

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Barbuda recently completed a successful Tsunami Ready exercise aimed at strengthening community awareness, preparedness, and response capabilities in the event of a tsunami. The May 26 – 28 initiative, led locally by the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), brought together local schools, disaster management officials,…

  • Single Lane Traffic On Sir Sydney Walling highway

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Works’ Project Implementation Management Unit (PIMU) advises the general public that single-lane traffic will continue to facilitate ongoing infrastructure repairs on major roads. On Sir Sydney Walling Highway, road works will continue in the vicinity of Willikies going eastwards, starting daily at approximately…

  • Tropical Development Possible In the Gulf Of America

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 PM EDT Mon Jun 15 2026 For the North Atlantic… Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America: Northwestern Gulf of America:A trough of low pressure located over northeastern Mexico continues to produce a large area of disorganized showers…

  • APUA Convenes Annual Disaster Management Meeting

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA): The Electricity Business Unit’s annual Disaster Management Meeting was held on Monday, June 8, 2026, under the chairmanship of Transmission and Distribution Engineer, Lyndon Francis. The meeting forms an important part of the Authority’s preparedness activities at the start of the…

  • Marina Walker Named Employee Of The Month At ABEMS For April 2026

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Medical Services (ABEMS) proudly congratulates Ms. Marina Walker, EMT #283, on being selected as Employee of the Month for March 2026. This recognition, awarded by the Stronger United Committee of ABEMS, highlights individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to service, professionalism, and…

  • Air Quality Returns To Good Levels

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Saharan Dust Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service2:25 pm Friday 12 June 2026 Air Quality Index (AQI) Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Location: Antigua and BarbudaAir quality category: GoodTiming: Until… Synopsis: Minimal Saharan Dust and or PM2.5 and PM10 at…