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Second Earthquake Detected Near Barbuda Of 4.0 Magnitude
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-11-15 6:32 pm (Local Time) 2024-11-15 22:32 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.0 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.58N | Longitude: 61.68W Depth: 14 km NEARBY CITIES: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 55 km, NNE Brades, Montserrat, 105 km, NE Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 121 km, ENE *distance and direction to…
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Moderate 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Felt Across Antigua And Barbuda
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME:2024-11-15 5:11 pm (Local Time)2024-11-15 21:11 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.0 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.61N | Longitude: 61.64W Depth: 15 km NEARBY CITIES:Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 60 km, NEBrades, Montserrat, 110 km, NEBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 126 km, ENE*distance and direction to epicenter DISCLAIMER: This preliminary location has…
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NOTICE: Total Closure Of Wireless Road And Lauchland Benjamin Drive Intersection
The Ministry of Works (MOW) is announcing a total closure of the intersection between Wireless Road and Lauchland Benjamin Drive for major repairs. This project is expected to run for approximately five (5) weeks. During this time, a diversion route will be used in the local area to facilitate the flow of traffic. Motorists, pedestrians,…
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Depression Strengthens Into Tropical Storm Sara
At 100 PM EST (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Sara was located by Air Force Reserve reconnaissance aircraft near latitude 15.7 North, longitude 82.9 West. The system is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h). This motion should continue through today, bringing the center near the coast of eastern Honduras. The…
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ACB Caribbean Encourages Customers To Safeguard Their Personal Information
ACB Caribbean: As the festive season is upon us, we remind you to practice extra vigilance and protect your personal information. Please be reminded that ACB Caribbean Group will NEVER contact you via any medium asking you for your personal details such as PIN numbers or passwords. If you receive any messages advising that you…
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Tropical Depression Likely To Form In The Western Caribbean Sea
Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL700 PM EST Tue Nov 12 2024 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Central and Western Caribbean Sea (AL99):Showers and thunderstorms over the central Caribbean Sea have become more organized in associated with a broad area of low pressure. Environmental conditions appear conducive for…
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Air Quality To Decrease Due To Surge In Saharan Dust
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services2:30 pm Tuesday 12 November 2024 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Tonight until Thursday. Synopsis: The air quality will decrease to moderate due to particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with the twenty-fourth surge…
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Complete Closure Of Sir Sydney Walling Highway Between Collins Junction And Pares Village
NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC, OF THE TOTAL CLOSURE OF SSWH BETWEEN PARES VILLAGE AND COLLINS JUNCTION. Special Notice is given that SUBJECT TO THE WEATHER, there will be a TOTAL closure of SSWH at the BIG CULVERT located between the Eastern end of Pares Village and the COLLINS Junction, commencing Monday 18th…
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Flash Flood Warning In Effect For The British Virgin Islands
TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD WARNINGANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES6:32 AM ECT MON, NOV 11, 2024 A flash flood warning for low-lying and flood-prone areas of the British Virgin Islands is valid until 2 pm today Monday. A flash flood warning means that moderate to major flooding is occurring or imminent in the warning area. Flash flooding is…
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Police Investigating Possible Electrocution Of Fitches Creek Man
STRATCOM: Police are investigating a possible electrocution of a 24-year-old male of Fitches Creek. The young man was taken to the hospital via the ambulance. Efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful, and he was later pronounced dead. The incident occurred sometime around 11am on Sunday, October 10th, 2024. The police will be providing additional information…
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Jamaica Shaken By Two Strong Earthquakes
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM): The Earthquake Unit has confirmed a second strong earthquake of preliminary Magnitude 6.5, located approximately 150km north of Ocho Rios, St. Ann, was reported as felt at 11:50AM on Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Jamaica. The Earthquake Unit has confirmed a moderate earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.6,…
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NSWMA Set To Enhance Waste Collection And Drain Cleaning Operations With Newly Acquired Equipment
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) held a ceremony at the Department of Environment (DoE), unveiling seven new garbage compactor trucks of varying sizes, a backhoe, and an excavator. This new equipment will assist the Authority in navigating some of the challenges being faced with collection services and also better assist with the ongoing…
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