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Tsunami Preparedness Exercise Held By NODS And Key Agencies
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force: The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), in collaboration with the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) and other agencies, conducted a nationwide tsunami preparedness exercise on the 20th March 2025. The simulation tested the coordination of emergency response teams in the event of a tsunami, focusing on evacuation, rescue…
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NOTICE: Single Lane Traffic On Valley Road North
The Project Implementation Management Unit within the Ministry of Works is advising the general public of single lane traffic on Valley Road North (VRN) on Friday 21st March, 2025 and Saturday 22nd March, 2025. NOTICE TO STAKEHOLDERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF ROAD WORKS ON VALLEY ROAD NORTH (VRN) THAT WILL RESULT IN OCCASIONAL SINGLE-LANE…
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MONTSERRAT: Ministry of Health And Social Services Issues Alert On Influenza A Flu Outbreak
MONTSERRAT: The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) is issuing a public health alert regarding a local outbreak of Influenza A flu on island. Health authorities have confirmed a significant increase in reported cases and immediate preventive measures are advised to limit the spread of the virus. Influenza A is a highly contagious respiratory…
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High Surf Warning Issued For The British Virgin Islands, Anguilla And Barbuda
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services2:30 pm Wednesday 19 March 2025 …High surf warning for the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and Barbuda… Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: From Thursday midday until Friday dawn…
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Police Express Gratitude To Public In Chantel Crump Murder Investigation
The Police Administration is expressing gratitude to the public for the overwhelming support and assistance received in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Chantel Crump. The cohesiveness of each community, along with the prompt responses from law enforcement, has significantly contributed to the progress made in the case. The administration also wishes to refute…
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CARIBE WAVE 2025: Strengthening Tsunami Preparedness In Antigua And Barbuda
Dale C. S. Destin – On March 20, 2025, Antigua and Barbuda will join countries across the Caribbean and adjacent regions in the CARIBE WAVE 2025 Tsunami Exercise. This annual drill, organised by the Intergovernmental Coordination Group for the Tsunami and Other Coastal Hazards Warning System for the Caribbean and Adjacent Regions (ICG/CARIBE EWS) under UNESCO-IOC, is designed…
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Forecasters Monitoring Non-Tropical Area Of Low Pressure In The Atlantic
A non-tropical area of low pressure located about 700 milesnortheast of the northern Leeward Islands is producing gale-force winds and a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Additional development of this low is not expected as it movesnorthward to northwestward into an environment of strongupper-level winds and dry air tonight and Tuesday. Additional information…
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Two Earthquakes Recorded Near Guadeloupe
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2025-03-18 05:35 am (Local Time) 2025-03-18 09:35 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.5 LOCATION: Latitude: 16.11N Longitude: 61.90W Depth: 9 km NEARBY CITIES: Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 42 km, SW Brades, Montserrat, 83 km, SE Roseau, Dominica, 106 km, NW *distance and direction to epicenter DISCLAIMER: This preliminary location has been…
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Message From The Office Of The Ecclesiastical Commission Of Antigua And Barbuda On The death Of Chantel Crump
Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; the people He chose for His inheritance. Psalms 33:12 The Office of the Ecclesiastical Commission of Antigua and Barbuda expresses profound sadness over the news of the finding of the murdered body of Chantel Crump. To quote one of our Commissioners, “It’s beyond sadness; It’s wickedness…
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Statement From The Antigua Christian Council On The Death Of Chantel Crump
In the spirit of love and unity, we, the Antigua Christian Council, feel compelled to address the heart-wrenching tragedy that has recently befallen our beloved nation. The senseless killing of Chantel Crump, along with the numerous unsolved murders and the heartache of countless missing persons, weighs heavily on our collective conscience. These acts of violence…
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NATIONAL ADDRESS: Hon. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister Of Antigua And Barbuda
VIDEO: An Address to the nation by Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne on Saturday 15 March 2025
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Statement From The Minister Of Social And Urban Transformation
Condolences to the Family of Chantel Crump. It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that we extend our deepest condolences to the family of Chantel Crump, whose life was tragically taken from us. The entire Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation mourns alongside her loved ones, our colleagues, and the people of Antigua…
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