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Moderate Air Quality Alert For Antigua And Barbuda
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services7:00 pm Wednesday 26 February 2025 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until Friday. Synopsis: The air quality is has fallen to moderate levels due to particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with the second…
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NOTICE: Vending Prohibited Near The New Public Cemetery
Development Control Authority (DCA) Public Notice No. 1225 No vending is allowed near the new Public Cemetery on Sir Sidney Walling Highway due to safety risks such as frequent accidents. Despite warnings, unauthorized vending continues. Vendors must vacate immediately. Refer to the Official Public Notice document No. 1225 for more information.
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Prices And Consumer Affairs Division To Observe World Consumer Rights Day
March 15 is World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), an annual occasion for celebration, impact and global solidarity within the international consumer movement. Each year, consumer organizations mark WCRD by joining together to highlight and raise awareness of an issue that is important to consumers around the world. The theme this year is “A Just Transition To…
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Minister Anthony Smith Commits To Enhancing Safety Measures Amid FV ‘MOYA’ Incident
Dear Fellow Citizens, Members of the Fishing Community, and Cherished Families and Friends, As Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy, it is with a heavy heart that I extend my hopes for the safe recovery of FV ‘MOYA’ and her crew: Mathias Greenaway (Captain), Glenmore Matthew, and Clancy Samuel. Their 30-foot vessel,…
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New Fire And Rescue Service Legislation On The Horizon For Antigua And Barbuda
Government Information Services – Antigua & Barbuda (excerpt): The Attorney General and Minister for Legal Affairs, the Hon. Sir Steadroy Benjamin will move the Second and Third Readings of the Fire and Rescue Service Bill which will see the Fire Department renamed as the Fire and Rescue Service (replacing the Fire Brigades Act). In addition,…
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UPDATE: Missing Fishing Vessel Moya
The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) continues its joint efforts with local and regional partners to locate and rescue fishermen aboard Fishing Vessel (FV) MOYA, which was reported overdue since Saturday, 22nd February 2025. The three persons on board are Mathias Greenaway (Captain), Glenmore Matthew, and Clancy Samuel. FV MOYA is a 30-foot fishing vessel…
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Two Earthquakes Recorded Near The Cayman Islands
Hazard Management Cayman Islands: At precisely 3:02 PM on Monday 24th February 2025, a M 5.40 earthquake was recorded 149 miles south-west of George Town, Grand Cayman with a depth of 6.2 miles. We are monitoring closely. Please stay safe and remain alert. REVISED: On Sunday 23rd February 2025, a 4.9 Magnitude earthquake was recorded…
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ABDF Launches Major Search For FV Moya And Crew
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) has launched a major search and rescue operation to locate the missing fishing vessel FV Moya and its three crew members. The vessel was due to return to port on Saturday, 22 February 2025, but has not been seen since. According to the ABDF, FV Moya, a 30-foot…
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Missing Fishing Vessel MOYA: Help Find Mathias Greenway
Ian Horsford, Chief Fisheries Officer: This is a photo of fishing vessel MOYA with registration number V2-547 PW, which was reported missing. Aboard was Mathias Greenway of Old Runaway, Antigua. The vessel is a grey 30-foot launch (white wheelhouse) with a 250-horsepower Isuzu inboard engine. If you see this vessel, please contact the ABDF Coast…
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Fisherman Last Seen At Point Wharf Reported Missing
Reports indicate that Mathias was last seen when he left Point Wharf at about 3:00 PM on Friday, 21st February 2025, to go fishing. Further reports have indicated that the Antigua and Barbuda Coast Guard has initiated a search for the missing fisherman but without success.
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NOTICE: Ongoing Asphalt Works On Anchorage Road
The general public is reminded of ongoing asphalt works onAnchorage Road (AR). ALL BUSINESSES REMAIN OPEN. Flag persons will be employed and the general public isencouraged to follow all instructions to ensure a cautious andsafe passageway, as heavy-duty equipment will be operatingnear the laying of asphalt. C.O. Williams sincerely regrets the inconvenience. The roadwork is…
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Cabinet Discusses Progress On Missing Persons Cases
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet enquired about the progress made in finding missing persons. The police assured the Cabinet that teams are dedicated to pursuing the outcomes for which the families are hoping. The police indicated that many tips are being pursued and that the public is encouraged to share whatever they may know with the authorities.…
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