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Fishers Urged To Prioritize Safety Before Heading Out To Sea
A Fisheries Observation: Rough Seas in December by Brent Simon Historically, Antigua experiences heightened sea state hazards from December to February due to the trade winds surge common in the Caribbean “winter” months. These winds intensify as high-pressure systems in the North Atlantic interact with lower pressures near the equator. This results in stronger and…
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Antigua And Barbuda Represented At The 13th Caribbean Conference On Comprehensive Disaster Management
Antigua and Barbuda is being represented by an eight-member delegation at the 13th Caribbean conference on Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) now taking place in St. Kitts. The conference, organized by the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), began on Monday under the theme “CDM Road to Resilience: Checkpoint 2024 – Levelling up for a Dynamic…
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Office Of The Prime Minister Loses Control Of Its Social Media Platforms
ST. JOHN, Antigua and Barbuda – 3rd December, 2024……..The Communications Unit within the Office of the Prime Minister has advised its social media subscribers that it has lost control of its Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, X (Twitter) and Threads services. The Unit announced that it recently discovered that it’s officers can no longer access and post information…
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7.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Northern California
United States Geological Survey (USGS): The December 5, 2024, M 7.0 Offshore Cape Mendocino earthquake occurred approximately 100 km southwest of Ferndale, California, off the coast of northern California in the vicinity of the Mendocino Fracture Zone. This earthquake occurred in the vicinity of the Mendocino triple junction – the region where the Pacific, North…
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UPDATE: ABDF Continues Search And Rescue Operations For Missing Barbudan Fishermen
Barbuda Local Government: The Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force is diligently continuing their search and rescue operations. The aircraft, Raven One, is scheduled to be airborne today between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The flight will concentrate on covering the coastline and areas identified within the drift pattern. We remain in close communication with other search and…
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NOTICE: Bypass On Sir Sydney Walling Highway Nears Completion
The Project Implementation Management Unit within the Ministry of Works wishes to advise the public that the bypass being constructed between Pares Village and Collins Junction on Sir Sydney Walling Highway (SSWH) will come into full effect by the end of this week. This is to facilitate the demolition of the existing culvert for theconstruction…
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UPDATE: Search Continues For Crew Of Overdue Fishing Vessel “Give Thanks”
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) continues its joint efforts with local and regional partners to locate and rescue fishermen aboard Fishing Vessel (FV) “GIVE THANKS,” which was expected in port on Sunday evening, 1st December 2024. Information reaching the ABDF Coast Guard at approximately 8:20 PM on Sunday indicated that the 23-foot vessel, with two persons…
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NOTICE: Barbuda Council Warns Against The Sharing Of False Information
Barbuda Local Government: We wish to inform the community that the Barbuda Council’s Fisheries and Disaster Department is working closely with the Antigua and Barbuda Coast Guard and the Antigua and Barbuda Police Force. We are currently receiving updates every half hour from the French Coast Guard, along with other neighbouring islands. The search efforts…
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MISSING: Three Barbudan Fishermen Missing At Sea
Three Barbudan fishermen who set out on a fishing trip on Sunday, 1st December 2024, have not been heard from since. Several Barbudans and local organizations have been conducting sea and air searches but to no avail. Also, a number of regional islands have been alerted about the missing men. Vessel: 23-foot pirogue – V2-819…
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Derelict Vessel Removed From Marina Bay By ABDF Coast Guard
The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) Coast Guard, acting within its legislated authority and on behalf of the receiver of wrecks, the Antigua Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS) has removed the referenced vessel and repositioned it at the ABDF Coast Guard Headquarters, Deep Water Harbour facility. The vessel, of what appears…
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Atlantic Hurricane Season Races To Finish Within Range Of Predicted Number Of Named Storms
2024 season came roaring back despite slowdown during typical peak period The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30, showcased above-average activity, with a record breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull. The Atlantic basin saw 18 named storms in 2024 (winds of 39 mph or greater). Eleven of those were hurricanes…
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NHC Issues Final Tropical Weather Outlook For The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center (NHC), Miami FL700 PM EST Sat Nov 30 2024 For the North Atlantic… Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days. This is the last regularly scheduled Tropical Weather Outlook ofthe 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Routine issuance of theTropical…
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