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Increased Rainfall Expected For The Northern And Northeast Caribbean
Dale Destin – 268Weather – Parts of the northern and northeast Caribbean could see in excess of 250 mm (10 inches) of rain in the next 10 days. Light and thunder are also likely. Be aware of flash floods and lightning strikes.
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Light 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Guadeloupe
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-10-31 11:22 am (Local Time) 2024-10-31 15:22 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.5 LOCATION: Latitude: 15.97N | Longitude: 60.94W Depth: 49 km NEARBY CITIES: Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 73 km, SE Roseau, Dominica, 89 km, NE Fort-de-France, Martinique, 153 km, N *distance and direction to epicenter DISCLAIMER: This preliminary location has…
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NOTICE: Farmers’ Registration
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs: Attention all agro-processors, beekeepers, crop farmers & livestock farmers Please be advised that the identification card programme is ongoing. If you work in the agricultural industry, it is in your best interest to get registered today or as soon as possible. The Ministry of Agriculture is appealing to…
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High Surf Warning For The BVI, Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts And Nevis
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services3:10 pm Wednesday 30th October, 2024 …High surf warning for the British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis… Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: From midnight…
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Significant Swell Event To Occur Across The Northern Caribbean
Dale Destin – 268Weather: The first significant swell event for the swell season is to occur across the northern Caribbean in 24 hours. This will cause a high risk to life and property near mainly northern coastal areas. Residents should take action necessary to protect themselves.
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Antigua And Barbuda Strengthens Lifeguard Skills With Specialized Lifesaving Instructor And Examiner Training
St. John’s Antigua; October 28, 2024: The Beach Safety and Security Unit (BSSU) within the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment, in collaboration with the Canadian Lifesaving Society, commenced a specialized Lifesaving Instructor and Examiner Course today, marking a significant milestone in Antigua and Barbuda’s journey toward self-reliance in beach safety. This training,…
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Official Curfew For Minors Implemented
ABS Television/Radio: The Government’s newest initiative to tackle loitering in public spaces is now part of the law of the land. Attorney General and Public Safety Minister, Hon. Sir Steadroy Benjamin confirms that the curfew for minors, running from 10 pm to 6 am, is officially in effect. It’s one of the amendments to the…
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Low-Pressure System In The Caribbean Sea Continues To Show Signs Of Development
Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 PM EDT Sun Oct 27 2024 For the North Atlantic… Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Southwestern Caribbean Sea:A broad area of low pressure is likely to develop over thesouthwestern Caribbean Sea in a few days. Gradual development is possible thereafter, and a tropical depression could…
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Weather Officials Monitoring Low-Pressure System In The Caribbean Sea
Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 PM EDT Sat Oct 26 2024 For the North Atlantic… Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Southwestern Caribbean Sea:A broad area of low pressure is likely to develop over thesouthwestern Caribbean Sea around the middle of next week. Some gradual development of this system will be…
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Air Quality Down To Moderate Levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services3:55 pm Friday 25 October 2024 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until Sunday. Synopsis: The air quality has decreased to moderate due to particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with the twenty-third surge in…
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Government To Rebuild Fire Station On Factory Road
CABINET NOTES: The Fire Chief and his deputy were invited to Cabinet to address the issue of the rebuilding of the 1964 firehouse on Factory Road. The government has secured funding from the Global Climate Fund to construct a new firehouse and to repair several government buildings that are currently used by other divisions of…
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