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Minister of ICTs Urges Persons In The Public To Desist From Soliciting On His Behalf
Please be advised that I Melford Nicholas the Minister of ICTs, Utilities and Energy have not given consent to any group of persons to solicit any resources, financial or material from any member of the business community. “It has come to my attention that person/persons unknown to me have been making verbal representation via telephone…
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APUA Water Business Unit Provides Update On The Ivan Rodrigues Osmosis Plant
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Water Business Unit wishes to provide an update regarding the status of the Ivan Rodrigues Osmosis Plant (IRROP), which was temporarily taken offline on Saturday, 18 January 2025, to facilitate routine maintenance. Unfortunately, this process encountered unforeseen technical issues, extending the plant’s downtime. The IRROP is the primary production source…
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NOTICE: Single Lane Traffic On Valley Road North
The Project Implementation Management Unit within theMinistry of Works is hereby advising the general public ofsingle-lane traffic to facilitate ongoing road infrastructurerepairs on Valley Road North (VRN), in the vicinity of oldRadio Lighthouse. Flag persons will be employed and the general public isencouraged to follow all instructions to ensure a cautious andsafe passageway, as heavy…
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APUA Power Outage Notice
UPDATE: Service has now been restored to those affected by the unplanned outage on the Friars Hill South Circuit. Customers experiencing any issues are encouraged to reach out to our fault reporting team by calling 311. INITIAL STORY: The APUA Electricity Business Unit would like to inform customers of an unplanned outage affecting customers serviced…
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WHO Comments On United States’ Announcement Of Intent To Withdraw
The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the United States of America intends to withdraw from the Organization. WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies,…
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Central Board Of Health Conducts Food Safety Training For Chinese Restaurant Owners And Their Staff
This past weekend, the Central Board of Health, with the assistance of a professional translator, hosted an informative food safety training session for the owners and staff of Chinese restaurants across the country. The session which was attended by over 40 food handlers was focused on essential food safety practices. During the training, emphasis was…
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NOTICE: Single Lane Traffic On Old Parham Road
The Project Implementation Management Unit within theMinistry of Works is hereby advising the general public ofsingle-lane traffic to facilitate the ongoing installation ofguardrails on Old Parharm Road (OPR). 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…
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NOTICE: Single Lane Traffic On Anchorage Road
The Project Implementation Management Unit within theMinistry of Works is hereby advising the general public ofsingle lane traffic to facilitate the ongoing sidewalkrehabilitation on Anchorage Road (AR). 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…
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Antigua’s Dry Season: Opportunities And Challenges
Dale C. S. Destin – Published 12 January 2025 | The dry season in Antigua, spanning from January to June, is a distinct period characterized by significantly reduced rainfall compared to the wet season (July to December). On average, the dry season receives about 410 mm (16.14 inches) of rain, accounting for just 35% of the annual…
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MP Richard Lewis Warns Public Of Fake Social Media Account
Member of Parliament (MP) Richard S. Lewis: Alert! Alert!! Alert!!! Alert!!!! Someone has set up a FAKE account using my name and photo. Please do not respond to any friend request or messages from the said account. If I wish to contact anyone, I know the legitimate channels through which to do so. Please be…
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Turks And Caicos Islands Government-SpaceX Incident Public Advisory
On Thursday, 16 January 2025, debris from a failed SpaceX launch impacted the Turks and Caicos Islands. In the immediacy of the outfall, the Turks and Caicos Islands Airport Authority diverted all flights in TCI airspace as well as grounded all flights until an all clear had been given. There are no reported injuries and…
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Chief Of Defence Staff Visits Barbuda Radar Facility
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force: On January 8, 2025, Brigadier Telbert Benjamin, Chief of Defence Staff, conducted an inspection of Barbuda’s radar facility to evaluate its preparedness for the forthcoming radar project. Accompanying him were Lt. Bird, Communications Specialist, and Lt. Thomas, the Architect, who provided insight into ensuring sufficient cabin space and enhancing inter-agency…
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