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Red Cross And His Majesty’s Prison Collaborate On Humanitarian Initiative
In what can be described as a pioneering humanitarian initiative and in keeping with its humanitarian imperative, the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society concluded discussions with the Administration of His Majesty’s Prison which culminated with an agreed partnership towards improving the efficiency and operations of the prison and reduce recidivism. The President of the…
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APUA Urges Property Owners To Support Critical Vegetation Management Efforts
APUA Electricity Business Unit Urges Property Owners to Support Critical Vegetation Management Efforts ST. JOHN’S Antigua, September, 9th 2024 – The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Electricity Business Unit is committed to maintaining a reliable and safe power supply toall customers. Over the past few months, increased rainfall has accelerated the growth of vegetation, particularly…
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Tropical Storm Francine Forms In The Gulf Of Mexico
At 700 PM CDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Francine was located near latitude 24.1 North, longitude 96.0 West. Francine is moving toward the north-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). A continued north-northwest motion is expected through this evening followed by a turn to the northeast with some acceleration beginning Tuesday. On the…
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NOTICE: Hilda Davis Drive Traffic Flow Changes
State Media: In an effort to ease the traffic congestion on Hilda Davis Drive, the Traffic Commissioner has decided that the portion of road between Dickenson Bay Street and Rowan Henry Street will be made a one-way street travelling in a southerly direction ONLY leading to the Princess Margaret School, Mondays through Fridays between the…
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Tropical Cyclone Likely To Form And Be Of Concern For The Area
WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE3:30 PM ECT SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 08 2024 …Tropical cyclone likely to form and be of concern for the area…be aware… The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service is monitoring the progress of a tropical wave, which has been designated tropical disturbance al92. The system is likely to develop…
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Six To Strengthen Into A Hurricane
At 400 PM CDT (2100 UTC), the elongated disturbance was centered near latitude 21.6 North, longitude 94.6 West. The system is moving toward the northwest near 5 mph (7 km/h) and a slow northwestward motion followed by a turn more northward is expected over the next day or two. On the forecast track, the disturbance…
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UPDATE: Sanjaye Morgan Back In Immigration Custody
Sanjaye Kemar Morgan, the Jamaican national who escaped from the Immigration Detention Center earlier today, is back in custody. He surrendered to the authorities around 2:40 pm today. Immigration officials are now carrying out further investigations into the matter. The Immigration Department wishes to thank the public for their assistance. INITIAL STORY:
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UPDATE: Damian Crump In Police Custody
Damian Crump of Bathlodge is now in police custody. He surrendered at St. John’s Police Station on Sunday, September 8. He was accompanied by members of his family. The Police are continuing investigations into several offences he is suspected to be involved in. The police express thanks to the media and the general public for…
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WANTED: Sanjaye Morgan Escapes Immigration Authorities
The Immigration Department is seeking the assistance of the public to find Sanjaye Kemar Morgan, a Jamaican national who escaped from their detention center around 6 am on Sunday, September 8th 2024. The circumstances leading to his escape is currently under investigation. Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to contact Immigration at…
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Light 4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Trinidad And Tobago
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-09-07 3:06 pm (Local Time) 2024-09-07 19:06 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.9 LOCATION: Latitude: 11.27N | Longitude: 61.50W Depth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 67 km, N Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, 74 km, NNW Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago, 85 km, W *distance and…
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Tropical Disturbance Becomes A Concern For The Caribbean
Tropical Weather Outlook…CorrectedNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 PM EDT Sat Sep 7 2024 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: This disturbance is forecast to drift slowly northward during the next several days while it interacts with a frontal boundary. Environmental conditions are forecast to become more conducive for development, and…
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DeAndre Britton Latest Fatal Accident Victim
STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASE: Saturday, September 7, 2024 – Police are continuing investigations into a fatal accident on Sir Sydney Walling’s Highway that resulted in the death of 24-year-old DeAndre Britton of Skerritt’s Pasture. The allegations are that he was travelling from west to east on the said road when he apparently lost control of the…
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