• 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…

  • 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.

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • NOTICE: CBH Announces Dates For Food Handlers’ Training Courses

    The Ministry of Health, Central Board of Health (CBH) would like to inform all current and prospective Food Handlers of important updates regarding the Food Handlers Training Course. Please be guided by the following instructions: Registration: Food handlers wishing to enroll in the Food Handlers Training Course facilitated by the CBH must register in person at the…

  • NOTICE: Families Asked To Claim The Bodies Of Deceased Relatives

    The office of the Chief Health Inspector through this medium is hereby seeking assistance to advertise for public knowledge the following names of deceased bodies, the dates of their passing, and that they are currently kept in storage at Barnes Funeral Home. Family member(s) can contact Ms. Jessica Barnes, Managing Director of Barnes Funeral Home,…

  • Air Quality Improves To Moderate Levels

    Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services1:30 pm Tuesday 22 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 tonight. Synopsis: The air quality is moderate due to particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with the twenty-second surge in Saharan Dust…

  • Air Quality Falls Further To Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups

    Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:00 pm Monday 21 October 2024 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: Unhealthy for sensitive groupsLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until tomorrow morning. Synopsis: The air quality has fallen further to unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, due to particulate matters…