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CIMH Releases Its Predictions For The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) has published its 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook outlining the predictions including the number of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes that are likely to occur in the season ahead. Keep yourself informed and ensure the safety of you and your family during this hurricane season. Check…
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Wet Weather And Thunderstorms Ahead
ABS Television – Residents are being urged to prepare for wet weather as just over 2 inches of rainfall (55mm) are expected to fall between tonight and Wednesday. There is also a 30% possibility thunder storms will affect the area Monday and about 50% probability Tuesday and Wednesday. The Antigua & Barbuda Meteorological Services is…
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Updated Prediction: Above Normal Rainfall Expected For Antigua For 2024
Dale C. S. Destin – The year is now expected to be wetter than usual for Antigua. My updated forecast calls for the rainfall total for 2024 for the Island to be above normal and likely be among the wettest on record. This year will most likely get around 1524 mm (60.0 in) with a…
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Air Quality Drops To Moderate Levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:10 pm Friday 31 May 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 is down to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with the…
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NODS Urges Preparedness For The 2024 Hurricane Season And Releases Hurricane Shelters
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins tomorrow (June 1) and the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is encouraging residents to ensure they are prepared for what isforecast to be an active season. Residents should ensure that emergency supplies are in place, which should include non-perishable food, such as canned items, water, flashlight and important…
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Two Early Morning Earthquakes Felt Across Central Trinidad
The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI SRC) recorded two minor magnitude earthquakes early Thursday morning, both striking within the Caroni Swamp. The first quake, registering a magnitude of 2.9, was widely reported across central Trinidad. Four to six seconds of shaking accompanied by what sounded like an explosion occurred at 2:57 AM. The…
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CXC NOTICE: Statement On The Suspension Of Syllabuses
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) is aware of the concerns being expressed by our valued stakeholders, based on the premature release of correspondence addressed to the Ministries of Education concerning syllabus suspension. This situation is regrettable and understandably would have caused anxiety among our key stakeholder groups. In order to address the matter, CXC® has…
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Old Road Resident Dies In Motorcycle Crash
ABS Television – 27 year old Meco Pelle has died after a motorcycle crash in Old Road on Monday night. The Old Road resident lost control of his motorcycle then crashed into a parked vehicle before he was thrown several feet away from the wrecked motorcycle. The man was rushed to the Sir Lester Bird…
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Regional Security Officers Deployed To Antigua In Support Of SIDS4
Regional Security System (RSS) – The Regional Security System’s Joint Task Force (RSS JTF) was deployed on Thursday May 23, 2024, in support of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda and the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force for security operations around the hosting of the United Nations 4th Small Island Developing States Conference…
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Local Law Enforcement Heads Welcome Regional Security Team
Regional Security System (RSS) – Commissioner of the Royal Police Force of Antigua & Barbuda, Atlee Rodney, and Chief of Defence Staff of the Antigua & Barbuda Defence Force, Col. Telbert Benjamin, welcomed the Regional Security System’s Joint Task Force (RSS JTF), to Antigua. The troops, which were drawn from Barbados, Grenada, St. Kitts and…
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