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INET: Service Interruption Notification
To Our Valued Customers, Due to an unexpected power outage at the All Saints Telephone Exchange, we regret to inform you that communication services in the area have been temporarily impacted. This may result in disruptions to fixed voice, broadband, and mobile services for customers in the affected region. Our team is actively working to…
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Residents Urged To Closely Monitor Approaching Tropical Wave
WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICE2:45 PM ECT FRIDAY AUGUST 30 2024 …Tropical cyclone could affect the area…be aware… The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service is monitoring the progress of a tropical wave, over the central tropical north Atlantic. The system could develop further and affect the Leeward Islands and the British…
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NODS Hosts Community Emergency Response Team Training
Approximately 20 volunteers from several disaster districts are being trained to be part of Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT). The three-day training began on Wednesday 28th August 2024 at the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) and has been looking at topics such as basic disaster management, basic fire safety, basic first aid and emergency…
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Weather Officials Continue To Monitor Two Tropical Waves In The Atlantic
Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 AM EDT Fri Aug 30 2024 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Near the Lesser Antilles and Caribbean Sea:Showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave over the central tropical Atlantic remain disorganized. Gradual development of this system is possible during the next…
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Tropical Cyclone Could Impact The Area Early Next Week
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service is monitoring the progress of a tropical wave, over the central tropical north Atlantic. The system could develop further and become a concern for the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands early next week, Monday or Tuesday. The tropical wave could become tropical disturbance al99 in days, and…
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NODS Conducts NEOC Training With Government Departments
Representatives from various departments were engaged in a National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) training on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th August 2024 at NODS on the American Road. The training is part of efforts to boost the number of individuals who can operate in the NEOC, which coordinates response to a hazard or disaster in…
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VCBIA Inspires Fresh Crop Of Interns Seeking Careers In Aviation Industry
ST. GEORGE, 28th August, 2024… The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) has again opened new doors to the exciting career prospects in the aviation industry for a group of enthusiastic students who recently completed its annual summer internship programme. This year’s initiative, which was brought to a close during a brief closing ceremony, attracted…
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ABRCS Launches Sign Language Classes For Volunteers
To fulfill its humanitarian imperative and foster a system of inclusivity, the ABRCS launched sign language classes for volunteers on August 15, 2024. These hybrid sessions (in-person and online) were facilitated by Mrs. Juliet Hazlewood and will run for 6 weeks. The sign language training for volunteers was initiated by the President, Dr. J. Humphreys,…
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Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Possible From Approaching Tropical Wave
Dale Destin – 268Weather: A tropical wave will likely cause atmospheric conditions to become conducive to the development of lightning and thunder tonight, mainly after 2 am. Risk is medium, be prepared for lightning (and thunder). Possible rainfall, 5-15 mm. Stay informed about local weather forecasts.
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ABEMS Takes Proactive Measures In Response To Mpox Concerns
The Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Medical Services (ABEMS) is taking proactive steps in response to recent concerns regarding Mpox. In light of these concerns, the management of ABEMS has issued a comprehensive alert to all Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), emphasizing the importance of vigilance in identifying signs and symptoms associated with the virus. As part…
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Weather Officials Monitoring Tropical Disturbance In The Atlantic
Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 PM EDT Mon Aug 26 2024 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Central Tropical Atlantic:An area of low pressure could form in the central portion of the Tropical Atlantic in a few days. Thereafter, environmental conditions appear generally favorable for some slow development…
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Colonel Telbert Benjamin Promoted To The Rank Of Brigadier General
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force: Chief of Defence Staff of the Antigua & Barbuda Defence Force, Colonel Telbert Benjamin, has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General as of Aug 26 2024, following the approval of the Defence Board. Brigadier General Telbert Benjamin was appointed CDS on March 20, 2020. His career spans 29…
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