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  • Air Quality Down To Moderate Levels

    Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration The air quality is down to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with the sixth surge in Saharan Dust for the country in 2024. The threat of health problems is elevated, for mainly unusually sensitive people,…

  • Earthquake Struck During Cabinet Prayers

    CABINET NOTES – As is the custom, a prayer from a priest marks the opening the Cabinet meeting weekly. An earthquake shook the building as the prayer was being said; everyone stood still despite the shaking lasting approximately 20 seconds. After the prayers, the Chairman of Cabinet, Prime Minister Browne, called on the relevant authority who…

  • Flash Flood Advisory For Antigua And Barbuda Remains In Effect

    TAPA BULLETIN FLASH FLOOD ADVISORY ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 5:00 PM ECT THU, MAY 9, 2024 Antigua and Barbuda A flash flood advisory remains in effect for minor flooding in low lying and flood prone areas of antigua until 7 pm this evening. A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains may be…

  • Flash Flood Advisory For Antigua and Barbuda Extended

    TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD ADVISORYANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES2:00 PM ECT THU, MAY 9, 2024 ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA A flash flood advisory remains in effect for minor flooding in low lying and flood prone areas of antigua until 5 pm today. A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains may be elevated or even overflowing into…

  • Flash Flood Advisory In Effect For Antigua And Barbuda

    TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD ADVISORYANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES11:10 AM ECT THU, MAY 9, 2024 Antigua A flash flood advisory is in effect for minor flooding in low lying and flood prone areas of antigua until 2 pm today. A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains may be elevated or even overflowing into streets, low…

  • ABDF Contingent Participates In Tradewinds Exercise In Barbados

    Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) – The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) deployed a contingent of fifteen soldiers to participate in the Tradewinds Exercise in Barbados from 3 – 17 May 2024. This exercise will allow for joint militaries to be prepared to conduct joint operations, rehearsed through simulated exercises aimed at Cricket World Cup…

  • NODS: No Reports Of Injuries Or Damage Following 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake

    National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – There were no reports of injuries or damage from this morning’s (Wednesday 8th May 2024) 5.4 magnitude earthquake. The quake which took place at 10:43 was reportedly felt throughout the island and other nearby territories such as St. Kitts/Nevis, Montserrat, St Martin and Dominica. According to the UWI…

  • Severe Weather Statement: Waterspout Warning Expired

    Urgent – Weather MessageSevere Weather StatementAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services5:10 pm Wednesday 08 May 2024 …Waterspout warning expired… Synopsis: No waterspouts were detected by radar or sighted by a credible source over the past 30 minutes. This means that the threat of waterspouts has subsided to little to none. Stay tuned to updates from the…

  • MET Office Issues Waterspout Warning

    A Waterspout warning is in effect for the northern coastal waters of Antigua until 4:30 pm today The threat level to life, livelihood, property and infrastructure is moderate with the potential for significant impacts. A waterspout warning means that a waterspout was detected by radar or sighted by a credible source. They are usually issued…

  • Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Rocks Antigua

    UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-05-08 10:43 am (Local Time) 2024-05-08 14:43 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.4 LOCATION: Latitude: 16.85N | Longitude: 61.55W Depth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 44 km, SE Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 66 km, N Brades, Montserrat, 73 km, E *distance and direction to epicenter If you…

  • Police Investigate Death Of Elderly Man

    STRATCOM – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 76-year-old Rupert Thomas of Cassada Gardens. It was reported that around 4:25 pm on Monday, 6 May, 2024 the deceased and his family were at Long Bay bathing, when he was spotted struggling in the water against the waves. Other sea bathers who saw…

  • 32 People Receive Treatment After Three-Vehicle Crash

    Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services (ABS) – Thirty students and two adults are receiving treatment after a three-vehicle crash along Sir Sydney Walling Highway Tuesday afternoon. Police say 26 students were in a school bus traveling west to east when the incident happened. The bus driver was reportedly attempting to pass a vehicle that stopped…