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Dale Destin – 268Weather: There is a 50% chance of thunderstorms this evening and a 40% chance tonight before 2 am. Although the chance is 50%, be prepared for thunderstorms and associated potential impacts such as death, injury and damage to electronics and appliances. Seek shelter indoors immediately if you hear thunder or see lightning.…

Honourable Gaston Alfonso BrownePrime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and Minister for Finance, Corporate Governance and Public-Private Partnerships Broadcast Statement: “Resolute in Protecting Our Nation: A United Stand Against Crime and Violence” 20th August 2024 Distinguished Citizens and Residents of Antigua and Barbuda I address you as the Head of Government, driven by the same…

PRESS RELEASE – Monday, 19th August 2024: The increase in crime and violence in Antigua and Barbuda has become a pressing concern for both residents and authorities. Over recent years, the community has witnessed a disturbing rise in incidents ranging from theft and gang-related activities to more serious violent crimes. This trend has not only affected public…

The Women’s Ministries department of the SDA Church on the island of Antigua condemns the recent escalation of violent acts specifically against women and girls in our country. We pray that those who are responsible for these heinous crimes will be captured and prosecuted by the law. The Women’s Ministries department will continue to advocate…

Dale C. S. Destin – We have entered the heart of the hurricane season, August to October. Thus far, based on the accumulated cyclone energy index (ACE), the season has been three times more active than usual. It could be one of the most active seasons on record. My updated forecast is out, and we continue to call…

Atmospheric and oceanic conditions have set the stage for an extremely active hurricane season that could rank among the busiest on record. With the peak of hurricane season quickly approaching, NOAA’s National Weather Service urges everyone to know their risk; prepare for threats like damaging winds, storm surge and inland flooding from heavy rainfall; and…

United States Geological Survey (USGS): The August 17, 2024, M7.0 earthquake east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, occurred as the result of reverse faulting at a depth of about 29 km. At the location of this earthquake, the Pacific plate is moving west-northwest with respect to the North America and Eurasia plates. Some authors divide this region…

The Commissioner of Police and members of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda are mourning the death of Constable Sandra Browne-Peters. Constable Peters died shortly after 7am on Saturday, August 17 at the Emergency Room of Sir Lester Bird Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was 49 years old. Commissioner of Police,…

JAMAICA – Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management: The earthquake unit has confirmed that a moderate earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.3, located approximately 6 km northeast of Golden Spring, St. Andrew, was reported as felt at 8:01 AM on Friday, August 16, 2024 in Jamaica.

Montserrat National Oil Spill Response Team Deployed To Contain Any Potential Oil Pollution From A Vessel That Ran Aground On The Northern Side Of The Little Bay Jetty On Tuesday, 13 August 2024 Members of the Montserrat National Oil Spill Response team have been deployed to contain any potential oil pollution from a vessel that…