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U.N. Officials And Members Of The SIDS4 Conference Organising Team Tour Medical Post
SIDS4 Antigua & Barbuda – The various pieces are falling into place as Antigua and Barbuda prepares to host international delegates for the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States, SIDS4. The conference is benefiting from a major initiative that is being led by World Health Organization (WHO) and PAHO Caribbean. A Medical Outpost…
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DOMINICA: Water Level At The Boiling Lake Returns To Near-Normal Conditions
University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) – As of April 11th 2024, the Boiling Lake’s water level and activity have returned to almost normal conditions. The public is reminded to be cautious whenever visiting the Boiling Lake. The UWI-SRC and the Dominica ODM – Office of Disaster Management, Dominica continue to monitor the…
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MOH And ABDF Collaborate On Preparation Efforts For SIDS4 Conference
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force – In collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) held a week-long workshop from April 8th to 12th, 2024, marking a significant step forward in preparedness for the upcoming SIDS Conference to be held in Antigua from May 27th to 30th, 2024. With the…
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Early Prediction: A Super Hyperactive 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season Likely
Dale C. S. Destin – Published 15 April 2024 | As we approach another summer, the anticipation for the Atlantic hurricane season is rising, perhaps more rapidly than usual. My April forecast is out, and it calls for an active or above-normal season with a high chance of it being well above normal or a super hyperactive…
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Volunteer Training For 4th International Conference On Small Island Developing States Kicks Into High Gear
AUA, 14 th April, 2023…With just over a month to go before Antigua and Barbuda welcomes hundreds of delegates for the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States, an intense period of training is underway to prepare volunteers for their various roles in helping to make the conference a success. Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry…
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Caribbean Advised To Prepare For A Year Of Climate Extremes
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) – Based on anticipated climate patterns, these predicted climate extremes are driven by a complex interplay of factors specifically a fading El Niño event in the Pacific and continued, near-record warm Atlantic Ocean temperatures, as well as frequent Sahara dust intrusion says Dr. Cédric Van Meerbeeck, a Climatologist at…
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APUA Announces Routine Maintenance For Reverse Osmosis Plant Facilities
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, 12th April 2024 – The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) is pleased to announce its upcoming routine membrane maintenance replacement at all Reverse Osmosis (R.O) Plant Facilities. As part of our commitment to operational excellence, the Water Business Unit has meticulously planned and scheduled this maintenance exercise. Commencing on Monday, 15th April…
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interCaribbean Airways Flight JY713 Returns To Douglas-Charles Airport
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos – 14:oo, April 12, 2024 – interCaribbean Airways wishes to inform the public of a disruption to Flight JY713. The flight, scheduled from Marigot, Dominica (DOM) at 1:15 PM AST to Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI) on Friday, April 12, 2024, encountered a technical issue shortly after departure, leading to a precautionary shutdown of…
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MONTSERRAT: Ferry Service Cancelled Due To Rough Seas
The Access Division, Office of the Premier would like to inform the public that due to the ongoing sea conditions the ferry service will not be operating today, April 12th, 2024. However, The Access Division, is anticipating an improvement in these conditions overnight. Therefore, the Division is preparing a tentative service originating in Antigua at…
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MET Office Issues Small Craft Advisory
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:15 pm Wednesday 10 April 2024 …Small craft advisory goes into effect Thursday for Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Mainly, open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands out to 20 nautical miles. Timing:…
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NHC And U.S. Air Force Host Events To Help Caribbean Communities Prepare For The Hurricane Season
NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center – With the 2024 hurricane season fast approaching, NOAA and the U.S. Air Force Reserve will host a series of events to help Caribbean communities prepare. National Hurricane Center (NHC) personnel along with others, will visit vulnerable communities to discuss hurricane preparedness, resilience and how people can become weather-ready ahead…
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