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Excessive Heat Watch Remains In Effect
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WatchAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:55 am Thursday 12 September 2024 …Excessive Heat Possible for Antigua and Barbuda…Excessive Heat Watch in Effect… Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: 38 °C or 100 °F or higher.Location: Antigua and Barbuda.Timing: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm until Wednesday. Synopsis: Light winds and relatively high…
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Royal Police Force Engages Public In Crime-Fighting Initiatives
POLICE COMMUNITY DAY Members of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda took to the streets on Wednesday 11th September, 2024 to engage members of the public as part of their crime-fighting initiative. The event was led by Commissioner of Police, Atlee Rodney, who spearheaded the effort with his senior officers distributing crime prevention…
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ABEMS Personnel Attending EMS World 2024
The Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Medical Services (ABEMS) is being represented at the EMS World 2024 conference in the USA. The conference taking place from September 9th to 13th, 2024 is an annual event which brings together emergency medical professionals from around the globe to share knowledge, enhance skills, and stay updated on the latest…
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Met Office: Locally Heavy Rainfall And Gusty Conditions Expected Across The Leewards
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service (ABMS): An area of disturbed weather (AL94) is forecast to move close to, or over the Leewards early tomorrow. This system is being closely monitored for signs of continued development, but regardless of development, this system could produce locally heavy rainfall and gusty conditions across the Leewards overnight and into…
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Tropical Disturbance To Bring Adverse Weather Conditions To The Northern Leeward Islands
East of the Leeward Islands (AL94):Showers and thunderstorms continue to show signs of organization in association with a small area of low pressure located a few hundred miles east of the Leeward Islands. However, the proximity of dry air near the system could limit additional development over the next couple of days. Environmental conditions are…
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WANTED: Iandre Williams Of Villa
STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASE: Iandre Williams of Villa is wanted by the police in connection with a shooting incident at Villa on Wednesday. He is believed to be still armed and therefore considered dangerous. The police are appealing to Williams to surrender himself immediately at any police station. Anyone with information is asked to contact the…
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NOTICE: DOE Encountering Unexpected Delays In The Air Conditioning And Hurricane Shutter Programme
Antigua Barbuda Department of Environment: The Department of Environment extends its sincere apologies for the unexpected delays in the ongoing Air Conditioning and Hurricane Shutter Programme. This initiative is part of our broader commitment to enhancing the resilience, safety, and comfort of public infrastructure and communities across Antigua and Barbuda, especially as we approach the peak…
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MISSING: Whitney Simpson Of Paynter’s
The family of 31-year-old Whitney Simpson of Paynter’s is seeking the assistance of the public in locating him. Whitney was last seen about two weeks ago in the Grays Farm area. He is tall, dark in complexion, and about six feet two inches in height. Anyone with information is asked to call the family at…
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Francine Strengthens To A Hurricane
At 700 PM CDT (0000 UTC), the center of Hurricane Francine was located near latitude 25.8 North, longitude 94.8 West. Francine is moving toward the northeast near 10 mph (17 km/h). A faster northeastward motion is expected tonight and Wednesday. On the forecast track, Francine is anticipated to make landfall in Louisiana Wednesday afternoon or…
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Red Cross And His Majesty’s Prison Collaborate On Humanitarian Initiative
In what can be described as a pioneering humanitarian initiative and in keeping with its humanitarian imperative, the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society concluded discussions with the Administration of His Majesty’s Prison which culminated with an agreed partnership towards improving the efficiency and operations of the prison and reduce recidivism. The President of the…
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APUA Urges Property Owners To Support Critical Vegetation Management Efforts
APUA Electricity Business Unit Urges Property Owners to Support Critical Vegetation Management Efforts ST. JOHN’S Antigua, September, 9th 2024 – The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Electricity Business Unit is committed to maintaining a reliable and safe power supply toall customers. Over the past few months, increased rainfall has accelerated the growth of vegetation, particularly…
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Tropical Storm Francine Forms In The Gulf Of Mexico
At 700 PM CDT (0000 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Francine was located near latitude 24.1 North, longitude 96.0 West. Francine is moving toward the north-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h). A continued north-northwest motion is expected through this evening followed by a turn to the northeast with some acceleration beginning Tuesday. On the…
