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CBH Conducts Rapid Food Safety Inspections In St. John’s City
Central Board of Health (CBH) – On Friday 26th and Saturday 27th April 2024, staff from the Public Health Department conducted rapid inspections in St. John’s City. Focus was placed on the possession of a food handlers ID, the presence of a hand washing station, and time and temperature abuse of food. There were many…
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Recorded Near Barbados
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-04-30 1:51 pm (Local Time) | 2024-04-30 17:51 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.4 LOCATION: Latitude: 13.87N | Longitude: 58.72W Depth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES: Bridgetown, Barbados, 130 km, NE Castries, Saint Lucia, 251 km, E Fort-de-France, Martinique, 274 km, ESE *distance and direction to epicenter If you felt…
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Sir Lester Bird Medical Center Clarifies Operational Status Of Imaging Machines
In response to recent circulating rumors, the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center (SLBMC) would like to reassure the public that its MRI machine and two CT scans are fully operational. While occasional technical issues may arise, our dedicated management team ensures that repairs are conducted in the shortest time possible. The SLBMC recognizes the immense…
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Ministry Of Health Ensures Food Safety Compliance In Antigua And Barbuda
The Central Board of Health and the Ministry of Health reaffirms its commitment to overseeing the safe handling of food in Antigua and Barbuda. The recent enforcement actions by the Central Board of Health underscore the importance of businesses ensuring compliance with regulations. During rapid inspections conducted on Saturday night, emphasis was placed on key…
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Man Succumbs To Injuries Suffered In Sir Sydney Walling Highway Collision
STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASE – Dale Willock of Seaview Farm is the country’s latest road fatality. The 47-year-old died following a traffic collision on Sir Sydney Walling’s Highway on Saturday, 27th April 2024. It is alleged that the driver of a white Honda Fitz motor car, A67300 was travelling from West to East on Sir Sydney…
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Police Investigate Drowning Of 3-Year-Old
STRATCOM – The police are continuing their investigations into the circumstances surrounding the drowning of a toddler at Briggins. It was reported that sometime after 8 am on Sunday, April 28, the family of 3-year-old Zyonandon Collin Hope, found him floating face down in a swimming pool. The Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene…
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CARILEC: Disaster Coordinators Undergo Emergency Preparedness Training
Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) – This week we hosted the IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-700, and IS-800 Emergency Preparedness Training Sessions at CARILEC’s Headquarters in Saint Lucia. The Trainees are Disaster Coordinators and Occupational Health & Safety Officers from utilities across the region. The sessions provide an in-depth overview of the National Incident Management…
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Light Earthquake Recorded North West Of St. Kitts
University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-04-28 05:58 am (Local Time) 2024-04-28 09:58 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.4 LOCATION: Latitude: 18.77N | Longitude: 63.38W Depth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 178 km, NW Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 250 km, NW Brades, Montserrat,…
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Early Prediction: Above Normal Rainfall Likely For Antigua For 2024
Dale C. S. Destin – The year will likely be wetter than usual for Antigua. My early forecast calls for the rainfall total for 2024 for the Island to be above normal and possibly be among the wettest on record. Forecast Details This year will most likely get around 1417 mm (55.0 in) with a…
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Drivers Penalized For Dangerous Driving
STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASE – Five people are arrested and charged by the police for Dangerous Driving. On Friday, April 26, the traffic department conducted several traffic checks at major intersections across the island and arrested five drivers for driving through the red light. A total of fifty-two traffic tickets were also issued to drivers for…
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