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Strong Earthquake Near Antigua And Barbuda Reinforces Need For Tsunami Readiness
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Dale C. S. Destin: At 10:50 a.m. AST on 16 May 2026, a strong earthquake measuring magnitude 6.1 according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), and 6.4 according to the University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI SRC), struck near Antigua and Barbuda…
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Cabinet Approves Enhanced Public Health Measures Amid Global Threats
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a series of enhanced public health measures aimed at strengthening the nationβs preparedness and response capabilities in light of emerging and ongoing global health concerns. The measures were presented to Cabinet by the Minister for Health,…
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Successful Emergency Response Exercise Held By West Indies Oil Company Ltd.
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 West Indies Oil Company Ltd. is pleased to report the successful completion of yesterday’s emergency response exercise held at our facility. The exercise demonstrated strong coordination, professionalism, and preparedness among all participating agencies and personnel. We extend a sincere thank you to the Antigua & Barbuda…
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Ministry Of Health Confirms Two Imported Cases Of Malaria
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs wishes to advise the public that two confirmed imported cases of malaria have recently been identified in Antigua and Barbuda. At this time, there is no evidence of local transmission. The first case involved an adult…
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UPDATE: Caleb Auguiste Located
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Previous Story:
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APUA Working To Restore Water Service To Affected ABEC Registration Centres
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 St. Johnβs, Antigua β May 21, 2026 – The APUA Water Business Unit sincerely apologizes to the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC), staff members, and members of the publicaffected by todayβs disruption in water supply at the affected registration units. We fully recognize the inconvenience…
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MISSING: Family Seeks Help In Locating Caleb Auguiste
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 UPDATE:
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NOAA Predicts Below-Normal 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Forecasters with NOAAβs National Weather Service are predicting a below-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic basin this year. NOAAβs outlook for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30, predicts a 35% chance of a near-normal season,…
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NHC Begins To Monitor Tropical Waves As They Cross The Atlantic
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 National Hurricane Center (NHC)βNow is the time of year we begin monitoring “tropical waves” that move off the west coast of Africa over the Atlantic Ocean. Tropical waves can develop into tropical cyclones if conditions are just right. Fortunately, we are not expecting tropical cyclone development…
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WIOC: Public Advisory; Emergency Response Exercise
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 West Indies Oil Company Ltd. (WIOC) wishes to advise the public of a scheduled Emergency Response Exercise taking place on Thursday, May 21st, and Friday, May 22nd, 2026, between 9 am and 12 noon. During this exercise, local emergency response agencies will be on-site participating in…
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Antigua And Barbuda Fire Officers Attend 2026 Caribbean Association Of Fire Chiefs Conference
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 STATE MEDIA: Three senior officers from the Antigua and Barbuda Fire Brigade are attending the 2026 Caribbean Association of Fire Chiefs Conference in the Dominican Republic, running from May 17 to 24, 2026. Assistant Commissioner of Police Vivian Parker, Superintendent of Police Elvis Gordon, and Assistant…
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Antigua And Barbuda Observes Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2026
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 In observance of Caribbean Mosquito Awareness Week 2026, the Ministry of Health, through the Central Board of Health (CBH), has intensified its public education efforts aimed at reducing mosquito breeding and protecting public health across the nation. As part of this yearβs activities, teams from the…
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