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  • Ministry Of Education Warns Of Fake Scholarship Advertisement

    ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda –Wednesday, 24th April, 2024………The Ministry of Education, sports and Creative Industries is advising the general public that an advertisement making the rounds on social media regarding free online university courses is ‘FAKE’. The advertisement bears the Coat of Arms of Antigua and Barbuda, what appears to be a medical logo…

  • NHC Monitoring Low-Pressure System In The Eastern Atlantic Ocean.

    For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: National Hurricane Center (NHC) – East-Central Subtropical Atlantic: An area of low pressure located about 900 miles northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands has been producing a small but persistent area of showers and thunderstorms to the east of its center since this morning. However,…

  • Members Of The ABDF Receive Search And Rescue Training From The Florida National Guard

    On Thursday, April 18th, 2024, members of the Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) concluded their Search and Rescue Course, which was conducted under the guidance of instructors from the Florida National Guard. The course aimed to enhance the ABDF’s capabilities in responding to emergencies and providing critical assistance during times of crisis. Throughout the training…

  • Chief Fisheries Officer Urges Observance Of The Caribbean Spiny Lobster Closed Season

    Dear Seafood Lovers and Stakeholders: The closed season for the Caribbean spiny lobster is fast approaching – MAY 1st to JUNE 30th. Note Antigua and Barbuda has the SHORTEST closed season in the Caribbean and Latin America, contrary to the minimum FOUR-MONTH closed season recommended by the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC 16/2016/2). (The…

  • CBH Orders Vendors To Cease Operations Due To Food Safety Infractions

    Central Board of Health Antigua and Barbuda (CBH) – One of the many responsibilities of the Central Board of Health, is to ensure that safe and wholesome food is being prepared and served to the general public. Last Saturday night (20.0.2024), staff from the Public Health Department conducted rapid inspections in St. John’s City. Focus was…

  • Cuban Medical Brigade Strengthens Emergency Services At Sir Lester Bird Medical Center

    In a significant development aimed at enhancing healthcare services, the Cuban Medical Brigade has arrived in Antigua and Barbuda, focusing on bolstering capacity at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center (SLBMC), particularly within the Emergency Room (ER). Comprised of skilled doctors and nurses, this brigade represents a pivotal step in elevating the nation’s healthcare infrastructure.…

  • SIDS4 Volunteers Undergo International Diplomacy And Professional Protocol Training

    SIDS4 Antigua & Barbuda – A group of volunteers is being exposed to the world of international diplomacy and professional protocol skills as a result of enlisting as Volunteers with the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States, SIDS4. This group was the focus of a training exercise this past weekend as Antigua and Barbuda…

  • Air Quality At Unhealthy Levels For Sensitive Groups Due To Saharan Dust

    Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services12:35 pm Monday 22 April 2024 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: Unhealthy for sensitive groups Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: Until tomorrow, improving back to moderate levels tomorrow afternoon. Synopsis: The air quality is at unhealthy levels for…

  • TOBAGO: Emergency Operations Centre Downgraded From Orange To Yellow Level In Operation Gulfstream

    TEMA (Tobago Emergency Management Agency) – The Tobago Emergency Operations Centre (TEOC) overseeing Operation Gulfstream, in response to the oil spill, has downgraded the activation from Orange to Yellow Level, effective Tuesday April 16th 2024. This downgrade signifies a significant decrease in activity related to the operation. However, it is imperative to emphasize that all…

  • BARBADOS: Simulated Storm Surge Risk Maps To Be Developed For Caribbean Territories

    Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) – The second of the NOAA NHC/UCAR Storm Surge workshop at CIMH highlighted topics on ‘Understanding risk’, storm surge modeling, risk mapping, risk analysis, and most importantly communicating risk. The group of forecasters and disaster managers were able to visualize storm surge simulations along the Belize, US, and Bahamian…

  • Ministry Of Health To Purchase Freezers To Store Unclaimed Dead Bodies

    CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet invited the Chief Pathologist to address the issue of autopsies and the state of the government-owned mortuary.  The principal reliance for the disposal of cadavers lies with the two funeral homes–providing the dead are claimed by a family. When a person dies in the public hospital or on the streets,…

  • Meeting Of CDEMA’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Held In Trinidad

    Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) – The 15th Meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency was convened on April 15th 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad in Port of Spain. TAC 15 is a strategic meeting of Senior Government Officials from 19 CARICOM Participating States; representatives from Regional…