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  • Earthquake Struck During Cabinet Prayers

    CABINET NOTES – As is the custom, a prayer from a priest marks the opening the Cabinet meeting weekly. An earthquake shook the building as the prayer was being said; everyone stood still despite the shaking lasting approximately 20 seconds. After the prayers, the Chairman of Cabinet, Prime Minister Browne, called on the relevant authority who…

  • Flash Flood Advisory For Antigua And Barbuda Remains In Effect

    TAPA BULLETIN FLASH FLOOD ADVISORY ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 5:00 PM ECT THU, MAY 9, 2024 Antigua and Barbuda A flash flood advisory remains in effect for minor flooding in low lying and flood prone areas of antigua until 7 pm this evening. A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains may be…

  • Flash Flood Advisory For Antigua and Barbuda Extended

    TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD ADVISORYANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES2:00 PM ECT THU, MAY 9, 2024 ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA A flash flood advisory remains in effect for minor flooding in low lying and flood prone areas of antigua until 5 pm today. A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains may be elevated or even overflowing into…

  • Flash Flood Advisory In Effect For Antigua And Barbuda

    TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD ADVISORYANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES11:10 AM ECT THU, MAY 9, 2024 Antigua A flash flood advisory is in effect for minor flooding in low lying and flood prone areas of antigua until 2 pm today. A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains may be elevated or even overflowing into streets, low…

  • ABDF Contingent Participates In Tradewinds Exercise In Barbados

    Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) – The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) deployed a contingent of fifteen soldiers to participate in the Tradewinds Exercise in Barbados from 3 – 17 May 2024. This exercise will allow for joint militaries to be prepared to conduct joint operations, rehearsed through simulated exercises aimed at Cricket World Cup…

  • NODS: No Reports Of Injuries Or Damage Following 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake

    National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – There were no reports of injuries or damage from this morning’s (Wednesday 8th May 2024) 5.4 magnitude earthquake. The quake which took place at 10:43 was reportedly felt throughout the island and other nearby territories such as St. Kitts/Nevis, Montserrat, St Martin and Dominica. According to the UWI…

  • Severe Weather Statement: Waterspout Warning Expired

    Urgent – Weather MessageSevere Weather StatementAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services5:10 pm Wednesday 08 May 2024 …Waterspout warning expired… Synopsis: No waterspouts were detected by radar or sighted by a credible source over the past 30 minutes. This means that the threat of waterspouts has subsided to little to none. Stay tuned to updates from the…

  • MET Office Issues Waterspout Warning

    A Waterspout warning is in effect for the northern coastal waters of Antigua until 4:30 pm today The threat level to life, livelihood, property and infrastructure is moderate with the potential for significant impacts. A waterspout warning means that a waterspout was detected by radar or sighted by a credible source. They are usually issued…

  • Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Rocks Antigua

    UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-05-08 10:43 am (Local Time) 2024-05-08 14:43 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.4 LOCATION: Latitude: 16.85N | Longitude: 61.55W Depth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 44 km, SE Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 66 km, N Brades, Montserrat, 73 km, E *distance and direction to epicenter If you…

  • Police Investigate Death Of Elderly Man

    STRATCOM – Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of 76-year-old Rupert Thomas of Cassada Gardens. It was reported that around 4:25 pm on Monday, 6 May, 2024 the deceased and his family were at Long Bay bathing, when he was spotted struggling in the water against the waves. Other sea bathers who saw…

  • 32 People Receive Treatment After Three-Vehicle Crash

    Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Services (ABS) – Thirty students and two adults are receiving treatment after a three-vehicle crash along Sir Sydney Walling Highway Tuesday afternoon. Police say 26 students were in a school bus traveling west to east when the incident happened. The bus driver was reportedly attempting to pass a vehicle that stopped…

  • NODS Urges Vigilance As Flash Flood Warning Remains In Effect

    Flash Flood Warning In Effect Until 5:30 p.m. National Office Of Disaster Services (NODS) – A flash flood warning is now in effect for flood prone areas of Antigua until 5:30 p.m. today (Tuesday). This means that moderate to major flooding is occurring or could take place. According to the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Office,…