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MINISTRY OF HEALTH: Mpox (Monkeypox) Declared A Public Health Emergency of International Concern
Subsequent to the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring Mpox a public health emergency of international concern on Wednesday 14th August 2024, the Minister of Health, Hon Sir Molwyn Joseph, immediately called an emergency meeting with the Health Disaster Executive of the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment (MOHWSTE) today (15th August 2024)…
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WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak A Public Health Emergency Of International Concern
Geneva, August 14, 2024 (PAHO) — WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has determined that the upsurge of mpox in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and a growing number of countries in Africa constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) under the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR). Dr Tedros’s declaration came…
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MONTSERRAT: Spill Response Team Deployed To Contain Potential Oil Pollution
Montserrat National Oil Spill Response Team Deployed To Contain Any Potential Oil Pollution From A Vessel That Ran Aground On The Northern Side Of The Little Bay Jetty On Tuesday, 13 August 2024 Members of the Montserrat National Oil Spill Response team have been deployed to contain any potential oil pollution from a vessel that…
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Ernesto Becomes A Hurricane North Of Puerto Rico
At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Ernesto was located near latitude 20.5 North, longitude 67.6 West. Ernesto is moving toward the northwest near 16 mph (26 km/h). A turn toward the north-northwest and north is expected later today and tonight, with a generally northward motion at a slower forward speed continuing…
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MISSING: 32-Year-Old Nathalie Latoya Williams Of Gray’s Farm
The family of 32-year-old Nathalie Latoya Williams from Gray’s Farm is urgently seeking public assistance to find her after she went missing last week. Nathalie, known as “Goofy,” was last seen in the Point area and has not been heard from since. She has not reported to her job at Special Security Services, raising serious…
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Minimal Damage Reported Following The Passage of T.S. Ernesto
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS): There have been no reports of injuries; however, there is some minimal damage from the weather associated with Tropical Storm Ernesto. A few district disaster coordinators report downed and uprooted trees and damaged electrical posts. As a precautionary measure, shelters throughout the island were opened last night (Monday) but…
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NOTICE: V.C. Bird International Airport Reopens Following Passage Of T.S Ernesto
The Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA) wishes to advice that as of 3pm today, Tuesday 13th August, 2024 the V.C Bird International Airport was reopened for regular commercial traffic. We extend our sincere gratitude to the traveling public andstakeholders for their patience and understanding, which allowed us to prioritize all precautionary and safety measures…
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Flash Flood Watch Remains In Effect For The Leeward Islands And The British Virgin Islands
WHCA31 TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD WATCHANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES11:30 AM ECT TUE, AUG 13, 2024 The Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands A flash flood watch remains in effect for low lying and flood prone areas of the Leeward Islands until midnight tonight and for the British Virgin Islands until midday tomorrow. A flash flood…
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Ernesto Strengthens While Passing Across The Lesser Antilles
This is for Antigua and Barbuda – A tropical storm warning remains in effect for Antigua and Barbuda. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the specified area in this case within 12 hours. Residents should have completed all disaster preparations and are in safe shelter. At 800 am AST…
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Magnitude 4.2 Earthquake Recorded Near Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
UWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-08-13 01:55 am (Local Time) 2024-08-13 05:55 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.2 LOCATION:Latitude: 13.34NLongitude: 60.64WDepth: 125 km NEARBY CITIES:Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 68 km, ENECastries, Saint Lucia, 85 km, SEBridgetown, Barbados, 117 km, WNW*distance and direction to epicenter DISCLAIMER: This preliminary location has been automatically calculated…
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Cabinet Confirms No Work Today For Public Sector Workers
Cabinet has made the decision that public sector workers will not be required to report for duties today, Tuesday, August 13, 2024 except for those in the Essential Services. This has been confirmed by Acting Prime Minister Sir Steadroy Benjamin, who says the decision has been taken folllowing the advice of the Meterological Services and…
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Tropical Storm Ernesto: Antigua And Barbuda Red Cross Society Readiness to Respond
As Tropical Storm Ernesto approaches, the Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society (ABRCS) has taken proactive measures to ensure a swift and effective response. The President, Dr. J. Humphreys, has partially activated our Emergency Operations Center (EOC), with a critical team on site to monitor the store. This team is specialized in key areas such…
