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CBH: Fogging Schedule On Antigua
The Central Board of Health (CBH) wishes to advise the general public that as part of the Mosquito Control Program for the Adult Aedes aegypti Mosquito, the Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations in the following areas commencing 4:30am & 4:30pm.
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ABDF Hosts Review Mission With IAEA Members
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) hosted a review mission with members of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to evaluate and update its Integrated Nuclear Security Sustainability Plan(INSSP). This Conference took place from February 19th -24th 2024. In special attendance was the Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Anthony Liverpool . This review…
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Prices And Consumer Affairs Division Observes World Consumer Rights Day
Prices and Consumer Affairs Division – March 15 is World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), an annual occasion for celebration, impact and global solidarity within the international consumer movement. Each year, consumer organizations mark WCRD by joining together to highlight and raise awareness of an issue that is important to consumers around the world. The theme…
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Air Quality Improves To Moderate Levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:15 am Monday 26 February 2024Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until Wednesday. Synopsis: The air quality is at moderate levels due to particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with the fourth surge in Saharan…
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Magnitude 3.8 Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua And Barbuda
University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME:2024-02-26 11:15 am (Local Time)2024-02-26 15:15 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.8 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.66NLongitude: 62.06WDepth: 52 km NEARBY CITIES:Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 65 km, NNWBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 85 km, NEBrades, Montserrat, 97 km, N*distance and direction to epicenter…
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New Road Construction Methodology Expected To Last 30 Years
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet received a high-powered team from the Public Works Department, led by its Director. The team provided Cabinet with a 10-minute video displaying the roller compact concrete method they have formulated to international standards and tested locally. They will soon begin to utilize this in various parts of Antigua and Barbuda. The new methodology is…
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Navigating The Sahara Dust Season: Health Impacts, Ecological Concerns And Hidden Benefits
Dale C. S. Destin – Published 22 February, 2024 | The dust season has officially started. Dust traverses the Atlantic, on the trade winds, and reaches the Caribbean continuously from the Sahara Desert, all year round. However, this dust tends to be more evident and impactful from mid-February to mid-October, annually. The Dust has wide-reaching…
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UPDATE: Air Quality Has Fallen To Unhealthy Levels For Sensitive Groups
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services12:20 pm Sunday 25 February 2024Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: Unhealthy for sensitive groupsLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Later today until tonight, decreasing to back to moderate levels tomorrow. Synopsis: The air quality is at moderate levels and is…
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How to Remain Safe In Dusty And Smoky Conditions
Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) – A thick plume of Saharan dust recently affected the eastern and southern Caribbean. Dust and smoke in the atmosphere can pose health risks to you and your loved ones. Therefore, it is crucial to take precautions to stay safe: Remember, taking these precautions can greatly reduce the…
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Air Quality To Fall To Moderate Levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services12:20 pm Saturday 24 February 2024Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Tomorrow (Sunday) until Wednesday Synopsis: The air quality is to fall to moderate levels due to particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with the…
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Satisfactory Service Provided At SLBMC Says Minister Of Health
CABINET NOTES – The Minister of Health gave a report on the frequency of which the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) was utilized by those who became ill. 12,749 patients were processed through radiology during 2023. 15,908 patients were referred to the hospital by private doctors. 3,136 occupied rooms on the wards. 120,000 sessions of…
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CIMH Issues Dust Advisory For The Eastern Caribbean And Northern South America
Dust Advisory! Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) – A dust advisory is being issued for the eastern Caribbean and northern South America. The Weather Research & Forecasting-Chemistry (WRF-Chem) model run by CIMH Dust & Air Quality Forecasting Centre, shows an imminent dust incursion is expected to affect the eastern Caribbean and northern South…
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