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  • New Public Cemetery Soon To Receive Burials

    CABINET NOTES – The cemetery at Tomlinson’s, the new Public Cemetery, is soon to begin receiving burials.  Roads within the cemetery are being constructed, fences are being erected, and necessary storage buildings and APUA services are being installed.

  • Rotary Club Of Antigua Shows Support For SIDS4

    The Rotary Club of Antigua demonstrated its support for the 4th International Conference for Small Islands Development States (SIDS4) by facilitating a discussion about the conference and the range of pressing issues facing island nations during its business meeting this week. The conference will take place in Antigua and Barbuda from May 27th -May 30th…

  • National Hurricane Center Products And Services Update For 2024 Hurricane Season

    NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center – We are excited to announce several enhancements to the National Hurricane Center’s products and services for the 2024 Hurricane Season. These updates include the addition of Spanish language text products, the issuance of U.S. watches and warnings on intermediate advisories, the extension of tropical storm wind radii forecasts to…

  • 100% Duty And 100% Environmental Levy Waived On The Importation Of Electric Vehicles

    CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet adopted a policy on the importation of Electric Vehicles (EVs), to commence immediately.  The Minister of Finance is authorized to waive 100% Duty and 100% Environmental Levy on the importation of EVs. The importer is expected to pay 100% of the ABST and 100% Revenue Recovery Charge (RRC).

  • Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise To Take Place On March 21

    The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) continues to promote tsunami readiness through the annual Caribe Wave exercise to take place on March 21 2024. The activity is an initiative of an inter-governmental coordination group for tsunamis and other coastal hazards of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It targets countries throughout…

  • International Community Rallies Behind Antigua And Barbuda For SIDS4

    SIDS4 Antigua and Barbuda – The international community rallied behind Antigua and Barbuda as it prepares to host the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States from May 27 – 30. In an impressive show of support, several governments joined a SIDS4 Roundtable earlier today hosted jointly by the Permanent Mission of Antigua and…

  • ABDF-Alpha 2 Conducts Inaugural Passenger Flight To St. Kitts

    Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) – On Wednesday 13th February, 2024 the Antigua Barbuda Defence Force AirWing Unit had the honour of flying the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, the Honorable Gaston Browne for its first passenger flight of Alpha 2 to St. Kitts. Mr.Browne had the pleasure of being interviewed by a student…

  • 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.

  • SIDS4 Social Media Platforms Fully Activated

    Stay Connected With SIDS4 On Social Media… In addition to the official conference website, the SIDS4 Conference is pleased to announce the launch of its social media channels on Facebook and Instagram. You can find us at @sids4ab, where we will provide weekly up-to-the-minute information on the conference, frequently asked questions, and other valuable insights.…

  • Grenada Continues To Carefully Monitor Oil Spill

    St. George’s Grenada – Monday 19th February 2024 – NaDMA continues to monitor the ongoing oil spill that occurred off the coast of Tobago. The most recent Satellite Imagery revealed that images as of Saturday 17th February are consistent with previous imagery which indicated that the oil spill traveled to the south and southwest of…

  • Website Featuring Information About The SIDS4 Conference In Antigua and Barbuda Now Live

    NEW YORK – 20th February, 2024… Information about the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) is now available on a website that features details about the historic gathering and information about the host country as it intensifies preparations for the May 27 – 30 global event. The website, which can be found…

  • NODS Encourages Participation In Annual Tsunami Drill

    National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – From coast to coast, we’re uniting for the Caribe Wave 2024 Tsunami Exercise! Join us on Thursday March 21st at 11:00 a.m, as we test our readiness, strengthen partnerships, and educate our island community about tsunami preparedness! Together, we build resilience and safeguard our shores! Read more: https://www.tsunamizone.org/caribewave/