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RSS Contingent Sworn In As Special Constables
Regional Security System (RSS) – Members of an RSS contingent in Barbados, took the oath of office on June 26, as Special Constables in The Barbados Police Service. On Friday, June 28, the contingent received a Legal and Use of Force Brief at Paragon by Legal Advisor of the Barbados Defence Force, Capt. Corbin N.…
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Press Statement From The Office Of The Attorney General
As the Attorney General, I extend my deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. This tragic and senseless loss of life has undoubtedly left a profound void and has cast a pall of grief over our community. We share in their sorrow and stand with them during this extraordinarily…
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Depression Two Strengthens Into Tropical Storm Beryl
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Beryl was located near latitude 9.3 North, longitude 43.6 West. Beryl ismoving toward the west near 18 mph (30 km/h). A relatively quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the system is expected to move…
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Tropical Disturbance AL95 Becomes Tropical Depression Two
At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Two was located near latitude 9.1 North, longitude 41.9 West. The depression is moving toward the west near 17 mph (28 km/h). A relatively quick westward to west-northwestward motion is expected during the next few days. On the forecast track, the system is expected…
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Tropical Disturbance AL95 Tracking Towards The Windward Islands
WOCA31 TAPA Tropical Cyclone Information Statement Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service 3:00PM ECT Friday Jun 28 2024 The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services continues to actively follow the progress of tropical disturbance AL95, which is still very far away but is likely to pass south of the Leeward islands and the British Virgin islands as…
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Two Tropical Disturbances Threaten The Caribbean Region
For the Caribbean Sea, the National Hurricane Center continues to monitor two areas of interest in the Atlantic; In Tropical Central Atlantic (AL95): A low pressure system located about 1500 miles east-southeast of the Barlovento Islands is gradually becoming better defined. Showers and thunderstorms are also showing signs of organization, and a tropical depression or…
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NSWMA: Addressing The Situation At Cook’s Landfill: Setting The Record Straight
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) wishes to address recent claims regarding the operational status and management of Cook’s Landfill. We are committed to transparency and would like to clarify several points to ensure the public is accurately informed. Contrary to reports, NSWMA has not received any complaints from staff at the landfill regarding…
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Tropical Wave AL95 Continues To Show Signs Of Development
Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 AM EDT Thu June 27 2024 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL95): A tropical wave (RED) located several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands continues to produce disorganized shower and thunderstorm activity. Environmental conditions are forecast to…
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AC Units To Be Installed In Schools Over The Summer Break
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet invited the Director of the Department of the Environment to its sitting in order to lend greater clarity to the partially-funded air conditioners that are to be distributed, at a lower cost than usual. The Director agreed to commence distribution to the schools where some changes will have to be…
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Four Doctors From Antigua And Barbuda To Attend OXCEP Academic Medicine Course 2024
Ministry of Health – The Medical Association of Antigua and Barbuda is pleased to endorse the first cohort in the history of our twin island state to be enrolled in the highly intensive and significantly challenging OXCEP Academic Medicine Course 2024. This affords a unique opportunity for the physicians to interact directly with more than…
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Weather Officials Monitoring Two Tropical Disturbances For Possible Development
ZCZC MIATWOAT ALLTTAA00 KNHC DDHHMM Tropical Weather OutlookNWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL800 PM EDT Tue Jun 25 2024 For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: 1. Western Caribbean/Southwestern Gulf of Mexico (AL94):A tropical wave located over the southeastern Caribbean Sea isproducing disorganized showers and thunderstorms as it moves quickly westward at…
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Montserrat Reflects On The Lives Lost In The Volcanic Eruption Of 1997
Government Information Unit Montserrat Today, we reflect as a Government and as a people on our 19 loved ones who perished on this day 27 years ago. On 25th June 1997, the island was plunged into darkness and subsequently mourning, when a dome collapse at the Soufriere Hills Volcano occurred causing a series of devastating…
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