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Fifth Meeting Of The Regional Technical Working Group On Disaster Risk Assessment Held In Barbados
March 18th, 2024, Bridgetown – Barbados was the venue for the fifth meeting of the Regional Technical Working Group on Disaster Risk Assessment (RTWG) of the Physical and Environmental Planning Sector Subcommittee of the Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) Coordination and Harmonization Council. The two-day meeting held under the theme, ‘Towards a Multi-Hazard Risk Assessment Framework…
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New Rules Pending To Curb Indiscriminate And Disorderly Vending In Public Spaces
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet addressed the issue of indiscriminate and disorderly vending in public spaces, especially in St. John’s. New rules governing vending are being considered, including securing a permit to vend, and permission to occupy certain spaces; and remaining clean according to the standards set out by the Central Board of Health. The…
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The Wettest February In Nearly 100 Years
Dale C. S. Destin – Weather-wise, it was a weird but welcome February. The October-like weather for the month has never been seen on record dating back to 1928, nearly 100 years. Typically known for its dryness, the island-average rainfall for February 2024 of 178.3 mm (7.02 in) shattered the previous record for the month…
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ST. LUCIA: RSS Unity Exercise 2024 (UNEX 24) Happening April 2-13
Regional Security System (RSS) – In less than one month, Saint Lucia will welcome over 200 law enforcement officials to its shores for the Regional Security System’s (RSS) Unity Exercise 2024 (UNEX ’24), which is scheduled to take place from April 2 to 13 2024. During this time, military and police officials from all RSS…
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APUA: Commercial Water Rates Adjustment
ST. JOHN’S Antigua, March 14th, 2024 – The Water Business Unit of the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has maintained its Water Rates for more than three (3) decades. As we navigate through the challenges of climate change andlonger drought periods, we have been relentless in finding and implementing alternative solutions to combat the challenges…
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MOS Medical Services Releases Powerful PSA On World Kidney Day
St. John’s, Antigua – Wednesday 13th March, 2024: In recognition of World Kidney Day on March 14th, MOS Medical Services is proud to announce the release of its Public Service Announcement (PSA) aimed at raising awareness about kidney disease. With a commitment to excellence in healthcare and a passion for community advocacy, MOS Medical Services is…
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Minister Marshall Calls For Urgent Action In Addressing The Issue Of Violence Against Women And Girls
NEW YORK, 12th March, 2024… Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of State within the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment, Senator, the Hon. Samantha Marshall, is gravely concerned that the pervasive issue of violence against women and girls is not being treated with the necessary urgency. Minister Marshall shared this view while addressing…
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GUYANA: Nine Persons Rescued As Fire Engulfs Water Ambulance
Orealla Water Ambulance Incident Ministry of Home Affairs – An Orealla water ambulance tragically caught fire in the Corentyne River this afternoon (Monday, March 11, 2024), shortly after dropping off a patient at Skeldon Hospital. At the time of the incident, the ambulance was carrying nine passengers, including a Midwife, a part-time worker, and the…
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Plan To Repair Community Roads And Drains To Commence Shortly
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet invited a six-person delegation from the Ministry of Works, led by its Director and Permanent Secretary, who provided Cabinet with their plan for fixing the roads throughout the country especially in the many communities where age and rains have created many potholes. They provided a strategic plan to repair the…
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