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U.S Embassy Issues Security Alert for American Citizens in Trinidad
Security Alert — Exercise Caution – Potential for Increased CrimeU.S. Embassy Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Date: December 28, 2023 Location: Trinidad, St. Augustine area Event: Exercise caution as there is potential for increased crime. Criminal activity often occurs in crowded public locations such as markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship,…
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Earth Had its Warmest November on Record
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – November 2023 was the warmest November in NOAA’s 174-year global climate record. Last month also continued the year’s record-warm streak, according to scientists and data from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information. Below are more highlights from NOAA’s November global climate report: Climate by the numbers November 2023 The…
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NODS and The Directorate of Gender Affairs Collaborate to Distribute Care Packages
December 20th, 2023 – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment through the Directorate of Gender Affairs and the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) have collaborated to provide care packages to persons from vulnerable communities who have been impacted by the recent natural hazards that have plagued the country. The activity,…
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APUA Prepares to Complete Overhead to Underground Conversion
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, 22nd December 2023 – The Antigua Public Utilities Authority prepares for overhead to underground conversion of a portion of its power distribution system from the junction of WIOC Pond and Friars Hill Road to Government House. The Ministry of Housing, Works, Lands, & Urban Development has commenced the National Highway & Community…
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Dominican Republic Shaken by M5.3 Earthquake
UPDATED 2023-12-26 03:24:25: Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC): No Warning, Warning or Tsunami Watch for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands Location: PUERTO RICO TRENCHDate: 2023-12-26 03:24:25 AM (GMT-4)Magnitude: 5.3 MlDepth: 9 km depth. Latitude: 19.6258 Longitude: -68.8005 Source: Seismic Network from Puerto Rico
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CBH Fogging Schedule on Antigua
Fogging Schedule on Antigua from December 26th to 29th. 2023 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 Mon. Tue. …
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Near Record-Breaking Dry November Followed Near Record-Breaking Wet October
Dale C. S. Destin – In the span of two months, Antigua experienced a meteorological rollercoaster, going from a near-record-breaking wet October to a near-record-breaking dry November. With an island-average total of 25.7 mm (1.01 in), November 2023 has emerged as the second driest such month on record. It fell just short of the historic low set back in 1947, a…
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CBH Issues Holiday Season Food Safety Tips
The Central Board of Health (CBH) has issued a number of food preparation and consumption safety tips as the festive swings into full cooking gear.
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Police Force Releases Christmas “Be Safe” Music Video
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda (RPFAB) has released a Christmas music video asking residents to “be safe” during this festive season. Watch video here:
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Traffic Control Measures for the Christmas Season
The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is asking motorists to take note of the traffic control measures that are in place for the 2023 Christmas period.
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Commissioner of Police Urges Vigilance this Yuletide Season
STATE MEDIA – There is a call for householders and business operators to play their part in keeping safe during this yuletide season. Police Commissioner Atlee Rodney is providing crucial safety tips, as the season is traditionally marked by an uptick in crimes of acquisition.
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