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APUA: Newly Appointed General Manager Announced
ST. JOHN’S Antigua, December 1st, 2023 – The Board of Commissioners announces its appointment of the new General Manager for the Antigua Public Utilities Authority. The Board of Commissioners of the Antigua Public Utilities Authority is pleased to announce the Board’s appointment of the General Manager, Mr. John Bradshaw. Mr. Bradshaw will first serve as…
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It’s Curtains on the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Dale C. S. Destin – Published 30 November 2023 | The official 2023 hurricane season is slated to come to a quiet end tonight. However, for all intents and purposes, it came to an end weeks ago when the last tropical cyclone dissipated on October 24. 268Weather adjudged the activity of the season to have…
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UWI, SRC: Statement on Recent Earthquake Activity in the Eastern Caribbean
University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI,SRC) – The Lesser Antilles arc is a subduction zone setting that experiences thousands of earthquakes on an annual basis. While most of these events are not felt, moderate to significant sized events may impact the region at anytime. Many of the events occurring overnight have been…
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Strong Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Felt Across Antigua
The University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2023-12-02 04:48 am (Local Time)2023-12-02 08:48 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 6.0 LOCATION: Latitude: 16.75NLongitude: 61.13WDepth: 16 km NEARBY CITIES:Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 71 km, NESaint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 89 km, SE Brades, Montserrat, 120 km, E*distance and direction to epicenter…
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APUA: Water Service Disruption Notice
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) wishes to inform the public of disruption to its water service in the following areas:
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MISSING: Kyle Peters of Vernon’s Estate
The family of 23-year-old Kyle Peters of Vernon’s Estate is appealing for help in finding him. He was last seen at home on Tuesday, 28th November 2023 around 7:30 am dressed in a pair of long blue jeans without a shirt. He has not been seen or heard from since. He is described as clear…
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COP28 Adopts Historic Loss and Damage Fund
(COP28 adopts historic loss and damage fund – close to 300 million USD pledged for operationalization of the Fund) The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) commenced today in Dubai, marking a momentous start with the adoption of critical recommendations put forth at the 5th meeting of the Transitional Committee 5 (TC5). Acknowledging the urgency…
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ABDF: Two Bodies Recovered from Water at Devil’s Bridge
MEDIA RELEASE: Thursday 30th November, 2023 – At approximately 0645hrs on the morning of Thursday 30 November 2023, the Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force (ABDF) Coast Guard received a report from the 91 1 Operator, informing of an accident which resulted in two individuals: an adult female and child entering rough waters at Devil’s bridge.…
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Navigating the Swell Season: Understanding High Surf Conditions and Staying Safe
Dale C. S. Destin – Published 29 November 2023 | As November ushers in the anticipated swell season across the Caribbean Basin, it brings both excitement and a need for heightened awareness among coastal communities. Lasting until April, this period is marked by the arrival of formidable swells that transform tranquil shorelines into dynamic, potentially…
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APUA: Water Service Disruption Notice
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) wishes to inform the public of disruption to its water service in the following areas:
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2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Ranks 4th for Most-Named Storms in a Year
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – The above-normal 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30, was characterized by record-warm Atlantic sea surface temperatures and a strong El Nino. The Atlantic basin saw 20 named storms in 2023, which ranks fourth for the most-named storms in a year since 1950. Seven storms…
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Recorded Off Barbados
University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2023-11-28 11:26 am (Local Time) 2023-11-28 15:26 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.4 LOCATION: Latitude: 12.92N | Longitude: 59.73W NEARBY CITIES: Bridgetown, Barbados, 29 km, SW Depth: 65 km Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, 160 km, E Castries, Saint Lucia,…
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