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ODPEM Confirms Light Earthquake Felt In Sections Of Jamaica
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 KINGSTON, JAMAICA: The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) notes that a light earthquake was experienced in several parts of Jamaica at approximately 8:34 am. on Sunday, 1 March 2026. Information from the Earthquake Unit UWI Mona indicates that the earthquake had a magnitude…
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NOTICE: Government Vehicle Audit
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Works advises that all persons assigned government-owned vehicles who missed their scheduled audit dates are required to report to the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium on Monday, 2nd March, or Tuesday, 3rd March, between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Shakes Kingston, Jamaica
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Jamaica Information Service: The Earthquake Unit has confirmed that an earthquake was felt earlier this morning (March 1, 2026) at 8:34 am in sections of Kingston and St. Andrew, St. Catherine, and in other sections of the island. The quake’s epicentre was located approximately 10 km…
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APUA: Water Production Advisory
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Saturday, 28 February, 2026: The APUA Water Business Unit wishes to advise our valued customers of a temporary reduction in daily water production at three of our Reverse Osmosis Plants. This is due to electrical issues at the Crabbs Reverse Osmosis Plant, mechanical challenges at the…
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NSWMA Issues Smouldering Notice For Cook’s Landfill
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) experienced a fire at the active disposal zone of the Cook’s Sanitary Landfill on Friday, 27th February 2026, at approximately 6:30pm. The Authority has been engaged in extinguishing the flames; however, landfill fires can be challenging, and the site…
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CBH Successfully Hosts Comprehensive Training Session For Custodians And Groundsmen
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 On February 24, 2026, the Central Board of Health (CBH) successfully facilitated a comprehensive training session aimed at strengthening the capacity of custodians and groundsmen across multiple institutions. A total of 40 participants attended, including custodial and grounds staff from Muriel OβMard Campus (MOC), Dr. Alister…
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ABDF Coast Guard Responds To Cata Sensation Capsize Incident
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 February 26th, 2026: The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) Coast Guard confirms to the general public the successful rescue of six individuals following a capsizing on the evening of 25th February 2026. At approximately 10:02 pm, the ABDF Coast Guard received a Marine Report from…
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Small Craft Advisory For Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla And The British Virgin Islands
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Urgent β Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services2:30 pm Wednesday 25 February 2026 Locations to be affected: Mainly, open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands out to 20 nautical miles. Timing: Until Thursday night for the British Virgin IslandsUntil Friday evening…
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CBH Conducts Preventive Health And Safety Measures For Families
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Staff from the Central Board of Health shared valuable health and safety tips with patients who visited the Villa Polyclinic. On day one, the focus was on child safety in the home, highlighting simple but effective measures parents can put in place to protect their children…
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Police Force To Expand K-9 Unit With New Specialized Dogs
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet ofΒ Antigua and BarbudaΒ has approved the recommendation of the Hon. Attorney General and Minister responsible for the Police to acquire four additional dogs for theΒ Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda K9 Unit. The new additions to the K9 Unit will include two…
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High Surf Advisory For The British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Antigua And Barbuda
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Urgent β Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Service1:00 pm Tuesday 24th February, 2026 Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and northwestern-facing coastlines with relatively shallow,gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: From Wednesday pre-dawn until Saturday pre-dawn for the British Virgin…
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APUA Addresses Water Line Ruptures And Infrastructure Challenges
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Monday, 23 February, 2026: The Water Business Unit acknowledges the recent increase in reports of ruptured lines. This is largely due to ageing infrastructure within the network, compounded by the increased volumes of water now being produced and distributed through pipes that were not originally designed…
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