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DoGA Observes 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign
November 25th was observed as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls. It is also the official start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign. The #16DaysOfActivism Campaign runs annually from the 25th of November until the 10th of December, which is International Human Rights Day. It was…
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Eight Healthcare Heroes Certified as Skilled Recompression Chamber Operators
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Center proudly announces the successful completion of a recompression chamber operation team training by a cohort of eight dedicated healthcare professionals. The rigorous training, sponsored by the Calvin Ayre Foundation, was designed to enhance their abilities in managing recompression chambers, encompassed comprehensive theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical applications. The healthcare…
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APUA: Unplanned Power Outage
Monday 27th November 2023 – APUA Electricity Business Unit would like to inform the public that various communities are currently facing unforeseen power disruptions caused by mechanical problems at the Blackpine Power Plant. Our technicians are diligently working to address the issue as swiftly and safely as possible. APUA sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience caused.
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Ministry of Health Urges Against Unauthorized Editing and Distribution of COVID-19 Dashboard
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation, and the Environment is issuing a stern warning against the unauthorized editing and dissemination of COVID-19 dashboard data, creating the false impression that it originated from the Ministry. It has come to our attention that certain individuals are modifying outdated COVID-19 dashboard statistics and circulating them among the…
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APUA: Water Service Disruption Notice
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Water Service Disruption Notice.
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CBH: Fogging Schedule on Antigua
November 27th to December 1st 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 & 4:30pm Monday 27th 4:30am: Lower Gambles &…
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APUA: Unplanned Service Interruption Notice
Sunday 26 November 2023 – The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Telecommunications Business Unit is currently conducting emergency repairs to a damaged cable in the vicinity of Old Parham Road. This is temporarily interrupting home and business services in the area including Cassada Gardens, St Johnston Village, and surroundings. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience…
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Near Record-Breaking Wet October for Antigua
Dale C. S. Destin – Published 24 October 2023 | October 2023 will be etched into Antigua’s weather history as a month of near-record-breaking rainfall. With an island-average total of 364.2 mm (14.34 in), it ranks as the second wettest October on record, coming close to the record set in 2008. However, this month’s excessive…
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Ten People Rushed to Hospital, Three in Serious Condition Following Crash
STATE MEDIA – A three-vehicle collision in Creekside shortly before noon Saturday has left at least 10 people injured. Three of those rushed to hospital sustained serious lacerations. The circumstances which led to the crash are not immediately clear. Children were among those taken to hospital as the Emergency Medical Services responded to the incident…
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Early Morning Boat Fire at Ordnance Bay Contained
Antigua and Barbuda National Park: PRESS RELEASE – Early Morning Fire at Ordnance Bay Contained: National Parks Authority Extends Well Wishes to Occupant of the Vessel Antigua & Barbuda, Saturday, November 25, 2023: An early morning fire onboard a live aboard vessel which was on anchor at Ordnance Bay, in English Harbour has been successfully…
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Antigua and Barbuda Represented at Regional Capacity-Building Workshop
National Office of disaster Services (NODS) – Two individuals from Antigua and Barbuda are being represented at a Regional Capacity-Building Workshop to advance Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) within the Caribbean. The November 21 – 22 Jamaica workshop is being held under the European Union-funded BRICS Programme – Building Resilience of Cariforum States to Disaster Risks…
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Hyperbaric Chamber Training Commences at SLBMC
State Media – The Calvin Ayre Foundation, in collaboration with trainers from the Dan Recompression Chamber Network, is training medical personnel at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) to operate a hyperbaric chamber. The machine is critical to the treatment of decompression sickness and other diving ailments.
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