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Disturbance (Potential Tropical Cyclone Twenty-Two) is not likely to become a tropical cyclone but the risk of life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides across Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Southeastern Cuba continues. At 400 PM EST (2100 UTC), the disturbance was centered near latitude 18.7 North, longitude 77.7 West. The system is moving faster toward the northeast near…

The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) added its second aircraft to the ABDF Air Wing, ALHPA 2 on October 10th 2023 at the VC Bird International Airport. The addition of this aircraft has now improved the Force’s aid in troop movements, humanitarian support, search and rescue operations and medical evacuations. The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force…

National Hurricane Center (NHC) – Disturbance over the west-central Caribbean Sea forecast to become a tropical storm. At 400 PM EST (2100 UTC), the disturbance was centered near latitude 15.2 North, longitude 81.5 West. The system is moving toward the north-northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h). A northeastward motion is expected to begin tonight, with…

Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) – The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) had two members participating in the Ministry of Tourism’s Beach Safety and Security Unit second stage of its Canadian Lifesaving Society training and certification initiative. This phase took place from October 28th to November 11th, 2023. The training focused on twelve Lifesaving…

For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: 1. Southwestern Caribbean Sea: A large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the southwestern Caribbean Sea is associated with a broad trough of low pressure. Environmental conditions appear marginally conducive for development of this system, and a tropical depression could form late this week…

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a decisive response to a critical public health situation, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands has formally requested an emergency declaration from President Joe Biden. This action follows the Governor’s declaration of a local state of emergency on Oct. 30, 2023, in response to hazardous levels of…

Dale C. S. Destin – Published 8 November 2023 | Is the hurricane season over for Antigua and the rest of the Eastern Caribbean? The hurricane season runs until November 30. However, since Hurricane Tammy exited the area about 15 days ago, no disturbances have formed between Africa and the Caribbean, the place where we…

National Hurricane Center (NHC): For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico – Southwestern Caribbean Sea: A broad area of low pressure is likely to form over the southwestern Caribbean Sea in a few days. Gradual development is possible thereafter, and a tropical depression could form late this week while the system drifts…

Stakeholder Consultations Held Ahead of Bumper Cruise Season – (St. John’s Antigua, November 7th, 2023) – The 2023/2024 Winter Tourist Season is setting into high gear, and it’s expected to be bumper. With this in mind and considering the ramifications for traffic flow in the city of St. John’s, Tourism Minister the Hon. Charles Fernandez…