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Light Earthquake Shakes Eastern Caribbean
University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-01-16 08:50 am (Local Time) 2024-01-16 12:50 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.3 LOCATION: Latitude: 18.60N Longitude: 63.24W Depth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES: Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 155 km, NW Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 226 km, NW Brades, Montserrat,…
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Air Quality Drops to Moderate Levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:45 pm Sunday 14 January 2024Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Monday afternoon until Thursday. Synopsis: The air quality is to fall to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated…
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Understanding the Dry Season: Impacts, Forecasts, and Conservation
By Dale C. S. Destin – Published 10 January 2024 | Introduction – As we embrace the dawn of a new year and delve deeper into the midst of the winter season in the northern hemisphere, we find ourselves transitioning into the drier phase of our region’s annual cycle. As a nation grappling with scarcity…
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TRINIDAD: Mud Volcano Erupts in Cascadoux Trace, Mayaro
Trinidad and Tobago Weather Centre (TTWC) – Two new active vents of the Cascadoux Mud Volcano erupted in Cascadoux Trace, Cascadoux Village, Mayaro, on Thursday evening at approximately 5:00 PM, prompting the evacuation of three homes closest to the new vents. According to reports in the area, hot mud began spewing into the air on…
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ABDF-CG: Response Made To Fishing Vessel That Experienced Mechanical Failure
ABDF MEDIA RELEASE | Date: Friday 12th January, 2024 | 21OOhrs – At approximately 1415hrs on Friday 12th January 2024, the ABDF Coast Guard (ABDF CG) received a Marine Report from an officer of Barbuda Fisheries, relaying that FV MISS WEBBER encountered mechanical failure, and was at anchor, at position 17° 35.1OO’N 062° 07. 1OO’W;…
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“World’s Toughest Row” Competitor Dies at Sea
WORLD’S TOUGHEST ROW – It is with heartfelt sadness that we must convey the news of the death of Alisdair Putt – Skipper of the four-person team, Aussie Old Salts. On the 4th January 2024 at approx 14:15 hrs UTC, Alisdair suffered what is believed to be a cardiac related event whilst on deck (Pending…
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PAHO Monitoring Elevated Levels of Respiratory Viruses in the Americas
Epidemiological Update: Circulation of SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses in the Americas Washington, D.C., January 10, 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) this week issued an epidemiological update on respiratory viruses in the Region of the Americas. The update provides recommendations for maintaining surveillance of these viruses and strengthening health systems response,…
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The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force Enrolls 22 New Recruits
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) – On January 5th, 2024, a significant milestone was marked as 22 new recruits were attested to join the prestigious Antigua Barbuda Defence Force. The solemn Attestation ceremony took place on the Camp Blizard Grounds at the Force Headquarters, symbolizing the commencement of their journey into military service. Over…
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Air Quality Returns to Good Levels
Saharan Dust Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services12:30 pm Tuesday 09 January 2024 Air Quality Index (AQI) Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: GoodLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until Friday night Synopsis: Minimal Saharan Dust and or PM2.5 and PM10 at present. Alert Level: I Air quality index:…
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CBH Fogging Schedule on Antigua
Fogging Schedule on Antigua January 8th to 12th 2024 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. Mon Tue…
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Five Islands to Receive Reverse Osmosis Plant
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet took the decision to add a Reverse Osmosis Plant at Five Islands to supply potable water to the growing student population, faculty and staff as the University expands. Such a plant will also supply potable water to the hotels in that area and neighbouring communities. It is estimated that in…
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APUA Water Business Unit Notices
The APUA Water Business Unit wishes to inform the general public of the following notices, which will affect water distribution:
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