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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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DCA to Enforce Legislation on Abandoned Properties That Pose Health or Security Risks
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet noted concerns from a number of residents in various communities where overgrown, abandoned private properties are posing health and safety concerns. The Cabinet therefore examined and have asked the Development Control Authority (DCA) to enforce Section 47 of the Physical Planning Act which provides the DCA with the authority to issue Amenity Orders to private property owners, directing them to remove bushes…
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Air Quality Drops to Moderate Levels as First Surge of Saharan Dust for 2024 Approaches
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:00 pm Saturday 06 January 2024 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Sunday morning until Tuesday. Synopsis: The air quality is to fall to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10,…
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Health Minister Commends Brandon Browne for His Remarkable Achievements
(Health Minister Commends Brandon Browne for Achieving International Certification as a Critical Care Paramedic and Flight Paramedic) Minister of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment, Sir Molwyn Joseph extends heartfelt congratulations to Brandon Browne for his remarkable achievement in attaining international certification as a Critical Care Paramedic and Flight Paramedic. This accreditation not only…
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Cabinet Encourages the Use of Personal Protective Equipment
CABINET NOTES – The Minister of Health reported that workers who inhale fumes and impure air are showing an alarming rate of illness. The Cabinet, therefore, encourages all workers who are exposed to conditions that are likely to affect their lungs to wear protective masks, and to utilize other personal protective equipment (PPEs) during the…
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INET Warns of Fake Promotion
INET – It has been reported by a few customers that they have received this pop up ad while browsing the internet. Kindly note that this is NOT an inet promotion. Our Christmas promotion has ended and was sent via text message. Please close this ad and don’t try to engage as it is a…
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APUA: Water Service Disruption Update
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has issued an update regarding disruptions to water service in specific areas.
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ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES: Tragic Plane Crash in Bequia
Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) on Thursday, January, 2024 – A small, one (1) engine aircraft, Registration Number N4023B, owned and piloted by Mr. Robert Sachs of Bequia, crashed into the sea, one (1) nautical mile West of Petit Nevis, sometime after midday (earlier today). There were three (3) passengers on…
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Antiguan Medic Achieves International Certification as Critical Care and Flight Paramedic
(HEALTH MINISTRY CONGRATULATES BRANDON BROWNE ON BECOMING FIRST ANTIGUAN TO RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION AS A CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC AND FLIGHT PARAMEDIC) Brandon Browne, a distinguished graduate of the Paramedic programme at the Emergency Training Institute of Trinidad & Tobago (ETITT), has become the first Antiguan to achieve international certification as a Certified Critical Care Paramedic…
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