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World Mental Health Day 2023
Ministry of Health & The Environment, Antigua and Barbuda – Every year on October 10th, the world comes together to observe World Mental Health Day. This day serves as a reminder that mental health is not a privilege but a fundamental human right that must be protected and promoted for all. In 2023, the theme…
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MET Office Issues High Surf Advisory
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:05 pm Sunday 08 October 2023 …High surf advisory goes into effect Monday for Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northeast coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Monday…
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Cabinet Applauds the National Response to Tropical Storm Philippe
CABINET NOTES – In its review of the harm and damage caused by tropical storm Philippe, the Cabinet applauds the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), and the Antigua Public Utility Authorities (APUA), especially its Department of Electricity, its linesmen and those other APUA staff who ventured out into the rain and wind to repair…
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Weather Forecasters Continue to Monitor Tropical Disturbance for Development
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: Eastern Tropical Atlantic (AL92); A low-latitude tropical wave located several hundred miles to the south-southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands continues to produce a large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development of this…
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Thirty Six Participants Successfully Complete USAR Training
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) – On Friday 6th October, 2023 the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM), in collaboration with the CDEMA – Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency and the World Hope International (WHI), hosted a closing ceremony for 36 members of the Defence Force and Protective Services, who participated in…
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Tropical Storm Philippe Replenishes Natural Water Catchments
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet held discussions about the effects of Tropical Storm Phillipe on Antigua and Barbuda. First, it dumped more than 8 inches of rain in Antigua and caused many dams and reservoirs to fill up. Potworks Dam, capable of holding 1.2 billion gallons of water, is about one-third (1/3) full; with daily…
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Excessive Heat Watch in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WatchAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:00 pm Friday 06 October 2023 …Excessive Heat Possible for Antigua and Barbuda…Heat Watch in Effect 8:30 am to 4:30 pm until Next Friday…Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: 38 °C or 100 °F or higher.Location: Antigua and Barbuda.Timing: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm until next…
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MoH and PAHO Host Three-Day Incident Command System Workshop
The Ministry of Health (MoH)in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) hosted a three-day Incident Command System workshop at the Medical Benefits Scheme Conference room from 4th to 6th October 2023. Peter Bergess representing the Pan American Health Organization was the Instructor of the course which is a management tool for coordinating incidents…
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NODS: Observance of Disaster Risk Reduction Week
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – Several activities will be held next week in observance of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction on October 13 to be held under the theme “Fighting inequality for a resilient future”. According to information from the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS), the activities begin Sunday with a…
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Air Quality Falls to Moderate Levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services12:00 pm Thursday 05 October 2023 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until Saturday. Synopsis: The air quality is to fall to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with…
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Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas Appointed Assistant Director of PAHO
Ministry of Health – Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas has been appointed as Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization. Dr. Sealey-Thomas, a national of Antigua and Barbuda, received her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of the West Indies in 1998, a Master of Public Health in 2005, and a Doctorate…
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Weather Officials Monitoring Tropical Wave in the Eastern Atlantic
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – Eastern Tropical Atlantic: A low-latitude tropical wave is expected to move off the west coast of Africa this weekend. Thereafter, some slow development of this system is possible as it moves westward to west-northwestward across the eastern tropical Atlantic. * Formation chance through 48 hours…low…near 0 percent. * Formation chance…
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