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Customs Officers Successfully Complete IAEA Training Workshop
Antigua & Barbuda Customs & Excise Department – Several Officials from the Antigua & Barbuda Customs & Excise Department successfully participated in the International Atomic Energy Agency Radiation Workshop facilitated by Mr. Ronmccrea Cushine and Mr. Haile Dennis from Jamaica . The opening ceremony held on Tuesday 19 September allowed the participants to receive an…
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MET Office Issues High Surf Advisory
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:50 am Sunday 24 September 2023 …High surf advisory goes into effect Monday for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed eastern coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Monday until Thursday.…
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Tropical Storm Philippe to Steer Clear of the Islands
WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES12:00 PM ECT SUNDAY SEP 24 2023 …Tropical Storm Philippe to steer clear of the islands… The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services continues to follow the progress of tropical storm Philippe (fee-leep), the sixteenth named storm for the season and the seventeenth for the year. Confidence remains…
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APUA: Temporary Disruptions to Water Distribution
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – Fort James Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant- Temporary Disruptions due to: 1. Mainline upgrade between Marble Hill Road and Anchorage Road junction to Dickenson Bay Street. 2. Unfavorable sea conditions Affected Areas: • Point • Villa • Lower Gambles • Upper Fort road • Public Cemetery to the corner of…
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UPDATE: Wanted Man Delon Shawn Wills in Police Custody
Delon Shawn Wills of St. Phillip, who was wanted by police is now in custody. The 35-year-old surrendered to the police through his attorney on Friday, September 22. The police are continuing their investigations into allegations of Fraud, Housebreaking, and Robbery. The police wishes to thank the public and the media for their assistance and…
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Depression Strengthens Into Tropical Storm Philippe
National Hurricane center (NHC) – At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Philippe was located near latitude 15.6 North, longitude 39.7 West. Philippe is moving toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). A continued westward motion at a slightly slower forward speed is expected into early next week. Maximum sustained…
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Excessive Heat Warning Continues for Antigua and Barbuda
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:20 pm Friday 22 September 2023 …Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Until Next Friday…Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: Max of around 50 °C or 122 °FLocation: Antigua and Barbuda.Timing: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. until next…
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Tropical Storm Ophelia Forms Near the South East United States
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Ophelia was located near latitude 32.9 North, longitude 76.3 West. Ophelia is moving toward the north-northwest near 13 mph (20 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue during the next day or so, followed by a slight turn…
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Caribbean Airlines Issues Scam Alert Notice
Caribbean Airlines – It has come to our attention that persons have been receiving messages via our Social Media pages prompting them to share information to claim prizes for our CPL ticket giveaway. Please note that competition winners will be contacted via Caribbean Airlines official pages ONLY and you will NOT be required to share…
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Bulk Waste Collection Temporarily Suspended
The National Solid Waste Management Authority wishes to advise the general public that our Bullk Waste Collection services bas been temporarily suspended until further notice. We are asking an residents to properly secure their bulk waste on their premises until further notice. Individuals who are unable to wait may proceed in procuring the services of…
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WANTED: Delon Shawn Wills of St. Phillip
A wanted bulletin is being issued by the police for the arrest of Delon Shawn Wills of St. Phillip. The 35-year-old is wanted for multiple Fraud offences, Aggravated Robbery, and Housebreaking. He is believed to be armed and therefore considered dangerous. He was last spotted at the airport. The police are appealing to him to…
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Heritage Quay Facility to Undergo Renovations
Antigua Cruise Port will begin upgrading the Heritage Quay facility this week. The work on the over 30-year-old structure will be in stages, with renovations starting on the “red carpet” near the Heritage Quay Pier. Railings will also be refurbished during the first phase. Other areas of improvement include curbs, paver stones, the bandstand, lighting,…
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