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NHC Issuing Experimental Tropical Cyclone Forecast Cone Graphic During 2024 Hurricane Season
National Hurricane Center Experimental Tropical Cyclone Forecast Cone Graphic National Hurricane Center (NHC) – Beginning on or around August 15, 2024, NHC will begin issuing an experimental version of the cone graphic that includes inland tropical storm and hurricane watches and warnings in effect for the continental United States. Recommendations from social science research suggest…
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Trinidad Rocked By Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake
University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-02-05 10:18 pm (Local Time) 2024-02-06 02:18 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.2 LOCATION: Latitude: 11.01N Longitude: 62.06W Depth: 32 km NEARBY CITIES: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, 72 km, NW Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, 95 km, NW San Fernando,…
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CBH: Fogging Schedule for Antigua
The Central Board of Health (CBH) has released its fogging schedule for Antigua starting 5th February to 9th February 2024.
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‘Arter’ Marks A Year Of Getting Kids Pumped About Health
Heart and Stroke Foundation: Arter knows a thing or two about the impact of too much sugar and not enough exercise on one’s health. High blood pressure, diabetes and stroke are just some of the ailments he’s witnessed among loved ones, inspiring his crusade to help reverse the trend. The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s eye-catching…
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NODS Hosts Four-Day Public Information and Education Workshop
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – A number of individuals came together at NODS for a four-day workshop to look at how the national disaster management’s public information and education programme can be enhanced. The sessions, which ended Thursday, targeted members of the Public Information and Education Sub-Committee – one of the groupings established…
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Shakes Trinidad
University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2024-02-03 2:33 pm (Local Time) 2024-02-03 18:33 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.2 LOCATION: Latitude: 10.96N | Longitude: 62.65W Depth: 54 km If you felt this earthquake, please tell us (https://uwiseismic.com/connect/earthquake-feedback/) DISCLAIMER: This preliminary location has been automatically calculated by computer…
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EAG Urges The Public To Respect The Closed Seasons
Environmental Awareness Group (EAG) – Here’s a reminder that our Red Hind, Coney, & Nassau Grouper populations have entered their breeding season. Giving them the time to do this is important to our fisheries and to the continuation of life underwater. Do your part to support our fisherfolk and our coral reefs by respecting…
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Medical Benefits Scheme Addresses Insulin Shortages
Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) Addresses Lantus (Insulin Glargine) Shortages, Ensures Full Stock Availability and confirms that there are no shortages of medications. The Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) reaffirms its commitment to providing essential medications to its beneficiaries for the effective management of chronic conditions. MBS allocates approximately nineteen million Eastern Caribbean dollars towards procuring pharmaceuticals,…
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ABDF And Heart And Stroke Foundation Collaborate On Health Fair
Antigua and Barbuda Defense Force (ABDF) – In observance of Heart Disease Awareness Month, the Medic team from the Antigua & Barbuda Defence Force, in collaboration with the Heart & Stroke Foundation visited the Freetown Primary School on February 1, 2024, for a Health Fair. Participating schools, including Newfield Primary and Bethesda Primary, joined in…
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Beachgoers Asked To Be Cautious As High Surf Warning Is In Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services10:55 am Friday 02 February 2024 …High surf warning in effect for Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands……High surf warning goes into effect this afternoon for Antigua and Barbuda… Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle…
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Saharan Dust Brings Unhealthy Air Quality To T&T
Trinidad and Tobago Weather Center (TTWC) – As forecast, a major surge of Saharan Dust has moved across Trinidad and Tobago and the remainder of the Windward Islands, significantly reducing air quality and visibility across the region. While there are no official alerts, watches, or warnings in effect for Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados is currently…
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Tomlinson’s Cemetery To Be Operational Shortly
CABINET NOTES – The Minister of Health and Wellness reports that an area of the Tomlinson’s Cemetery, earmarked more than 20 years ago for burials, will shortly begin to receive funerals. Both the Public Cemetery in St. John’s, and the Lady of the Valley Cemetery just outside Bolans are filled. Community cemeteries are being utilized at the…
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