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SLBMC Ensures Continuity of Essential Services During Storm
The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) has announced that all essential areas and in patient services, including the Emergency Room, will continue to operate without interruption. However, the hospital urges individuals not to venture out in the hazardous storm conditions unless it is an emergency. In the event of a medical emergency, residents are…
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NOTICE: School Closure
*NOTICE FROM THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORTS AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES* The Ministry has taken the decision to close schools tomorrow *Tuesday October 3, 2023. The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has upgraded the tropical storm watch to a warning for both Antigua and Barbuda, amidst the impending severe weather from Tropical Storm Philippe. The Met…
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Antigua and Barbuda Now Under Tropical Storm Warning
Antigua and Barbuda has now been placed under a Tropical Storm Warning. According to information from the local met office, the chance of storm winds is at 70% for Antigua and 90% for Barbuda. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected somewhere within the warning area, in this case within 6…
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Flash Flood Watch In Effect for the Leeward Islands
WHCA31 TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD WATCHANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES11:00 AM ECT MON, OCT 2, 2023 The Leeward Islands A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for low lying and flood prone areas of Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, and Anguilla valid from 4pm today until 12 noon tomorrow 3rd October 2023. A flash flood watch…
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Tropical Storm Warning in Place for Barbuda While a Watch Remains for Antigua
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Office has issued a tropical storm warning for the sister-isle of Barbuda while a watch remains in place for Antigua. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area within 12 hours. According to the 11:00 a.m. update, while a watch remains in place…
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Antigua and Barbuda Dengue-Free
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet addressed a fake news item about Dengue. The Minister of Health confirmed that Antigua and Barbuda is Dengue-free as are all OECS countries. Only one Caribbean country has recently declared that it is dengue affected. The Cabinet continues to urge parents to have their children vaccinated and to pay no…
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T.S Philippe to Bring Heavy Rains and Flash Flood Threat Overnight to the Leeward Islands
WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL STORM PHILIPPE WATCH STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES5:06 PM ECT SUN, OCT 1, 2023 This is for Antigua and Barbuda …Heavy rains and flash flood threat beginning overnight for the leeward islands due to Philippe… A tropical storm watch remains in effect for Antigua and Barbuda. A tropical storm watch means that tropical…
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NODS Urges Residents to Complete Their Hurricane Plans
A tropical storm watch is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda. According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Centre in the US which monitors these weather systems in the Atlantic and the Pacific, on the forecast track, the center of Philippe is forecast to pass near or just northeast of the northern Leeward…
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Tropical Storm Philippe Watch Statement
WHCA31 TAPA BULLETIN TROPICAL STORM PHILIPPE WATCH STATEMENT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 11 AM ECT SUN OCT 01 2023 …Tropical Storm Watch in effect for Antigua and Barbuda… A tropical storm watch is in effect for Antigua and Barbuda. A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible, in this case, in…
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Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Antigua and Barbuda
The Met Office, acting on behalf of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, has made the decision to go with a tropical storm watch for Antigua and Barbuda. This decision will be reflected in the 11 am bulletin from the US National Hurricane Center. Storm winds are possible, so be prepared!
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NODS: Tropical Storm Watch Could Be in Place Today
A Tropical Storm Watch could be issued today for Antigua and Barbuda and other portions of the north east Caribbean. According to information from the Antigua and Barbuda’s Meteorological Services, if Tropical Storm Philippe’s forecast path continues to trend towards the islands a watch is likely to go into effect by 11 am this (Sun.)…
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Stakeholder Engagement Meeting to Review Price Controlled Goods
The Ministry of Trade held a Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on 28 September 2023 at the Ministry of Trade, to review the goods listed in the Price Control Act CAP 138 of 1967. The meeting drew representation from various stakeholders in the public and private sectors. The main purpose of the meeting was to garner stakeholder feedback on the possible items that could be added…
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