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Day 2 of PiAngo Fest Infused Rescheduled
Ministry of Agriculture – Due to inclement weather last weekend, Day 2 of PiAngo Fest Infused had to be postponed. PiAngo Fest will now be happening on Sunday 27th August 2023 at the T.N. Kirnon Primary School from 10am-8pm and is now rebranded as “PiAngo Fest Back to School Edition”. There will be no entrance…
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Tropical Wave Forecast to Move Off the Coast of Africa
In the eastern tropical Atlantic, a tropical wave is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa early next week. Some slow development of this system is possible during the latter part of next week while the system moves westward across the eastern tropical Atlantic. * Formation chance through 48 hours…low…near 0 percent. *…
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Fort James Reverse Osmosis Plant to Increase Water Production Capacity
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet has agreed to add capacity to the Fort James Reverse Osmosis Plant by 500,000 gallons per day, before December 2024. The plant currently is capable of producing 1,000,000 gallons per day; however, the Minister responsible has expressed his concern that an increase in cruise tourism, as projected by the Ministry of…
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MBS Encourages Wellness Checks
PRESS RELEASE – The Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) encourages its members to schedule and attend regular wellness appointments with their physicians. This will ensure efficient chronic disease management and adherence to medication regimens. Patients are also advised to consult their physicians immediately if they have concerns or experience side effects from any medication rather than…
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National Steps Survey for Antigua and Barbuda Officially Launched
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment launched the national STEPS Survey of Antigua and Barbuda on August 23, 2023 at the Sir John E St. Luce Finance and Conference Center. The survey, which is a Non-Communicable Diseases Risk factor population-based survey is being conducted in partnership with the Pan American Health…
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Tropical Depression Gert Poses No Threat to Leeward Islands or BVI
WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES5:00 PM ECT MON, AUG 21, 2023 This is for the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is following the progress of Tropical Depression Gert. At this time the system poses no threat to the Leeward Islands or the…
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Tropical Storm Harold Forms in the Gulf of Mexico
At 100 AM CDT (0600 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Harold was located near latitude 25.8 North, longitude 94.4 West. Harold is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph (30 km/h). This general motion is expected to continue today and tonight, and the system is forecast to move inland over south Texas by midday…
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Tropical Storm Gert Forms in the Atlantic
At 1200 AM AST (0400 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Gert was located near latitude 16.7 North, longitude 55.9 West. Gert is moving toward the west-northwest near 9 mph (15 km/h) and this motion is expected until the system dissipates in about 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with…
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Tropical Storm Franklin Forms in the Caribbean Sea
At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Franklin was located near latitude 14.9 North, longitude 68.3 West. Franklin is moving toward the west near 12 mph (19 km/h). A westward to west-northwestward track is expected to continue into Monday. A sharp turn to the north is expected Monday night and a…
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Air Quality Back to Good Levels
Saharan Dust Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:40 pm Sunday 20 August 2023 Air Quality Index (AQI) Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: GoodLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until… Synopsis: Minimal Saharan Dust and or PM2.5 and PM10 at present. Alert Level: I Air quality index: 10 to…
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Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Low-Lying and Flood-Prone Areas
A flash flood watch is in effect for low-lying and flood-prone areas in Antigua and Barbuda until 6 am Monday. A flash flood watch means that moderate to major flooding is possible but not imminent in the watch area. Residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas should make preparations for flooding to safeguard life and property.…
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MET Office Issues Flash Flood Advisory
A flood advisory means that streams, creeks and drains may be elevated or even overflowing into streets, low-lying and flood-prone areas; however, property damage will be minimal. Inconveniences can be expected but the flooding is not expected to be immediately life-threatening. However, just one foot of flowing water is enough to sweep vehicles off the…
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