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APUA: Water Service Disruption
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ABDF Members Participate in Canadian Lifesaving Society Training
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) – The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) had two members participating in the Ministry of Tourism’s Beach Safety and Security Unit second stage of its Canadian Lifesaving Society training and certification initiative. This phase took place from October 28th to November 11th, 2023. The training focused on twelve Lifesaving…
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CBH: Fogging Schedule for Antigua
Fogging Schedule for Antigua from November 13th to 17th 2023 The Central Board of Health (CBH) wishes to advise the general public that as part of the Mosquito Control Program for the adult Aedes aegypti Mosquito, the Vector Control Unit will be conducting fogging operations in the following areas commencing 4:30am & 4:30pm. Monday 13th:…
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Weather Officials Monitoring Two Tropical Disturbances
For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: 1. Southwestern Caribbean Sea: A large area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the southwestern Caribbean Sea is associated with a broad trough of low pressure. Environmental conditions appear marginally conducive for development of this system, and a tropical depression could form late this week…
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Governor Bryan Requests Emergency Declaration from President Biden Amid Water Contamination Crisis
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – In a decisive response to a critical public health situation, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands has formally requested an emergency declaration from President Joe Biden. This action follows the Governor’s declaration of a local state of emergency on Oct. 30, 2023, in response to hazardous levels of…
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Is the Hurricane Season Over?
Dale C. S. Destin – Published 8 November 2023 | Is the hurricane season over for Antigua and the rest of the Eastern Caribbean? The hurricane season runs until November 30. However, since Hurricane Tammy exited the area about 15 days ago, no disturbances have formed between Africa and the Caribbean, the place where we…
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Tropical Disturbance Continues to Develop in the Caribbean Sea
National Hurricane Center (NHC): For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico – Southwestern Caribbean Sea: A broad area of low pressure is likely to form over the southwestern Caribbean Sea in a few days. Gradual development is possible thereafter, and a tropical depression could form late this week while the system drifts…
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Traffic Department Commits to Ensuring the Smooth Flow of Traffic During Cruise Season
Stakeholder Consultations Held Ahead of Bumper Cruise Season – (St. John’s Antigua, November 7th, 2023) – The 2023/2024 Winter Tourist Season is setting into high gear, and it’s expected to be bumper. With this in mind and considering the ramifications for traffic flow in the city of St. John’s, Tourism Minister the Hon. Charles Fernandez…
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Road Users Urged to Exercise Caution When Traveling in APUA Working Zones
Friday 10th November, 2023; Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – The general public is reminded of the ongoing Road Rehabilitation Project & Mainline Upgrade spanning from the junction of Marble Hill and Anchorage Road to the corner of Dickenson Bay Street. Road users would have noticed PVC pipes at various locations along Fort Road and…
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Weather Officials Monitoring Tropical Disturbance in the Caribbean Sea
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico; southwestern Caribbean Sea: A broad area of low pressure is forecast to form in the southwestern Caribbean Sea by the middle of next week. Thereafter, environmental conditions appear conducive for gradual development of this system while it drifts slowly, remaining…
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Boat Owners Urged to Adhere to the Guidelines for Controlling Mosquitoes
Antigua & Barbuda Fisheries Division (ABFD) – Due to the increase in cases of Dengue fever around the region, the Central Board of Health and the Fisheries Division is appealing to all boat owners to please secure your boats to adhere to the Guidelines for Controlling Mosquitoes at Fisheries Complexes and Fish Landing Sites. With…
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Fire Brigade Medics Commence Recertification Training
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment and the Antigua Barbuda Emergency Medical Services is collaborating with the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda’s Fire Brigade to recertify the medics in the Brigade. An opening ceremony was held at the Sir Wright F George Police Academy earlier this week to launch…
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