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NODS: AL94 Likely to Become a Tropical Depression
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – Residents should continue to monitor the media for updates on tropical disturbance AL94 which is likely to become a tropical depression in the next day or so. A tropical depression is one stage away from a tropical storm. According to information from the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Office,…
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APUA Relaxes Water Distribution Schedule
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, October 17th, 2023 – The Antigua Public Utilities Authorities (APUA) Water Business Unit announces that it now has the opportunity to relax the water distribution schedule. The water distribution schedule had been implemented to allow for a fair rotation cycle which gives a suitable opportunity for residents to plan and consume the…
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MET Office Issues Alert Statement for Invest 94L (AL94)
WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES2:00 PM ECT TUE, OCT 17, 2023 This is for the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands …The Meteorological Office continues to monitor the progress of Invest 94L (AL94) which now has a high chance of development… At 2 pm ECT or 1800z the centre of…
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Digicel Warns of Scam
Digicel in a notice posted on one of its social media platforms is warning the public of a scam under its brand name. SCAM ALERT!! Please be advised this is NOT a Digicel promotion or link. Please Do NOT click this link or enter any payment details.
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Tropical Disturbance AL94 Regaining Organization as it Heads Toward the Area
WOCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES3:30 PM ECT MONDAY OCT 16 2023 The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) continues to follow the progress of tropical disturbance AL94, which could be near the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands later this weekend. Given its current distance and the fact that it…
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Pesticide & Toxic Chemicals Controls Board Celebrates Chemicals Awareness Week
Antigua Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs – The Pesticide & Toxic Chemicals Controls Board celebrates Chemicals Awareness Week on the 16th – 20th of October under the theme ‘Safe use and management of chemicals is our collective responsibility’.
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UPDATE: Missing Bendals Man Found
The family of 75 year old Arnold Browne of Bendals is reporting that he has been found. Mr. Browne was last seen at about 7:30 A.M on Hamlet Road, Liberta Village on 14th October 2023. Initial Story: https://safetysteps.org/2023/10/15/missing-arnold-browne-of-bendals-village/
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Tropical Disturbance AL94 Weakens but Still Expected to Become a Tropical Cyclone
WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES2:00 PM ECT SUNDAY OCT 15 2023 …Tropical Disturbance AL94 weakens but still expected to become a Tropical Cyclone as it heads toward the Caribbean… The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services continues to follow the progress of tropical disturbance AL94, which could be near the Leeward Islands…
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MISSING: Arnold Browne of Bendals Village
Mr. Browne was last seen wearing a grey and red shirt and shorts as seen in picture below. UPDATE: https://safetysteps.org/2023/10/15/update-missing-bendals-man-found/
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Tropical Disturbance AL94 Continues to Move Towards the Caribbean
WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES3:25 PM ECT SATURDAY OCT 14 2023 The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological services continues to follow the progress of tropical disturbance AL94, which could affect the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands late next week. Due to the distance away and the fact that it is…
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CDEMA Receives New Portable Power Station Kits
CDEMA – Thursday 12th October, 2023 marked the official handover of critical equipment for the CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit (CDRU) to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) by Global Affairs Canada through the Targeted Support to CDEMA Project. The handover was done by Natalie Hutchinson, Senior International Assistance Officer for Global Affairs Canada to…
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Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas Sworn in as Assistant Director of PAHO
Dr. Rhonda Sealey-Thomas, a citizen of Antigua and Barbuda, was sworn in as the new Assistant Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO). Dr. Sealey-Thomas holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree, as well as a Master of Public Health and…
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