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Brace Yourselves: The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
Dale C. S. Destin – Published 01 June 2023 Introduction As we enter the summer months, a sense of anticipation fills the air, mingled with a tinge of trepidation. It’s that time of year again when nature’s fury unleashes its might upon the Atlantic Basin. The Atlantic hurricane season for 2023 has arrived, and meteorologists,…
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APUA: Unplanned Power Disruption Notice
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA): Wednesday 31 May 2023 – We are currently experiencing technical issues at the BlackPine Power plant which has resulted in the loss of power in some areas. The technicians are already working on resolving this issue at the safest possible time. APUA Electricity Business Unit regrets any inconvenience caused.
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NOTICE: 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Press Conference
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) will be hosting a Press Conference at 10:00 A.M on Thursday 1st June 2023 at its headquarters on American Road. The nation’s premier disaster agency will outline the nation’s plans and preparations for the upcoming 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
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Police Officers Influencing Young Minds
Office of Strategic Communications-STRATCOM – Amidst the concerns of youth violence, officers from the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda took special time to share with young preschoolers about their career day activities. Constable Keriann Thomas, Miss Reigning Police, and OECS Queen, along with Constable De-onte Francis of All Saints Police Station are seen…
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COVID-19 Health Response Project Launched In Antigua and Barbuda
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda through the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment in collaboration with the Caribbean Development Bank recently held a workshop to launch the Strengthening Resilience and Supporting Recovery in Antigua and Barbuda: COVID-19 Health Response Project. Minister of State within the Ministry, the Honourable Samantha Marshall was…
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MISSING: 24-Year-Old Lightfoot Resident
The family of 24-year-old Noah Hurst of Lightfoot is urgently seeking assistance from the public in locating him. Noah, who lives with his parents in Lightfoot was last seen on Tuesday 23rd May 2023. Anyone with information is asked to contact any police station.
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Emergency Telecommunications Plans and Procedures Tested in Exercise REGIONRAP
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) – CDEMA hosted Exercise REGIONRAP to test the Emergency Telecommunications plans and procedures in accordance with the Regional Emergency Telecommunications Plan. The exercise featured 31 participants from all 19 Participating States, Regional Amateur Radio Operators, some UAV/Drone Operators in the region and Regional Security System. Exercise Region Rap is…
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NOAA Predicts a Near-Normal 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
El Nino, above-average Atlantic Ocean temperatures set the stage NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, predict near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 40% chance of a near-normal season,…
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Soaring Economic Costs of Weather-Related Disasters Counterbalanced by Life-Saving Early Warnings
Dale C. S. Destin: Published 22 May, 2023 – Extreme weather events and their impact on human lives and economies have been a growing concern in recent years. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has just released updated data on the mortality and economic losses resulting from weather, climate, and water-related hazards. The figures reveal a staggering number…
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APUA: Telecomms Maintenance Notice
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Telecommunications Business Unit will be carrying out repairs to a damaged fibre cable in Picadilly on Sunday 28 May 2023 between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. inet Home customers in Cobbs Cross through Red Hill will experience a temporary interruption of their service until repairs are completed. Any inconvenience…
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Mask-Wearing Reintroduced At SLBMC
SIR LESTER BIRD MEDICAL CENTRE (SLBMC) – Due to the escalating number of COVID-19 cases in our community and in our hospitals, we are reintroducing mask-wearing for all patients, staff and visitors. This is with effect from TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023. Unless exempt, please wear a mask in all areas of our hospital to help…
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COVID-19 Update: MOH Urges Vigilance During Carnival Season
Press Release: Ministry of Health – On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the end of the public health emergency for the COVID-19 virus. However, the threat of COVID-19 and its associated risks remains, and is very evident, as the virus has not been eliminated. The Ministry of Health recognizes that we…
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