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Cabinet Approves Establishment Of Department Of Public Health Intelligence And Surveillance

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved the establishment of a Department of Public Health Intelligence and Surveillance (DPHIS) within the Ministry of Health, marking a significant advancement in the modernization and integration of the nation’s public health systems. This decision will see…
Flash Flood Watch Remains In Effect For The BVI

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 A FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT for the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Valid from 6:00 AM until 6:00 PM today. A Flash Flood Watch means that moderate to major flooding is possible, but not imminent in the watch area. Flash flooding is a very dangerous…
Flash Flood Statement For The British Virgin Islands

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES6:00 AM ECT SUN, APR 12, 2026 Heavy rainfall expected Monday night through Wednesday. Flash flooding risk A significant trough system is forecast to bring heavy rainfall to the area starting monday night, with the highest risk of flash flooding…
NOTICE: ABDF Conducts “Exercise Daybreak” From April 13-17, 2026

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) wishes to inform the general public that it will be conducting a training exercise, “Exercise Daybreak,” from 13th to 17th April 2026. This exercise forms part of the Force’s ongoing preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting…
Single Lane Traffic On Sir Sydney Walling Highway And Valley Road North

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Works’ Project Implementation Management Unit (PIMU) advises the general public that single-lane traffic will continue to facilitate ongoing infrastructure repairs on major roads. On Sir Sydney Walling Highway, asphalt repairs and concrete works in the vicinity of Lightfoot junction going eastwards will continue,…
CSU Predicts Below-Normal Activity For 2026 Hurricane Season

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Colorado State University (CSU): We anticipate that the 2026 Atlantic basin hurricane season will have somewhat below-normal activity. Current weak La Niña conditions are likely to transition to El Niño in the next few months, with the potential for a moderate/strong El Niño for the peak…
Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Low-Lying And Flood-Prone Areas Of The BVI

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 TAPABULLETINFLASH FLOOD WATCHANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES9:45 AM ECT MON, APR 13, 2026 A flash flood watch is in effect for low-lying and flood prone areas of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), valid from 10 a.m. today until 10 p.m.this evening. A flash flood watch means…
Cabinet Approves Expansion Of Community Extended Hours Programme And Recruitment Of Medical Professionals

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda approved the recruitment and placement of additional medical professionals to support the expansion of the Community Extended Hours Programme, a key initiative aimed at improving access to primary healthcare services across the country. The decision follows Cabinet’s earlier agreement to…
Four-Day Hazardous Materials Training Ends

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 National Office of Disaster Services (NODS): Approximately 30 participants from several responding agencies on island and also from Barbuda completed a four-day training on how to effectively deal with hazardous materials (Hazmat) such as chemicals and radioactive substances among others. The National Office of Disaster Services…
NOTICE: Resumption Of Works At Townhouse Megastore To Fadi Building Supplies

The Ministry of Works advises the general public that there will be major infrastructure rehabilitation works from Townhouse Megastore to FADI Building Supplies on All Saints Road (ASR). 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟭: On All Saint Road and Bendals junction by the stoplight at Townhouse Megastore (west to east bound) 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟮: Approaching the immediate right-hand…
Collaborative HazMat Training To Boost Emergency Response

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 National Office of Disaster Services (NODS): This week, the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is partnering with USSOUTHCOM and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Global Institute for Community Health and Development to deliver a hazardous materials (Hazmat) training to strengthen national readiness…
NOTICE: Resumption Of Works At Townhouse Megastore To Fadi Building Supplies

𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗟! 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗞: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Works advises the general public that major infrastructure rehabilitation works will resume from Townhouse Megastore to FADI Building Supplies on All Saints Road (ASR). Road blockage 1: On All Saint Road and Bendals junction by the stoplight at Townhouse Megastore (west to east…