• Photos: Fire Safety and Prevention – Adele School for Special Children

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  • ABDF Reports On Drowning Incident At Devil’s Bridge

    MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE ABDF: Camp Blizard, Antigua April 8th, 2023 – Drowning Incident On 8th April 2023 at 6:57 am the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) Coast Guard received a call from 911 Emergency Line. The caller stated “a tourist fell over Devils Bridge” Another call was received shortly after indicating the tourist…

  • Emergency Medical Technicians Receive Electric Vehicle Safety Training

    MINISTRY OF HEALTH – Seven Emergency Medical Technicians attached to the Antigua Barbuda Emergency Medical Services participated in an Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety Training Workshop for Emergency Responders. Morvin Fiedtkou, Tundea Bruce, Brandon Browne, Courtney Kellman, Keifer Southwell, Greg Lewis and Don Thomas represented the ABEMS at the training which was hosted by the Department…

  • Air Quality Down To Moderate Levels

    Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:00 AM Friday 07 April 2023 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) concentration Air quality category: Moderate Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: Until Monday Synopsis: The air quality has fallen to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated…

  • Caribbean Nationals To Benefit From CDEMA’s Young Professionals Programme

    CDEMA, Bridgetown, Barbados – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has launched its Young Professionals Programme (YPP) aimed at involving the region’s youth in Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management. Trinidadian national, Mr. Aleem Mahabir and Barbadian, Ms. Adiel Charles, are the first interns selected to take part in the initiative which started in February, and…

  • Water Production To Increase As Rough Seas Abate

    CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet received a report on water shortages as a consequence of a continuing drought. Greater efforts continue to be exerted in order to ensure that every community receives some water several times each week. The rough seas are beginning to abate and the reverse osmosis plants are capable of increasing productivity. There…

  • No Sale Of Alcohol On Good Friday

    STRATCOM – The Police Administration is reminding members of the general public that in accordance with Section 32 of the Licensing (Intoxicating Liquor) (Amendment) Act, No. 9 of 2014, of the Laws of Antigua and Barbuda, NO Alcohol must be sold on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. It, therefore means that the owners and operators…

  • Antigua And Barbuda Contingent Complete Post-Disaster Needs Assessment Training

    Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Co-ordinating Unit (CU) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and other International Partners provided a Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) training for senior staff in select sectors targeting seven (7) Participating States as well as Disaster Managers. The…

  • Police Invite Public To Identify Recovered Property

    STRATCOM – The Police are currently in possession of a number of auto parts, electrical and landscaping tools, and other household items that were recently recovered during several police operations. As a result, members of the public who were victims of theft are asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) at 462-3913 to make…

  • 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Forecast To Be Near Historical Average

    AccuWeather meteorologists recently put the final touches on their initial forecast for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season, and they are emphasizing that preparations should begin in earnest even though the official start date is two months away. Mother Nature threw a bit of an atmospheric curveball in 2022 despite the presence of a moderate to strong…

  • Lifeguard Tower At Fort James Beach (Antigua)

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  • Video: Lifeguard Tower at Fort James Beach

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