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NODS Expresses Gratitude For Tsunami Exercise Participation
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is expressing a special thank you to all who participated in the Tsunami preparedness exercise on Thursday 23rd March 2023. The national disaster agency says the support was greatly appreciated and there were approximately 23 groups that took part in the exercise. NODS looks forward to further involvement…
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Rough Sea Conditions Significantly Hampering Water Production
CABINET NOTES: –The Cabinet held discussions with the General Manager of APUA by way of telephone on the challenges posed by the production and distribution of potable water. Rough seas have significantly reduced production capability from 11 million gallons daily. Demand however, has remained at approximately 13 million gallons daily. Consequently, water rationing has become…
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World Meteorological Day 2023: The Future Of Weather, Climate And Water Across Generations
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, March 15, 2023— The Caribbean Meteorological organization (CMO)and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) invite you to join in the global celebration of World Meteorological Day 2023. The theme, “The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations”, highlights the legacy of the past, the progress of the present, and the potential…
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The OECS Recognises World Water Day 2023
March 22, 2023 — The OECS observes World Water Day, 2023, celebrated annually on March 22, promoting this year’s theme, Accelerating change to solve the global water and sanitation crises. In 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda, the world committed to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. Unfortunately, the progress…
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NOTICE: NODS Press Briefing
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) kindly invites all media entities or personnel to a press briefing at 10:00A.M on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at its headquarters on American Road. This briefing will outline plans for the annual tsunami exercise Caribe Wave that will be held throughout the island on Thursday 23rd March 2023 at 10:30…
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MET Office To Host Open House Exhibition
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) will be celebrating World Meteorological Day on 23 March 2023. In acknowledging this day, the Met Office will be having an Open House at the VC Bird International Airport from 8am to 4pm. On display will be a variety of equipment used on a daily basis by the…
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Ministry Of Health Receives Donated Essential Supplies And Equipment
Ministry of Health – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in partnership with the governments of Canada and the USA donated essential supplies and equipment to the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment. A vehicle in support of the vaccination program, communications equipment to build the capacity of the public relations department,…
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Missing Grays Farm Teenager
ABS TELEVISION – The family of Grays Farm resident Kevin Millett are seeking the public’s help in locating him. They have grown increasingly worried since a car the 18-year-old reportedly rented, was found burnt in the area of Pot Works Dam on Friday. Police say the teenager has not been seen or heard from since…
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Small Craft Advisory In Effect For Some Areas
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:15 am Saturday 18 March 2023 …Small craft advisory in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis……Small craft advisory goes into effect later this morning for Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Small craft advisory goes into effect this afternoon for Montserrat… Locations to…
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Video: Sargassum Seaweed At Fort James Beach (Antigua)
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Antigua And Barbuda Moves Forward To Create Its First National Emergency Medical Team (EMT)
Antigua and Barbuda, February 23, 2023 (PAHO) – Within the framework of the COVID-19 Incident Management System for the emergency declared in 2020 by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Antigua and Barbuda took its first steps to develop its Emergency Medical Team (EMT) to respond to health emergencies and contingencies at the national and…
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UPDATE: SLBMC Laboratory Services Restored
Services have been restored at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) Laboratory after a minor chemical spill which took place around 7:30am today (March 16). Our priority is always the safety of our patients and staff. In spite of our best efforts, spills happen. However, when they do, our task is to respond to…
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