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Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services6:30 am Tuesday 01 August 2023 …Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 7:30 am to 6 pm Until Thursday…Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: Max of around 50 °C or 122 °FLocation: Antigua and Barbuda.Timing: 7:30 am to 6 pm until Thursday Synopsis:…
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Man Injured at Deep Water Harbour Cargo Port Dies
STATE MEDIA – The 58-year-old stevedore who was injured on the job at Deep Water Harbour Cargo Port on July 19 has died. Port Manager Darwin Telemaque has confirmed Denroy Harrigan passed away this morning. Harrigan, who worked for shipping agent Caribseas, sustained serious injuries after a reversing vehicle pinned him against a container at…
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World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, 30 July
2023 Theme: Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no one behind MESSAGE: António Guterres; UN Secretary-General – Human trafficking is a heinous violation of fundamental human rights and freedoms. It preys on vulnerability and thrives in times of conflict and instability. Today – amidst growing inequalities, worsening climate emergencies, and record displacement – more and…
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Exercise Tradewinds 2023 Concludes
Guyana has successfully hosted the 38th iteration of EXERCISE TRADEWINDS 2023. Guyana Defense Force – The two-week multinational, multifaceted, multi-domain security exercise which saw participation from 21 nations, concluded today with a closing ceremony held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, Liliendaal East Coast Demerara. During the US SOUTHCOM-sponsored exercise, more than 1500 personnel honed…
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Public Advisory: Digicel Warns of Scam
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CDRU Training Completed as Part of EXERCISE TRADEWINDS 2023
The CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit (CDRU) recently conducted a Flood Response Training Event as part of EXERCISE TRADEWINDS 2023. The activity was hosted by the Civil Defence Commission (CDC) at their Alternate Emergency Operations Center (AEOC) in Timehri. There, in conjunction with US SOUTHCOM and CDEMA – Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, response participants from…
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Small Craft Advisory in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:55 pm Friday 28 July 2023 …Small craft advisory in effect for Antigua and Barbuda… Locations to be affected: Mainly, open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands out to 20 nautical miles Timing: Until Saturday night Synopsis: Fresh gusty winds are resulting in…
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inet Mobile Service Notice
inet Mobile Service Notice – Update Friday 28 July, 2023 – We can confirm that the interruption experienced earlier today; connecting local calls to other networks has been successfully rectified. inet is appreciative of the unwavering support and understanding of our loyal customers and sincerely apologizes for the unintentional inconvenience. Friday 28 July, 2023 –…
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MET Office Issues Excessive Heat Bulletin
Excessive Heat OutlookAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services4:00 pm Thursday 27 July 2023 …Potential Excessive Heat Event for Antigua and Barbuda 7:30 am to 6:30 pm Sunday through Wednesday… The winds are forecast to drop to light speeds on Sunday through Wednesday, by most models. This will likely allow for the combination of heat and humidity…
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Air Quality Down to Moderate Levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services4:00 pm Thursday 27 July 2023 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Friday to Sunday Synopsis: The air quality is to fall again to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10,…
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Gradual Development of Tropical Wave is Expected
National Hurricane Center – This Thursday, a tropical wave is located several hundred miles to the southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. Conditions are expected to be favourable for gradual development of this system later this week, and a tropical depression could form over the weekend or early next week while it moves westward to…
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Residents Urged to be on High Alert for Carnival
STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASE: St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda, July 25, 2023 – The police are appealing to residents and visitors to be on high alert throughout the carnival season and pay closer attention to safety and security. The police have also issued several crime prevention tips to ensure the safety of all. Finally, the police…
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