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Cades Bay Well Contaminated with “Dirty Oil”
Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs – On Friday 14th July, the Director of Agriculture, Mr. Gregory Bailey, responded to a report made by livestock farmer John Cox who raises cows in the Cades Bay Area. It is suspected that the well was contaminated by dirty oil. A team with representation by the Director…
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CDEMA Facilitates CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit Training
July 24, 2023 – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) continues to facilitate the annual CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit or (CDRU) Training in Georgetown, Guyana. Thirty-four (34) members of the disciplined forces (Military/Police/Fire) from across CDEMA’s 19 Participating States (PSs) are taking part in the workshop. The CDRU is one of the Emergency Regional…
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Locally Heavy Rains and Strong Gusty Winds Possible with Tropical Wave
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – In the East of the Windward Islands, a broad area of low pressure associated with a tropical wave is located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands. While this system has not become significantly better organized since yesterday, some slow development remains possible during the next couple of days…
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Small Craft Advisory Goes Into Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:50 pm Sunday 23 July 2023 …Small Craft Advisory goes into effect late Monday for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… A Small Craft Warning may be required for some areas… Locations to be affected: Mainly, open waters on…
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Tropical Disturbance AL95 Continues to Move Towards the Caribbean
WOCA31 TAPA TROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION STATEMENT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 2:50 PM ECT SATURDAY JULY 22 2023 …Tropical Disturbance AL95 continues to move towards the Caribbean… The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is closely following the progress of Tropical Disturbance AL95, which is likely to pass south of the Leeward Islands and the British…
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Don Becomes the First Hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Hurricane Don was located near latitude 40.1 North, longitude 50.0 West. Don is moving toward the north near 12 mph (19 km/h). A northeastward turn is expected later tonight or early Sunday, and a northeastward to east-northeastward motion should continue until…
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Ministry of Labour Deeply Concerned about Recent Workplace Accidents
Ministry of Labour – The Ministry of Labour is deeply concerned about the recent accidents that have been occurring at workplaces around Antigua and Barbuda. The Ministry of Labour will be redoubling its efforts to ensure that Employers and Employees alike take appropriate measures to ensure the protection of the Health, Safety and Welfare of…
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Weather Officials Continue to Monitor Tropical Disturbance
National Weather Center (NWC) – In the Central Tropical Atlantic, a small area of low pressure, located several hundred miles west-southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, is producing an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the central tropical Atlantic. Environmental conditions appear generally conducive for some gradual development of this system, and a tropical…
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Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Antigua and Barbuda
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:55 pm Thursday 20 July 2023 …Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 7:30 am to 6:30 pm Friday to Sunday…Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: Max of around 50 °C or 122 °FLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: 7:30 am to 6:30 pm Friday until…
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CDEMA’s Chairman Expresses Support for a Proposed EU-LAC Region MOU on Disaster Preparedness Cooperation
Bridgetown, Barbados, July 18, 2023 – The Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the Honourable Shawn Edward has placed on record, his support for a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cooperation on disaster preparedness and risk management between the European Union (EU) and Latin America and…
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Excessive Heat Watch Issued for Antigua and Barbuda
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast RequestedExcessive Heat WatchAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services3:45 pm Wednesday 19 July 2023 …Excessive Heat Possible for Antigua and Barbuda… Heat Watch in Effect Friday to Sunday 8 am to 6:00 pm… Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: 38 °C or 100 °F or higher Location: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Friday until Sunday Synopsis:…
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Weather Forecasters Monitoring Tropical Wave in the Eastern Atlantic
National Hurricane Centre (NHC) – In the eastern Tropical Atlantic, cloudiness and showers over the eastern tropical Atlantic centered a few hundred miles south of the Cabo Verde Islands are associated with a tropical wave. While dry air should prevent significant organization during the next few days, environmental conditions could become more conducive for some…
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