• UPDATE: Felt Volcano-Tectonic Earthquake Revised To Magnitude 3.7

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Following further analysis by the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, the magnitude of the volcano-tectonic earthquake that occurred on Saturday 09 May at 9:02 pm has been revised from the preliminary estimate of 2.7 to a magnitude of 3.7. As of Sunday evening, the earthquake still appears to…

  • MONTSERRAT: Felt Volcano-Tectonic Earthquake Saturday, May 9, 2026

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Montserrat Volcano Observatory would like to inform the public that a local volcano-tectonic earthquake occurred yesterday evening at 9:02 pm. The earthquake was felt in some areas of the island. This volcano-tectonic earthquake was an isolated event with a preliminary magnitude of 2.7, which will…

  • Hantavirus Infection Risk Remains Low In Antigua and Barbuda

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs wishes to reassure the public that the risk of hantavirus infection in Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean region remains low. This follows an advisory issued by the Caribbean Public Health Agency regarding a cluster…

  • CARPHA Closely Monitoring Reported Hantavirus Outbreak

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is closely monitoring a reported hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel and has issued a Watching Brief to support Member States with timely public health guidance. While the current risk to the Caribbean is considered low, CARPHA continues to…

  • CARPHA Urges Vigilance As Hantavirus Cluster Reported on Cruise Ship; Regional Risk Considered Low

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 06 May, 2026.Β  The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is advising its Member States and the public that the risk of infection of hantavirus is low in the Caribbean region. On 02 May, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) was…

  • NOTICE: Roadworks On Lauchland Benjamin Drive

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Works wishes to advise the general public that infrastructure works are scheduled for a section of Lauchland Benjamin Drive (LBD). To facilitate these works, a detour will be implemented at 7:00 pm on Thursday, 7th May 2026, until further notice. Travelling on LBD…

  • CBH Conducts Food Safety Training For Caribana Vendors

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Central Board of Health (CBH): Public Health Inspectors from the Central Board of Health recently collaborated with their collegues from the Barbuda Public Health Department to conduct a Food Safety Training session, just in time for the upcoming Caribana festivities. The timely initiative was aimed to…

  • Strengthening Tsunami Preparedness Across The Caribbean

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA): The CDEMA Coordinating Unit is represented in Willemstad, CuraΓ§ao, for the Second Tsunami Ready Recognition Programme (TRRP) Summit and the Nineteenth Session of the ICG/CARIBE-EWS, held from 22–24 April 2026. These regional engagements bring together National Disaster Offices, tsunami focal…

  • CDEMA And MapAction Collaborate On Geospatial Capacity Building

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA): A team from CDEMA met with Gergely Fricz, Geospatial Coordinator at MapAction, to discuss strengthening regional geospatial and information management support for disaster preparedness and response. The meeting focused on operationalising the CDEMA–MapAction MoU, support to the Regional Coordination Centre…

  • Hotter, Drier Days Ahead Due To El NiΓ±o: Why Antigua And Barbuda And the Rest Of The Region Must Prepare Now

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Dale C. S. Destin – As climate signals point to theΒ development of El NiΓ±o, the Caribbean is being urged to brace forΒ hotter,Β drier conditionsΒ in the months ahead. For Antigua and Barbuda, this is not just a forecastβ€”it is a familiar and serious threat. What El NiΓ±o Means…

  • WIOC Introduces New Safety Measure For LPG Cylinder Deliveries

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The West Indies Oil Company (WIOC) is urging customers to look out for a new safety feature designed to protect households that rely on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders. The initiative introduces a tamper-evident red safety seal on full LPG cylinders to ensure customers receive safe,…

  • Coull Graham Named Employee Of The Month At ABEMS For March 2026

    π—π—’π—œπ—‘ 𝗒𝗨π—₯ π—ͺ𝗛𝗔𝗧𝗦𝗔𝗣𝗣 π—–π—›π—”π—‘π—‘π—˜π—Ÿ! π—–π—Ÿπ—œπ—–π—ž 𝗒𝗑 π—§π—›π—˜ π—Ÿπ—œπ—‘π—ž: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Medical Services (ABEMS) proudly congratulates Mr. Coull Graham, EMT #297 on being selected as Employee of the Month for March 2026. This recognition, awarded by the Stronger United Committee of ABEMS, highlights individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to service, professionalism, and…