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Heart and Stroke Foundation Unveils Mascot
Heart and Stroke Foundation, Antigua Barbuda – ‘Arter’ is all heart! Meet ‘Arter’, the new mascot unveiled yesterday Wednesday 1st February 2023 by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The larger-than-life character has been specially created for the Foundation by local costume builder Zeno Richardson in collaboration with artist Shane Daniel. It is hoped that Arter…
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MET Office Issues Small Craft Advisory
Urgent – Marine Weather Message – Small Craft Advisory Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services 11:00 am | Friday 03 February 2023 A Small Craft Advisory goes into effect tonight for Antigua and Barbuda. Small Craft Advisory is likely for most of the rest of the Leeward and British Islands by Sunday. Locations to be affected:…
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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic Remains A Public Health Emergency Of International Concern
30 January 2023 – The WHO Director-General has the pleasure of transmitting the Report of the fourteenth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) pandemic, held on Friday 27 January 2023, from 14:00 to 17:00 CET. The WHO Director-General concurs with the advice offered by the Committee…
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Fort James Plant To Produce One Million Gallons Of Water Daily
CABINET NOTES –The Minister of Public Utilities provided a detailed review of the water supply challenge that is actively being addressed. The Fort James Plant is moving to produce an additional 500,000 gallons or a total of 1 million gallons daily. The Minister acknowledged that homes on higher elevations are likely to continue to experience…
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M5.0 Earthquake Recorded Northeast Of Guadeloupe
University of the West Indies, Seismic Research CentreUWI, SRC – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME:2023-02-02 09:13 am (Local Time)2023-02-02 13:13 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.0 LOCATION:Latitude: 16.77NLongitude: 60.86WDepth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES:Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 95 km, NESaint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 116 km, ESERoseau, Dominica, 173 km, NNE*distance and direction to epicenter If you felt this earthquake,…
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New PAHO Director: Ending The COVID-19 Pandemic And Building Resilient Health Key Priorities
Washington D.C. 31 January 2023 – Dr. Jarbas Barbosa was sworn in today as the new Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), pledging to work in partnership with member states to end the pandemic and ensure that the region’s health systems recover stronger than before. He will take office on 1 February 2023.…
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Traffic Alert: Diversions On Valley Road North
The contractor for ongoing works under the Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project is hereby notifying the public of the work for the installation of a Culvert, on Valley Road North (VRN) (at the Southern end of Jennings, close to the Chinese Supermarket) from Wednesday 1st February 2023. The contractor plans for the work to be…
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Water Disruption Notice
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – Broken mainline will impede water distribution in the following areas until repairs are completed: • Pigotts • Fitches Creek • Gunthorpes • Off Frairs Hill Road leading to the new Chinese Embassy • 12″ transmission line on Old Parham Road • Grays Hill Reservoir Repairs are estimated to be…
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Trinidad: Piarco Records The Lowest Temperature In January In The Past Decade
OFFICIAL STATEMENT – Trinidad experienced a record-breaking cold night when the minimum temperature cooled to 18.3oC at Piarco during the pre-dawn hours of January 30, 2023. This was due to colder air from the north encroaching onto Trinidad and Tobago, where the winds were mostly calm, with pre-existing very dry conditions and almost cloud-free skies…
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Be Visible: Pedestrian Safety Tips
Thinking about going for a run, a brisk walk, a stroll or a jog? Remember, you are not the only one utilising the roadways. It’s a shared space for both drivers and pedestrians. Also, remember crimes of opportunity can occur during these activities as you may appear vulnerable during these times. Be very alert to…
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Police Investigate Sudden Death Of 89-Year-Old Male Tourist
Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) – The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of an 89-year-old male tourist. It was reported that the elderly man went into the water near Jolly Beach for a swim and apparently developed some sort of medical condition that caused him to collapse. Other beachgoers who were in close…
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High Surf Advisory Goes Into Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather Message | High Surf Advisory Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services 11:30am | Sunday 29 January 2023 High surf advisory goes into effect tonight for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and eastern coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore…
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