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CDEMA’s Chairman Wants The Regional Public To Take Disaster Preparedness More Seriously
Bridgetown, Barbados – Chairman of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) the Honourable Shawn Edward intends to raise the level of awareness about managing disasters and mitigating the impact as the region continues to face an increasing multi-hazard environment. He told a media briefing while touring the Barbados-based agency on Tuesday, January 10, 2023…
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High Surf Advisory In Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather Message | High Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:55 pm Sunday 15 January 2023 High Surf Advisory goes into effect tonight for the British Virgin Islands; Monday morning for Anguilla and Monday afternoon for Antigua and Barbuda. Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and western coastlines with relatively shallow,…
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High Surf Warning In Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather Message | High Surf WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:55 pm Sunday 15 January 2023 High Surf Warning goes into effect Monday afternoon for the British Virgin Islands and Anguilla. Warning may be required for Antigua and Barbuda Monday night. Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern and western coastlines…
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WHO Welcomes Data On COVID-19 In China, Meeting With Minister
World Health Organization (WHO) – On 14th January 2023, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke with Minister Ma Xiaowei, director of China’s National Health Commission, about the COVID-19 situation in the country. WHO appreciates this meeting, as well as the public release of information on the overall situation. Chinese officials provided information to WHO…
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Montserrat: Heavy Rainfall Restricts Access To The Southern Portion Of The Island
MONTSERRAT – The Royal Montserrat Police Service (RMPS) and The Disaster Management Coordinating Agency (DMCA) continues to advise residents in Isles Bay Hill, Sand miners and other members of the public that both roads leading into the Belham Valley River are impassable at the moment. Therefore, no one should attempt to cross the Belham Valley…
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WHO Updates COVID-19 Guidelines On Masks, Treatments And Patient Care
World Health Organization (WHO) – WHO has updated its guidelines on mask wearing in community settings, COVID-19 treatments, and clinical management. This is part of a continuous process of reviewing such materials, working with guideline development groups composed of independent, international experts who consider the latest available evidence and the changing epidemiology. Masks continue to…
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No Alcohol To Be Sold On Election Day
STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASE – The Police are reminding the general public that NO alcohol shall be on sale on the day of the general elections. This is in accordance with the Licensing (Intoxicating Liquor) Act, Cap 249 of the Laws of Antigua and Barbuda. The Act states; No intoxicating liquor shall be sold, offered for…
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APUA: Water Disruption Notice
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – Broken mains will impede water distribution in the following areas until repairs are completed: • 16″ transmission mainline in Belmont • Two 8″mainline on St. Phillips main road • 8 ” mainline in Upper Fort • 6″ water mainline in High Point • 8″ mainline on Buckley’s Road near…
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Minor Earthquake Recorded Northeast Of Antigua
UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Manual Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME: 2023-01-11 03:05 pm (Local Time) 2023-01-11 07:05 pm (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.6 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.63N Longitude: 60.79W Depth: 14.6 km NEARBY CITIES: 130 km NE of Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda This event has been reviewed by an analyst.
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URGENT NOTICE: Traffic Diversion
Topic: Diversion on the Potworks turnoff. Date: Tuesday 10th January 2023 Ongoing works on the construction site will result in a diversion later today (Tuesday). The contractor will therefore place sufficient diversion signs to guide traffic on Sir Sydney Walling Highway (SSWH) between Mount Joy and the PotWorks turnoff, to divert through Clock Tower Mall. Normal traffic…
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CBH Conducts Health And Safety In The Workplace Discussion
Central Board of Health (CBH) – Inspectors from CBH’s Public Health Department were invited to speak to grounds custodians, housekeeping custodians and cafeteria workers as part of the Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Continuing Education (ABICE) professional day activity. The very interactive discussion focused on health and safety in the workplace and surrounding areas. Emphasis…
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APUA: Water Disruption Notice
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – Kindly note that broken mains will affect the following areas: • Hatton in the vicinity of Torturer Gym • Fort Road • Bathlodge Extension • Bristol well field
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