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CARPHA Encourages Enhanced Vigilance And Vaccination Against COVID-19 And Influenza
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. 05 January, 2023: Almost 3 years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the Caribbean Region and the COVID-19 outbreak was designated a pandemic, COVID-19 cases are still occurring in our communities. In light of this, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is encouraging Ministries of Health to…
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Small Craft Warning Issued By The MET office
Urgent – Marine Weather Message | Small Craft WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services A Small Craft Warning goes into effect tonight for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the BritishVirgin Islands. Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters. Timing: Late Thursday night until Friday morning for the British Virgin Islands and Thursday evening until Friday night for…
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Another Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua and Barbuda
The University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Manual Earthquake Location 2023-01-04 11:50 pm (Local Time) | 2023-01-05 03:50 am (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 3.6 LOCATION: Latitude: 17.51N Longitude: 62.17W Depth: 21.2km NEARBY CITIES: 57km NW of Saint John’s. Antigua and Barbuda DISCLAIMER: This event has been reviewed by an analyst
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MET Office Issues Small Craft Advisory
Urgent – Marine Weather Message | Small Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services7:50 pm Tuesday 3rd January 2023 A Small Craft Advisory goes into effect Wednesday for Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis and Anguilla, and Wednesday night for Montserrat and the British Virgin Islands. A Small Craft Warning may be required for some areas Wednesday…
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Fisheries Division Closed Season Reminder
The Antigua & Barbuda Fisheries Division would like to remind the general public of the Closed Season for the Nassau Grouper, Red Hind and Coney. The Closed Season for these species runs from the 1st of January to the 31 of March. During this period it is illegal to sell, purchase or have in your…
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WHO Meets With Chinese Officials On Current COVID-19 Situation
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) – A high-level meeting took place on 30 December between WHO and China about the current surge in COVID-19 cases, to seek further information on the situation, and to offer WHO’s expertise and further support. High-level officials from China’s National Health Commission and the National Disease Control and Prevention Administration briefed…
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Jamaica: 480 Road Fatalities Recorded For The Year 2022
RADIO JAMAICA NEWS – Motorcycle crashes and pedestrian deaths have contributed significantly to the high number of road fatalities in 2022. Road fatalities for 2022 reached 480, which is a mere six fewer than the number of deaths recorded in 2021. Vice Chair of the National Road Safety Council Dr Lucien Jones says failure to…
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CDEMA Pleased With Another Accomplishment For 2022
Caribbean Disater Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) – As we reflect on 2022, here is a look at some of the milestones achieved by the Targeted Support to CDEMA Project. CDEMA hosted the Regional Search and Rescue Training Programme with disciplined forces from Barbados. The programme was a week of comprehensive training, as the agency embarks…
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Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Rowers Rescued
Atlantic Campaigns; Fight Oar Die Rescue At Sea – The crew of Fight Oar Die are safe and well. Following being capsized by a massive wave the boat failed to self-right. Despite the best efforts of the crew they were unable to right the vessel and abandoned into the life raft. A nearby vessel was…
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Wanted Bulletin Issued For Potters Man
The Police have issued a Wanted Bulletin for the immediate arrest of Darius Williams of Potters Village. Williams is wanted for allegedly committing several serious criminal offences, including escaping lawful custody. Anyone knowing his whereabouts is asked to contact any police station or call the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 without delay.
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High Surf Advisory Remains In Effect
Marine Weather Bulletin | High Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services28 December 2022 A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis. A High Surf Advisory means that surfs greater than 2.1 meters or 7 feet are affecting some coastlines in the advisory areas, producing…
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Cooking Gas And “Cooking With Gas”
If you reside in or you are from the Caribbean, Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) as it is known in the industrial realms or cooking gas for us less polished folks, is a vital commodity in most, if not all households. It is the main source of fuel for cooking, baking, frying and producing most culinary…
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