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NOTICE: Port Authority Moving Into New Administrative Building
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA PORT AUTHORITY: 5 June 2023 – The Antigua & Barbuda Port Authority is moving!… Not too far though. The new administrative building is located directly across from the port in Deepwater Harbour. All business operations will take place at our new location beginning next week, for any inquiries, contact us at (268)…
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Air Quality Down To Moderate Levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services3:20 pm Saturday 03 June 2023 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: ModerateLocation: Antigua and BarbudaTiming: Until Thursday Synopsis: The air quality is down to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with a…
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CDEMA & WMO Hosts a Consultative Workshop on Harmonizing the SOPs for Early-Warning Systems in the Caribbean
Nassau, Bahamas – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) in conjunction with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), just concluded a Consultative training workshop aimed at adapting and implementing harmonized Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) for Early-Warning Systems in the region. Speaking during the three-day event held in The Bahamas, Deputy Executive Director of CDEMA, Lieutenant Colonel…
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Tropical Storm Arlene Has Formed
AIR FORCE HURRICANE HUNTERS INDICATE DEPRESSION HAS STRENGTHENED INTO TROPICAL STORM ARLENE At 100 PM CDT (1800 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Arlene was located about 340 miles NNW of the western tip of Cuba. Arlene is moving toward the south near 5 mph (7 km/h) and this motion is expected to increase slightly…
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Caribbean Health Disaster Coordinators Meet In Antigua
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization recently hosted the Caribbean Health Disasters Coordinators Meeting at the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa. The meeting, which took place over a period of three days from May 22-24 focused on global and regional issues, preparedness…
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“It Only Takes One.” – Public Urged To Be Ready This Hurricane Season
Statement by Hon. Samantha Marshall, Minister of State, Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation, and Environment For the Commencement of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season – “It only takes one!” It only takes one! It only takes one tropical cyclone to affect our lives and the lives and livelihoods of countless others. Fellow citizens, residents…
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Brace Yourselves: The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins
Dale C. S. Destin – Published 01 June 2023 Introduction As we enter the summer months, a sense of anticipation fills the air, mingled with a tinge of trepidation. It’s that time of year again when nature’s fury unleashes its might upon the Atlantic Basin. The Atlantic hurricane season for 2023 has arrived, and meteorologists,…
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APUA: Unplanned Power Disruption Notice
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA): Wednesday 31 May 2023 – We are currently experiencing technical issues at the BlackPine Power plant which has resulted in the loss of power in some areas. The technicians are already working on resolving this issue at the safest possible time. APUA Electricity Business Unit regrets any inconvenience caused.
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NOTICE: 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season Press Conference
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) will be hosting a Press Conference at 10:00 A.M on Thursday 1st June 2023 at its headquarters on American Road. The nation’s premier disaster agency will outline the nation’s plans and preparations for the upcoming 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
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Police Officers Influencing Young Minds
Office of Strategic Communications-STRATCOM – Amidst the concerns of youth violence, officers from the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda took special time to share with young preschoolers about their career day activities. Constable Keriann Thomas, Miss Reigning Police, and OECS Queen, along with Constable De-onte Francis of All Saints Police Station are seen…
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COVID-19 Health Response Project Launched In Antigua and Barbuda
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda through the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment in collaboration with the Caribbean Development Bank recently held a workshop to launch the Strengthening Resilience and Supporting Recovery in Antigua and Barbuda: COVID-19 Health Response Project. Minister of State within the Ministry, the Honourable Samantha Marshall was…
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MISSING: 24-Year-Old Lightfoot Resident
The family of 24-year-old Noah Hurst of Lightfoot is urgently seeking assistance from the public in locating him. Noah, who lives with his parents in Lightfoot was last seen on Tuesday 23rd May 2023. Anyone with information is asked to contact any police station.
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