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Strong Earthquake Felt in Parts of Trinidad
University of the West Indies UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME:2022-11-29 10:21 pm (Local Time)2022-11-30 02:21 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.1 LOCATION:Latitude: 11.03NLongitude: 62.37WDepth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES:103 km NE of Carúpano, Venezuela104 km NW of Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago128 km NW of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago If…
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Damaging 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season Draws to a Close
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends on November 30, but the impact of Hurricanes Ian, Nicole and Fiona — which brought extensive damage to Florida’s coast and Puerto Rico, respectively — will continue to be felt long after the season is over. In total, this hurricane season produced 14 named storms (winds of 39…
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ABDF Conducts Training Exercises in Southern Areas of Antigua
The Antigua Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) will be conducting combat training exercises over the period 30 November to 4 December 2022, between Green Castle Area and the Cades Bay Area. The exercises will include Tactical Combat Movements and engagements over the terrain. The general public is asked to be careful when travelling through the above-mentioned…
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Green Sprouts Recalls Toddler’s Bottles and Cups Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division advises consumers of a product recall on Green Sprouts stainless-steel Straw Bottles, Sippy Cups and Sip & Straw Cups. The recalled products may contain lead, posing a lead-poisoning hazard to the child. According to the manufacturer, this recall involves 6 oz and 8 oz Green Sprouts Stainless Steel cups and bottles. The recalled double-walled stainless…
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Satellite Communication Equipment Donated to CDEMA
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) recently received a donation of satellite communication equipment and training from, Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF), which will assist in building regional emergency telecommunications capacity in the region. (1) In the main picture below, from left are, Courtney King (SPO – Telecommunications, CDEMA), Armando Samayoa Cervantes (Delegate for LAC,…
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Several Local Departments Benefit from WASH Training
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – UNICEF in collaboration with the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) hosted a two-day Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) training seminar on November 23rd-24th 2022 with representatives from several local departments. UNICEF remains committed to supporting the establishment of a WASH team in Antigua and Barbuda, to…
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Countries Must Be Vigilant of “Triple Threat” of COVID-19, Influenza and RSV as Holidays Approach, PAHO Director Says
Washington D.C. Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) – With an increase in COVID-19 infections in the region, seasonal influenza on the rise, and a spike in cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Carissa F. Etienne, called on countries to implement the tools proven to keep communities safe, including…
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President’s Wellness Day; Tackling Climate Change and Health and Wellness.
The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Society (ABRCS) has taken a proactive approach to tackle climate change and health and wellness. This move towards environmental conservation and wellness started off on Saturday, November 19, 2022, with the ABRCS President’s Wellness Day. In a major collaborative effort between the Forestry Unit within the Ministry of Agriculture…
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Local Businesses Impacted by Cyber Attack
CABINET NOTES – The Minister of Information shared with the Cabinet an event which occurred one-day last week when one of the offshore enterprises, operating in Antigua, was deliberately (Distributed Denial-of-Service -DDoS) attacked. The ploy ensured that the company’s computer systems could not function normally. The action had some impact on other businesses in Antigua…
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Ministry of Health Issues Influenza Alert
The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment (MoHWE) would like to advise the public that Influenza A H3N2 has been detected in Antigua and Barbuda. Influenza is a respiratory disease that is caused by the Influenza virus that affects the nose, throat and lungs. The Influenza A and B viruses are responsible for seasonal…
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Developed Countries Agree to Fund the “Loss and Damage” Proposal
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited the Director of the Department of the Environment (DoE) to present her report on the outcomes of COP27 (Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) held in Egypt over a two-week period. Antigua and Barbuda established its leadership globally on this issue of global…
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Traffic Management Plan for Friars Hill Road
Work under the Government of Antigua and Barbuda’s National Street Lighting Project will include a concrete pour tomorrow (Wednesday, November 23, 2022) between 9am and 11am from Dickenson Bay Road (Premier Beverages) to Dr. Rosa Lee Drive. Road users are asked to use the established diversion (Phase 3B) which can be seen below along with (Phase 3A) which has already occurred. Date: 23rd, November,…
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