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Caribbean Region First To Launch UN Early Warnings For All Initiative
United Nations Caribbean – This initiative will help to save lives in the climate-vulnerable region. Prime Minister of Barbados, the Hon. Mia Mottley and Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, the Hon. Phillip J. Pierre, are leading regional efforts to ensure the success of the Early Warnings for All Initiative (EW4ALL) for the Caribbean. “Disasters remind…
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Health Minister Urges Kidney Donors To Come Forward
Cabinet Notes: The Minister of Health reported that two successful kidney transplants were conducted at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center (SLBMC) on Monday and Tuesday, February 6 and 7, 2023. He pointed out that there could have been more transplants but that donors do not come forward; the Minister urged family and friends whose…
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Small Craft Advisory In Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:10 pm Friday 10 February 2023 …Small craft advisory in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St Kitts, Nevis Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Mainly open waters on the Atlantic sides of the islands out to 20 nautical miles. Timing: Until…
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Recall Of Fabuloso Cleaning Products Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns
The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division advises consumers of a product recall on Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners due to the risk of exposure to bacteria. The recalled products may contain bacteria from Pseudomonas species, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens, which are environmental organisms found in soil and water. According to the manufacturer, Colgate-Palmolive, this recall involves certain Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners,…
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Search Continues For Missing New Winthorpes Resident
The family along with the Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating George “Murphy” James of New Winthorpes. George was last seen by family members late Monday 6th February 2023 at New Winthorpes. On Thursday 9th February 2023 searches were carried out in the Blackman Estate area between Fitches Creek and Parham…
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Security Measures To Be Improved At Reverse Osmosis Plants
𝐂𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐭 Notes: The Minister responsible for Utilities, has reported to Cabinet on the micro-details which he has unearthed in the production and distribution of potable water from the reverse osmosis plants which have been built at great expense. He has ordered standby, uninterrupted power supply at every R/O plant, to avoid the harm caused to…
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High Surf Warning Goes Back Into Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services4:00 pm Wednesday 08 February 2023 …High surf warning goes into effect Thursday for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Thursday morning until…
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Police Hunt Suspect In Daring Daylight Robbery
ABS Television – A major police investigation is underway following a brazen daylight robbery in the heart of St John’s, Antigua on Tuesday 8th February 2023. A masked gunman made off with cash and several items from the new Fashion Alert on Corn Alley, in an incident captured on surveillance camera. Let’s fight crime together.…
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High Surf Advisory In Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:40 pm Tuesday 07 February 2023 …High surf advisory in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, 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 areas. Timing:…
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RSS Officers Ready For Exercise TRADEWINDS And UNITY Exercise
Regional Security System (RSS) – Twenty-five security officials from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean are better equipped to provide training in crisis response, interoperability and readiness in the Caribbean. This was the result of a two-week Canadian Army Exercise Planning and Execution Course (CAEPEC), which was facilitated by the Canadian Armed Forces, in collaboration with…
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High Surf Advisory Upgraded To A Warning
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:30 pm Sunday 05 February 2023 …High Surf Warning goes into effect Monday for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Monday morning until…
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High Surf Advisory In Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:10 am Sunday 05 February 2023 …High Surf Advisory goes into effect tonight for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands …High Surf Advisory goes into effect Monday morning for Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern, north-facing…
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