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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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Emergency Telecommunications Plans and Procedures Tested in Exercise REGIONRAP
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) – CDEMA hosted Exercise REGIONRAP to test the Emergency Telecommunications plans and procedures in accordance with the Regional Emergency Telecommunications Plan. The exercise featured 31 participants from all 19 Participating States, Regional Amateur Radio Operators, some UAV/Drone Operators in the region and Regional Security System. Exercise Region Rap is…
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NOAA Predicts a Near-Normal 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
El Nino, above-average Atlantic Ocean temperatures set the stage NOAA forecasters with the Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service, predict near-normal hurricane activity in the Atlantic this year. NOAA’s outlook for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which goes from June 1 to November 30, predicts a 40% chance of a near-normal season,…
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Soaring Economic Costs of Weather-Related Disasters Counterbalanced by Life-Saving Early Warnings
Dale C. S. Destin: Published 22 May, 2023 – Extreme weather events and their impact on human lives and economies have been a growing concern in recent years. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has just released updated data on the mortality and economic losses resulting from weather, climate, and water-related hazards. The figures reveal a staggering number…
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APUA: Telecomms Maintenance Notice
The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Telecommunications Business Unit will be carrying out repairs to a damaged fibre cable in Picadilly on Sunday 28 May 2023 between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. inet Home customers in Cobbs Cross through Red Hill will experience a temporary interruption of their service until repairs are completed. Any inconvenience…
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Mask-Wearing Reintroduced At SLBMC
SIR LESTER BIRD MEDICAL CENTRE (SLBMC) – Due to the escalating number of COVID-19 cases in our community and in our hospitals, we are reintroducing mask-wearing for all patients, staff and visitors. This is with effect from TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023. Unless exempt, please wear a mask in all areas of our hospital to help…
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COVID-19 Update: MOH Urges Vigilance During Carnival Season
Press Release: Ministry of Health – On May 5, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the end of the public health emergency for the COVID-19 virus. However, the threat of COVID-19 and its associated risks remains, and is very evident, as the virus has not been eliminated. The Ministry of Health recognizes that we…
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Police Probe Sudden Death of Two Men
PRESS RELEASE FROM STRATCOM – The police are continuing investigations into the circumstances that resulted in the death of two men at a construction site. It was reported that around 12:30 pm on Friday 26 May, a heavy-duty equipment operator was carrying out work at a construction site at Winward Estate on Pigeon Point Beach,…
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Calvin Ayre Foundation Funds Medical Air Ambulance Flights for 7-Year-Old Burn Victim and Cancer Patient
St. John’s, Antigua: Monday, May 23rd, 2023: Two families are extending heartfelt gratitude that their loved ones were able to be medically airlifted, through the financial assistance of the Calvin Ayre Foundation. In separate flights over the weekend, 7-year-old burn victim, T’rique Jeffrey and Cancer patient, Deborah Carr’s paths almost crossed. While Carr was returning home…
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Decisive Action Taken to Combat Crime and Violence in Antigua and Barbuda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Public Safety, Immigration and Labour Takes Decisive Action to Combat Crime and Violence in Antigua and Barbuda St. JOHN’S Antigua and Barbuda. May 24th 2023……… The Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs and Public Safety, the Hon. Steadroy Benjamin is leading a resolute…
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MONTSERRAT: Crew Rescued From Sinking Vessel
Royal Montserrat Police Service – During the early morning on Friday, May 19, 2023, Captain Darroux and crew responded to a May Day call about 7 nautical miles north of Montserrat. On arrival at the scene, a white yacht 41-foot-long named Palma was met with five souls on board. Their vessel at the time was…
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