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COVID-19 No Longer Constitutes A Public Health Emergency Of International Concern
World Health Organization (WHO) – The WHO Director-General has the pleasure of transmitting the Report of the fifteenth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) pandemic, held on Thursday 4 May 2023, from 12:00 to 17:00 CET. During the deliberative session, the Committee members highlighted the…
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Earthquake Recorded North Of Antigua
University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME:2023-05-07 05:49 am (Local Time)2023-05-07 09:49 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 4.0 LOCATION: Latitude: 18.38NLongitude: 61.95W Depth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES:Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 141 km, NBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, 148 km, NEPoint-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 241 km, NNW*distance and direction to epicenter…
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Travel Update – Change In COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements
U.S Embassy Bridgetown – The Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travellers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. This means starting May 12, non-citizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated…
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APUA: Unplanned Water Disruption Notice
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – A broken transmission line and technical issues will impact the following communities’ usual water distribution until the necessary repairs are completed. APUA Water Business Unit deeply regrets any inconvenience caused and thanks you for your understanding.
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APUA To Increase Water Production To Satisfy Carnival Demands
CABINET NOTES – The Cabinet was informed by the Minister of Public Utilities that plans have been put in place to move potable water production from 7 million gallons daily to 9 million gallons each day, in a few weeks. The object is to ensure that as demand grows in and around Carnival 2023, the…
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Early Prediction: Below Normal Rainfall Most Likely For Antigua For 2023
Dale C. S. Destin – 02 May 2023 | The year will most likely be drier than usual for Antigua. My early forecast calls for the rainfall total for 2023 for the Country to be around 1081 mm (42.6 in) with a 70 percent or high confidence of it being in the range of 847…
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NOTICE: Water Mainline Replacement
The general public is asked to take note of the following Notice of Works from the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA).
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High Surf Advisory In Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services2:00 pm Sunday 30 April 2023 …High surf advisory goes into effect Monday for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Monday morning until Monday…
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Notice Of Lobster And Parrotfish Closed Seasons
Antigua & Barbuda Fisheries Division – Please be advised that the closed season for the Caribbean spiny lobster begins on the 1st day of May and ends on the 30th day of June. During the closed season, no person shall fish for, take, place for sale, purchase or have in his possession any Caribbean spiny…
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Video: Fire Safety Drill – Adele School For Special Children
Watch video: Click to see photos: https://safetysteps.org/2023/04/09/photos-fire-safety-and-prevention-adele-school-for-special-children/
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CDEMA: “Synergy And Exchange Colloquium” Held In Saint Vincent And The Grenadines.
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) participated in a just-concluded three-day EnGenDER-sponsored, “Synergy and Exchange Colloquium” in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The April 24-26, 2023 event held under the theme, “Crossing the Finished Line”, provided a forum for participants to review and discuss the progress of activities and initiatives undertaken in nine (9)…
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SAFETY TIPS: During A Robbery
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