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People’s Republic of China Donates Personal Protective Equipment To Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment would like to thank the People’s Republic of China for a donation of Personal Protective Equipment. The donated materials include 50,000 medical masks and 1000 sets of protective clothing valued at an estimated ECD$40,000. The equipment is to be used in the prevention and control…
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Government of Antigua and Barbuda Offers Airlift for Injured Fire Victims from Guyana to Barbados
22 May 2023 H. E. President Mohammad Irfaan Ali President’s Office Georgetown The Cooperative Republic of GUYANA Excellency: I have learned of the tragedy that occurred in Guyana and of the loss of life of 19 young students in a fire that engulfed their sleeping quarters. Please accept my deepest sympathy on behalf of the…
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APUA: Broken Transmission Line Disrupts Water Distribution
Antigua Public Utilities (APUA) Update: Wednesday 24th May 2023 – Our maintenance team worked until almost 2:00 am repairing and replacing a damaged 20′ transmission line this morning. Once the curing period for the concrete areas is completed distribution will begin tomorrow morning. APUA Water Business Unit regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates your understanding.…
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National Park Urges Residents To Refrain From Removing LIDR Markers
Antigua and Barbuda National Park – Caution to residents, hikers and other adventure seekers; These markers serve an important purpose in facilitating LIDAR surveys. LIDAR, which stands for Light Detection and Ranging, is a remote sensing technology used to measure distances and create detailed maps of the terrain. The markers have been strategically positioned to…
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GUYANA: Dormitory Fire Kills 19 Children
Guyana Fire and Rescue Service: Press Release | May 22, 2023 – The Guyana Fire Service is currently working to determine what transpired leading to a major fire at the Mahdia Secondary School dormitory last evening. At this time, we can confirm that we received the report of the fire at 23:15 p.m. last evening;…
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WHO Declares End Of Monkeypox (mpox) Emergency
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) – The Emergency Committee on monkeypox (mpox) met and advised that the multi-country outbreak is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), given the sustained decline in cases. The World health organization (WHO) Director-General accepted the Committee’s advice. The Committee noted a significant decline in the number…
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Ministry of Agriculture Seedling Distribution
Ministry of Agriculture – From Monday 22nd May thru Wednesday 24th May, the Agricultural Extension Division will be distributing seedlings to all Backyard Gardeners. Distributions will be at two outlets; the old PDO building opposite the King George Football Field and the Green Castle Agricultural Station located in Bendals village commencing from 9:00a.m until 1:00p.m…
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May Updated 2023 Hurricane Season Forecast: Above Normal Season Remains Likely
Introduction Dale C. S. Destin – 268Weather has released its updated forecast for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which continues to project above-normal activity with the potential for hyperactivity. The forecast covers the full season from June to November, including May, and is based on data available until May 18, 2023. Forecast Details The forecast predicts: The ACE is…
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Global Temperatures Set To Reach New Records In The Next Five Years, Warns WMO Report
Introduction Dale C. S. Destin – In a recently released update, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has projected that global temperatures are on track to reach new records over the next five years. The report highlights the combined impact of heat-trapping greenhouse gases and an impending El Niño event, emphasizing the need for immediate action to address climate change. This blog post provides…
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18-Year-Old Dies Following Traffic Collision
STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASE: May 19, 2023, St.Johns, Antigua and Barbuda – 18-year-old Keane Gregoire of Nut Grove was pronounced dead at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center on Friday, following a traffic collision. Keane was a passenger inside a motor car that got into a collision around 2 am on Thursday 18 May on All…
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Nuclear Gauge Missing From Construction Site In Saint Lucia
The Saint Lucia Bureau of Standards (SLBS) issued a Press Release in late April regarding a Nuclear Gauge that went missing/stolen from a construction site. To date, the potentially harmful and deadly item has not been recovered. The SLBS continues to seek the assistance of the general public for any information that can lead to…
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JICA Donates Fire Safety Equipment To Eight Schools In Saint Lucia
Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA): May 15, 2023- Castries, Saint Lucia– In support of CDEMA’s Safe School Initiatives, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through JICA Individual Expert on DRR for CDEMA, has provided Smoke Detectors and Fire Extinguishers for eight (8) key schools in Saint Lucia. The Ministry of Education will plan for Safety…
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