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T-Shirt Mas Parade Route For Launch Of Carnival
The highly anticipated launch of the Caribbean’s greatest summer festival will take place on Saturday 15th April 2023 at the Rising Sun grounds at 4pm. To kick off the launch a T-Shirt Mas Parade will wind its way through the streets of St. John’s to much music and fanfare. Route: • Starting at the old…
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CSU Researchers Predicting Slightly Below-Average 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Colorado State University hurricane researchers are predicting a slightly below-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2023, citing the likely development of El Niño as a primary factor. Eastern and central tropical and subtropical Atlantic sea surface temperatures are much warmer than normal, while Caribbean sea surface temperatures are near their long-term averages. The tropical Pacific currently has…
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False Social Media Posts On Facebook With Images Of The Governor General Of Antigua And Barbuda
PRESS RELEASE – The Office of the Governor General has once again been notified that recently, false information purporting to be associated with the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, has been circulating on Facebook. The false posts feature a photo of the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda and…
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Parking Restrictions On T-Shirt Mas Parade Route
TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT – The general public is advised that parking will not be allowed beyond 1pm on Redcliffe Street and High Streets on Saturday 15th April 2023. This is to allow for the smooth flow of the T-Shirt Mas Parade which forms part of the launch of Antigua’s Carnival. Any vehicles parked on these streets…
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Local Supermarket Warns Of Fake Promotions
Epicurean Fine Foods & Pharmacy – Attention valued shoppers, while browsing online please be careful of imposter Epicurean pages posting promotions. Report any such posts and avoid sharing, clicking on suspicious links or giving them any personal information. We will only ever share our promotions or contact winners through our established Epicurean Fine Foods &…
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Broken Mains Disrupting Water Distribution
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – The following areas will be impacted due to broken mains until repair works are completed:
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Safety Barriers Installed Ahead Of Kite Festival At Devil’s Bridge
The organizers of the annual international kite festival have taken a safety-first approach to ensure that patrons stay within the safe zones at Devil’s Bridge during the high-flying event. CP Kites, the organizers of the highly anticipated Easter event has secured the perimeter of the area with a temporary fence. They have also taken safety…
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ABDF Reports On Drowning Incident At Devil’s Bridge
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE ABDF: Camp Blizard, Antigua April 8th, 2023 – Drowning Incident On 8th April 2023 at 6:57 am the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) Coast Guard received a call from 911 Emergency Line. The caller stated “a tourist fell over Devils Bridge” Another call was received shortly after indicating the tourist…
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Emergency Medical Technicians Receive Electric Vehicle Safety Training
MINISTRY OF HEALTH – Seven Emergency Medical Technicians attached to the Antigua Barbuda Emergency Medical Services participated in an Electric Vehicle (EV) Safety Training Workshop for Emergency Responders. Morvin Fiedtkou, Tundea Bruce, Brandon Browne, Courtney Kellman, Keifer Southwell, Greg Lewis and Don Thomas represented the ABEMS at the training which was hosted by the Department…
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Air Quality Down To Moderate Levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:00 AM Friday 07 April 2023 Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) concentration Air quality category: Moderate Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: Until Monday Synopsis: The air quality has fallen to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated…
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Caribbean Nationals To Benefit From CDEMA’s Young Professionals Programme
CDEMA, Bridgetown, Barbados – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has launched its Young Professionals Programme (YPP) aimed at involving the region’s youth in Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management. Trinidadian national, Mr. Aleem Mahabir and Barbadian, Ms. Adiel Charles, are the first interns selected to take part in the initiative which started in February, and…
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