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Prime Minister Browne Promises Full Investigation Into Boat Tragedy
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda – March 28, 2023….… The following Statement was issued today by Prime Minister, Honourable Gaston Browne, on a boat tragedy which left Antigua and Barbuda illegally. “On behalf of my government and myself, I express deep sorrow at the loss of life and distress suffered by persons aboard a vessel…
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NODS To Build On Efforts Following Successful Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) will build on the efforts started to bring awareness to tsunami readiness in Antigua and Barbuda. This follows a successful Caribe Wave Tsunami Exercise on Thursday which involved 25 workplaces and schools to include a preschool in Gambles. As part of the activity, participants were required to move…
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High Surf Advisory Remains In Effect
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:30 am Sunday 26 March 2023 …High surf advisory in effect for Antigua and Barbuda… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and eastern coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Until Wednesday Synopsis: Moderate long-period swells are reaching the…
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Video: Beach Erosion On Fort James Beach – Antigua
Watch Video: See photos: https://safetysteps.org/2023/03/26/beach-erosion-on-fort-james-beach-antigua/
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Beach Erosion On Fort James Beach (Antigua)
Watch video: https://safetysteps.org/2023/03/26/video-beach-erosion-on-fort-james-beach-antigua/
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NODS Expresses Gratitude For Tsunami Exercise Participation
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is expressing a special thank you to all who participated in the Tsunami preparedness exercise on Thursday 23rd March 2023. The national disaster agency says the support was greatly appreciated and there were approximately 23 groups that took part in the exercise. NODS looks forward to further involvement…
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Rough Sea Conditions Significantly Hampering Water Production
CABINET NOTES: –The Cabinet held discussions with the General Manager of APUA by way of telephone on the challenges posed by the production and distribution of potable water. Rough seas have significantly reduced production capability from 11 million gallons daily. Demand however, has remained at approximately 13 million gallons daily. Consequently, water rationing has become…
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World Meteorological Day 2023: The Future Of Weather, Climate And Water Across Generations
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, March 15, 2023— The Caribbean Meteorological organization (CMO)and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) invite you to join in the global celebration of World Meteorological Day 2023. The theme, “The Future of Weather, Climate and Water across Generations”, highlights the legacy of the past, the progress of the present, and the potential…
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The OECS Recognises World Water Day 2023
March 22, 2023 — The OECS observes World Water Day, 2023, celebrated annually on March 22, promoting this year’s theme, Accelerating change to solve the global water and sanitation crises. In 2015, as part of the 2030 Agenda, the world committed to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water and sanitation for all by 2030. Unfortunately, the progress…
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NOTICE: NODS Press Briefing
The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) kindly invites all media entities or personnel to a press briefing at 10:00A.M on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at its headquarters on American Road. This briefing will outline plans for the annual tsunami exercise Caribe Wave that will be held throughout the island on Thursday 23rd March 2023 at 10:30…
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MET Office To Host Open House Exhibition
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services (ABMS) will be celebrating World Meteorological Day on 23 March 2023. In acknowledging this day, the Met Office will be having an Open House at the VC Bird International Airport from 8am to 4pm. On display will be a variety of equipment used on a daily basis by the…
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Ministry Of Health Receives Donated Essential Supplies And Equipment
Ministry of Health – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) in partnership with the governments of Canada and the USA donated essential supplies and equipment to the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment. A vehicle in support of the vaccination program, communications equipment to build the capacity of the public relations department,…
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