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Over One Hundred Nurses Arrived In Antigua And Barbuda From Ghana
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The nurses are expected to provide services at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, community clinics across the island, and within the mental health sector over the next three years. They arrived at the V. C. Bird International Airport and were greeted by Minister of Health,…
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Single Lane Traffic On Valley Road North, Sir Sydney Walling Highway And Anchorage Road
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Ministry of Works’ Project Implementation Management Unit (PIMU) advises the general public that single-lane traffic continues to facilitate ongoing infrastructure repairs to major roads. On Valley Road North, concrete and drainage works in the vicinity of Jennings, Jolly Harbour and Sugar Ridge will continue, starting…
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WHO Statement On Notification Of Withdrawal Of The United States
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 24 January 2026: As a founding member of the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States of America has contributed significantly to many of WHOβs greatest achievements, including the eradication of smallpox, and progress against many other public health threats including polio, HIV, Ebola, influenza, tuberculosis,…
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Tsunami Ready Initiative Launched In Barbuda: Enhancing Community Resilience
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 An initiative to bolster community preparedness and resilience against potential tsunami threats in Barbuda got underway on the sister-isle on Friday. Representatives from the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) and the United States’ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) met with Chairman of the Barbuda…
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NOTICE: Please Respect All Signs, Road Blocks, And Detours At Work Sites
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Ministry of Works: Work is currently progressing on the Jennings Extension Road toward Hermitage Bay, and at several other sites. Unfortunately, some members of the public have disregarded clearly marked signs and roadblocks, leaving bicycle tracks, footprints, and vehicle tyre tracks in fresh concrete. We urgently…
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APUA Addresses Salty Water Concerns In Barnes Hill And New Winthorpes
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) advises customers that earlier this morning reports were received from residents in Barnes Hill and New Winthorpes regarding a salty taste in the water supply. Our teams were immediately dispatched and observed a faint residue in the affected areas. This…
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APUA Resolves Water Quality Issues At Barnacle Point
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) advises that current Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels are now within acceptable limits following the completion of production tests. The cause of the issue was identified on one of the units at the Ivan Rodrigues Plant and the necessary corrective…
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DETOUR NOTICE: Hodges Bay
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Work is currently progressing on a swale drain in Hodges Bay, in the vicinity of Matthias Drive (after Breeze Pointe Apartments, when travelling south). Motorists are encouraged to detour via Matthias Drive, or to access their destinations via alternative routes. We thank you for your patience…
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APUA: Water Quality Issues At Barnacle Point
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 The Water Business Unit wishes to advise customers of a fault involving high conductivity intrusion at the Barnacle Point facility. As a result, some customers may notice an increase in saline concentration in their water supply. Our technical team is currently conducting testing and will be…
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NOTICE: ABDF Live-Firing Exercise
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF): A night live-fire exercise will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026 beginning from 2:00 pm and concluding by 10:00 pm. Residents in surrounding areas may hear loud explosive sounds. The public is advised not to be alarmed, as all…
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Three-day Urban Search And Rescue Training Underway At Crabbs Training Area
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Approximately 40 first responders are involved in a search and rescue training in preparation for the annual security and disaster response Caribbean-focused exercise Tradewinds and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held later this year in Antigua. The Urban Search and Rescue training (USAR)…
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High Surf Warning Issued For Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, Anguilla And The British Virgin Islands
ππ’ππ‘ π’π¨π₯ πͺπππ§π¦ππ£π£ ππππ‘π‘ππ! πππππ π’π‘ π§ππ πππ‘π: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaN7nmQGOj9na4QhBa12 Urgent β Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services1:10 pm Monday 19 January, 2026 Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: From Wednesday midday until Friday midday for Antigua…
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