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Over Nine Thousand Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Recorded in Antigua and Barbuda
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases recorded within the twin-island state of Antigua and Barbuda has surpassed the nine thousand mark. This is according to the latest dashboard published by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment. (Dashboard Update for September 13, 2022) The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness…
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Tropical Depression Seven Strengthens to Tropical Storm Fiona; Tropical Storm Watch Issued
WTNT32 KNHC 150241 | TCPAT2 | BULLETIN Tropical Storm Fiona Advisory Number 3 | NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL | AL072022 1100 PM AST Wed Sep 14 2022 …TROPICAL STORM WATCHES ISSUED FOR PORTIONS OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS… SUMMARY OF 1100 PM AST…0300 UTC…INFORMATION LOCATION…16.7N 52.0W ABOUT 650 MI…1045 KM E OF THE…
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Tropical Cyclone Alert in Effect for the Leeward and British Virgin Islands
WOCA31 TAPA TROPICAL CYCLONE ALERT STATEMENT ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES 11:30 AM ECT WED 14 SEP 2022 …Tropical Disturbance AL96 has become Tropical Depression Seven and continues to approach the area… A Tropical Cyclone alert is in effect for the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands. A tropical cyclone alert means that, in…
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Increase in Cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Expected Says Pediatrician
The Head of the Paediatric Department at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) Dr. Shivon Belle Jarvis is urging residents to be vigilant of the presence of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease among children. Parents, Guardians, and Teachers: It’s that time of year when we expect to see an increase in cases of Hand…
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Tropical Cyclone Information Statement
WOCA31 TAPATROPICAL CYCLONE INFORMATION STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES11 AM ECT TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13 2022 This is for the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands. …developing tropical disturbance approaching the area… The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services is closely following the Progress of tropical disturbance al96, which has the potential to become a Tropical…
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Weather Forecasters Monitoring Two Tropical Waves East of the Lesser Antilles
National Hurricane Center (NHC) – This Tuesday, conventional and Low-earth orbit satellite data indicate that showers and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave located about midway between the west coast of Africa and the Windward Islands have increased and become better organized since yesterday afternoon. Further development of this system is possible and a tropical…
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Traffic Interventions for Week Beginning 12th September 2022
There will be single-lane traffic and slow-moving traffic along some sections of project roads under the government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project is now underway. Traffic Interventions for this week beginning 12th September, 2022 • Single Lane Traffic on Valley Road North (VRN) with diversion between the turn-off to Cedar Hall Moravian Church…
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High Surf Advisory Upgraded to a Warning
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf WarningAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services4:00 PM Monday 12 September 2022 …High surf warning goes into effect tonight for Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Reefs and mainly exposed northern and north-facing coastlines with relatively shallow, gentle to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Late this…
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ECAB Issues Warning About Fake “ECAB” Ads
The Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB) is warning its customers and potential customers about FAKE “ECAB” ads circulating on the internet. Beware of Fake “ECAB” Ads The below FAKE advertising is being circulated on the internet in an attempt to gather information from mortgage customers and potential customers. The ad is attempting to mimic ECAB’s…
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MET Office Issues High Surf Advisory
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageHigh Surf AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services8:30 AM Sunday 11 September 2022 …High surf advisory goes into effect this afternoon for Antigua and Barbuda……High surf advisory goes into effect tonight for Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands tonight… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and eastern coastlines with relatively…
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Earthquake Recorded East of Guadeloupe
The University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI, SRC) – Automatic Earthquake Location DATE AND TIME:2022-09-10 10:22 pm (Local Time)2022-09-11 02:22 (UTC) MAGNITUDE: 5.0 LOCATION:Latitude: 15.92NLongitude: 60.24WDepth: 10 km NEARBY CITIES:145 km NE of Roseau, Dominica149 km ESE of Point-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe173 km NE of Fort-de-France, Martinique If you felt this earthquake, please tell…
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Met Office Extends Excessive Heat Warning Bulletin
Urgent – Immediate Broadcast Requested Excessive Heat Warning Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services 1:20 AM Saturday 10 September 2022 …Excessive Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Until Monday… Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: Max of around 48 °C or 118 °F Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: 8:00 am…
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