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Media Personnel Participate in Weather Forecasting Workshop
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS): – Eight media houses were represented at a half-day workshop on Tuesday 8th November 2022 on “Better Understanding Weather Forecasting”, facilitated by Director of the Meteorological Office Dale Destin. The session focused on “What is Meteorology”, “Media Alerts”, and Understanding the Weather Terms. Some of the discussion points were…
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Island-Wide Electricity Outage: Monday November 7th, 2022
ST. JOHN’S Antigua, Monday, November 7th, 2022 – The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) Electricity Business Unit would like to provide an update regarding the island-wide outage that occurred today, Monday November 7th, 2022. At approximately 10:15am, the APUA electrical network experienced a total system collapse. A preliminary assessment revealed a fault on the 69…
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Regional Search and Rescue Training Gets Underway in Barbados
Caribbean Disaster Management Agency (CDEMA) – On Monday 7th November 2022 CDEMA’s Regional Search and Rescue (SAR) Training Programme commenced at the Arch Hall Fire Station in Barbados. Speaking at the opening ceremony were (from left) Ms. Natalie Hutchinson Senior International Assistance Officer, Global Affairs Canada, Mr. Errol Maynard, Chief Fire Officer of Barbados and…
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Traffic Alert: Roadworks Begin on Anchorage Road
Monday 7th November, 2022… St. John’s, Antigua Barbuda… Heavy-duty equipment and large machinery will be moving to Anchorage Road as the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project continues to make progress on this national initiative. The Ministry of Works through the Project Implementation Management Unit (PIMU) is responsible for the implementation of…
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Flash Flood Advisory Statement
TAPA BULLETINFLASH FLOOD ADVISORYANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES3:00 PM ECT MON, NOV 7, 2022 The Leeward Islands A Flash Flood Advisory is in effect for minor flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas of St Kitts valid until 8pm tonight, and Barbuda valid until 12 midnight. A Flood Flood Advisory means that streams, creeks and drains…
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Air Quality to Fall to Moderate Levels
Air Quality Bulletin Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: Moderate Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: Monday afternoon until Thursday Synopsis: The air quality is to fall to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with…
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APUA Working to Restore Power
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – We are currently aware of a system power outage. Our technicians are already assessing the issue and will restore power at the safest possible time. APUA Electricity Business Unit sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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High Surf Advisory in Effect
Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services11:10 PM Saturday 5 November 2022 …High surf advisory in effect for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… Locations to be affected: Reefs and exposed northern and eastern coastlines with relatively shallow, gently to moderately sloping, nearshore areas. Timing: Until Sunday afternoon. Synopsis: Moderate long-period swells are reaching the…
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Message from Ms. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, on the Occasion of World Tsunami Awareness Day
On 5 November, World Tsunami Awareness Day, the international community comes together to remember the lives lost to tsunamis and to inform and protect over 700 million individuals living in areas vulnerable to ocean hazards around the world. Indeed, as overpopulation and overuse of coastal areas escalate, tsunamis and other ocean hazards have become an…
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MET Office Issues Small Craft Advisory
Urgent – Marine Weather MessageSmall Craft AdvisoryAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services1:00 PM Saturday 05 November 2022 …Small craft advisory goes into effect Saturday Night for Antigua, Barbuda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and the British Virgin Islands… A warning may be required for some areas in the next 24 hours… Locations to be affected: Mainly open…
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Beach Safety and Security Unit Commences Extensive International Certification Training with the Canadian Lifesaving Society
ST. JOHN’S ANTIGUA: Approximately 30 officers within the Beach Safety and Security Unit (BSSU) of the Ministry of Tourism will undergo extensive training for the next two weeks to be certified in their respective fields of operation. The course is being facilitated by Mr. Patrick D’almada and Ms. Lisa Adams of the Canadian Lifesaving Society…
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Disruption in Water Distribution
Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) – Broken mains have disrupted water distribution to the following areas: Lightfoot Main Road, Gunthorpes, Buckleys Main Road, Swetes, All Saints – Mc Pond, Pigotts – 2 areas, Fitches Creek – 3 areas, Marble Hill Road, Nut Grove – 2 areas, Bolans – 2 areas, Herberts Main Road, Factory Road…
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