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Air Quality Returns to Good Levels
Saharan Dust Air Quality BulletinAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services Air Quality Index (AQI) Based on Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration Air quality category: Good Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: Until… Synopsis: Minimal Saharan Dust and or PM2.5 and PM10 at present. Alert Level: I Air quality index: 20 to 50 Sensitive groups:…
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Recalled Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Found on Local Shelves
VI-Jon, LLC Expands Voluntary Worldwide Recall of All Flavors and Lots Within Expiry of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution Due to Microbial Contamination The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division advises consumers of a product recall on Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution due to microbial contamination. Preliminary investigations by the Division have revealed that…
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Weather Officials Continue to Monitor Tropical Disturbance
WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL DISTURBANCE (AL91) ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES8:18 AM ECT FRI, SEP 2, 2022 This is for the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands. A Tropical Cyclone Alert remains in effect for the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands. A Tropical Cyclone Alert means that, in this case, a tropical disturbance…
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Notice: Disaster Preparedness for Livestock and Poultry Farmers
NOTICE – The Veterinary and Livestock Division of the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs is urging Livestock Farmers to be prepared as the Hurricane Season rolls on.
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Tropical Cyclone Alert Remains in Effect for the Leeward Islands and British Virgin Islands
WHCA31 TAPATROPICAL DISTURBANCE (AL91) ALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES9:30 AM ECT THU, SEP 1, 2022 This is for the Leeward Islands and British virgin islands. A Tropical Cyclone Alert remains in effect for the Leeward Islands and the British virgin islands. A tropical cyclone alert means that, in this case, a tropical disturbance is in…
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Members of Disaster Agencies Complete Logistics Training Course
National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) – Eighteen individuals completed a three-day training aimed at improving logistics during relief and disaster management. The session was conducted by Logistics Specialist with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Kevon Campbell and Geoffrey Chao from the World Food Programme (WFP). The participants were presented with certificates today…
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Heat Bulletin: Excessive Heat Outlook Upgraded to Excessive Heat Watch
Excessive Heat WatchAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services9:30 PM Monday 29 August 2022 Excessive Heat Possible for Antigua and Barbuda. Heat Watch in Effect Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 4:30 pm. Heat Index or Feels-Like Temperature: 41 °C or 106 °F or higher Location: Antigua and Barbuda Timing: Wednesday to Sunday Synopsis: Light winds and relatively…
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Air Quality Bulletin: Air Quality Drops to Moderate Levels
Air Quality BulletinAntigua 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 forecast to fall to moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with…
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Heat Bulletin: Excessive Heat Outlook
Excessive Heat OutlookAntigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services5:45 PM Sunday 28 August 2022 Potential Excessive Heat Event for Antigua and Barbuda 9 am to 4:30 pm Wednesday to Friday. During the latter half of the week, the winds will likely drop to light speeds. This will likely allow for the combination of heat and humidity to…
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Drowning Incident at Runaway Bay
MEDIA RELEASE; ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA DEFENCE FORCE (ABDF) – On 28 August 2022, at 7:54 pm, the Coast Guard received a report of a man named Malcolm Cornelius who was missing after falling off a kayak in the vicinity of Runaway Bay. The initial report received by the Coast Guard indicated that he was one…
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Work on Valley Road North Reaches the Seventy Percent Completion Mark
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda – The contracting firm implementing resurfacing work under the Government of Antigua and Barbuda Second Road Infrastructure Rehabilitation project (SRIRP) on Valley Road North (VRN) has reported that seventy percent (70%) of the work is now complete. Valley Road North is one of four roads earmarked for rehabilitation as part…
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Tropical Cyclone Alert Statement
WHCA31 TAPAALERT STATEMENTANTIGUA AND BARBUDA METEOROLOGICAL SERVICES11:00 AM ECT SUN AUG 28 2022 THIS IS FOR THE LEEWARD ISLANDS AND THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. A TROPICAL DISTURBANCE HAS ENTERED THE MONITORED 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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